2014 Eminent Domain Year in Review & 2015 Forecast
“At first it seemed 2014 had been a relatively slow year for eminent domain cases. But looking back, there was more activity than we initially recalled. There were few decisions that provided any dramatic shift…
Sacramento Kings Win Again; Second CEQA Challenge Rejected
“The Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District of California has ruled in favor of the City of Sacramento with regard to a series of challenges brought under CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) to…
We Can’t Let the State Push Our Towns Around
“I’d like to share with you the testimony I gave today before the General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee strongly opposing governor’s bill HB 6851, An Act Establishing the Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Authority. The…
Dumont eyes portion of D’Angelo Farms for borough hall
“Plans to acquire a portion of D’Angelo Farms through eminent domain are under review by borough officials, who are examining the 6-acre plot as the site of a new borough hall, with any remaining space…
Bill would punish bad faith eminent domain offers
“Entities exercising eminent domain authority could be on the hook for attorney and expert fees if they offer below market value for property under a bill considered by a Senate panel Monday. SB 474, by…
Pipeline Company Threatens Legal Action Against Survey Holdouts
“Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC sent out letters threatening legal action against property owners who refused access to their land for surveying. Groups opposed to the pipeline believe there is no basis for legal action. The…
West Haven Redevelopment Agency told to use eminent domain for The Haven if necessary
“The newly renamed, re-organized Redevelopment Agency met for the first time Friday, choosing officers and receiving a draft of a new municipal development plan for the area around what would be the first phase of…
State to obtain private land for I-85 widening
“More than 220 property owners may have to hand over pieces of their land to widen Interstate 85 through Cabarrus County. The plan is to add noise walls and four lanes to eight miles of…
Upcoming speaking engagements [updated with link to information registration for my March 12 talk in Tulsa]
“Here are my upcoming speaking engagements for the next few weeks. Most are related to my forthcoming book “The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain.” The book…
West Haven Redev. Agency could use eminent domain for The Haven if necessary
“The newly renamed, re-organized Redevelopment Agency met for the first time Friday, choosing officers and receiving a draft of a new municipal development plan for the area around what would be the first phase of…