MI Court docket of Appeals Finds Case of Public Nuisance Involving Bushes and Plane Ought to Be Reviewed Utilizing State, Slightly Than Federal, Requirements

This publish was written by Matthew Loescher, Esq. The courtroom discovered that timber on Suzanne Yopek’s property had been a public nuisance that needs to be lowered as a result of, in line with federal rules, they encroach on areas utilized by plane when touchdown or taking off from Brighton Airport. This space is also […]

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NY Court of Appeals Rejects SEQRA and Consistency with LWRP and Zoning Ordinance Claims Finds Moot Issue

Posted by: Patricia Salkin | June 30, 2023 NY Court of Appeals Rejects SEQRA and Consistency with LWRP and Zoning Ordinance Claims Finds Moot Issue The petitioner filed Section 78 which continues to invalidate the Erie Canal Port Development Corporation’s designation of negative statements under SEQRA with respect to the construction project and for the […]

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Texas governor names second interim attorney general ahead of Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

DALLAS (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has picked a longtime aide to serve as the state’s second acting attorney general following Republican Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment on allegations of misconduct and crimes, the governor’s office announced Monday. Angela Colmenero will step in as the state’s top lawyer on an interim basis starting Friday while […]

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Court of Appeal GA Affirms Board of Commissioners Acted in Legislative Capacity When Requiring Rezoning and Not in a Quasi Judicial Capacity

This post was written by Tyler Doan, Esq. The Cook (Cook) Community purchased approximately 32.6 acres of land in Hall County to build about 200 attached townhouses. At the time of purchase, the land was classified as agricultural housing. Cook attempted to have the zoning maps changed and the property re-arranged according to a residential […]

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Court of Appeal IA Affirms the Granting of Exceptions Allowing Convertible Churches in Residential Areas to be Used for Small Gathering Rooms

This post was written by Tyler Doan, Esq. The petitioners initially opposed granting an exception to local zoning regulations to allow a converted church in a single-family living area to be used as a “small gathering space” for community events such as weddings and baby showers and class reunions. After a public hearing, the Adjustment […]

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Attorney general denies whistleblower claims of interference in Hunter Biden investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back Friday against claims from IRS whistleblowers that the Justice Department interfered with the investigation into Hunter Biden, saying more broadly that attacks on the department’s independence are corrosive. The Republican-led House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday released a transcript of testimony from Gary Shapley, an […]

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