The owners of short-term rentals (STRs) in Grapevine have filed suit challenging the city’s ban on STRs. Grapevine City Attorney
Category: Business Regulations
The Right to Try
Earlier this year, President Trump signed legislation a “right-to-try” bill, which allows those with life-threatening illnesses to bypass FDA regulations
Ballots vs. Bullets
Rent control has long been presented as a way to keep housing affordable. By forcing landlords to charge below market
The Enemies of Property Rights: Regulatory Takings
Eminent domain is known as a taking—property is taken by the government for “public use.” According to the Constitution, “just
The Specter of Cronyism
Virtually everyone, no matter their political persuasion, denounces cronyism–dispensing political favors for political support. Yet, cronyism continues to dominate political
Mob Rule at Houston City Council
In early October, the Houston City Council amended the city’s sexually oriented business (SOB) ordinance. The updated ordinance prohibits businesses
The Victims of “Living Wage” Laws
In recent years, the “living wage” movement has made great strides in raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour
The Importance of Real Alternatives, Part 1
If we examine virtually any controversial political issue, we often find that we are presented with false alternatives. This fallacy