The Radical Case for Cities Buying Sports Teams, not Sports Stadiums
“When the Washington, D.C. city council unanimously approved spending $183 million in cash and tax breaks on a new stadium for D.C. United earlier this month, reactions were split, to say the least. Some in…
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…
Considering the Eminent Domain of Sports Franchises
“In a thought-provoking article, Anthony F. Della Pelle considers the interesting question of whether the City of Los Angeles could simply “take” the LA Clippers via eminent domain. One might typically associate California’s Eminent Domain…
Sacramento Wins Eminent Domain Case, Gets Last Piece of Land Needed for Arena
“It’s officially game-on for the City of Sacramento and its plan to build a new arena for its beloved NBA team now that a judge has given it the rights to the old Macy’s Men’s…
Judge delays ruling in Sacramento’s arena eminent domain case
“Sacramento officials had the former Macy’s men’s store building practically in their grasp Wednesday, paving the way for construction of the new Kings arena, only to have a judge say he would think a while…
Change Of Venue Requested in Sacramento Kings Arena Eminent Domain Case
“The owners of a building in the path of a new Sacramento Kings arena have asked for a change of venue in its eminent domain proceedings. Concerned they would be seen as nothing but outsiders,…
Citing ‘bias,’ defendants seek change of venue in Kings arena eminent domain lawsuit
“Intensifying the court battle over an abandoned department store needed for the new Sacramento Kings arena, the property’s out-of-town owners are seeking a change of venue in the city’s eminent domain lawsuit. Saying they probably…
Eminent domain hearing set for arena parcel
“Though not attracting as much attention as a potential ballot measure, another court action relating to the downtown arena will get its first hearing March 11. According to city arena project manager Desmond Parrington, that’s…
Florida Court Allows Taking Of Private Land To Build A Major League Soccer Stadium Based On A Broad Application Of “Public Use” Doctrine
“Last Friday, the Orlando Sentinel and News 13 Orlando both reported that a Florida Circuit Court upheld the City of Orlando’s decision to take private property located on West Church Street to build a soccer…