Videos Oct 10, 2019
[WEBINAR] Navigating California’s New Regulations for Wetlands and State Waters
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Ports are a critical gateway to the world and a powerful driver for local and regional economic development, job growth and retention. It is imperative that ports run efficiently and navigate the myriad of laws and regulations that impact them. As public agencies that both serve and operate side-by-side with the private sector, ports are faced with an atypical level of oversight and competition.
Best Best & Krieger LLP’s attorneys and advocates who serve port clients hail from a variety of practices and experiences that help ports thrive not only for commerce, but also as responsible stewards of the environment and the communities they serve.
BB&K provides a holistic, one-stop-shop service that addresses ports’ needs. These include:
Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
With so much of a port’s operations reliant on transportation, we help find creative and collaborative solutions that promote efficient cargo movement. We are experienced in public-private partnerships, utilization of alternative construction delivery methods and funding through bond and tax measures and federal programs such as the Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Transportation. Our experience includes channel and harbor deepening and maintenance, construction of rail projects and modernization and maintenance of existing rail systems and multi-modal projects, as well as the implementation of advance funding mechanisms like New Markets Tax Credits.
Energy
BB&K’s team has handled a number of energy matters for ports, including strategic planning, electrification of terminal operations, cold-ironing, interconnection agreements, utility disputes and capacity charges access to port properties and other matters.
Environmental and Water
Supporting sustainable, efficient and growing facilities that minimize disruption to neighboring communities, the environment, ecosystems and endangered species is a delicate balance for any port. BB&K’s collaborative approach and commitment to our clients’ visions keeps projects on track for success. Our team includes attorneys and advocates experienced in all aspects of environmental and water review, permitting and compliance issues, including the NEPA and CEQA processes, Clean Water Act permits and certifications, the California Coastal Act and the Endangered Species Act.
Maritime and Transportation Law
Ports and their clients must navigate a unique array of agencies and authorities that govern homeland security, safety, transportation and commerce. Our team brings experience with the Federal Maritime Commission, Transportation Department and other agencies, authorities and regulations that impact the maritime industry.
Economic Development
Our port service doesn’t stop at the end of the shipping line. We also help port clients develop their land into projects that serve the communities in which they operate. For instance, we represented the Port of San Diego in the $1.1 billion Chula Vista Bayfront hotel and convention center deal based on a public-private partnership.
Public Agency Law
One of the hallmarks of BB&K is its ability to offer public agency clients a full range of services. Our public law attorneys are accustomed to, and adept at, advising a variety of agencies on the unique needs and challenges they face as public agencies. We help these clients successfully maneuver through legal complexities and governmental directives, enabling them to focus on providing superior service to their stakeholders. This includes guidance on everything from open meeting laws and Public Records Act requests to disaster and resilience planning and response to infrastructure and transportation projects.
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Recognized for Land Use Planning, Water Quality and Municipal Law Work
Partner Glen Price Writes About Liability Limitations for the Southern California Newspaper Group
Impact on Public Agencies from SCOTUS Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania Decision
Contract Workers May Still Be Reclassified as Employees by CalPERS
Eric Garner’s Updates to Text on Historical, Legal and Policy Issues Affecting California Water Use
The Attorneys Argued About Short-Term Rentals and the Clean Water Act in the Ninth Circuit
SWRCB Votes to Adopt Regulations that Could Impact Permitting Procedures
California Appellate Court Decision in Preven v. City of Los Angeles
BB&K Attorneys Damian Moos and Anthony Chavez Warn Why Texting Employees and Customers Could Cost You
California Appellate Court Ruling in Anderson-Barker v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County
California Appellate Court Decision in Kaanaana v. Barrett Business Services, Inc.
Approved by California Natural Resources Agency
Decision in Sierra Club v. County of Fresno Case
Served Senior Positions with the Army Corps of Engineers and the White House
Critical Habitat for Endangered Species Decision
Tori Hester Analyzes Ninth Circuit First Amendment Ruling for Public Agencies in PublicCEO
Firm Welcomes Four New Attorneys to Group
Law360 Selects Firm to 2018 List
Ryan Baron Weighs the Community Choice Aggregation Question for Cities in PublicCEO
Partner Victor L. Wolf Writes for the Press-Enterprise
SCOTUS Changes How Public Sector Union Fees are Collected; Governor Also Signs SB 866
BB&K Team Led by Partner Seth Merewitz Represents Port of San Diego in P3 Deal
Partner Glen Price Explains in the Press-Enterprise Who is Legally Responsible for the Tariffs
California Employers Should Heed Recent State Supreme Court Ruling
Partners Ruben Duran and Christopher Pisano Write for PublicCEO
Court Upholds City of Covina Infill Project
BB&K Attorneys Mary Beth Coburn and Rebecca Chaparro Write About Disaster Preparedness in PublicCEO
California Appellate Court Expands Court’s Equitable Authority
BB&K Attorney Gregory Rodriguez Writes on the Latest Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Autonomous Vehicles in PublicCEO
California Coastal Commission and City of San Clemente Reach LUP Agreement
BB&K Partners Gene Tanaka and Shawn Hagerty Win in California Appellate Court
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