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Two states are fighting over water usage. In this case, Florida has asked the Supreme Court to limit Georgia’s water use. Florida claims Georgia is using more than its share of water from a source that starts in a reservoir north of Atlanta. Georgia uses the water to...
Investors can use real estate to help diversify their portfolio. Both residential and commercial properties can play a role in one’s financial portfolio and, in some cases, can also provide tax advantages. Use real estate for tax advantages carefully In the past,...
It can happen in any neighborhood. A new business moves in, and neighbors are initially excited. However, after some time passes, the neighbors decide they do not want the business in their neighborhood. They attempt to push the business out. This can be done by...
Developing land in Connecticut is not always an easy prospect, as one project highlights. In this project, a developer was looking to put an affordable housing unit in an area zoned for single-family homes. In order to move forward, the developer would need to receive...
Land use and zoning regulations generally control the development of private land. These regulations are set by local communities by placing limitations on the use and design of parcels of land as well as by putting historic preservation requirements in place....
Investors and developers who purchase land with plans for redevelopment may find themselves facing unexpected cleanup costs. In some cases, these cleanup costs can include the removal of dangerous waste. The costs quickly skyrocket, and property owners may wonder if...
Land use is changing in Connecticut. The Blue Plan provides an example. Proponents drafted the plan to help protect the Long Island Sound in southern Connecticut. The plan is touted to provide a balance of protections while still allowing for future use and...
Land use is changing in Connecticut. The Blue Plan provides an example. Proponents drafted the plan to help protect the Long Island Sound in southern Connecticut. The plan is touted to provide a balance of protections while still allowing for future use and...
Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) are important tools that impact the progression of certain construction projects. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to use these tools to consider the impact of their projects, such as building...
The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Act expanded the protections available for waterways under the Clean Water Act. This law made it more difficult to develop land. In 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directed the Environmental...
