The pandemic has upended industries across the globe. And while federal and state governmental programs have generously provided aid to certain individuals and corporate entities, such aid currently does not relieve taxpayers...more
Landowners can now pursue their Fifth Amendment taking claims directly in federal court when the government takes property without paying just compensation, according to the Supreme Court in its decision in Knick v. Township...more
6/27/2019
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Knick v Township of Scott Pennsylvania ,
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Takings Clause
Benjamin Franklin’s famous statement — “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” — remains true to this day. But while the need to pay taxes is unavoidable, the amount you owe for your real...more
In June, the Colorado Supreme Court held oral argument in a case that is set to shape the way condemnation actions will be tried to commissions in the future. In Colorado, a landowner has the right to choose whether a jury or...more