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David Hymer is a partner in the Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental Practice Group in the firm's San Diego office.

On April 6, 2020, the California State Judicial Council adopted Emergency Rule 9 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]  As originally approved, the rule tolled the statute of limitations for all civil causes of action from April 6, 2020 until 90 days after the Governor lifts the current State of Emergency Declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading Judicial Council Amends Tolling Period for Statutes Limitations Impacted by COVID-19

On April 6, 2020, the State Judicial Council adopted emergency amendments to the California Rules of Court in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  One important change that affects many real estate transactions and development projects tolls the statute of limitations for all civil causes of action from April 6, 2020, until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted.  Among other things, this extends the date for initiating litigation challenging a CEQA document or a development approval, such as a tentative map or conditional use permit.  This also affects the date of “final approval” under many real estate purchase agreements and creates additional uncertainty for project proponents.
Continue Reading California Judicial Council Adopts Rule Tolling Statute of Limitations