Development in Non-sewer Areas Difficult On March 20, 2001, new septic system regulations were put in place by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. These new regulations, which were conceived through Governor Whitman’s Executive Order 109, are ostensibly aimed at preventing “sprawl.” The real effect is a virtual moratorium on certain types of development. […]
In continuing its trend of reviewing important land use issues, the United States Supreme Court in the case of Monterey v. Del Monte Dunes granted discretionary review of this regulatory taking case from the Northern District of California. Although the case was largely procedural in nature turning on whether a jury should render a decision […]
On January 6th of this year, Governor Whitman signed into law a comprehensive set of revisions to the State Site Remediation Law. Now commonly referred to as the “Brownfields Act”, this legislation potentially opens opportunities for redevelopment of hundreds of under utilized or abandoned sites that have been contaminated by hazardous substances. In simplest terms, […]
So you think you know who you are dealing with when you make your auto and home insurance purchases? Think again! There are significant differences between “agents” and “brokers” which should not overlooked.Frequently, the purchase of insurance is something that needs to be accomplished quickly. For example, a new house purchase requires coverage be bound […]