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On Friday, November 18, 2022, the Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District (Sixth District Court) reversed the Santa Clara County Superior Court’s denial of an attorneys’ fees award ... read more
We’re pleased to announce that Somach Simmons & Dunn has been recognized among the top law firms in water law, according to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2023 awards. Best ... read more
On October 28, 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation issued a release stating it is initiating efforts to modify the existing operating guidelines for Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams in ... read more
[UPDATE – MARCH 6, 2023 – THIS POSITION IS CLOSED] We have an opening for an associate attorney in our growing Boulder, Colorado office. The ideal candidate will have interest ... read more
We have an opening for an associate attorney in our Sacramento, California office. The ideal candidate will have interest and experience in litigation matters involving natural resources law, water law, ... read more
The 2022 California legislative session, which closed in August, included three bills aimed at addressing sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS describe a large category of man-made chemical ... read more
Browse this recap of happenings with Somach Simmons & Dunn attorneys throughout the last quarter of 2022. #SomachSpeaks － Events & Activities in Q4 2022 December 5, Denver, CO: Catch up ... read more
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) has proposed significant revisions to the nutrient water quality regulations for lakes and reservoirs across the State. ... read more
We have an opening for a part-time Desktop Support Technician. Some flexibility for a 20-30 hour work schedule Monday through Friday, but will consider full-time employment for the right candidate. ... read more
Yesterday the Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District agreed with Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Walsh (Ret.) that the State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Board) curtailment ... read more
On September 8, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Ninth Circuit) issued its decision in Klamath Irrigation District et al. v. United States et al., ... read more
In August 2022, the 2022 California legislative session closed with various relevant legislative measures either moving to the Governor’s desk for signature or failing in committee. Below is a small ... read more
We’re pleased to announce that shareholders Stuart Somach and Sarah Klahn have been recognized among the top lawyers nationwide in The Best Lawyers in America 2023. Inclusion is considered a singular honor, ... read more
Tensions in the Colorado River Basin continue to escalate this summer amid the driest period in the basin in the past 1,200 years. Here is a snapshot of where things ... read more
In an article for the Spring/Summer 2022 edition of the Environmental Law News, published by the California Lawyers Association, Aaron Ferguson and Michelle Chester assess the capacity for the National ... read more
In an opinion published on July 27, 2022, the First District Court of Appeal considered the application of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to a public agency’s administration of ... read more
We invite you to follow our Somach attorneys with this recap of news and events throughout the third quarter of 2022. #SomachSpeaks － Events & Activities in Q3 2022 We're ... read more
We're pleased to recognize a group of Somach Simmons & Dunn attorneys for their inclusion in the 2022 Super Lawyers lists. Honorees are selected through a process that blends feedback from ... read more
In a June 10, 2022, memorandum (the “Memo”), the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR) summarized the agency’s position on water court applications for water exchanges involving wells pumping from ... read more
Last week Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2505 into law, clarifying that irrigation districts may impose increased penalties for water theft under Government Code section 53069.45, in addition to ... read more
[UPDATE – AUGUST 16, 2022 – THIS POSITION IS CLOSED] We have an opening for a part-time receptionist / office services person. This is an in-office only position with some ... read more
On June 6, 2022, the United States Court of Federal Claims issued a decision in City of Fresno, et al. v. United States and San Luis & Delta Mendota Water ... read more
The Colorado General Assembly adjourned its 2022 legislative session on May 11, 2022—below is a highlight summary of water-related legislation passed by the General Assembly, along with a few notable ... read more
The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is in the process of revising the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems, Water Quality Order No. ... read more
Siding with public agencies and environmental groups who filed numerous legal challenges to the “twin tunnel” Delta conveyance project known as California WaterFix, the Third District Court of Appeal today ... read more
