FINDLAW:Daily Opinion Summaries for U.S. Supreme Court – 3/31/08

CONTRACTS, GOVERNMENT LAW, PROPERTY LAW & REAL ESTATE, WATER LAW

New Jersey v. Delaware, No. 134In a dispute between Delaware and New Jersey over their respective regulatory authority over a portion of the Delaware River, the Court rules that Article VII of a 1905 Compact between the states did not secure to New Jersey exclusive jurisdiction over all riparian improvements commencing on its shores. New Jersey and Delaware have overlapping authority to regulate riparian structures and operations of extraordinary character extending outshore of New Jersey’s domain into territory over which Delaware is sovereign.

Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center

Updated March 10, 2008

Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. Millions of retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who usually are exempt from filing a tax return must do so this year in order to receive a stimulus payment.

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