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Nossaman's 2014 California Coastal Law Conference

Nossaman hosted an afternoon seminar with members of its Coastal Law practice, which included Bonnie Neely, former Chair of the California Coastal Commission; who provided an overview of best practices for navigating the coastal process, hot topics in coastal planning, recent and landmark coastal development cases, and issues pertaining to climate change, sea level rise, and shoreline protective devices.  Audience members also had the chance to participate in a Q&A session with panelists.

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Lunch: 12:30 - 1:00 PM

Presentation: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

• Coastal Advocacy: How to Communicate with Commissioners
• Navigating the Coastal Development Permit Process: 
  • LCPs
  • Amendment process
  • Appeal process
  • Standards of Review
  • 30610 Projects Authorized without
  • Coastal Development Permits
  • Grants and financing
• Current Coastal Policies on Permitting Sea Walls & Other Shoreline Protective Devices 
• Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and Our Changing Coastline
• Recent Coastal Case Law
• Q&A Session