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Kelo and Lingle:Two Landmark Takings Decisions Courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2004-2005 session produced several important decisions concerning the taking of private property for public use under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Woodham v. City of Atlanta

Landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia, unanimously reversing the trial court 7-0, holding that the diversion of school tax dollars to fund non-educational purposes in the BeltLine TAD violated the Educational Purpose Clause of the 1983 Georgia Constitution.

Fulton County Bd. of Tax Assessors v. Calliope Properties, LLC

Fulton County appeals award of attorney's fees granted in ad valorem property tax appeal case.

Sherman v. Development Authority of Fulton County et al.

Development Authority of Fulton County Gets Spanked Again By the Georgia Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals vacates yet another fraudulent and sham "phantom" bond validation order coming out of the Superior Court of Fulton County. I represented the prevailing Appellant John S. Sherman.

Social Security Disability Processing Times

Social Security disability processing times with emphasis on times in North Carolina ODARs.

FDA Certificates and the EU - Import/Export

Depending on the product you export, you must be registered with the FDA and have a certificate. The EU now requires manufacturers/exporters to be registered as well.

Whati is Social Security Disability?

The article gives a short explanation of social security disability and supplemental security income.

Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance: Good and Bad

Long term disability insurance repayment from Social Security disability benefits

Government Investors and Sovereign Immunity - What You Should Know

Enforcing a judgment as a government investor when the government has waived its immunity should be discussed with a lender and take a strategic legal approach. We can help you see how it can be done in your case.

Private Advisors: Be Aware of New SEC Compliance Requirements

The Dodd- Frank Act has eliminated the exemption for private advisors. Many advisors had relied on this exemption to avoid registering with the Commission..

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