Government Liability for Excessive Permitting Delays

January 23rd, 2026
At some point, every developer and builder has felt trapped in “bureaucratic purgatory” during the development review process. As administrative regulations on land development increase, so does the permit review timeline. For the developer or bu… Read More
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NC Supreme Court Sides with Building Industry, Establishes Safeguard Against Local Government Permit “Extortion”

August 13th, 2025
Posted By
John Scarbrough
The North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in Anderson Creek Partners, L.P. v. County of Harnett, 382 N.C. 1, 876 S.E.2d 476 (2022), provides important constitutional protections for property owners, land developers, and builders. John Scarbrough… Read More
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