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Category: Land Use
Constitutional Law/Land Use Law: U.S. Supreme Court Case Update
I just learned that the U.S. Supreme Court will be in conference this Thursday, to consider the merits between accepting my client’s petition in Bee’s Auto v. City of Clermont. This is an exciting and consequential period: if at least four (4) Justices vote to accept the petition, we would be notified of a calendaring period for ora
Read moreLand Use/Appellate: New Briefing Just Filed in U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit – Regarding Destruction of Evidence
In Bee’s Autos, Inc., and Wayne Weatherbee v. City of Clermont, Florida, I am privileged to work on behalf of an auto repair owner who was victimized by the municipality where his business is based, Clermont, Florida. Now, Clermont had been targeting Weatherbee and his business for several years in a variety of vicious fashions. Twice, I
Read moreUpdate on Lake Loon-Cherry Brook Community Centre Matter
February 25, 2015 / by joe chater / in Constitutional Law Matters, Halifax Law Articles, Land Use, Litigation
Well, at present, the historic Black-Canadian communities of Lake Loon and Cherry Brook will remain cautiously optimistic that a settlement can be brokered with the City of Halifax. At present, I do not feel at liberty to discuss in detail the scope of preexisting discussions. The fact that the sides continue to talk is good — howe
Read moreMedia: Protest Rally at Lake Loon Community Centre
I am pleased and honoured to serve as counsel for the Lake Loon-Cherry Brook Community Development Association, and its efforts to preserve the Lake Loon Community Centre. For those unaware, the Community Centre has been at the center of this historical, African-Canadian community for the past several decades. The land is owned by the community
Read moreLand Use Law: Discussion Regarding Recent Court Decisions on Aboriginal Title
Discussion of the SCC’s Recent Interpretation & Expansion of Aboriginal Title Over the past few months, the Supreme Court of Canada issued landmark decisions impacting Aboriginal title. These decisions impact the various constitutional obligations of both federal and provincial governments. Each decision also discusses — to var
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