NEXT
Sign in to follow

New York Law Journal

Town Liability Under USC §1983: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "DLV Quogue, LLC v. The Town of Southampton," involving motions for summary judgment made by the plaintiffs and the defendants in an action involving a mixed-use development and related land use issues.
15 minute read

New York Law Journal

Court Expands 'Monroe' Test for Zoning Immunity

A discussion of the Second Department's expansion of the 'Monroe' balancing test for zoning immunity on private projects that serve a public interest.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Environmental Legislation in 2023

In his Environmental Law column, Michael B. Gerrard reviews both new and amended environmental and energy laws enacted by the state of New York in 2023.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Public Advertising Cheat Sheet: A Local Government Guide to Mandatory Advertising and Posting Requirements

Municipal enabling legislation, such as the Borough Code, First Class Township Code and Second Class Township Code, impose advertising and other requirements for the approval of ordinances, bidding processes, approval of budgets, and other matters.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Environmental Justice Litigation Trends to Watch in 2024

King & Spalding attorneys offer a review of the 2023 environmental justice lawsuits that they believe could predict what's to come for 2024.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Modernizing New York City Zoning

A discussion of the proposals Mayor Eric Adams has announced to modernize New York City zoning regulations in an effort to promote economic development. The authors cover the potential impact of the proposals as well as the next steps in the process.
6 minute read

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.
9 minute read

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

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Yearly Roundup: Strategic Insights for Law Firm Decision Making

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • Lex Machina Contracts: Commercial Litigation Report 2024

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now

  • White Collar Investigation Practice: Global Expertise in Complex Investigations

    Brought to you by HaystackID

    Download Now

  • Criminal Division's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: September 2024 Updates Review

    Brought to you by NAVEX Global

    Download Now