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July, 2009 Articles

Land Use JMBM Development Rights: Density Bonus Under Attack by Cities

In adopting SB1818, the State Legislature thought it had figured out a way to force local jurisdictions to comply with the state mandate of providing more affordable housing long codified in Government Code Section 65915. Despite the fact that this law has been on the books for many years allowing the building of bonus market […]

Land Use JMBM Development Rights: A Sign of the Times

Signs are on the minds of elected officials, government agencies and neighborhood groups in every community of Los Angeles as the City seeks to overhaul its Citywide and Hollywood sign codes this year in response to multiple lawsuits from sign companies and property owners, and outcry from residents. On May 26, 2009, the Los Angeles […]

Taxation and Trusts & Estates JMBM Tax Newsletter: JMBM's Trust And Estate Litigation Group

Disputes can often arise in the administration of a trust or a probate estate, especially when there are substantial amounts of money involved or when family conflict is present. These disputes can arise between beneficiaries, between a trustee or other fiduciary and beneficiaries, or from third parties. JMBM’s trusts and estates lawyers intentionally foster a […]