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Dec 13, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jennifer Jeffers
On December 10, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed to list the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). A proposed critical habitat designation and “4(d) rule” offering species-specific protective regulations were also put forth (collectively, the Proposed Rule). USFWS is seeking public comment on the Proposed Rule through March 12, 2025.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jennifer Jeffers
SB 684, which took effect on July 1 of this year, provides for streamlined, ministerial processing of certain residential projects in multifamily zoning districts consisting of no more than 10 single-family homes. The law expanded the Starter Home Revitalization Act to further facilitate the construction of smaller, more naturally affordable “starter” homes.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jennifer Jeffers
At its October 10 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission (the Commission) unanimously found that a petition to list the western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) as an endangered or threatened species in California provides sufficient scientific information to indicate that the petitioned action may be warranted, thereby officially granting the burrowing owl “candidate” species status under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Karen Wentzel |Melissa Legault |Jacob H. Hupart |Jennifer Jeffers
Skip to main content October 10, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 284 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jennifer Jeffers
At its October 10 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission (the Commission) unanimously found that a petition to list the western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) as an endangered or threatened species in California provides sufficient scientific information to indicate that the petitioned action may be warranted, thereby officially granting the burrowing owl “candidate” species status under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Karen Wentzel |Melissa Legault |Jacob H. Hupart |Jennifer Jeffers
The government of Kenya announced a new digital nomad visa for eligible foreign nationals to work remotely from Kenya. Key Points:The digital nomad visa allows individuals who are employed by a company outside of Kenya to work remotely or as a freelancer. Applicants must have a valid passport, proof of employment and accommodations, and a clean criminal record as well as a sufficient minimum annual income of US$55,000 (€50,000).
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jennifer Jeffers
On June 27, 2024, the California First District Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a writ petition challenging the City of Lafayette’s (City) determination that a 12-unit residential condominium building qualified for the Class 32 infill development exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (See Nassiri v. City of Lafayette, et al.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jennifer Jeffers
As detailed in our previous Legal Alert, six conservation groups filed a petition with the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) on March 5, 2024 to request the implementation of legal protections for five populations of the western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) as a threatened or endangered species under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jennifer Jeffers
On April 12, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its much-anticipated ruling in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, U.S. No. 22-1074 (petition for certiorari granted 9/29/23) (Sheetz). The case concerned the legality of a local jurisdiction’s imposition of a traffic impact mitigation (TIM) fee upon a project applicant as a development permit condition.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jacob Aronson |Jennifer Jeffers
On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) new regulations for eagle take permitting under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act will go into effect. The regulations, issued on February 12, 2024, maintain the specific-permit activities currently authorized by the USFWS and introduce a new general permit system for activities considered lower risk to eagles.
