Land Use & Planning

New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Forestry Stewardship and the Farmland Assessment Act

Edward A. Hogan and Steven W. Kallesser | August 16, 2018

OP-ED: The long-awaited Forest Stewardship Regulations provide an alternative to the requirement of selling forest products, which still allows property owners to actively manage their land for ecological sustainability.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Plaxton v. Philadelphia Zoning Bd. of Adjustment et al

August 14, 2018

Objectors lacked standing to appeal the grant of a zoning variance for use of property as a parking space where they failed to demonstrate that the grant of the variance would have some discernible effect on some interest of theirs in a way that was greater than that of any other citizen and they came to court with unclean hands. The court recommended affirmance of its order dismissing objectors' appeal.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Tower Access Group, LLC v. The S. Union Twp. Zoning Hearing Bd.

August 14, 2018

Board erred in placing the burden on applicant to meet the requirements of §602.4 when appellant applied for a special exception to build a communication tower because the applicant had the burden of persuasion only as to specific requirements and objectors had the burden as to all general detrimental effects. Vacated and remanded.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Redburn v. City of Victoria

August 13, 2018

For more than 80 years, the City of Victoria has used an open ditch that crosses real property now owned by Redburn to transport storm-sewer runoff from a drainage field of over 122 acres.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Montclair State Univ. v. Cnty. of Passaic

August 13, 2018

Courts Obligated to Determine Whether State Agency Addressed Local Public Safety Concerns Before Granting Immunity from Land Use Regulations

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Cherokee LCP Land, LLC v. City of Linden Planning Bd.

August 13, 2018

Tax Lienholder Had Standing to Challenge MLUL Action Contingent on Pleading Action Affected Lienholder's Interest

The Recorder |News

Coblentz Taps MoFo for 3-Lawyer Real Estate Team

Xiumei Dong | August 10, 2018

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass has brought on a real estate and land use team in San Francisco led by partners David Gold, Miles Imwalle and Megan Jennings.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

CT TR Holdings, LLC v. Toms River Planning Bd.

August 09, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from the dismissal of their action challenging defendant's approval of a developer's land use application to build a hotel.

New York Law Journal |

Realty Law Digest

Scott E. Mollen | August 07, 2018

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses two landlord-tenant cases: 'Alston v. Starrett City Inc.' and 'Brookdale Vill. Hous. Corp. v. Garcia,' and the land use case 'Matter of De Francesco v. Perlmutter.'

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Churches United for Fair Hous. Inc. v. DeBlasio

August 07, 2018

Municipalities Not Obligated to Conduct Racial Impact Studies When They Rezone Property

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Sugar Grove Township v. Byler

August 07, 2018

Trial court erred in directing appellant to pay fines in a dispute over a privy and in finding that the privy ordinance applied retroactively but correctly found that trust that owned the property violated the uniform construction code by not obtaining building permits for two later-built residences and the matter was remanded for the trial court to consider the issue of religious freedom under the federal and state constitutions and the religious freedom act. Affirmed in part, reversed in part and vacated in part.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

BTS Stroudsburg, LLC v. Borough of Stroudsburg Zoning Hearing Bd.

August 07, 2018

The appellant/applicant for a dimensional sign height variance satisfied the more relaxed standard applicable to dimensional variances as the court could consider, when addressing the unnecessary hardship element, the characteristics and condition of the surrounding neighborhood. The court reversed the zoning hearing board and granted applicant a dimensional sign height variance.

Daily Business Review |News

Legal Arguments Unleashed in Lawsuit Over David Beckham Stadium Referendum

Lidia Dinkova | August 06, 2018

Attorneys for David Beckham and his business partners attack Douglas Muir's lawsuit as unclear and ironic. He has responded by saying a decision by Miami leaders to hold a referendum on Beckham's plan violates the Florida Constitution and the city charter.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Judicial Review, Not Local Approval, Needed for Montclair State Road Project, Supreme Court Rules

Michael Booth | August 06, 2018

Montclair is relieved of any obligation to further attempt to coordinate traffic improvement plans on an access road adjacent to neighboring Clifton Township and Passaic County. However, the court added a caveat: There must be a hearing before a judge.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

In re Philip T Pixler

August 06, 2018

Relator, Philip Pixler, the operator of an automobile repair shop, was sued by real party in interest, the City of Newark, to recover penalties that were administratively assessed against him for violating the City's junked-vehicle ordinance.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

R2 Restaurants v. Mineola Community Bank

August 06, 2018

Wal-Mart conveyed property to Perimeter and Perimeter subsequently conveyed one of the two lots to UP Enterprises, a Taco Bell franchisee.

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Wallingford Planning & Zoning Commission

August 06, 2018

Commission's Approval of Zoning Change Not Arbitrary or Abuse of Discretion

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Montclair State Univ. v. Cnty. of Passaic

August 06, 2018

Defendant City of Clifton appealed from the appellate division's decision reversing the trial court's order dismissing plaintiff's action seeking a declaration it was not required to obtain land use permits or local approval or alternatively compel defendants to issue necessary permits.

Daily Report Online |Case Digests

City of Albany v. Stanford et al.

August 02, 2018

City Immune From Suit Claiming City's Failure to Curtail Nuisance Proximately Caused Plaintiff's Death

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Barnaskas v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment

August 02, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed the dismissal of their complaint challenging the Board's approval of variances for a funeral home.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

AvalonBay Cmtys., Inc. v. Twp. of S. Brunswick Zoning Bd. of Adjustment

August 02, 2018

Defendant appealed from the judgment reversing its resolution denying plaintiff's application for use variance.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Cherokee LCP Land v. City of Linden Planning Bd.

August 02, 2018

Tax lienholder appealed the dismissal of its complaint challenging Planning Board's approval of a neighboring landowner's site plan application.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Baduini v. Land Use Bd. of Independence Twp.

July 31, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from the dismissal of their action to invalidate defendant board's decision ruling that defendants' wetlands mitigation project was permitted in an agricultural residential zone.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

In the Matter of Seaside Heights Borough Pub. Beach

July 30, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from orders concerning the transfer of municipally-owned beachside property to a private business for it to rebuild the Casino Pier, heavily damaged in Superstorm Sandy, while allowing the borough to obtain and preserve a historic wooden carousel.

Daily Business Review |News

Miamians to Vote on Mixed-Use Residential Project on City Office Site

Lidia Dinkova | July 27, 2018

A new city administration building is planned but the location is still to be determined.

Daily Business Review |News

New Miami Civil Courthouse Site Selected With Construction Set for 2020

Lidia Dinkova | July 25, 2018

Five development teams are in play for construction set to start in July 2020.

New York Law Journal |Analysis

State's Battle Against Firefighting Foam Intensifies

Charlotte A. Biblow | July 25, 2018

In her column on State Environmental Regulation, Charlotte A. Biblow discusses New York's targeting of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in the environment,

New York Law Journal |

The Comprehensive Plan's Essential Role in Zoning

Anthony S. Guardino | July 24, 2018

In his Zoning and Land Use Planning column, Anthony Guardino explains how a zoning regulation that is not adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan is vulnerable to a court challenge.

Daily Business Review |News

Trez Forman Issues $42 Million for Latest Project by Prolific North Carolina Developer

Lidia Dinkova | July 24, 2018

Diamondback Investment Group sought funding for a 297-unit residential development in Huntersville.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Village Of Tiki Island v. Premier

July 23, 2018

Appellee owned a tract of property in appellant city and had long sought to develop or sell the property for a mixed-use marina development.

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Starble v. Inland Wetlands Commission of the Town of New Hartford

July 23, 2018

Project Proponents Had Burden of Showing Feasible and Prudent Alternatives

Daily Business Review |News

Miami Is Sued Over David Beckham Stadium Deal, Now Heading for Referendum

Lidia Dinkova | July 19, 2018

Miami attorney Douglas Muir sues the city and its top officials over Beckham's plans for a Major League Soccer stadium at a city golf course.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Ace v. Mountain Top Estates Property Owners Ass'n

July 17, 2018

Homeowners established they were entitled to a prescriptive easement over defendant's property, but they failed to demonstrate the existence of an irrevocable license.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

PMG New Jersey II, LLC v. 82 Iselin, LLC

July 17, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the order affirming the Board of Adjustment's approval of defendant's preliminary and final major site plan to redevelop its property and the associated use and bulk variances.

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New Jersey Law Journal |

BAR REPORT - Capitol Report

New Jersey State Bar Association | July 16, 2018

New Jersey Supreme Court addresses time of application rule

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Appellate Division, First Department: July 12, 2018

July 16, 2018

Appellate Division, First Department: July 12, 2018

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Holloway v. Twp. of Jackson

July 16, 2018

The plaintiff appealed an order that rejected his challenge to the validity of a zoning ordinance adopted by the defendant, and affirmed that partial denial by the Township's Zoning Board of Adjustment of his variance application.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Keiluhn Venture v. Clayton Providence House, LP

July 13, 2018

The defendants appealed from a judgment and two orders of the Chancery Division.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

In re the Pinelands Comm'n's Consistency Determinations Approving Tuckahoe Turf Farm Inc.'s Application No. 1984-0389.009

July 12, 2018

Objectors appealed from three "no further review" letters issues by the Pinelands Commission, which ended review of Tuckahoe Turf Farm, Inc.'s applications to allow soccer activities on lands owned by Tuckahoe.

New York Law Journal |Analysis

Review of Developments Under State Environmental Quality Review Act

Michael B. Gerrard and Edward McTiernan | July 11, 2018

In their column on Environmental Law, Michael B. Gerrard and Edward McTiernan review the decisions issued by New York courts in 2017 under SEQRA.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Rosenblum v. Borough of Closter

July 11, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Mazel, LLC v. Twp. of Toms River

July 10, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from the grant of summary judgment in favor of defendants.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Township of Jackson v. JR Custom Landscaping, Inc.

July 10, 2018

Nursery appealed the trial court's enjoining certain of its business activities.

New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis Commentary

Justices' Zoning Ruling Fair to Developers and Communities

Law Journal Editorial Board | July 09, 2018

In our view, the Supreme Court in 'Dunbar Homes, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of Franklin Township' has carefully threaded the needle, implementing the legislative decision to prevent municipalities from impeding development, while making it difficult for developers to utilize last-minute tactics that thwart well-conceived community plans.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Harz v. Borough of Spring Lake

July 09, 2018

Civil Rights Claim Dismissed Where Plaintiff Ultimately Afforded Appeal Hearing and Had Not Exhausted Administrative Remedies

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Daily Business Review |News

David Beckham's Stadium, Adler Group's Miami River Project Could Lie in Voters' Hands

Lidia Dinkova | July 05, 2018

The retired English soccer player wants to build a 28,000-seat stadium on the Melreese golf course.

Daily Report Online |Case Digests

C&M Enterprises of Georgia, LLC v. Williams

July 03, 2018

An administrative law judge did not act arbitrarily or capriciously and did not abuse or exceed its discretion in ruling in favor of Georgia Department of Natural Resources in a dispute over the construction of a bulkhead in an area of marshlands Department determined to be protected and under its jurisdiction.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church v. City of Pittsburgh

July 03, 2018

Trial court properly vacated a structure's historic designation because city council never voted on the issue and the code required the af-firmative vote of six members of city council if the structure's owner objected to the designation, which in this case it did, and city's assertion that the "deemed approval" provision prevailed as the more recently enacted provision failed because both provisions were enacted in the same ordinance. Affirmed.

Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Hoechstetter et al. v. Pickens County et al.

July 02, 2018

Notice of a planning commission hearing to consider property owners' zoning request for a conditional use permit was not sufficient under the Zoning Procedures Law to allow the Board of Commissioners to approve the permit at its meeting three months after the hearing without an additional notice.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Morale v. State Of Texas

July 02, 2018

Texas planned to condemn a portion of a 33,000 square-foot property owned by Morale in the Town of Little Elm for purposes of improving FM 720 in Denton County.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Dunbar Homes, Inc. v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment of Franklin Twp.

July 02, 2018

Time of Application Rule Inapplicable Where Application Failed to Include Documentation Required by Municipal Zoning Ordinance

Daily Business Review |Profile

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla Says He's Done With Politics, Focusing on Law Career

Daily Business Review | June 29, 2018

The attorney is part of the Cuban political powerhouse that is the Diaz de la Portillas. But he has no plans to again pursue politics.

The Recorder |News

Camper Struck By Falling Tree Settles for Record $47.5M

Amanda Bronstad | June 27, 2018

A young man whose leg was amputated after a 75-foot tree fell on him while camping has agreed to settle a lawsuit for $47.5 million, the largest personal injury settlement for a single plaintiff in California, according to his lawyers.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Gallenthin v. Borough of Paulsboro

June 26, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the trial court's order dismissing his complaint in lieu of prerogative writs.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Barnes v. Philadelphia Historical Comm'n

June 26, 2018

Substantial evidence supported the finding of the city's historic commission that certain real property qualified for inclusion on the register of historic places, so the court properly dismissed the homeowner's appeal.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Harz v. Borough of Spring Lake

June 26, 2018

Defendant appealed from the appellate division's order reversing the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant on plaintiff's state law civil rights claim, arising from the issuance of zoning permits.

New York Law Journal |Analysis

Careful, That Eminent Domain Claim Is Constitutionally Protected

Michael Rikon | June 25, 2018

In Michael Rikon's Condemnation and Tax Certiorari column, he explores the various ways that property can be taken requiring the payment of just compensation pursuant to the Fifth Amendment.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Cochran v. Chicago

June 25, 2018

Appellee, Chicago Title Ins. Co., sued Appellant, Cochran Investments, as subrogree of Michael Ayers, who purchased a duplex from Cochran.

New Jersey Law Journal |Profile

Transaction Cost, Not Hourly Rate, Drives Value For Dealmaking Counsel, Pepe Says

Donald M. Pepe | June 20, 2018

You need to offer value, first and foremost. However, value does not always mean the lowest hourly rate. A low hourly rate tied with having endless .10 entries, four attorneys on a file doing duplicative work or worse, junior associates on a file who are learning on the clock, will translate into a higher transaction cost despite a lower rate.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Dunbar Homes, Inc. v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment of Franklin Twp.

June 20, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the decision of the appellate division, which reversed the trial court's order reversing defendant board's decision denying plaintiff's application for site plan approval and use variances.

The Recorder |News

Cozen O'Connor Joins Pro Bono Fight Against New Clippers Arena in Inglewood

Ross Todd | June 19, 2018

Lawyers from the firm have teamed with Public Counsel and the Public Interest Law Project to challenge the city's deal to sell public land to the sports team rather than use it for affordable housing.

New York Law Journal |

Realty Law Digest

Scott E. Mollen | June 19, 2018

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses the land use case “Brooklyn Ass'n v. N.Y.S. Urban Dev.,” where an Article 78 proceeding challenging the Brooklyn Pier 6 Project was dismissed, and a landlord-tenant case “N.Y.C. Hous. Auth. v. Various Tenants,” where sanctions were imposed on NYCHA for wrongfully suing tenants based on “overlapping rent claims.”

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Gorsline v. Bd. of Supervisors of Fairfield Twp.

June 19, 2018

Zoning board erred in approving conditional use where applicant failed to present evidence and board failed to make factual findings that proposed used was similar to expressly permitted use within zoning district. Order of the commonwealth court reversed.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Feds Sue Bergen County Town Over Denial of Synagogue Construction

Michael Booth | June 13, 2018

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey on Wednesday filed the suit against Woodcliff Lake, a suburban community located in Bergen County, about 20 miles northwest of Manhattan and closer still to New York's Rockland County to the north.

New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Natural Resource Damages: Are We Out of the Woods Yet?

Marc D. Policastro | June 08, 2018

In many cases, a successful environmental remediation does not account for restoration of natural resources.

Daily Business Review |News

Cutler Bay Voters Nix $40M Spending Plan for Parks, Public Facilities

Lidia Dinkova | June 07, 2018

The bond referendum was narrowly defeated: 52 percent of voters cast ballots against the measure.

Daily Business Review |News

Crocker Partners Sues Boca Raton Over Blackballed Live-Work-Play District

Lidia Dinkova | May 31, 2018

A Crocker lawsuit claims a City Council vote killed the plan for a walkable Midtown Boca, a vision that prompted Crocker to invest in the area in the first place.

Daily Business Review |News

For Sale: Villa Paula, Former Cuban Consulate, May Be Haunted

Lidia Dinkova | May 30, 2018

The asking price for Villa Paula and three nearby lots in Miami's Little Haiti, is $4.5 million — ghosts and all.

Daily Business Review |News

Colliers International South Florida Closes $26M Miami River Deal

Lidia Dinkova | May 29, 2018

Mast Capital bought the 6.3-acre site to build apartments and retail.

Daily Business Review |News

South Florida Lawyers Negotiate $42 Million Land Settlement With Broward

Samantha Joseph | May 25, 2018

Attorneys Barry Balmuth and Jack Seiler represented Shaw Farms & Land Co. in a landmark inverse condemnation case.

Daily Business Review |News

Knight Foundation Gets Second Go at Arguing $1.5M Real Estate Grant Was Misused

Lidia Dinkova | May 24, 2018

The Third District Court of Appeal reversed the lower court and remanded the case to Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

Daily Business Review |

Cutler Bay Holds Referendum on $40 Million Development Bond

Lidia Dinkova | May 22, 2018

The money would be used to buy land and develop new public facilities such as parks or open spaces.

Daily Business Review |News

Illinois REIT Buys Palm Beach Gardens PGA Plaza for $88 Million

Lidia Dinkova | May 18, 2018

InvenTrust Properties Corp. bought the 120,000-square-foot asset, which includes a Trader Joe's, Marshalls and an Ulta Beauty Inc.

Daily Business Review |Commentary

P3 Projects Helping Local Governments Build a Smarter Miami

Javier F. Aviño and Eric Singer ​ | May 18, 2018

The emerging field of public/private partnerships (P3s) was at the forefront of discussions on building cities of the future during the eGOV Summit, part of the 4th annual eMerge Americas tech conference held last month in the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Daily Business Review |News

E11even Gets OK for Nightclub Expansion to Miami Rooftop

Lidia Dinkova | May 17, 2018

The club got city approval to expand its nightlife entertainment to the rooftop — with opaque, soundproof enclosures.

Litigation Daily |News

Shout-Out: Kirkland Shuts Down Eminent Domain Case

Jenna Greene | May 16, 2018

It sounds like every property owner's nightmare: Without notice, your local government declares your holdings are blighted. That's what happened to a landowner in Colorado—until a team from Kirkland & Ellis got involved.

Daily Business Review |

Hialeah Industrial, Retail Building Trades for $3.1 Million

Daily Business Review | May 16, 2018

Address: 700 W. 29th St. in HialeahProperty type: This is a 23,904-square-foot building with an industrial zoning that appears to be used for…

Daily Business Review |News

Dubai, Agribusiness Company Buy Osceola Ranch With Help From Miami Attorney

Lidia Dinkova | May 15, 2018

KYMP partner Lorenzo Moll Parron closed the $136.5 million deal for a 38,453-acre ranch with roots in Florida's pioneer days.

New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Government Segregated America

Paula A. Franzese and Richard Brown | May 10, 2018

OP-ED: The stark facts of housing segregation and discrimination are not the products of happenstance or random selection.

Daily Business Review |News

Hollywood Off the Hook for $2.6 Million in Condo Height Fight

Lidia Dinkova | May 08, 2018

GSK Hollywood Development Group LLC argued a 65-foot height restriction violated its property rights under state law.

New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Supreme Court Correctly Balanced Constitutional Provisions in Morris County Church Case

Law Journal Editorial Board | May 07, 2018

Many of us, like Justice Sotomayor, were concerned that our historic church/state separation had been badly damaged by Trinity Lutheran, and it may have been. But Chief Justice Rabner emphasized that the funds the Morris County churches sought and obtained were put to a religious use.

Connecticut Law Tribune |News

Robinson & Cole Partner Charged With Domestic Violence

Robert Storace | May 03, 2018

Attorney Dwight Merriam, a mainstay at Robinson+Cole since the 1970s, was arrested at his home following an altercation with his fiancee.

The Mid Market Report |News

Mid-Market Recap: How to Change Leadership After 20 Years

Hank Grezlak | May 01, 2018

 Midsize firms often seem to have steady leadership, with the tenures of those at the top tending to be longer than those in Big Law. But…

The Mid Market Report |News

Mid-Market Recap: How to Change Leadership After 20 Years

Hank Grezlak | April 30, 2018

 Midsize firms often seem to have steady leadership, with the tenures of those at the top tending to be longer than those in Big Law. But…

New Jersey Law Journal |

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

New Jersey Law Journal Contributors | April 25, 2018

Articles on construction delays, contractor disputes, and a possible plan for improving the country's infrastructure.

New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Owners and Sureties: An Odd Couple, but it Works

Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | April 24, 2018

When a contractor is in default, should the property owner partner with the surety to complete the project ? Or are their interests hopelessly misaligned?

Daily Business Review |News

Caribbean Village Affordable Housing in South Miami-Dade on Tap for 2019

Lidia Dinkova | April 24, 2018

Construction of the 123-unit affordable housing complex for seniors is expected to start in June.

New York Law Journal |Analysis

Condemnation of Wetlands in New York: The Reasonable Probability-Incremental Increase Rule

Michael Rikon | April 24, 2018

In his Condemnation and Tax Certiorari column, Michael Rikon writes: Recently, the Second Department confirmed the application of the “reasonable probability—incremental increase rule” in 'Matter of New Creek Bluebelt, Phase 3, (Baycrest Manor)'.

New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Public-Private Partnerships and the President's Infrastructure Draft Bill

Timothy F. Hegarty | April 24, 2018

Analysis of President Trump's long-awaited infrastructure plan, which was released earlier this year.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Church Grants Violated Constitution, NJ Supreme Court Holds

David Gialanella | April 18, 2018

The grant recipients "are not being denied grant funds because they are religious institutions; they are being denied public funds because of what they plan to do—and in many cases have done: use public funds to repair church buildings so that religious worship services can be held there," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner wrote for the court.

Daily Business Review |News

Terra Gets in on Grove Metrorail Station Project With Grass River Property

Lidia Dinkova | April 18, 2018

The development proposal also outlines an enhanced bus depot, which could mean upgrades to the existing bus stop.

National Law Journal |News

DLA Piper Notches $45M Win in Maryland Landfill Fight

Greg Land | April 18, 2018

In a dispute going back nearly 30 years, the Harford County in Maryland was hit with a verdict of more than $45 million for its successful efforts to block construction of a rubble-fill project the county originally asked for.

Daily Business Review |News

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Close $7.8 Million Coral Springs Office Sale

Lidia Dinkova | April 17, 2018

The buyer wants to build a hotel and residences in place of the office building.

Daily Business Review |News

Downtown Miami Hyatt, Courtyard Marriott on Path to Tall Towers

Lidia Dinkova | April 16, 2018

The city-owned James L. Knight Center would disappear as part of the transformation.

Daily Business Review |News

Industrial Market Thriving on High Demand, Limited New Supply

Lidia Dinkova | April 16, 2018

South Florida's tight industrial real estate market is setting records as demand rises without much new in the pipeline.

Daily Business Review |News

Retailers, Developers Compete for Space Left Open by Disappearing Big-Box Stores

Lidia Dinkova | April 16, 2018

The downtown Miami Macy's, the Sears in Boca Raton, and multiple Toys R Us and Winn-Dixie stores throughout South Florida either have closed or will close. But the retail spaces won't stay vacant.

Daily Business Review |News

Miami Boasts Less Retail Space Availability Than New York, Los Angeles, Data Show

Lidia Dinkova | April 16, 2018

The demand comes with one of the fastest-growing rental rates in the past five years, a CBRE report finds.

Connecticut Law Tribune |Analysis

Connecticut Maintains Hard Line in Enforcing Governmental Immunity

Ron Houde | April 13, 2018

Governmental immunity is alive and well on Connecticut school grounds this year.

New York Law Journal |

The New World of Prescriptive Easement Cases

Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio | April 10, 2018

In their Land Use column, Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio discuss how New York appellate courts determine whether or not a party is entitled to claim a prescriptive easement over another party's land, and review a number of recent cases and claims.

Daily Business Review |News

The Incredibly Shrinking Home: Miami Beach Developer Down to 350 Square Feet

Lidia Dinkova | April 09, 2018

Developer Domus Group is building a 70-unit condo-hotel at 6080 Collins Ave. that will offer 350-square-foot micro-units.

Daily Business Review |News

Closing Legislative Session, Scott Vetoes Aquifer Bill, Signs 17 Others

Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida | April 09, 2018

Wrapping up work from the 2018 legislative session, Gov. Rick Scott signed 17 bills and vetoed one measure, which he said could “muddle” Florida's efforts to protect its underground water system.

Daily Business Review |News

Medical Marijuana Provider Challenges Dispensary Limits

Jim Turner, News Service of Florida | April 04, 2018

Trulieve, Florida's largest medical marijuana business, is asking a Tallahassee judge to strike down a state law that limits the number of dispensaries marijuana companies can operate, saying the restriction “arbitrarily impairs product availability and safety” and “unfairly penalizes” pot providers.

Daily Business Review |News

Colliers Team in Miami Closes $14 Million Wynwood Warehouse Sale

Lidia Dinkova | April 03, 2018

The buyer wants to repurpose the property as offices — but not in the traditional sense.