Land use expert Edgar Khalatian discusses how California's fire map revisions and building regulations will affect recovery ef...

Land use expert Edgar Khalatian discusses how LA can create safer communities through improved infrastructure planning and bui...

Land use expert Edgar Khalatian explains how state-mandated housing requirements interact with rebuild efforts.

Land use expert Edgar Khalatian discusses how competing civic projects like the LA Convention Center renovation impact rebuild...

Land use expert Edgar Khalatian explains the complex legal, financial and political obstacles to widening evacuation routes in...

Attorneys for plaintiffs in the Eaton Fire litigation accused Southern California Edison of delaying the release of crucial in...

Land use expert Edgar Khalatian breaks down essential building code distinctions and regulatory requirements that will shape r...

Land use expert Edgar Khalatian explores the implications of changing property uses in fire-affected areas and the stark contr...

Plaintiffs' attorneys in the Eaton Fire litigation have agreed on a steering committee of nearly four dozen law firms.

Land use expert Edgar Khalatian details how California's environmental regulations apply when property owners want to signific...

Three face up to 30 years in prison for allegedly defrauding FEMA of $20,000 in wildfire relief, with U.S. Attorney promising ...

Insurance firms are accused of underpaying and delaying claims from January's Altadena and Palisades wildfires, prompting atto...

The measures, including a potential six-year freeze on code updates, have sparked fierce debate among environmentalists, const...

Land use expert Edgar Khalatian explains the extensive cleanup, infrastructure, and regulatory challenges that must be overcom...

Los Angeles may let architects and engineers self-certify building plans to speed up housing approvals, tackling delays worsen...

Tax expert Robert Wood explains how different property ownership arrangements impact eligibility for federal disaster tax reli...

Tax expert Robert Wood explains the 2023 Federal Disaster Relief Act's impact on taxation of wildfire recoveries, addressing a...

Lawsuit blames LA and water utility for dry hydrants and an empty reservoir, alleging negligence fueled the Palisades wildfire...

Over 100 insurers sue Southern California Edison for $10B in wildfire damages, while Consumer Watchdog urges rejection of Stat...

Tax expert Robert Wood explains filing extensions, quarterly payment relief, and California's specialized tax treatment for fi...

Tax expert Robert Wood explains how different types of insurance recoveries are taxed after a disaster, from personal property...

Robert Wood joins the podcast to discuss everything you need to know about taxes on insurance settlements.

The municipalities are claiming compensation for destroyed infrastructure, recreational areas, cleanup and recovery efforts, f...

What homeowners need to understand about insurance limits before the next wildfire strikes.

Join Howard Miller and Peter Klee as they discuss coverage for additional living expenses and toxic cleanup costs in wildfire ...

In this episode we explore how "cash out" settlements, while not guaranteed in policies, can offer flexibility and benefits to...

Rebuilding Los Angeles by 2028 is a legal test, with disputes risking delays; swift mediation and coordinated legal action are...

The January wildfires in Los Angeles County were a historic disaster, and NLSLA is providing critical legal aid to help vulner...

Attorney Peter Klee discusses the insurance industry's approach to claims processing and payment timelines after major disasters.

Judge Laura Seigle crafts a broad evidence preservation order for the Eaton Canyon wildfire case, but Edison and plaintiffs ca...

Attorney Peter Klee shares the other side of the rebuilding story, exploring how insurance carriers determine coverage limits ...

Los Angeles County Superior Court staff join forces with FEMA and local agencies at disaster recovery centers, offering legal ...

In Episode 5 of "The Law of Rebuilding LA," attorney Michael Bidart reveals why many homeowners discover too late that their i...

As California faces the aftermath of devastating wildfires like the Eaton and Palisades Fires, the state's recovery efforts ma...

In this episode of The Law of Rebuilding LA, we explore how policyholders can maximize their additional living expenses covera...

Insurance attorney Michael Bidart explains why homeowners need more than just policy limits to fully recover their losses and ...

DiCello Levitt LLP filed a class action against Southern California Edison, alleging negligence in the Eaton Canyon wildfires,...

Calabasas sues LA County, claiming its landfill can't handle wildfire debris that might be hazardous, citing state law violati...

In this episode, learn why insurance companies' seemingly generous upfront payments might actually work against homeowners, an...

Think your fire insurance will fully cover rebuilding your home? Leading California insurance litigator Michael Bidart reveals...

Los Angeles hires Munger Tolles & Olson LLP to defend against lawsuits from the Palisades fire, with potential damages in ...

A judge overseeing litigation about the Eaton Canyon wildfire urged parties to agree on evidence preservation without disrupti...

With billions in wildfire damage and the 2028 Olympics looming, LA's construction industry faces a high-stakes race against ...

At the heart of the complaint, filed Tuesday, is a statement the plaintiffs claim the company made about SCE's use of a wildfi...

The Eaton Fire has devastated Altadena, challenging how to value property in a historically Black community with deep cultural...

The EPA has given itself a 30-day deadline to clean up toxic waste from recent Los Angeles County wildfires, but objections ha...

A recent California Court of Appeal ruling in Gharibian v. Wawanesa narrows the definition of "direct physical loss," p...

Lawyers representing Altadena residents challenge Southern California Edison's claims of evidence that throws into doubt sugge...

Dozens of lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison over its suspected role in the Eaton Canyon wildfire tha...

The tension between state emergency powers and local coastal protections leaves cities struggling to determine which rebuildin...

Analyzing Gov. Newsom's Executive Order N-7-25: Protecting fire victims or overstepping boundaries?

Mediators and four major provider organizations have united to waive their fees for pro bono services, in an effort to assist ...

Attorneys who have lost their homes in the L.A. County fires have no specific latitude for lapses in representing their client...

District Attorneys from four Southern California counties are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend emergency price gouging p...

In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, California's price-gouging protections are making property owners think twice about offe...

Wisner Baum's clients have joined the dozens of lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison now that there is more evide...

A Los Angeles judge has ordered Southern California Edison to refrain from reenergizing power lines in the area where the Eato...

Just as the DOI's Sustainable Insurance Strategy launches, unprecedented wildfire losses threaten to trigger FAIR Plan assessm...

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday directing the California Coastal Commission to suspend permitting requireme...

Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, giving residents the option to rebuild or relocate using insurance fu...

Lawsuits stemming from the Pacific Palisades Fire claim the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's decision to drain the ...

Navigating the tax implications of insurance proceeds after a wildfire can be complex, but there are mechanisms in place--like...

Unpacking the essentials of insurance, highlighting its critical role in mitigating risks and financial uncertainty amid the i...

Canon 4D limits financial aid for judges during the LA fires, allowing assistance from disaster relief, personal relationships...

The lawsuits claim negligence - wrongful death and survival action; and violation of Public Utilities Code Sec. 2106. Both sa...

Attorneys expect photos and video of Eaton Canyon fire to be strong evidence in their claims that Southern California Edison i...

In the wake of the LA disaster, unscrupulous law firms are exploiting vulnerable fire victims with false promises of guarantee...

The Los Angeles wildfires mark the first large-scale test of recently enacted California insurance regulations designed to pro...

In response to devastating wildfires across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, law enforcement officials have unveiled two crit...

In the aftermath of recent fires, disaster victims face a flood of lawyer advertisements and events, highlighting both the vit...

Modeled on the federal hazardous waste cleanup law, the proposal seeks to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages, ...

The IRS and California FTB have extended tax deadlines and Section 1031 exchange periods to October 15, 2025, providing relief...

Aerial firefighting, combining air tankers, helicopters, and tactical aircraft, is a critical yet dangerous endeavor often dis...

Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order to streamline rebuilding in fire-damaged areas waives key environmental regulations, but l...

In the wake of the Southern California wildfires, property owners filing insurance claims should know California laws offer ex...

In response to the legal complexities hindering rebuilding after disasters like the Great Fire of London, which was resolved q...

The blazes come after years of reform efforts meant to lessen fire damage and prop up the state's insurance markets.

California's wildfires highlight the need for proactive land use planning to mitigate wildfire risks through safety elements i...