Texas Overpass Project Bogged Down by Eminent Domain
“Construction of the Interstate 30-Erby Campbell Boulevard overpass is bogged down by eminent domain. Negotiations involving two tracts of land required for the project have failed, reportedly sending both to eminent domain proceedings. The eminent…
Neighborhood doesn’t want WalMart at 9th and Colorado
“A plan to develop the old University of Colorado hospital campus has a lot of folks riled-up, because of one particular tenant. “No Walmart in this neighborhood!” Shouted neighbor Denis Moynihan during a public meeting…
Boston Convention Center to Take Land by Eminent Domain
“The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has plans to take by eminent domain a D Street parcel for $33 million in hopes of partnering with a developer to build a hotel and parking garage as the…
New Jersey Town Rips Up Working-Class Neighborhood For Private Developers
New Jersey Town Rips Up Working-Class Neighborhood For Private Developers http://huff.to/OqR52N Wang, Dan. Huffington Post 1 August 2012.
Ball State University Board considers property acquisition
“The Ball State University Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting on Friday regarding the proposed acquisition of property, possibly for a $25 million hotel, dormitory, conference center and restaurants. Although the agenda doesn’t…
Private property rights campaign launched in Virginia
Private property rights campaign launched in Virginia. Virginia Farm Bureau. Southeast Farm Press 31 July 2012.
Dwight Merriam joins Owners Council
Connecticut Attorney, Dwight Merriam, Joins National Network of Property Rights Lawyers. NewsTimes 26 July 2012. The Owners’ Counsel of America, is a nationwide network of experienced eminent domain attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of…
Legal fees rise in Wyoming eminent domain case
Legal fees rise in eminent domain case. Mitchell, Josh. Wyoming Tribune Eagle Online 27 July 2012. City of Cheyenne has paid $24,000 to a private law firm for legal fees to take land for a…
Keystone XL pipeline is issue of property rights for some ranchers
Keystone XL pipeline is issue of property rights for some ranchers. Mufson, Steve. The Washington Post 27 July 2012.
Stan Katz: Vote ‘no’ on Silverthorne eminent domain question
“I am writing this to urge all Silverthorne voters to vote “no” at the Special Election on August 14, to reject the efforts of a small group of special-interest people who want to change the…