Jim Lang
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How RGGI Helps Waterfront Property Owners Preserve Property Value
September 19, 2022
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI” or “Reggie”) fights global warming by managing the amount of CO2 that fossil-fueled electric powerplants release into the air. Waterfront property owners need to know that earlier this month Virginia... Read the full article.
The Waterfront Law Team Joined Elizabeth River Project for a Community Cleanup
August 18, 2022
The Waterfront Law Team worked with volunteers from Elizabeth River Project to remove trash and debris from Knitting Mill Creek in Norfolk. Read the full article.
Virginia Law on a Dam Owner’s Liability After a Dam Failure
August 17, 2022
A previous article in this blog explains Virginia law regarding dams, the Virginia Dam Safety Act and its implementing regulations. This article explains the dam owner’s legal exposure when the dam fails. Read the full article.
Updates on Living Shorelines – Webinar Recap
July 5, 2022
In our latest webinar, Jim Lang of the Waterfront Law Team and Vince Bowhers of Lynnhaven River NOW discuss updates on Virginia’s new living shorelines law as well as lessons learned in building living shorelines and navigating the permit process. Read the full article.
What to do About Bad Actors Causing Trouble on the Water – Webinar Recap
June 21, 2022
In our latest webinar, we cover the importance of bottomland ownership, how your property lines relate to the riparian area, and how maritime law and law enforcement can help. Read the full article.
Restore the Shore 2022 - Community Cleanup
June 20, 2022
On Saturday, June 11, Pender & Coward, along with community partners Elizabeth River Project and City of Norfolk, rallied volunteers to return to our adopted shoreline along the Elizabeth River to remove 1,200 pounds of trash and debris that... Read the full article.
Boat Marinas - Buying, Selling, or Operating
May 16, 2022
Learn about how riparian water rights and Virginia water laws affect the process of buying, selling, or owning a boat marina. Read the full article.
Restore the Shore 2022
May 11, 2022
It is time for Restore the Shore 2022! The Waterfront Law Team of Pender & Coward is once again teaming up with the Elizabeth River Project to provide some much-needed TLC for the waterway along the Riverside Memorial Park in Norfolk. Read the full article.
The VMRC’S First Decision on Cost Under the Living Shoreline Law
April 21, 2022
In 2020, Virginia enacted the living shoreline law which requires a living shoreline unless the "best available science" shows that a living shoreline is not suitable. Read on to learn how this new law may impact waterfront property owners. Read the full article.