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Daily Business Review

Judge Finds Foul Odor of Sorts in Tampa Bay Land-Use Case

“What happened to Hillcrest here was pretty doggone s[tink]y,” Judge Kevin Newsom wrote. But he agreed with Judge Gerald Tjoflat that foul smelling does not equal unconstitutional.
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Daily Report Online

Judge Newsom Finds Foul Odor in 11th Circuit Land-Use Case

“What happened to Hillcrest here was pretty doggone s[tink]y,” Judge Kevin Newsom wrote. But he agreed with Judge Gerald Tjoflat that foul smelling does not equal unconstitutional.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Whereabouts of Weed: Zoning Implications of the Medical Marijuana Act

In 2016, Pennsylvania joined several other states in enacting legislation legalizing the use or possession of medical marijuana within its borders. Inherent in adopting this legislation is the regulation of the various retailers and manufacturers charged with supplying legal green to licensed users of medical marijuana.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Amazon's N.Y. Headquarters Meets the Opportunity Zone Program

On Jan. 31, Amazon announced that it will not be utilizing the federal Opportunity Zone Program as part of its acquisition and construction of its Long Island City headquarters. In this article, Adam Sanders writes “While the timing of this announcement appears to be orchestrated to act as an olive branch to local politicians, residents and protestors to deflect from the tax breaks that Amazon is already receiving by passing on the tax benefits of the opportunity zone program, the question remains would or could Amazon have utilized the opportunity zone program anyway?”
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Read Ruling on 'Take First, Decide Later' Approach to Eminent Domain

We welcome this well-reasoned and thorough opinion by the Appellate Division. It sheds light on an important question pertaining to eminent domain and redevelopment not heretofore addressed by the courts.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Dilworth Grows Zoning, Land Use Practice With Ballard Partner

Dilworth Paxson continues to add to its land use and zoning practice, bringing on longtime Ballard Spahr lawyer Neil Sklaroff.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Forward Thinking: Plan to Make NJ the 'State of Innovation'

A look at Governor Phil Murphy's economic development plan, which addresses the state's tax incentive framework and includes initiatives intended to stimulate the growth of cutting-edge industries.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Opportunity Zones: Real Estate, Land Development and Other Considerations

Much has been written lately on the Opportunity Zone program. Created in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the program essentially allows the creation of funds to cultivate new businesses, invest capital to expand existing businesses or develop real estate.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Realty Law Digest

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses the land use case “Matter of Peyton v. NYC Bd. of Standards and Appeals,” where the court held that an apartment tower's roof garden could not be included in the open space ratio mandate embodied in the NYC zoning resolution.
19 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Who Got the Work: School Supply Scuffle, An Acquired Bite

Atkinson Andelson defends the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District against a class action over school supplies, and other midsize firm work.
2 minute read

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