Fifth Circuit Splits in Property Rights Case, Reverses Southern District’s Judgment  - The Texas Lawbook

Fifth Circuit Splits in Property Rights Case, Reverses Southern District’s Judgment  - The Texas Lawbook

An apartment complex damaged by Hurricane Harvey sees a reversal in a constitutional takings case that the city of Houston shouldn’t have denied its request for a repair permit. The case returns to the Southern District for further proceedings to compensate the apartment complex. The post Fifth Circuit Splits in Property Rights Case, Reverses Southern District’s Judgment  appeared first on The Texas Lawbook.

Teaching After Hurricane Harvey—What Comes Next for a School Hit Hard

In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on the state of Texas, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Homes, businesses, and schools were all destroyed or severely damaged, with the coastal town of Rockport being one of the hardest hit areas. Among the many structures affected in Rockport was its only high school. In this article, we will discuss the challenges faced by teachers and students in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey …