More Cities Unplugging Red-Light Cameras (FindLaw) Those street signs announcing red-light cameras are becoming more and more rare, and that trend doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. More cities are getting rid of the cameras that were once hailed as a high-tech way to catch red-light runners and to help identify vehicles and drivers after……
City’s Holiday Display Did Not Violate First Amendment (Municipal Minute) In Freedom from Religion Foundation, Inc. v. City of Warren, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the plaintiff’s constitutional challenge to the City’s annual holiday display in its civic center.
RLUIPA Article: Individualized vs. Generalized Assessments: Why RLUIPA Should Not Apply to Every Land Use Request (Robinson & Cole RLUIPA News) The Duke Law Journal recently published Individualized vs. Generalized Assessments: Why RLUIPA Should Not Apply to Every Land-Use Request, by Katie M. Ertmer. What is an “individualized assessment” and why does it matter? To invoke RLUIPA’s “substantial burden” provision, one of three jurisdictional predicates must be satisfied. Individuals asserting claims under the substantial burden…
Virginia Panhandlers Can Challenge City Ban (Courthouse News Service) A ban on begging the popular Virginia district of Charlottesville could violate the First Amendment rights of panhandlers, the 4th Circuit ruled.
Bills Would Define Catastrophic Injury in PSEBA (Municipal Minute) The Illinois Public Safety Employee Benefits Act provides that employers must pay the entire health insurance premium for public safety employees who suffer “catastrophic” injuries in the line of duty. This benefit includes coverage for the employee’s spouse and dependent children as well. This is a very costly benefit as it covers the injured employee and his or her spouse for life. Dependent children are covered…
