What’s Going on With Wetlands? The Supreme Court Takes Another Dive into the “Waters of the US” Sarah Matrian Social media was once inundated with the question “is water wet?” But are wet(land) water? The Supreme Court has been asked …
McMurray – Spring 2023 – MJEAL
Opening the Floodgates: Axon Enterprises, Inc. v. FTC and the Weakening of Public Power Keenen McMurray In November of 2022, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a pair of consolidated cases including Axon Enterprise, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission[1] …
Podugu – Spring 2023 – MJEAL
The Supreme Court Case that Threatens to Upend US Labor Law Priyanka Podugu Within the next few months, the Supreme Court will release its decision for Glacier Northwest v. Int’l Brotherhood of Teamsters, a case that has held the attention …
How to choose the perfect engagement ring
Choosing the perfect engagement ring is a big decision. It is a symbol of your love and commitment, and it is something that your partner will wear for the rest of their life. Here are some tips on how to …
Shalloway – Spring 2023 – MJEAL
The Role of Electric Vehicles in Michigan Eric A. Shalloway In the state of Michigan, gas taxes contribute funds to improve roads and infrastructure, but between 2019-2021 it is estimated that there was a $50 million decrease in revenue due …
WA Court of Appeals Finds Policy in City’s Comprehensive Plan Regarding Commercial Uses in Industrial Areas Did Not Apply to Centers and Shelters
This post was authored by Matthew Loescher, Esq. In 2018, the City of Puyallup adopted the Puyallup Municipal Ordinance (PMO) 3179, which established a new chapter of the Puyallup Municipal Code—chapter 20.72 (PMC 20.72). This new code chapter restricted the …
PA Supreme Court Holds Municipalities Have No Duty to Review and Revise Zoning Ordinances or to Rezone for a Particular Use Where a Property Owner’s Use is
This post was authored by Matthew Loescher, Esq. Charlestown Township, a municipality in Chester County, enacted a zoning ordinance that permits outdoor, off-premises advertising signs in a particular district. A statewide regulation concerning roadside billboards promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department …
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Dismisses First Amendment Challenges to Adult-Entertainment Ordinance
This post was authored by Matthew Loescher, Esq. In 2003, the City of Augusta, Georgia enacted an adult-entertainment ordinance with the stated purpose of combating negative secondary effects associated with adult-oriented businesses. The owners and operators of two longstanding nude-dancing …