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Potential Expansion of LA County Board of Supervisors Â
Potential Expansion of LA County Board of Supervisors  Legal, Local Legislation The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved creating an ordinance, that if approved by voters it would increase the number of supervisors from five to nine.  Each supervisor currently represents about 2 million people. The expansion would reduce this to about…
Read MoreLA County Supervisors Unanimously Move to Explore New Small Business Lease Rules
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously passed a motion to analyze commercial rents in the county.
Its motion would also explore new regulations for those who lease to small businesses and non-profits.
This motion is a first step toward more interference in commercial leasing. And it will further burden an industry that is still trying to recover.
LA County to Appeal Rejection of Homelessness Settlement
Los Angeles County has announced that it will appeal a judge’s rejection of a settlement deal that would address the county’s homelessness problem.
Read MoreMark Ridley-Thomas Found Guilty in Corruption Trial
Suspended Los Angeles Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas has been found guilty of federal corruption charges.
Read MoreLA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Federal Corruption Trial has Begun
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas began his federal corruption trial last week. He was indicted in 2021 on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and bribery.
Read MoreWhat Does LA’s Homelessness Settlement Mean for our Homelessness Response?
Following months of disputes and uncertainty, the City of Los Angeles and homelessness advocates have finally reached a settlement that will require major investments into the homelessness crisis. This represents the culmination of extensive disputes over what the …
Read MoreBusiness Leaders Convince State Officials to Table Trauma Kit Mandate for Property Owners
Last Thursday, California building owners and managers received good news regarding Senate Bill 687 (Hueso), a state bill that would have created numerous legal and financial issues. After months of deliberation with stakeholders, SB 687 was officially held on the Suspense …
Read MoreBOMA International Releases Guide to COVID-19 Tenant Relief Programs
BOMA International Releases Guide to COVID-19 Tenant Relief Programs Covid-19, Legal With federal officials creating trillions in aid to support businesses recovering from COVID-19, BOMA International has developed an important guide for commercial real estate owners that outlines the loan and grant programs available to tenant businesses. While many tenants in office buildings have continued…
Read MoreVICTORY: State Bill That Would Have Jeopardized Leases and Rent Payments Defeated
As of Wednesday of last week, the California State Assembly officially voted to table a bill that would have made it more difficult for commercial property owners and landlords to collect unpaid rent accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a huge victory for the commercial …
Read MoreCourt Orders Pause On Proposition 65 Lawsuits Related to Acrylamide
After a wave of lawsuits on restaurants struggling during COVID-19, a new California district court order has ordered a pause on all Proposition 65 lawsuits related to acrylamide. With legal efforts being led by the California …
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