Wealth Taxation: Is There a Constitutional Limit?
Every generation inherits constitutional questions in factual contexts its predecessors never imagined. The Founding Fathers debated issues regarding tariffs, land taxes, and excise duties—not issues regarding billionaires whose fortunes exceed the gross domestic...
An Interview with Daniel Gomez, New Marzulla Law Partner
Daniel E. Gomez recently joined Marzulla Law as a partner. Daniel has nearly two decades of experience as a litigator representing clients on a wide range of matters and legal areas, including U.S. Court of Federal Claims litigation, breach of trust and other Indian...
Supreme Court Limits Recovery in Tax-Foreclosure Takings Cases, But Leaves Important Questions Open
The Supreme Court issued an important property-rights decision this month in Pung v. Isabella County, a case that tested the limits of the Court’s landmark 2023 decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County. While the Court unanimously rejected a property owner’s attempt to...
Court of Federal Claims Finds Takings Liability for Downstream Flooding from Addicks & Barker Releases
In a significant development for property owners affected by government flood-control operations, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has ruled that the federal government may be liable under the Fifth Amendment for downstream flooding caused by its decision to release...
Federal Circuit Affirms Takings Liability for Property Owners in Flooding Case
In a significant and long‑awaited decision for property owners affected by government‑induced flooding, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed that the federal government is constitutionally required to compensate upstream landowners whose...
Your Guide on How to Protect Your Rights in Federal Takings and Inverse Condemnation Actions
Are you facing a taking from the government? Need to understand what a taking is and what you can do about it? Read our Takings Law Guide.