Eminent domain proceedings approved by University of Michigan regents likely to succeed
“The two properties that could be purchased by the university are both under the management of Copi Properties. According to Sam Copi, David Copi’s son and manager of Copi Properties, 541 S. Division St. is a…
Elmhurst gives go-ahead to proceed with eminent domain of gas station
“The project, about 120,000 square feet of property on both sides of Hahn Street between York Street and Addison Avenue, has been the subject of redevelopment efforts for years. The Marathon gas station, on the…
McGrady introduces eminent domain legislation
“N.C. Rep. Chuck McGrady, (R-Henderson), has introduced legislation to amend the state Constitution to limit government’s use of its powers of eminent domain. House Bill 8 would specifically prohibit condemnation of private property except for…
Landowners criticize TransCanada during eminent domain hearing (AUDIO)
“Senator Annette Dubas of Fullerton told the Judiciary Committee the state’s experience with TransCanada prompted her to sponsor LB 152. “It is no secret that my interest in this topic came from our experience with…
Judge gives state a nod in Silveria ranch eminent domain case
“The state Department of Transportation has offered owner Lorraine Silveira about $1.8 million in a condemnation proceeding, including $282,000 for 32 acres of pastureland next to Highway 101 at the Redwood Landfill at the north…
Govt. overreaching on eminent domain, free speech
“But Old Dominion University is nearby and covetous. It wants the land on which Central Radio sits, and through ODU’s Real Estate Foundation is well along toward seizing it by inciting the city government to…
Pushing the envelope on eminent domain
“Founded in 1934, Central Radio maintains communication, sonar and camera equipment on vessels at Norfolk Naval Station. The business is located in a building designed for its needs near the waterfront. Company Vice President Kelly…
Hearing set in Caldwell eminent domain case
“Pioneer contends the city is exceeding its municipal authority in seeking to condemn and take over Pioneer’s drains and water-delivery canals, water rights and reservoir storage and filed a motion to dismiss On Jan. 2….
PPL appeals PUC ruling in eminent domain case
“In their Dec. 19 recommendation to deny the applications, administrative law judges David A. Salapa and Joel H. Cheskis stated, “In summary, PPL has failed to satisfy its burden to demonstrate that the transmission line…
Eminent Domain Bill Introduced in Legistlature
“On January 11, 2013, District 34 Senator Annette Dubas introduced LB152, which deals with eminent domain in our state. The simple 2-page bill, though never specifically mentioning pipelines, could have huge implications when it comes…