Over the past decade (and perhaps longer) there has been a trend for business owners to claim that a law
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When the Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Non-crime
Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies to seize property that they believe was used in illegal activity. But they
The Rule of Capture
In Texas, ownership of subsurface resources, such as oil and water, is governed by the “rule of capture.” If an
Conceding Moral Premises
An Oakland couple was recently forced to pay $6,582 in order to reoccupy their own home. The military couple had
The Actor Doesn’t Change the Principle
If someone broke into your home and stole your jewelry, electronics, cash, and anything else that is yours, you would
When Political Ends Clash
Daniel Hertz, writing on CityLab.com, presents an interesting idea. The title of his article, “Housing Can’t Be Both Affordable and
How to Talk to Anyone About Property Rights
A significant portion of property rights issues occur at the local level—zoning, land-use regulations, preservation ordinances, and controls on short-term
Refusing to be a Victim
Planet K, a central Texas retailer of e-cigarettes, pipes, incense, and assorted items for adult entertainment, filed a lawsuit against