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NEW CLASS NOV. 18 NAPA WINE LAW CLASS - ANALYZING THE POTENTIAL OF WINERY AND VINEYARD PROPERTY (FROM ZONING TO COMMON SENSE) Join Diane G. Kindermann and Brian Russell of Abbott & Kindermann, LLP, in a new class which will provide the attendee with current issues and solutions to consider when analyzing the feasibility of a winery or vineyard property. This half day program will cover how local, state and federal laws could restrict or enhance your intended uses. For exa...mple, the class will provide an overview on how the California Environmental Quality Act, the Napa County General Plan, and the Napa County Winery Definition Ordinance govern the permitting process. Insight into California water law, the Endangered Species Acts, and how cultural resources could impact your plans for your land will also be included. Abbott & Kindermann, LLP will provide strategies and recommendations for achieving your desired entitlements, working with local planning staff and managing potential opponents to your project. Finally, this class will identify shifting patterns of regulations applicable to vineyards and winery approvals to anticipate in the upcoming years. Cost $85.00 Location and Time November 18, 2014, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Villagio Inn & Spa, 6481 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599 Sign in: 8:30 a.m. Class: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. MCLE and American Planning Association continuing education credits offered, pending approval. MCLE 2.25 CM 2.25 See more

2014 MID-YEAR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW UPDATE Welcome to Abbott & Kindermann’s 2014 Mid-Year Environmental update. This update discusses selected litigation, regulations/administrative guidance and pending legislation, on both the federal and state levels, in the following general areas of environmental law: (A) Water Supply, (B) Water Quality, (C) Wetlands, (D) Air Quality, (E) Endangered Species, (F) NEPA, (G) Mining / Oil & Gas, and (H) Cultural Resources.

2013 MID-YEAR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW UPDATE Welcome to Abbott & Kindermann’s 2013 Mid-Year Environmental update. This update discusses selected litigation, regulations / administrative guidance and pending legislation, on both the federal and state levels, in the following general areas of environmental law: (A) Water Supply, (B) Water Quality, (C) Wetlands, (D) Air Quality, (E) Endangered Species, (F) NEPA, (G) Mining / Oil & Gas, and (H) Cultural Resources. http://blog.aklandlaw.com//2013-midyear-environmental-law/

Lorman Education Services CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act Seminar http://blog.aklandlaw.com//lorman-education-services-ceqa/

The latest illustration of intergovernmental non-cooperation examines the circumstances in which cities can route sewer lines through county rights of way, all without county approval.

Save the Date! As Sacramento-based law firm Abbott & Kindermann, LLP, in association with CAWG, presents: Wine Law Seminar Motherlode Region