Public Law
Public Law Journal: Spring 2015, Vol. 38, No. 2
Content
- The Wild West of Commercial Drones—Why 2015 Could Be a Pivotal Year in California
- The Public Law Section Kicks Off Two Unique and Exciting Conferences
- Message from the Chair
- Shifting Landscapes: Regulatory Challenges Stemming from Emerging Technologies
- Public Law Journal
- Harassing Speech in a Limited Public Forum: a Double-Edged Liability Sword
- Public Law Section
- Litigation & Case Law Update
- Legislative Update
- Ab 52: Ceqa's New Perspective on the Environment and Tribal Cultural Resources
Litigation & Case Law Update
Compiled by K. Scott Dickey*
CEQA EXEMPTIONS
Berkeley Hillside Preservation, et al. v. City of Berkeley (March 2, 2015) 60 Cal.4th1086 (2015 WL 858265)
California’s Supreme Court rejects Court of Appeal’s ruling that "unusual circumstances" exception to categorical exemptions does not apply where there is substantial evidence of significant environmental impacts, and holds that for the exception to apply, there must be a finding of significant environmental impacts specifically as a result of the unusual circumstances.