Environmentalism and the cycles of change

Article Abstract:

The increase in property rights that has coincided with attacks on environmental over-regulation should not be seen as a permanent change. Like all things political, environmentalism gains and loses popularity in cycles, suggesting that environmental laws may be altered, but property rights are likely to always be affected by environmental concerns. It is possible that the social responsibility associated with communitarianism could replace economic concerns as the paradigm most affecting property rights near the turn of the century.

Forecasts and trends, Environmental movement, Environmentalism, Right of property, Property rights

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Regulation of the environment: the future remains with the federal government

Article Abstract:

The fears of some observers that Lopez v. United States will take from the federal government the power to regulate noneconomic functions are unwarranted. These powers are part of the constitutional commerce clause powers. Environmental laws are covered because they are economic and interstate in nature. Congress may in the future have to justify its authority to create certain laws under the commerce clause.

Laws, regulations and rules, State rights, Federal-state controversies

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Preparing for the Y2K bug

Article Abstract:

This article examines aspects of the year 2000 computer problem (Y2K) that real estate professionals, especially lawyers, mortgage lenders, and appraisers, need to be aware of and guard against. Relevant points include the advisability of negotiating Y2K warranties with tenants.

United States, Planning, Real estate industry, Year 2000 transition (Computers)

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