Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is an academic institution that publishes legal analyses and commentary primarily focused on property law, land use, zoning, municipal law, constitutional law, and civil rights. Its publications often examine court decisions and legal disputes involving land development, zoning permits, annexation, property rights, and due process claims. The content typically includes detailed case summaries and legal reasoning related to state and federal court rulings, highlighting issues such as regulatory takings, selective enforcement, and procedural and substantive due process. The Law Center's work serves as a resource for understanding legal principles affecting property owners, municipalities, and developers.
This post was authored by Omar Abdelsalam, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Touro Law Center
The petitioners, Oceanside Development Group, LLC and others, challenged the Town of Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of area variances sought by Sunrise Development, Inc., (“Sunrise”).…
This post was authored by Yann Camara, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff, SLV Bridgewater PO, LLC (“SLV”), appealed from a Superior Court judgment upholding a cease and desist order issued by the Town of Bridgewater’s building inspector.…
This post was authored by Vamana Das, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Petitioner purchased a single parcel that comprised three tax lots, Lot 15, Lot 8 and Lot 9. These parcels were held under a single ownership and…
This post was authored by Nathaniel Davydov, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Sonbryne Sales Inc., known as Bryne Dairy, applied to the Planning Board of the Town of Southport for site plan approval to build a 4,232 square…
This post was authored by Richard Diaz, Touro University Jacob D. Fcuhsberg Law Center
The New Hampshire Supreme Court addressed an appeal involving a special exception granted for the expansion of a nonconforming lakefront cottage. The property owners, Beth and…
This post was authored by David Fuzaylov, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
BKP Harrison, LLC applied to the Town/Village of Harrison Planning Board for an amended site plan. There was already a restaurant on the property, but BKP…
This post was authored by Jazleen Galvez, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.
The Gage County Board of Supervisors appealed an action brought by Pinpoint Communications, Inc. (“Pinpoint”), after the district court initially held that the board of supervisors…
This post was authored by Sean Graziano, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Petitioners, Deborah Hernandez and Mary Lee, sought review of a decision by the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) granting their neighbors, intervenors Nezahat…
This post was authored by Harry Harkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Petitioners requested a 15-foot Area Variance from the Town of Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) in hopes of replacing an existing garage with a…
This post was authored by Mickey Harley, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff RCH Wellness Center (“RCH”) filed claims against Defendants City of Flagstaff (“City”), the City’s Board of Adjustment (“Board”) and Yavapai Herbal Services, Inc. doing business…
