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News & Developments »
NJ Senate Considers Changing Redevelopment Powers and Procedures
Legislation that would rework some of the procedures used by local governments to their redevelopment powers cleared a state senate committee.
Pre-Condemnation Damages and Consideration of Future Development in FMV
A Georgia county appealed a jury verdict, alleging that the trial court erred by admitting evidence of pre-taking damages,
CO Supreme Court: Pipeline Company Lacks Authority to Condemn
The court held that "C.R.S. § 38-5-105 does not grant condemnation authority, either expressly or by clear implication, to companies for the construction of a petroleum pipeline."
Articles »
FERC Grants Lakeside Homeowners Reprieve—Uncertainty Lingers
By David Weder
FERC grants lakeside homeowners a reprieve from order for removal of homes from Lake of the Ozarks, avoids regulatory taking issues . . . for now.
The Intersection of Eminent Domain and Environmental Contamination
By Orell Anderson, Jerry English, Keith Mccullough, John Schepisi, and Stephen Valdez
One of the most problematic issues in the area of eminent domain has to do with environmental contamination, either real or perceived, found during expropriation.
Right of Way Changes Without a Physical Taking: Relevant Cases
By Casey Pipes and John R. Hamilton
The authors of "Claims for Right-of-Way Changes Without a Physical Taking" share cases relevant to the topic.
Sound Advice »
Billboards in Condemnation Cases
By David Rapp
David Rapp discusses a recent case in the Kansas Supreme Court that establishes that outdoor advertising companies will be treated no better than other owners of commercial property. (8:49 min)
Announcements
Section Annual Conference
The Section of Litigation Annual Conference will be held April 24–26, 2013 in Chicago. Registration is open. Read more.
Compendium of Eminent Domain Published
The book contains outlines for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is available from the ABA bookstore. Read more.
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The Law of Eminent Domain
A single resource for eminent domain practitioners, this guide is a reference for questions about eminent domain and condemnation procedure in every state and the District of Columbia.
A Century of Legal Ethics: Trial Lawyers and the ABA Canons of Professional Ethics
The ABA Canons of Ethics was adopted in 1908 and created ethical standards for lawyers.
