Great Woman in Compliance: The Power of Vulnerability with Cricket Snyder
Breaking the Cycle: Flooding, Infrastructure, and Climate Law in Practice
Obtaining a Recreational Marijuana License from Your Local Municipality
State AG Pulse | Local Job, National Impact
It’s Not Easy Being Green: How To Comply with the Latest Cannabis Regulations
Recreational Marijuana Use Legalized in NYS – Your Questions Answered
The State of Cannabis in New York
Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Part I – Doing Business With the Commonwealth of Virginia
Lifting the Fog Over Lobbying Compliance
Homeless Assistance Centers and the NIMBY Response
Rapid Transit Zones in Miami-Dade County
[WEBINAR] Exploring the CPRA’s Investigatory Privilege
Real Estate Developer Rights When Cities Demand Too Much
[WEBINAR] Clearing the Smoke: 3 Years of Legal Cannabis in California
[WEBINAR] Housing and Land Use Legislative Update
[WEBINAR] Navigating California’s New Regulations for Wetlands and State Waters
[WEBINAR] Understanding and Responding to the FCC Cable In-Kind and Mixed Use Order
[WEBINAR] Advancing the Policy Discussion Around Housing
[WEBINAR] Innovative Partnerships to Overcome Housing Challenges in Communities
[WEBINAR] Focusing on the “US” in HoUSing: Merging Housing, Transportation, Incentives and Community
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29 Greenwood, LLC v. City of Newton, 128 F.4th 1 (1st Cir. 2025) In 29 Greenwood, the Newton Historical Commission (the “Commission”) issued a permit to 29 Greenwood, LLC (“Greenwood”) for restoration of the Gershom Hyde...more
Substitute House Bill 96 (H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026 –-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025 and signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on June 30, 2025. The...more
When a municipality acquires private property in an eminent domain case, it must first pay just compensation to the property owner. The municipality must file a complaint—a lawsuit—asking the appropriate court to enter a...more
In July, after a 6-year effort to overhaul its Zoning Ordinance, the Chesterfield Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of ZOMod moving it forward to the Board of Supervisors for a public hearing on September...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Prior to his June 22, 2025, deadline, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law hundreds of bills passed by the Texas Legislature. Three of these, Senate Bills 15, 17,...more
Periodically, a new public project needs to acquire land that is already put to an existing public use. In order to condemn such land, the condemning entity must demonstrate that the proposed use is either a compatible use or...more
The 2025 Texas Legislative Regular Session has wrapped up, introducing new laws that will directly affect real estate investors and developers starting September 1, 2025. Winstead continued its long-standing commitment to...more
In a June 13, 2025 decision, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court held that a municipality impermissibly granted conditional use approval to an oil and gas well pad and interconnect facility on tax lots that were already...more
The U. S. District Court for the North District of Illinois recently enjoined the Village of Glen Ellyn from enforcing its short-term rental ban. The court granted a request for a temporary restraining order, which...more
The City of Santa Ana (City) has recently undertaken an ambitious — and highly controversial — effort to reshape the landscape of its historically industrial-centric Transit Zoning Code (TZC) district. Through the adoption of...more
As spring begins to give way to summer, legislative activity shows no signs of cooling off. Our May TOPA Alert generated many questions and comments and a further update on the pending TOPA reform legislation is included...more
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Dallas City Council approved sweeping changes to the minimum off-street parking requirements under the Dallas Development Code, a process that began in 2019. The City’s imposed off-street...more
Infrastructure Development Districts (IDDs) are a pivotal tool for managing growth and development in Tennessee. As Tennessee’s population grows, the need for efficient infrastructure becomes paramount. ...more
It’s property tax appeal season in Vermont—property tax grievance hearings typically occur between Mid-May and early June. If your property has been re-assessed, you will receive a notice in the mail informing you of the new...more
In a state with as rich a history as New Jersey, new business projects can quickly be sidetracked or delayed by rules meant to encourage historical preservation. New businesses must plan for potential delays when developing...more
Property owners may occasionally face challenges when municipalities interpret zoning ordinances in ways that could limit certain lawful activities. We recently represented a client in a case where the municipality sought to...more
City Council Begins Repeal of Center City Sixers Arena Legislation - During Thursday’s meeting, the City Council initiated the repeal of legislation for the since-abandoned Center City Sixers arena project. The Council also...more
With Rhode Island municipal revaluations of property going into effect for the 2025 tax year, many homeowners and business owners are beginning to explore their options on challenging the new assessment, as most assessments...more
Navigating a jury trial in an eminent domain case can feel like a high-stakes gamble. The unpredictability and inherent risks make it a daunting process for both litigants and their counsel. That is why it is important to...more
Land use matters in Rhode Island are often challenging to interpreappt and navigate. In fact, the Ocean State is known for having among the most restrictive policies for zoning and land use control in the U.S. It’s not hard...more
The deadline is fast approaching for Connecticut taxpayers to file an appeal with their local Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) to challenge their property assessment on their municipality’s October 1, 2024 Grand List....more
On Monday, February 3rd, 2025, the filing period will commence for Nassau County commercial property owners to submit their 2024 Annual Statement of Income & Expense (“ASIE”). The “ASIE” forms must be filed by owners of...more
New York City’s zoning regulations have undergone sweeping changes with a tripartite initiative known as City of Yes. City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality and City of Yes for Economic Opportunity were approved in late 2023 and...more
A number of Connecticut municipalities listed below are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2024. ...more