Oil and gas companies ruined a family farm. Then they walked away
Property owners often don't own the oil beneath their land, leading to limited control over extraction activities and potential environmental risks. [ more ]
After city lost case on development rules, it's been ordered to pay attorneys' fees - Austin Monitor
Travis County District Judge rules city of Austin must pay $175,000 in attorney fees for failing to notify property owners of development rule changes. [ more ]
Homeless Miamians get $300,000 settlement after city trashed their personal property
Miami will pay a $300,000 settlement to four people experiencing homelessness after their personal belongings were trashed by city workers during street cleanups.
As part of the settlement, the city has agreed to stop immediately discarding personal items swept off the sidewalk during cleanups and give individuals 90 days to recover their property. [ more ]