Jim Lang Waterfront Law

Waterfront Law Webinars

Jim Lang and his team are thought leaders in waterfront property rights law. Watch our past webinars on pier construction, living shorelines, civil litigation, and more.

Past Webinars

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Groundwater and Surface Water Regulation

October 2024

Waterfront Law Team attorney Bryan Peeples works with HalfMoon Education and other law professionals for a live, interactive CLE webinar on groundwater and surface water regulation.

Groundwater regulationSurface water rulesCLE continuing educationEnvironmental compliance
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To Sue or Be Sued

September 29, 2023

Jim Lang discusses civil lawsuits — from the stages involved, to costs, to whether you need an attorney. A practical guide for waterfront property owners facing or considering litigation.

Civil lawsuit stagesLegal costs overviewWhen you need an attorneyPost-judgment procedures
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Overturning an Environmental Agency Decision

August 2023

Jim Lang discusses the difference between cases involving environmental agency decisions, how they differ from a normal civic case, and things you can do to increase your chances of winning.

Judicial reviewEnvironmental agency decisionsVMRC permitsDEQ stop work orders
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How to Build a Pier in Virginia

July 2023

Jim Lang with the Waterfront Law Team and Joe Keffler with Colin Marine Construction discuss legal issues around pier construction projects, the Joint Permit Application, and how to find a reputable contractor.

Joint Permit Application processFinding a reputable contractorLegal issues in pier constructionPermitting timelines
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Updates on Living Shorelines

July 2022

Jim Lang and Vince Bowhers of Lynnhaven River NOW discuss updates on Virginia's new living shorelines law, lessons learned in building living shorelines, and navigating the permit process.

Living shoreline mandateVMRC permitting updatesPermit processLynnhaven River NOW
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Wetlands Law and Regulation in Virginia

February 2022

Environmentally trained attorney Jim Lang and Brian Owen, Environmental Scientist and Wetlands Delineator, discuss the complex world of wetlands law and regulation in Virginia.

Wetlands delineationFederal vs. state wetlandsPermitting requirementsSackett v. EPA implications
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

October 2021

Jim Lang and Charles Hall, Director of Environmental Sciences at MSA, explain the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and how it shields purchasers from CERCLA liability.

CERCLA liabilityPhase I ESA processCommercial real estateEnvironmental due diligence
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Dredging in Virginia

July 2021

A comprehensive review of dredging — its types, requirements, costs, and economic impact. We outline the permit process for dredging projects and share best practices for residential waterfront property owners.

Dredging types & costsPermit processEconomic impactBest practices
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Virginia's Living Shoreline Law

March 2021

A deep dive into Virginia Code § 28.2-104.1(D) and the new mandate requiring living shoreline approaches to shoreline management unless the best available science shows otherwise.

Living shoreline mandateVirginia Code § 28.2-104.1(D)Environmental complianceShoreline management alternatives

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