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Analysis of cases involving the Open Meetings Law, parkland fees, development fees, and a challenge to an ordinance's constitutionality.

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In-depth analysis and discussion of seven key rulings.

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U.S. Supreme Court Addresses the 'Denominator Problem' Image

U.S. Supreme Court Addresses the 'Denominator Problem'

Stewart E. Sterk

In a recent case, the U.S. Supreme Court applied what has come to be known as the <i>Penn Central</i> balancing test to uphold New York City's refusal to approve an office tower atop Grand Central Terminal.

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Development

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A look at several rulings, including an article 78 proceeding challenging grant of an area variance to proposed operators of a religious school.

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Eminent Domain Law

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Analysis of a case involving condemnation.

Features

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Confidential Lease Terms Versus Public Access to Government-Held Documents

Janice G. Inman

Commercial landlords with multiple properties, or developments with more than one tenant, are generally loath to disclose to potential tenants the terms of leases into which they have previously entered. So, what happens when a government entity has demanded or been given a lease as part of a governmental process, such as when a landowner is seeking permission to build?

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Real Property Law

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In-depth analysis and discussion of several important rulings.

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Real Property Law

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In-depth analysis of several key rulings.

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In NY, New SEQRA Regulations Finally Appear on the Horizon

Charlotte A. Biblow

At last, it appears that the NYSDEC is on the verge of finalizing new SEQRA regulations. Here is a look at the final proposed regulations and what they will mean.

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A look at a case involving a billboard variance.

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