NY Court of Appeals Affirms Approval of Subsurface Wastewater Sewerage System Finds Local Government Complies with SEQRA and Local Zoning Codification Laws

This post was written by Tyler Doan, Esq. The plaintiff appealed against the decision of ZBA city, city council, and related defendants opposing dismissal by ZBA for a challenge to the zoning officer’s determination that the proposed subsurface sewage system is a permissible use of non-residential accessories that can be placed in split lots (one […]

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NY Court of Appeals Upholds City Condemnation

The Petitioner contested the determination of Kota Tonawanda (City) which has the authority to condemn the Petitioner’s property after going through an open trial. The property, which sits along the Niagara River, includes a coal-fired power station that was decommissioned in 2016 and a water intake building. The applicant starts process No. 1 by stating […]

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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Legislative Requirements Subject to Nexus-And-Proportionality Requirements

This post was written by Robert Thomas, Esq. and originally appeared on the InverseCondemnation Blog and reposted with permission. See, https://www.inversecondemnation.com/inversecondemnation/2023/05/ca6-legislative-conditions-are-subject-to-nexus-and-proportionality-requirements.html 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Knight v. Metro. Nashville Government, No. 21-6179 (May 10, 2023) states that the requirements imposed on any development — and not just administrative requirements imposed on an ad […]

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Zhang – Spring 2023 – MJEAL

Conscious Consumerism, Class Action, and Carbon Offsetting Rina Zhang An increasing number of environmentally conscious consumer segments are choosing to spend their money on brands and products that signify their commitment to sustainability.”[1] However, as more and more companies label their products with environmental claims such as “green”, and “carbon neutral”, there is growing concern […]

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After more than two years, it’s time to fill the US Attorney for Northern Ohio vacancy: editorial

The good news is that, despite lacking a Senate-confirmed US Attorney to fill the more-than-two-year vacancy in Cleveland at the helm of the US Attorney’s office for the Northern District of Ohio, the Cuyahoga County prosecutor’s office has stepped up to take on two high-stakes prosecutions developed by federal agents. Both have already yielded indictments […]

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