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Property And The First Amendment, Mark Cordes Jan 1997

Property And The First Amendment, Mark Cordes

University of Richmond Law Review

The last decade has seen an increased recognition of property rights in Supreme Court analysis. This is most evident in the area of takings law, where the Court has on at least four occasions expanded property rights relative to government regulation. Perhaps even more significant than the results themselves has been the Court's tone in these decisions, where it has emphasized that property rights are to be taken seriously and are not a "poor relation" to other constitutional safeguards. This has led some commentators to suggest that recognition of property rights is becoming a primary agenda item of the Court.


University Of Richmond Law Review Jan 1997

University Of Richmond Law Review

University of Richmond Law Review

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Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Property Law, Susan M. Pesner, Martin C. Conway Jan 1997

Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Property Law, Susan M. Pesner, Martin C. Conway

University of Richmond Law Review

The year 1997 proved to be exceptional in the relatively quiet area of property law. After a number of failed attempts, bills addressing the unauthorized practice of law were finally presented to the General Assembly and passed. Effective July 1, 1997, the Commonwealth of Virginia will regulate residential real estate settlements for the first time in its 390-year history.