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 Sebastian Perez, Esq.
Two faith and community-based organizations and a church located in St. James Parish, Louisiana (collectively, the “Organizations”), filed suit in the United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana (the “District”) against…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiffs, landowners, filed a petition seeking a writ of mandamus and declaratory relief against the County of Marin regarding an “amended coastal program requirement” (ACPR). Plaintiffs…
This post was authored by Julie Tappendorf and first appeared on the Municipal Minute Blog published by Ancel Glink, and it reposted with permission
After the village board discussed the possible annexation of two unincorporated parcels of land, it sent…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff sought to open an auto sales business and applied for a zoning permit with the Township Zoning Officer. The Township Building Code Official granted a…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiffs, individual homeowners, brought suit against the Town of Franklinville. The plaintiffs set forth twelve causes of action alleging violations of federal and state law regarding…
This post was authored by Sebastian Perez, Esq.
The bedrock concept of private property was tested when a Hardin County landowner (Kasischke) challenged the constitutionality of Iowa Code section 479B.15 (the “Code”), which, in relevant part, allows a pipeline company…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff-Appellants, individuals and a non-profit, brought suit against the Department of Corrections of South Dakota (DOC) seeking a declaratory judgment for the DOC to comply with…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Appellants, the Zoning Board of Appeals of Braintree (ZBA) sought review of the Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) decision reversing the ZBA’s denial of permit applications to…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Petitioners, neighbors, sought judicial review of a decision by the County Agricultural Resolution Board that rejected their nuisance claims regarding odors from a neighboring farm. The…
This post was authored by Amy Lavine, Esq.
In Matter of Green v. Town of Ramapo, 227 A.D.3d 994 (2d Dept. 5/22/24), the Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed the dismissal of a proceeding challenging the grant of area variances…
