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How to Challenge a California Coastal Commission Permit Decision in 2026: Deadlines, Appeals, and CEQA Options

California Politics & Policy / Jack Gilbert

In most cases, you have **30 days** to challenge a final California Coastal Commission permit decision in court. Coastal approvals often trigger short, unforgiving writ-petition deadlines and layered administrative steps involving local governments, the Coastal Commission, and sometimes CEQA. This guide explains 2026-ready deadlines, appeal routes, records, venue, and CEQA options for projects along California’s […]

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How to File a California Administrative Mandamus Petition (CCP § 1094.5) to Challenge a Licensing Board Decision

Administrative Procedures / Jack Gilbert

A California administrative mandamus petition under Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.5 is the primary court procedure to overturn or correct a final licensing board decision after the agency hearing record is complete. It is commonly filed in the California Superior Court in the county where the agency acted or where the petitioner resides. This

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How to Appeal a California DMV License Suspension After a DS-367 Admin Per Se Hearing (Step-by-Step)

Administrative Law (Agency Compliance & Appeals) / Jack Gilbert

You have **10 calendar days** from a California DUI arrest to request a DMV “Admin Per Se” (APS) hearing—missing it usually triggers an automatic suspension. The DS-367 form (Officer’s Statement) is the DMV’s core evidence in APS cases, and it can be challenged. This guide explains step-by-step how to appeal a California DMV license suspension

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