Virginia farm may be the "most condemned property in America"
Tue Mar 09 11:55:00 EST 2010
Fox News features Virginia property owner, Edd Jennings, whose family farm might be "the most condemned property in America."
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NY Court of Appeals rules in favor of eminent domain for Atlantic Yards
Tue Nov 24 00:10:00 EST 2009
In a 6-1 margin, New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals, released its opinion today upholding the use of eminent domain by the ESDC to acquire private property for the proposed Atlantic Yard project.
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Texans vote to limit eminent domain
Wed Nov 04 12:20:00 EST 2009
Proposition 11 (H.J.R. 14, Article 1) passed in the November 3rd election, limiting the use of eminent domain for public use.
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New Jersey appeals court finds business losses compensable in temporary takings
Wed Sep 09 17:05:00 EDT 2009
A New Jersey appeals court upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a NJDOT condemnation action against property owners because the offer of compensation neglected to consider compensation for business losses.
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Willets Point United Files Amicus Brief in Atlantic Yards Appeal
Tue Sep 08 16:25:00 EDT 2009
"The majority decision in Kelo v City of New London written by Justice Stevens was wrong, wrong in its holding and wrong on its facts."
- Amicus Brief of Willets Point United Against Eminent Domain Abuse, pg. 7
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Willets Point United Against Eminent Domain Abuse Hires New York OCA Attorney
Tue Jun 30 15:45:00 EDT 2009
Willets Point United Against Eminent Domain Abuse, a coalition of two dozen business and land owners in Queens, NY has hired OCA Member Michael Rikon of the law firm Goldstein, Goldstein, Rikon and Gottlieb, a nationally renowned expert in eminent domain law, to represent the group in an upcoming eminent domain battle with the City of New York.
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Judge Dismisses Law Professor Richard Epstein From Defamation Lawsuit Over Book Blurb
Tue Mar 03 16:20:00 EST 2009
Professor Richard Epstein dismissed from defamation lawsuit brought by Dallas developer H. Walker Royall.
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Owners win $900,000 land case
Mon Feb 23 14:35:00 EST 2009
An Ohio jury awarded property owners represented by OCA member Richard Glazer $900,000.00 in a recent eminent domain verdict.
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Santa Ana has spent millions to buy land near downtown
Fri Feb 13 00:50:00 EST 2009
The city of Santa Ana, CA, has spent millions and almost a decade to acquire 60 parcels of land, formerly family homes, near downtown in the name of redevelopment. Currently, the once lively area remains vacant and undeveloped.
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Duncan bill to strengthen property rights
Mon Jan 26 17:20:00 EST 2009
A proposed constitutional amendment in Texas may strengthen the definition of "public use" and institute a "check-and-balance" against the government's approach to eminent domain.
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Ruling reversal clears way for boxing gym's lawsuit
Mon Jan 26 13:55:00 EST 2009
Last week, a California appellate court overturned a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Institute for Justice on a technicality.
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Janklow represents landowners in railroad dispute
Tue Jan 13 15:05:00 EST 2009
DM&E expansion seeks land acquisition by eminent domain.
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Eminent Domain Threatens Virginia Crab House
Wed Sep 24 09:35:00 EDT 2008
OCA Member and Virigina attorney Joe Waldo represents the property owner in this eminent domain news story reported by WAVY.com.
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New Jersey Farmer: Victim of Highlands Act
Tue Jul 29 16:20:00 EDT 2008
The New Jersey Highlands Act prohibits a Washington Township farm owner from constructing a cell phone tower on her property.
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Minner Vetoes Eminent Domain Bill
Mon Jun 30 15:20:00 EDT 2008
Delaware Gov. Minner vetoed a bill that would have put tough restrictions on governments seeking to take private property by eminent domain.
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Rhode Island Passes Sheehan Eminent Domain Bill
Mon Jun 30 10:10:00 EDT 2008
On June 17, the Rhode Island Senate passed legislation introduced by Sen. Sheehan limiting the State's power of eminent domain.
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Kelo Day June 23, 2008
Tue Jun 17 15:30:00 EDT 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008 marks the third anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court decision in Kelo v. City of New London.
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FERC Authorizes REX-East Pipeline
Tue Jun 03 14:10:00 EDT 2008
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized Rockies Express Pipeline LLC to construct and operate a new interstate pipeline that will transport more than 1.8 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.
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Business Awaits Eminent Domain Ruling
Wed May 14 14:35:00 EDT 2008
A family business waits to hear the judge's ruling on a pending condemnation action initiated by Hamilton County, Indiana.
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Surviving Eminent Domain
Mon May 12 00:25:00 EDT 2008
Susette Kelo's cottage finds a new home on New London's Franklin Street.
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Keystone Takes New Tack in Fight Against Eminent Domain
Wed Apr 09 17:25:00 EDT 2008
Keystone Coal Co. defends its property from taking by the Jacksonville Port Authority.
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Despite 2006 Reforms, New Report Demonstrates California Desperately Needs Eminent Domain Reform
Mon Mar 10 09:45:00 EDT 2008
Latest report from the Institute for Justice declares California in need of eminent domain reform.
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Stern Grad Fights Columbia Spread
Mon Feb 25 17:30:00 EST 2008
NYU grad battles Columbia University's expansion plan in West Harlem.
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700 Jobs May Hinge On Land Deal
Fri Feb 22 17:20:00 EST 2008
County will use eminent domain to give private property to Fortune 100 company if agreement to purchase can not be reached with land owner.
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Eagle Mountain Residents Angry Over Power Lines
Wed Feb 20 15:20:00 EST 2008
A Provo district court ruled in favor of the city allowing the use of eminent domain to construct power transmission lines across residents' property.
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Group's Boxing Gym Loses Round in Court
Wed Feb 20 15:05:00 EST 2008
The Institute for Justice plans to appeal a California Superior Court's dismissal of a suit filed in opposition to the taking of a community youth athletic facility.
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Appeals Court Hears Arguments On Eminent Domain Law
Tue Feb 05 15:15:00 EST 2008
In a case on the use of eminent domain to condemn property in Harrison
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Eminent Domain Efforts May Backfire
Thu Aug 23 16:20:00 EDT 2007
Law city cites could favor property owners
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CB9 Committee Votes Down Expansion Plan
Mon Aug 20 15:20:00 EDT 2007
Community Board 9's Urban Land Use Review Procedure voted Wednesday night to oppose Columbia University's West Harlem expansion plan unless certain requirements, including taking eminent domain off the table, were met.
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Hart Ball Case
Mon Jul 02 14:05:00 EDT 2007
Southwest Virginia farmers awarded $1.825 million for the condemnation of their land
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Long Beach Lawyer Says City Didn't Abuse Eminent Domain
Thu Apr 05 15:00:00 EDT 2007
Bullock of the Institute for Justice said not only is this a case of eminent domain abuse but it might be the most sensational example in the country.
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