RealClear Radio Hour – Eminent Domain: Despotic Power for the Public Good?
“Institute for Justice Senior Attorney Bob McNamara describes one of the most astonishing eminent domain abuses in recent years, his case in Atlantic City, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority vs. Charlie Birnbaum. Despite the multi-billion dollar…
State Plans to Seize Seven Properties for Atlantic Yards
“Last month, the Empire State Development Corporation filed an eminent domain petition with the Brooklyn Supreme Court, with plans to seize seven properties in the Atlantic Yards development zone, and to determine compensation for the…
Greater Guidance Comes To Calif. For Land Appraisals
“Courts have long recognized that valuing mineral rights in eminent domain proceedings is inherently speculative, which can lead to wide swings in property valuations. So how can appraisers, property owners and public agencies best deal…
CCTA Uses Eminent Domain to Acquire Properties
“Twice in recent months, the Chittenden County Transportation Authority has been thwarted in its attempts to buy property in Burlington that it claims is crucial to its long-term growth. An electrical contracting business that abuts…
Judge: No retrial on ‘Domain’
“Rock County Judge Barbara McCrory ruled Tuesday the jury’s verdict in the eminent domain case involving Anna Truckenbrod’s land at 2570 Milwaukee Road, Beloit, which the School District of Beloit took over, will stand and…
Goldwater Institute weighs in on Florence copper mine
“The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute has asked Pinal County Superior Court to dismiss an attempt by the town of Florence to acquire a mine through eminent domain. The Florence Town Council voted last year to take…
Long Bar Pointe developers file suit against county
“The developers of Long Bar Pointe have filed a claim against Manatee County to recoup $18 million they say was lost when the commission voted last year to deny portions of the project. The 80-page…
Court Provides Guidelines on Valuing Natural Resources in Eminent Domain Proceedings
“Valuing mineral rights in eminent domain proceedings is inherently speculative and can lead to wide swings in property valuations. So how do appraisers best deal with the uncertainty involved in mineral exploitation? The California Court…
Enbridge takes next step toward eminent domain
“Enbridge has taken another step toward seeking eminent domain for the remaining land the Canadian-based company needs to build a planned 165-mile oil pipeline from its Flanagan Station to a major refinery hub in Patoka….
Judge allows use of condemnation for oil pipelines
“Phillips 66 now has the final right-of-way needed to continue operation of three oil pipelines that cross the Blackfeet Reservation, carrying Canadian crude to points south. Easements for the pipelines, initially granted in the 1960s…