U.S. Supreme Court
Dec. 16, 2009
Erosion Control, or Coney Island South?
Rick Rayl and Rick Friess of Nossaman analyze Stop the Beach Renourishment v. Florida, which the U.S. Supreme Court heard on December 2.
By Rick Rayl and Rick Friess
For decades, Florida has been working to implement a plan to preserve and restore its white sand beaches, which regularly suffer pummelings from hurricanes. The plan appears, on its face, to be a victory for all. After all, who doesn't want bigger, better beaches? It turns out that some beachfront property owners don't. In fact, they have sued, claiming the beach restoration program constitutes a taking of their property. And the owne...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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