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Litigation

Jul. 24, 2012

High-speed rail project slowed by litigation

Lawsuits continue to derail California's high-speed rail project, but for one Bay-Area attorney, rail litigation has been full steam ahead for four years.


By Andrew McIntyre


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Lawsuits continue to derail California's high-speed rail project as one Bay Area attorney gains particular traction with his efforts.


Over the past four years, sole practitioner Stuart M. Flashman has successfully challenged the California High-Speed Rail Authority on its Environmental Impact Reports, or EIRs, several times, claiming they violate the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ...

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