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In the realm of New York State environmental regulation, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) stands out as a cornerstone legislation designed to incorporate environmental considerations into the decision-making processes of state and local agencies. SEQRA mandates that all agencies must evaluate the environmental impacts of the actions they propose or approve. This blog post aims to shed light on the purpose of SEQRA and delve into the types of actions that necessitate SEQRA review.

When discussing property rights and government actions, terms like eminent domain and condemnation often come to mind. But what happens when private property is taken outside an eminent domain proceeding? That illustrates the lesser-known concept of inverse condemnation. In this blog post, we'll delve into what inverse condemnation entails, how it differs from eminent domain, examples of its application, and the remedies available.