Eminent Domain: First Principles, Kelo, and In Service of Infrastructure Buildout
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Newsflash: Rockweed Not a Fish
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Property owners may occasionally face challenges when municipalities interpret zoning ordinances in ways that could limit certain lawful activities. We recently represented a client in a case where the municipality sought to...more
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides that “No person shall be… deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just...more
Imagine you’ve purchased some land and plan to build your dream home. You know you need several government approvals, and your contractor says this includes something called a “Chapter 102″ permit. No problem. The folks at...more
Eager to spark the socialist revolution, left-wing activists seized Ramsett Park and the surrounding area and declared an independent autonomous community dedicated to social and economic justice. While that hypothetical...more