2010 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference
Fri Aug 06 14:35:00 EDT 2010
William & Mary Law School will host the Seventh Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference September 30 - October 1, 2010 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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ABA Panel Focuses on Judicial Takings
Thu Aug 05 13:20:00 EDT 2010
At this week's American Bar Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco, the Section of State and Local Government Law will co-sponsor a panel discussion on the recent Supreme Court case Stop the Beach Renourishment, Inc. v. Florida Dep't of Environmental Protection, No. 08-11 (June 17, 2010).
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ALI-ABA teleseminar on Judicial Takings July 29
Wed Jul 28 14:10:00 EDT 2010
ALI-ABA is offering a 60 minute seminar on Judicial Takings: Viability and Due Process Violations in the Aftermath of Stop the Beach Renourishment on Thursday, July 29, 2010, 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT.
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OCA Member Charles L. Ruffin elected Treasurer of State Bar of Georgia
Thu May 27 10:40:00 EDT 2010
OCA Member Charles L. Ruffin has been elected treasurer of the State Bar of Georgia for the 2010-2011 term.
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OCA Attorney Joseph Waldo speaking at Virginia Eminent Domain CLE Seminar
Sat Mar 20 09:25:00 EDT 2010
Joseph Waldo presenting at the 4th Annual C.L.E. International Virginia Eminent Domain Law and Practice Seminar, April 28-29, 2010.
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Robert Denlow Presenting at Missouri Appraisers Advisory Council
Wed Mar 10 17:00:00 EST 2010
On Friday March 19, 2010, Robert Denlow will speak at the 12th Annual Educational Conference of the MAAC.
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Robert Thomas Speaking on Eminent Domain
Wed Mar 10 16:20:00 EST 2010
Robert Thomas will speak on eminent domain March 14, 2010 in Honolulu.
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OCA Announces Two Crystal Eagle Award Recipients for 2010
Mon Jan 25 10:35:00 EST 2010
Owners' Counsel of America will honor two outstanding journalists with the Crystal Eagle Award in 2010.
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ALI-ABA Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation Course February 4-6, 2010
Wed Dec 09 13:55:00 EST 2009
The American Law Institute - American Bar Association's 27th Annual Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation course will take place February 4-6, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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OCA files amicus brief in Supreme Court property rights case
Wed Sep 09 11:00:00 EDT 2009
OCA recently filed an amicus brief in support of the property owners in a takings case before the Supreme Court.
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Richard Pipes named 2009 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize recipient
Tue Sep 08 16:00:00 EDT 2009
Professor Emeritus Richard Edgar Pipes of Harvard University will be honored with the 2009 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize at the sixth annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference October 16-17, 2009.
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OCA's Jay Dushoff honored by Best Lawyers
Wed Jun 10 10:20:00 EDT 2009
Best Lawyers, the country's first and pre-eminent lawyer-rating service, marked its 25th anniversary in 2009 by honoring the accomplishments of the 1,397 distinguished lawyers from throughout the U.S. who have been listed in its publication since it began rating lawyers in 1983.
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OCA Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers 2009
Thu Mar 26 11:35:00 EDT 2009
Thirty four member of the Owners' Counsel of America have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2009.
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The Truth About Times Square
Wed Mar 25 14:15:00 EDT 2009
Eminent Domain Impeded Times Square's Revival Says Man Who Oversaw Government Plan
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OCA Member Robert Thomas speaking at ABA Virtual Spring Meeting
Wed Mar 18 16:40:00 EDT 2009
OCA Member Robert Thomas will participate in the ABA Section of State and Local Government Law Virtual Spring Meeting March 31 - April 2, 2009.
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OCA Member Dana Berliner to speak about eminent domain and Kelo
Mon Mar 02 14:05:00 EST 2009
OCA member and Institute for Justice attorney, Dana Berliner, will participate in an eminent domain panel discussion on March 4, 2009.
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Achieving "just compensation" for Chicago's brown line businesses
Fri Feb 27 14:40:00 EST 2009
OCA Illinois member, Bill Ryan, and the attorneys at Ryan and Ryan in Chicago successfully represented multiple business owners, like Belmont Army, affected by the expansion of the brown line elevated train. Although eminent domain was utilized to sieze property for the construction of the "el," all of Ryan's clients received just compensation.
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OCA Honors Hannity & Colmes for Their Contributions Toward Protecting Private Property Rights
Tue Jan 13 10:50:00 EST 2009
On Tuesday, January 6, Members of the Owners' Counsel of America presented Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes with the Crystal Eagle Award for their dedication to the protection of the "little guy" against the government's power of eminent domain.
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Robert C. Ellickson to Receive Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize
Thu Sep 18 15:05:00 EDT 2008
The fifth annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference and presentation of the 2008 Brigham-Kanner Prize to Professor Robert C. Ellickson will take place October 17-18, 2008 at the William and Mary School of Law.
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OCA Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers
Tue Sep 09 10:25:00 EDT 2008
Twenty one lawyers from Owners' Counsel of America have been selected by their peers for inclusion
in The Best Lawyers in America 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
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OCA Members named in Super Lawyers 2008
Thu Jul 10 00:20:00 EDT 2008
OCA members are recognized in Super Lawyers 2008.
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OCA Members Will Present at ALI-ABA Land Use Institute in Boston
Tue Jul 01 15:10:00 EDT 2008
ALI-ABA Faculty and OCA Members Amy Brigham Boulris, Gideon Kanner and Michael Berger speaking on various eminent domain and land use topics August 13-16, 2008 in Boston.
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"When Landowners are Right, They Win"
Mon Jun 30 10:05:00 EDT 2008
OCA Member, Joe Waldo (Virginia) explains that approximately 90% of Virginia landowners are affected by eminent domain.
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Brigham Moore Attains Highest Jury Award for Eminent Domain Valuation in Florida Circuit Court
Wed May 07 00:55:00 EDT 2008
OCA Moderator, Andrew Prince Brigham, leads trial team in securing highest jury award for Keystone Coal Company against the Jacksonville Port Authority.
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OCA Members Montague and Masterman Speak at National Conference
Tue May 06 13:05:00 EDT 2008
H. Dixon Montague and James D. Masterman were featured presenters at the 5th Annual Eminent Domain Conference
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Robert Nichols Presenting at Seminar in Oklahoma
Wed Feb 06 13:25:00 EST 2008
OCA Member, Robert Nichols, Oklahoma, to speak at eminent domain seminar in Oklahoma City
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OCA Members Speak At 25th Annual ALI-ABA
Tue Feb 05 11:00:00 EST 2008
OCA members presented at the Silver Anniversary ALI-ABA "Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation" seminar
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Ed McKirdy to Participate in CLE Mock Trial
Thu Aug 23 17:15:00 EDT 2007
On October 15-16, 2007, NJ member Ed McKirdy will be participating in the 3rd Annual NJ Eminent Domain Conference.
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Margaret Jane Radin to Receive Brigham-Kanner Prize
Mon Aug 20 15:30:00 EDT 2007
Fourth Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference and Presentation of the Brigham-Kanner Prize will be held October 5-6, 2007 at William & Mary Law School.
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Rushing to Condemn
Mon Jul 02 13:00:00 EDT 2007
Kansas' new eminent domain law worries local governments
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Private Property Rights Celebrated in Florida
Mon May 21 15:25:00 EDT 2007
Riviera Beach Homeowners Celebrate Victory Over Eminent Domain Abuse
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Main Street Resident Challenges City
Sat Apr 28 00:35:00 EDT 2007
Ohio resident expresses her displeasure of the Main Street Beautification Project by placing signs in front of her home accusing Tipp City of being unlawful in the consideration of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
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Virginia Enacts Meaningful Eminent Domain Reform
Fri Apr 20 16:15:00 EDT 2007
Property Owners Have Real Protection Against Abuse
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Website Relaunch
Thu Apr 19 15:15:00 EDT 2007
Owners' Counsel of America is proud to announce that a new website will be launched on April 27, 2007.
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