As reported, PLF represents Humboldt County residents Scott and Lynn Powell in their fight against government extortion. The County of Humboldt demands that the Powells obtain a building permit to bring some covered porches on their mobile home up … Continue reading
Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court heard Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District, argued by PLF attorney Paul Beard. A local government agency denied Coy Koontz a building permit because he refused to agree to unreasonable permit conditions. … Continue reading
This Tuesday, PLF attorney Paul Beard will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to protect property owners from unfair government demands made during the permitting process. PLF’s client, Coy Koontz, Jr., is fighting a Florida agency’s decision that conditioned issuance of land … Continue reading
Yesterday, the San Luis Obispo Superior Court issued an adverse ruling in SDS Family Trust v. California Coastal Commission. As you may recall, this case involves a family’s constitutional challenge to the Commission’s demand for a public-access easement as a condition … Continue reading
Author: Paul J. Beard II Earlier this month, the San Luis Obispo Superior Court delivered a nice win to PLF client, SDS Family Trust, in its fight against the California Coastal Commission. The Family is suing the Commission for extorting … Continue reading
Author: Paul Beard II On Friday, PLF attorneys filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission—the State's worst abuser of property rights and of landowners who live and work in the State's coastal zone. The case centers on the Commission's attempt to … Continue reading