Law of the Land, published by Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, covers legal issues related to property rights, land use, zoning, and municipal law. The blog discusses cases involving constitutional challenges to land use regulations, annexation disputes, permit revocations, and enforcement of local codes. It addresses topics such as takings under the Constitution, due process and equal protection claims in land use contexts, selective enforcement of zoning laws, and pipeline access rights on private property. The blog analyzes court decisions from various jurisdictions, focusing on the intersection of property law and governmental regulation.
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsber Law Center
Plaintiffs, a corporation and its director, brought suit against the Charter Township of Genoa and its ordinance officer alleging the denial of its requested special land…
This post was authored by Sebastian Perez, Esq.
The Court of Appeals of Kentucky (the “Court”) addressed an appeal from a circuit court’s order dismissing a complaint for declaratory judgment and denying injunctive relief brought by recreational vehicle park (RV…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Toro University Jacob D. Fucheberg Law Center
Plaintiffs, corporations, filed an application for zoning amendments, variances and exceptions with defendant, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (“Board”) to construct and operate a three thousand acre…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff commenced an action against the Eddy County Zoning Board (“Board”), Eddy County Commissioners (“Commissioners”), and Eddy County (“County), seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to void…
The plaintiff appealed an order of the Superior Court arguing that the trial court erred in dismissing, on res judicata grounds, his complaint regarding a cell tower permit issued by the Town of Conway.
The Court agreed with the trial…
On July 14, 2026, NY Governor Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 62 establishing a temporary moratorium on data centers while the State develops higher standards for the centers and a benefits blueprint to support local communities. See, EO_62.pdf This is…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff, Forest Hills Hardens Corporation, commenced an action seeking to enjoin defendants, the West Side Tennis Club from hosting concerts at a stadium located within a…
This post was authored by Julie Tappendorf, Esq. and originally appeared on the Municipal Minute Blog. It is reposted with permission.
In 2021, the City of Chicago adopted the “Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance.” That ordinance requires anyone who obtains…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiff, Amelia Island Sanctuary Property Owners Association, brought suit against Nassau County, Florida and Riverstone Properties, LLC alleging a settlement agreement was a “development order” which…
This post was authored by Luke Jenkins, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Plaintiffs, real estate developers, sought to construct a 300-unit mixed-use residential building. The Town Board of the Town of Hempstead adopted a Transit Oriented Development ordinance…
