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September 20, 2021
Jones Mayer’s Amanda Pope Featured on the Code Concepts Podcast
Jones Mayer Senior Counsel and Director of City Receiverships Amanda Pope recently was the featured guest on the Code Concepts podcast. The discussion provides a useful overview of receiverships—what they are, when they’re useful, and how they work. Ms. Pope describes the typical process a receivership follows, from gathering evidence to documenting and building the…
September 14, 2021
Jones Mayer Welcomes New Partners
Jones Mayer is pleased to announce the elevation of six attorneys to the Firm’s partnership, effective August 1. Each of the professionals listed below has demonstrated a commitment to serving the public with hard work, diligence, and integrity. Their leadership and dedication to our clients will be welcome additions to the partnership. Baron Bettenhausen Mr….
August 24, 2021
Lessons for Cities from the Sharing Economy
The sharing economy is no longer a new idea, but the constant development of novel business models centered on the sharing concept creates interesting challenges for local regulatory agencies. Each type of sharing economy business, from rideshares and micromobility to short-term rentals, brings its own complex challenges for local regulators. Addressing them requires careful deliberation….
June 29, 2021
Meet Our Lead Legal Secretary, Wendy Gardea
Jones Mayer’s lead legal secretary, Wendy Gardea, brings a runner’s mindset to her work. She draws on the disciplines built over the miles to bring the focus, drive, and commitment needed to keep the firm’s gears turning. In this article, we sit down with Wendy to learn a bit about how she does it. A…
June 25, 2021
Local Government Relief Under the American Rescue Plan Act
On March 10, 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”), which created a fund to assist state and local governments that have suffered financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act places certain restrictions on the uses to which eligible agencies can put their relief funds. This article provides a…
June 15, 2021
San Juan Water District Engages Jones Mayer as General Counsel
Jones Mayer is pleased to announce that the San Juan Water District has engaged Partner Ryan Jones to serve as the District’s General Counsel. Serving approximately 160,000 wholesale and retail customers in the greater Sacramento area, the District traces its roots to the Gold Rush era. The engagement reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to serving…
May 26, 2021
Effective Use of Statistics in Fair Housing Act Litigation
The Fair Housing Act (FHA), 42 U.S.C. § 3604, broadly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin in transactions related to residential properties. The statute’s scope captures not only rental and sale transactions, but also “the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith,” advertising, lending, and…
April 23, 2021
Distinction in ADA Compliance Requirements for Public and Private Entity Websites
A recent decision by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has garnered attention and, in the process, created some confusion about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and obligations to make websites accessible for people with disabilities. Much of the confusion stems from distinct sets of rules stemming from Title II and Title III of…
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