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Suing the Scoundrels! Civil Actions Against Municipal Officials for Denial of Permits or Approvals
Suing the Scoundrels! Civil Actions Against Municipal Officials for Denial of Permits or Approvals
Gavin Cockfield and Paul Feldman co-authored “Suing the Scoundrels! Civil Actions Against Municipal Officials for Denial of Permits or Approvals.” The article outlines the potential causes of action available to property owners who feel they have been victimized by municipal officials acting in bad faith and the immunities available to municipal officials from such actions. Read the article here.
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