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On June 25, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion which clarifies how agencies must apply CEQA’s “Class 1” categorical exemption for existing facilities.  In Sunflower Alliance v. Department of Conservation (S287414), the Court confirmed that a Class 1 […]

With heavy hearts, Hoge Fenton announces the passing of the Honorable William (“Bill”) J. Elfving (Ret.), a respected Santa Clara County Superior Court judge who served the South Bay legal community for nearly six decades as a trial lawyer, firm […]

The Sharks Foundation today announced the appointment of Eugene “Geno” Ashley to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. His appointment marks an important milestone in the Foundation’s continued evolution, expanding its Board to include accomplished leaders from outside […]

What Are Trap and Trace Lawsuits? A new category of privacy litigation is moving quickly through California courts, and it is catching business owners off guard. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are using the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), a statute originally […]