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Available Now - The 2025 #CongressionalCalendar highlighting important legislative 119th #House and #Senate dates for this upcoming year. View and download here: https://lnkd.in/eyFtPHY2

BestFest 2024 at Paramount Studios was a star-studded event! Attorneys came together for a day filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and unforgettable memories. From personalized t-shirts to an engaging murder mystery show and a behind the scenes tour of Paramount Studios where some of the most iconic movies and shows have been created, BestFest 2024 was a fantastic opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships! #AttorneySocial #LegalNetworking #LawFirm #ParamountStudios #BuildingConnections #ProfessionalGrowth

BBK's Advanced Records Center presents the 2025 Redaction Refresh Webinar Series. Register now for the year long webinar series kicking off Jan. 14, 2025 to gain valuable information and insights on the proper use of exemptions written into the Public Records Act (“PRA”). Redaction Refresh will focus on best practices that can help agencies properly assess when an exemption may apply and, if appropriate, how to apply the exemption to avoid infringing on the public’s right of access. For more information and to register visit https://hubs.li/Q030h6kg0 #RedactionRefreshwebinarseries #PublicRecordsAct #PRA

Darren Ziegler, Jennifer Ransom and William Priest addressed various topics during the League of California Cities 2024 City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar Dec. 11-13 in Napa. Guidance on how to respond to California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests related to election records, new legislation related to #openmeetings records and the #municipalelectionprocess were some of the highlights. Be prepared and preorder BBK's 2025 Election Law Toolkit available for purchase at www.bbkmarketplace.com. #LeagueofCaliforniaCiites #cityclerksnewlaws #cityclerkselectionsprocess #electionlaw

Attorneys Todd R. Leishman and Ryan Stager address the recent group home and sober living home regulations that have been upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The court affirmed that different treatment for these homes is permissible if it benefits individuals with disabilities. This ruling offers clarity for local governments in the Ninth Circuit to regulate group homes and sober-living facilities, potentially supporting both communities and residents with disabilities. Read more about this decision and its impact for local regulations here: https://lnkd.in/g7M3awAq #HousingLaw #FairHousing #SoberLiving #GroupHomes 

Association of California Water Agencies' (ACWA) 2024 Fall Conference & Expo was nothing short of dynamic and insightful! BBK attorneys engaged in impactful discussions on water policy and solutions to drive progress. Lutfi Kharuf delivered an informative presentation on the Low-Income Rate Assistance (LIRA) program. As proud sponsors of this special event, it was an honor to contribute to educating communities on fundamental issues in water law. #ACWAConf #Prop218 #LIRA #WaterLaw

Water law attorney Lowry Crook has been named a Top Lobbyist by The Hill in the "Hired Guns" category for the second year! A recognition that highlights the firm's Government Affairs team's dedication to advocating for water infrastructure, environmental policies, and critical projects recognized. View the full list of The Hill’s top lobbyists of 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/eECFsK4G #TopLobbyist2024 #WaterLaw #EnvironmentalPolicy

Happy Holidays from BBK! In the spirit of giving, BBK has made a donation to Direct Relief a humanitarian aid organization with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. #holidayseason2024

Business attorneys Todd M. Gee and Richard Egger provide details on a Texas federal court's nationwide injunction that blocks the enforcement of the #CorporateTransparencyAct. Companies formed before January 1, 2024, are not required to file Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOIR) until January 1, 2025, and newly formed companies are not obligated to file within 90 days. Read the full legal alert here: https://lnkd.in/giBZ5Xar #CorporateTransparencyAct #BOIR #BusinessCompliance #CTA

Telecom attorney Cheryl Leanza will participate as one of the four speakers Dec. 16 during the Local gov NATOA Assoc. of Telecom Officers and Advisors) NATOA webinar, "The Courts, The Hill and The FCC – A Year in Review and Setting the Stage for 2025." This discussion will be moderated by Nancy Werner and Cheryl will be joined by Sean Stokes, Brian Grogan, and Tripp May for what will be an engaging and informative presentation. For more information and to register visit: https://hubs.li/Q02-YzPt0