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Ackerman & Ackerman
Website: ackerman-ackerman.com
Ackerman & Ackerman is a law firm specializing in eminent domain and property rights law. The firm publishes detailed analyses and commentary on federal and state condemnation procedures, just compensation issues, and the legal implications of property takings by government and utilities. Their content often addresses complex topics such as broker commissions in eminent domain cases, energy infrastructure and transmission line expansions, and the valuation of partial and total property takings. They also engage in educational efforts, including teaching law courses and highlighting scholarly work related to eminent domain. Their publications serve property owners, legal professionals, and stakeholders involved in condemnation and land use matters.
2,203 published works
National Eminent Domain Blog
The Problem With Airport Counts
One only needs The Government Watchdog discussing the Mora Municipal Airport to understand the all too frequent problems with airport expansions. Claiming there are 24,000 annual flights when there are…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Will Missoula Succeed In The Mountain Water Condemnation This Time?
The City of Missoula was unsuccessful in its attempted public use condemnation of the Mountain Water franchise 30 years ago. The City now states that it spoke to its “advisors”…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Bluegrass Pipeline Slowed Down But Not Stopped
While the local owners may have something to celebrate because of the delay in the approval of the Bluegrass Pipeline Environmental Assessment, do not be surprised if the missing parts…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Ag Week Covers The Easement Issues, Eminent Domain And Landowner Rights
Below is an article which provides a balanced description of the risks of buying property subject to an easement, expressing the concerns of what is being given up in an…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Canada Steps Up On The New Detroit River Crossing
At long last, someone has gotten off the dime on the Detroit River Crossing. Without a plaza, there is no reason to have a bridge. Without the money for the…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Swapping Carbon In Michigan Oil Wells
Injecting carbon dioxide in fields in order to produce additional gas and oil may make sense. At the same time, environmental groups are somewhat concerned about whether the CO2 might…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Dealing With A Bankrupt Property Owner
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has learned a difficult lesson. When a property is in bankruptcy, the first relief necessary is that from the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Prior to…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Illinois Department Of Transportation Short Circuits Fairness
A process in Illinois which allows the Department of Transportation to make an offer of less than the appraised value of a property for “negotiation” purposes is a veiled attempt…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Washington Senate Destroys Necessary Project
To stop a project all one needs is a few vociferous voices having personal (or pecuniary) reasons for opposing a project in order to destroy the project. Much like the…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Homeowners Fail To Understand Pipeline Easements
When individuals purchase properties subject to an easement allowing the installation of a pipeline for $150, the owners never thought that a new pipeline would be built under the fifty…