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02.15.2024News Release // Online AB1234 Ethics Training
Richards, Watson & Gershon offers comprehensive AB 1234 ethics training fully online, geared specifically for California local officials.
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08.07.2025Alert // Legislatively Enacted Traffic Impact Fee Survives ...
A legislatively enacted and nexus-based traffic impact fee has been upheld against a constitutional challenge under the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause.
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06.24.2025Alert // ”Beach Yoga” in a Public Park is Protected by the ...
An ordinance banning unpermitted yoga classes in public parks is likely unconstitutional under the First Amendment because yoga is an expressive activity.
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Profiles

Chelsea O'Sullivan

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Meet one of our newest Public Law Shareholders in our Central Coast Office.
David Lim

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Meet one of our newest Litigation Shareholders in our San Francisco Office.
Steven A. Nguy

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Meet one of our newest Litigation Shareholders in our San Francisco Office.

Events

10.16.2025Webinar // Webinar: Sexual Harassment Prevention for ...
Rebecca Green will present for the California Special Districts Association.
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11.18.2025Event // Don't Confuse Kindness With Weakness: How to Handle ...
David Lim will be presenting at the California Special Districts Association 2025 Special Districts Leadership Academy in Seaside.
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