Marzulla Law Blog
The Intersection Between Contract and Taking Claims in the Court of Federal Claims
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently addressed a dispute arising out of the halted construction of the southern border wall. The factual setting is straightforward, but the outcome underscores a critical point for property owners. Even where government-owned...
Frozen Federal Grants Are Contract Claims Within the CFC’s Tucker Act Jurisdiction
Recently the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a significant decision in Sustainability Institute v. Trump, vacating injunctions that had ordered the federal government to restore access to dozens of previously awarded federal grants. The decision...
Marzulla Law Intern Spotlight: Adella Daigle
We are happy to give a ‘chilly’ welcome to our new intern, Adella Daigle, whose start date was delayed due to the massive snow storm this week in Washington, DC. Adella is an Environmental Studies student at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she expects to...
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...
When Good Intentions Go Too Far, and Violate Constitutional Rights
In 2024, Marzulla Law was retained by Reven Pharmaceuticals to bring a takings suit against the federal government in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, challenging as unconstitutional in violation of the Fifth Amendment, confiscatory actions taken by the U.S....
No COVID Exception to the Takings Clause: Eleventh Circuit Vindicates Beachfront Owners in Major Physical Takings Decision
In a significant victory for property owners—and an important reaffirmation of Fifth Amendment protections—the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has held that Walton County, Florida effected a compensable physical taking when it barred beachfront landowners from...
A Conversation with Paralegal George Grenzer
George Grenzer is a paralegal in our office, having joined the team in August 2025. He recently graduated from Georgetown University in May of 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a minor in Classical Studies. As an avid snowboarder, squash player, and chef,...
Taking Justice to the Supreme Court: The Fight for Property Rights in the Wake of Puerto Rico’s Debt Restructuring
In Dinh v. United States, Marzulla Law has once again brought a case of profound constitutional importance to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. The petition, filed on October 29, 2025, asks the Court to address a fundamental question: Can Congress, by creating and...
Required Monetary Payments Are Not Compensable Takings
The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Electrical Welfare Trust Fund v. United States confirms a consistent message from the Circuit: the Just Compensation Clause is great in theory but not so much in practice. This principle was recently reaffirmed in a decision by...
Ninth Circuit Finds Property Rights in Unemployment Benefits
Ninth Circuit Finds Property Rights in Unemployment Benefits When the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the United States in early 2020, millions of Americans suddenly found themselves out of work. To cushion the blow, Congress passed the CARES Act, which created the...
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.