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 Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff-Petitioner commenced a hybrid article 78 proceeding against the Town of Hempstead to compel the production of documents pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”)…
This post was authored by Sebastian Perez, Esq.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the “Court”) addressed a motion for reconsideration and rehearing following a bench trial in a Telecommunications Act (“TCA”) lawsuit brought by…
This post was authored by Amy Lavine, Esq.
The Ninth Circuit considered an Excessive Fines Clause challenge to short-term rental regulations in a 2026 case, Diamond Sands Apartments, LLC v. Clark County, 164 F.4th 759 (9th Cir. 2026). The…
This post was authored by Amy Lavine, Esq.
In the 2026 case Matter of Ryan v Watershed Agricultural Council of the New York City Watersheds, Inc., 2026 NY Slip Op 03853 (3d Dept 6/18/26), the Appellate Division, Third Department…
This post was authored by Amy Lavine, Esq.
In the 2026 case Matter of Prattsburgh Preservation Alliance Inc. v New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting & Electric Transmission, 2026 NY Slip Op 03037 (3d Dept 5/14/26), the…
This post was authored by Lora Lucero, Esq.
The Eleventh Circuit upheld the city’s sign regulation against a challenge by an applicant whose applications for permits to erect four signs on behalf of other entities featuring, respectively, flags, artwork, partisan…
This post was authored by Sebastian Perez, Esq.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (the “Court”) addressed an appeal from a district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction in a First Amendment retaliation lawsuit brought by…
This post was authored by Sebastian Perez, Esq.
The City of St. Louis (the “City”), the City of St. Louis Preservation Board (the “Board”), and its individual members (collectively “Appellants”) appealed a circuit court judgment reversing the Board’s denial of…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Petitioner, Bronxville Field Club, Inc., commenced an article 78 proceeding to review a Zoning Board of Appeals of Mount Vernon (“ZBA”) decision affirming the Architectural Review…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff-Petitioner, an individual, appealed a trial court decision dismissing their claim for injunctive relief and motion for reconsideration relating to the construction of a gasoline station.…
