Erie Urban Renewal Authority tables Lafayette IGA following Supreme Court ruling
“Erie’s Urban Renewal Authority on Tuesday tabled the town’s proposed intergovernmental agreement with Lafayette, potentially planning to leverage its Colorado Supreme Court victory to push for a new deal that could scale back some…
Colorado Supreme Court rejects Lafayette’s condemnation suit, potentially derailing Nine Mile Corner deal with Erie
“The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday said it wouldn’t hear Lafayette’s appeal to condemn land underneath Erie’s planned Nine Mile Corner development, potentially snarling the communities’ peace talks on the eve of a final…
Case Threatens to Derail $1B Stock Show Complex Renovation
“A FEDERAL lawsuit threatens to derail a portion of the $1 billion overhaul of Denver’s National Western Stock Show complex. Colorado Public Radio reports Denver Rock Island Railroad is accusing the city of threatening…
Boone County landowner wins $250,000 in pipeline lawsuit
“A central Iowa landowner who claims she wasn’t paid enough by oil pipeline builder Dakota Access to compensate for the value of her farmland has won a $250,000 jury verdict. Judith Lamb, who owns…
BILLIONAIRE-BACKED DC THINK TANK STAYS MUM ON ROLE IN ANTI-EXXON CLIMATE CRUSADE
“A Washington, D.C., think tank with roots in the libertarian movement continues to ignore questions about its role in a lawsuit in Colorado targeting oil companies for contributing to global warming. Niskanen Center’s chief…
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. …
Nelson couple grants ‘immediate access’ for Atlantic Coast Pipeline tree felling
“Hours before their case was scheduled to go before a federal judge, Will and Lilia Fenton, owners of the Nelson County-based Fenton Inn, reached an understanding with Atlantic Coast Pipeline, allowing the project “immediate…
Couple wins eminent domain case against VDOT – $3,133,130 verdict
“A Botetourt County jury entered a verdict ordering the Virginia Department of Transportation to pay $3.13 million to a couple whose land was condemned for highway purposes. VDOT took seven acres of Bland and Betty…