Glendale court victory could mean big money for other cities
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, April 10th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Top Stories / Comments Off on Glendale court victory could mean big money for other cities
Policy makers should keep operating efficiencies and overall costs in mind as they reinvent the RDA game.
Law: Ventura County case spotlights dispute over NBVC complex
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 13th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Law: Ventura County case spotlights dispute over NBVC complex
A company that helped build a 300-unit housing project for Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme claims it’s owed more than $7 million by its long-time development partner. Watt Properties, in addition to plaintiffs F.W. Parker and David Parker, filed a complaint March 3 in Ventura County Superior Court against Jesco Limited Partnership. The Read More →
Isla Vista lawsuit claims red flags were ignored
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, March 6th, 2015 / Latest news, Law & Goverment, Top Stories / Comments Off on Isla Vista lawsuit claims red flags were ignored
The causes of action include violations of due process and negligence and the case will likely revolve around whether Rodger’s behavior in the months before his rampage warranted a warning to prospective roommates.
Ex-managers at Santa Barbara mattress firm sue over pay
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, March 6th, 2015 / Latest news, Law & Goverment, Top Stories / Comments Off on Ex-managers at Santa Barbara mattress firm sue over pay
In a suit filed Feb. 18, former Ergomotion executives claim they were promised departing wages prior to the company’s sale in late September.
Santa Barbara election settlement irks chamber leadership
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Latest news, Law & Goverment, Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara election settlement irks chamber leadership
Some believe the city council’s abrupt decision has pre-empted what might have been a better solution.
State files suit against Santa Paula environmental cleanup firm
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, February 13th, 2015 / Latest news, Law & Goverment, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on State files suit against Santa Paula environmental cleanup firm
The California Water Resources Control Board has taken an environmental contracting firm in Santa Paula to court, claiming the company overcharged the public in collecting some $17 million in payments for petroleum cleanups during the past eight years.
Dole Food investors shake the Murdock buyout money tree
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, February 13th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dole Food investors shake the Murdock buyout money tree
The CEO of Westlake Village-based Dole Food David Murdock could be heading to trial after a Delaware Chancery Court judge refused to throw out a case against the executive’s 2013 deal to take the company private.