Jun 18, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Back in December, I discussed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in Stop the Beach Renourishment, and guessed that the United States Supreme Court would affirm the Florida court’s decision, but duck the novel constitutional question of whether there could be a...
Jun 17, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
While I LOVE trying cases, my clients usually detest court cases and do their best to avoid litigation. Forming appropriate entities, drafting tight contracts, and ensuring proper documentation are all critical risk management strategies … but I would say they...
Jun 15, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Winding down our update of the first round of Case Watch opinions, the Virginia Supreme Court has finally released its long awaited decision in Tir Conaill Properties, L.C. v. 2401 Wilson, LLC, Record Number 090855. Although the opinion is quite short at only three...
Jun 14, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
A recent decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit should be sending cold chills up and down developers’ spines regarding complaints under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA). The case, Equal Rights Center and...
Jun 11, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
We are very pleased to have another colleague writing for us today. Jon Kinney is a highly regarded land use and real estate law expert with our firm. Jon brings us commentary on changes coming to Arlington County’s planning for the East Falls Church area in...
Jun 7, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
For the first time since we started the blog, I have gotten stuck in place unable to write. Like everyone, I have watched the oil spewing into the gulf with horror, frustration and a sense of the inevitability of this type of disaster when dealing with extraction and...
