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New York Law Journal

Lawsuits Over Construction of Mikvahs Continue in New York

When lawsuits are filed against local governments that delay or block the construction of mikvahs in their communities, the defendants may face claims under local zoning rules as well as under state and federal laws—and under the U.S. and state constitutions.
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New York Law Journal

Strawberries on Lex: Considerations for Financing an Office Building to Vertical Farming Conversion

While the potential advantages of converting office buildings into residential spaces are widely acknowledged, such conversions can be financially burdensome and present structural difficulties, often requiring a complete overhaul of existing floor plans and resulting in awkward layouts. As a result, another trend gaining traction in cities nationwide is repurposing office buildings for agricultural use and creating farms in urban centers.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

A Green Pivot: Adaptive Repurposing of Vacant Office Buildings into Growth Operations

While transforming existing buildings for alternative purposes is not a new concept, this article seeks to explore the feasibility of alternative repurposing options with a focus on pre-existing New Jersey office buildings; namely, converting vacant New Jersey office space into vertical farms or cannabis growth operations.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Potential Opportunities in Proposed Zoning Text for Housing

Mayor Adams recently announced a group of proposals to eliminate certain zoning barriers in NYC in order to help increase housing, including affordable housing, in NYC. This article outlines and discusses these proposals along with the potential impact and challenges and also the next steps in the process.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Stadium Controversies and Special Permits

In this article, Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo discuss a unique stadium special permit and how the city's decision over the special permit for Madison Square Garden will impact the busiest transit hub in the country.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

A Municipality's Struggle to Remove Resident's Junk Vehicles: How to Avoid a Fight Over Blight

Prohibiting a use on paper is one thing, ensuring ordinance compliance is another. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in Township of Cranberry v. Spencer, Nos. 568, 569, and 570-CD-2022 (Pa. Cmwlth. Aug. 30, 2023) (Spencer II) recently considered one municipality's decades long battle over operation of a junkyard in violation of its zoning ordinance.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Nearly $50M Award in Post-Acquisition Dispute Between Land Developers Denied by Federal Jury; $1 Nominal Fee Awarded

"We are pleased with the jury's vindication of Mr. Erickson and rejection of the majority of claims against him, including that Plaintiffs' land sale claims were undermined by Plaintiffs' own failures under the contract." "After more than two years of hard-fought litigation, the jury concluded that the Plaintiffs' demand for nearly $49 million in damages was unsupported by the facts of the dispute. The Court also awarded Mr. Erickson more than $100,000 on his counterclaims against the Plaintiffs."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Powers of the Zoning Resolution: Top Five Special Permits, Part V

What better way to end this Zoning Series than with a top five list? Part V of this series covers the top five special permits issued by either the New York City Planning Commission or New York City Board of Standards and Appeals.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

When Is an Appeal of a Building Permit Decision Timely?

It is generally well known that there are 60 days to challenge an administrative determination of a building permit application. But depending on the specific circumstances, the ins and outs of the rule can be complex.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida Has Banned Chinese Citizens From Buying Real Estate, And Dealmakers Fear A Chill on Investments

Attorneys have been swamped with calls from asset managers and institutional investors.
5 minute read

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