Readers know that from time-to-time, we like to cover the going’s on in the courts of our neighbors to the north. See here and here, for example. Although property rights are not a constitutional principle in Canada (the people did not include property as a fundamental constitutional right when the Constitution was amended last)
“Breaking Down the Supreme Court Ruling on Permit Fees” (Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024, 4pm ET/1pm PT)
Be sure to join our Pacific Legal Foundation colleagues Brian Hodges and Larry Salzman, and Paul Beard (arguing counsel) and Chance Weldon (Texas Public Policy Foundation) tomorrow, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 4pm ET for a free webinar on Sheetz v. El Dorado County, the Supreme Court’s recent decision holding that all permit conditions
In Devillier v. Texas, The Winner Takes It All (Part I)
The winner takes it all
The loser’s standing small
Beside the victory
That’s her destiny
Note: this is the first of a short series of posts on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Devillier v. Texas.
In Part II, we’ll cover the case, the procedural path that Texas dragged everyone through,
“What is Inverse Condemnation?” Join Us In the EDROW Clubhouse, March 6, 5pm, To Find Out (And More)
Save the date (and time): next Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, as we rejoin our friends and colleagues Patrick McAllister and Beth Smith, as they co-host the Eminent Domain and Right of Way Club.
We’ll be joining them to try and answer that question, “What is Inverse Condemnation?” As Patrick
Pass A Good Time: Our Report From The 41st ALI-CLE Eminent Domain & Land Valuation Litigation Conference, Feb 1-3, 2024, New Orleans
When it comes to the longstanding ALI-CLE American Law Institute-CLE Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation Conferences, we’re always ready to go. You know that. But this year’s version — the 41st — was buzzing like no other in recent memory.
Maybe it was the New Orleans venue with its atmo, food, and music for
Dig Property Rights? Join Our Firm As A Courtroom Property Rights Lawyer
If you dream such dreams as this photo, read on.
My law firm, Pacific Legal Foundation, is on the hunt for lawyer to join our Property Rights group (yours truly is the Director of Property Rights Litigation, so you will be working with me and the other takings and con law mavens in our practice).
No FOMO: There’s Still Room For You To Join Us In New Orleans Feb 1-3, 2024 For The 41st ALI-CLE Eminent Domain & Land Valuation Litigation Conference
Don’t miss out!
We promise: this is the last time we’re going to try to entice you to the upcoming ALI-CLE Eminent Domain & Land Valuation Litigation Conference in New Orleans. We are getting close to capacity, but there is still room. In recent years, we have standing room only in the Conference halls, and
What We’re Reading Today, Property Rights Edition
Bismarck in January is looking pretty good.
Here’s what we’re reading today:
- Christian Britschgi, Court’s Wild Zoning Decision Blocks ‘Montana Miracle’, Reason (Jan. 2, 2024) (“In an eyebrow-raising decision, a Montana judge has halted the implementation of two laws legalizing duplexes and accessory dwelling units on residential land across the state, writing that they’d
Cases And Links From Today’s ABA State & Local Govt Law Land Use Presentation
Here are the cases that Michael Berger and I discussed in today’s presentation to the ABA State and Local Government Law Section’s Land Use group. It was good seeing everyone, even virtually:
- Sheetz v. County of El Dorado – are legislatively-imposed exactions subject to the nexus and proportionality requirements of Nollan/Dolan? (SCOTUS)
- Devillier v.
Hawaii Five-80: More Land Use (Law 580) At The University Of Hawaii
Starting in January, we’ll be helping our friend and former law partner Mark M. Murakami with the venerated and oh-so-important Land Use course (Law 580) at the University of Hawaii’s Law School.
We’re temporarily stepping into some mighty big slippers (this is Hawaii, so we don’t always wear shoes), as this is the course that