Allison Reynolds and Emily Schimelpfenig | Ahead of Schedule In a typical permitting process, the local government may place certain conditions on issuing a building permit to further a legitimate public purpose. While the local government has “substantial authority to regulate land use,” its regulation cannot violate the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment. The Fifth Amendment,… Continue reading The United States Supreme Court Determines There Is No Distinction Between Legislative and Administrative Takings
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The Attorney-Client Privilege: Beware of Pitfalls with Use of In-House Counsel
Alicia Curran | DRI The attorney-client privilege is the oldest of the common law privileges for withholding confidential communications recognized in American jurisprudence. It allows a person to seek legal advice and representation without suffering detrimental consequences, fostering full and frank communication between lawyers and their clients by protecting their confidential communications. Upjohn Co. v.… Continue reading The Attorney-Client Privilege: Beware of Pitfalls with Use of In-House Counsel