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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
North Dakota Attempts To Control Gas Production
As in Michigan, North Dakota is also grappling with gas production and eminent domain issues. Part of the problem is how to properly gather and transport the gas. Eminent domain…
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The Carbon Dioxide Balancing Act in Michigan
The Michigan Legislature is apparently on its way to enacting tax relief for carbon dioxide injection into oil wells. This has a two-fold benefit. First, it increases oil production. Second,…
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Vancouver, Washington, Will Condemn Leasehold
Even a leasehold may be acquired through an eminent domain proceeding. By example, if the government provides a lease to a potential tenant which maintains a lease clause stating there…
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Baldwin Road Activities Heat Up
Baldwin Road activity has been an ongoing effort for at least five years. The problem with the Baldwin Road widening is that the taking will destroy a number of historic…
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Proper Recording Required!
In a Mississippi case, the owners of a piece of property claimed that improper notice was provided for the impending condemnation of their property. The eminent domain process requires notice…
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Oklahoma City Fight Continues
The Oklahoma Eminent Domain Code provides for the surrender of possession if there is no objection appropriately filed. Further, the court-appointed commissioners determine the amount of the estimated just compensation…
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Robbins Mine Keeps On Going
Thankfully, we have community leadership in Robbins, who are a bunch of blithering fools. Detroit was never this bad. The relationship between the trustees seeking a “redevelopment” in the form…
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Mineral Unitization Is A Public Use
In an article supporting those who oppose fracking, one needs to review and balance the issues at hand. When large numbers of property owners desire to allow their property to…
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The City of Boulder Needs A Delegation
The City of Boulder may complain and again appeal unfavorable Public Utilities Commission’s decisions, but even a City has to live by the law. If there is no delegation allowing…
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Local Politics Unlikely To Stop New York Transmission Line
The local New York community Town Board may fight and vocalize all of its objections through media and public officials, but in the end, the question will be one of…