Colorado city called its land claim a bid for more open space. It was largely about keeping a King Soopers, a court says
“Lafayette acted in “bad faith” when it attempted to condemn land belonging to neighboring Erie for the stated purpose of turning it into open-space buffer when the city’s real aim was to stop a…
Judge rules for North Dakota landowner in pipeline dispute
“A judge has dismissed Montana-Dakota Utilities’ eminent domain lawsuit over a proposed half-mile natural gas pipeline in northern North Dakota, a decision hailed by landowner attorneys as a rare victory. North Central District Judge…
Private right of condemnation: Necessary or outdated?
“Water is sacred in Colorado. It allows cities to flourish, crops to grow and powers the state’s tourism industry. Its power extends to the Colorado Constitution, which gives landowners the unique ability to condemn…
Court rules in favor of property owner in ‘blight’ dispute with Glendale
“A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Glendale property owner in a dispute stemming from the city’s efforts to seize 6 acres for a planned entertainment district. On Monday, the Court…
Glendale rug stores wins big in court against city’s efforts to develop their land
“A 10th District Court of Appeals judge ruled in favor of a Glendale rug store, marking the end of a three-year battle between Authentic Persian and Oriental Rugs and the city. The victory means…
Federal court ruling could spark ‘rash of lawsuits’ over Colorado urban renewal projects
“Glendale deputy city manager says the decision could result in lawsuits throughout Colorado and possibly extend to other states.” read the entire article Vendituoli, Monica. Denver Business Journal 16 May 2018. …
Drilling forced-pooling bill awaits guv’s pen
“A bill that addresses notification and liability in the case of mineral owners whose oil and gas are developed without their consent is awaiting a decision by Gov. John Hickenlooper after its recent passage…
Can one Colorado city claim land belonging to another? State appeals court hears arguments in Lafayette-Erie dispute
“An unprecedented legal scuffle between a pair of Colorado communities that centers on whether one municipality can condemn and claim land belonging to its neighbor went before the Colorado Court of Appeals on Tuesday….
Bloodbath at The Denver Post— what can be done?
“On Wednesday, Denver Post journalists learned the budget ax would fall hard on their newsroom cutting deeper than previous layoffs and splintering roughly a third of their ranks. The news, tweeted out by reporters…