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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 Changing Face Of Alternative Energy Resource
In a recent governing.com article, the writer notes how solar and wind energy have rapidly expanded. This will affect fossil fuel prices. In reality, fossil fuel prices will probably come…
National Eminent Domain Blog
An Important Challenge
In an important challenge to oil producers who desire to obtain gas storage space in underground geological formations, the Delaware River Keeper Network has been found to have standing to…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Sometimes, Governmental Acquisition Authorities Simply Cannot Get Out Of Their Own Way
Attached is an article by Gideon Kanner, a brilliant and respected Professor of Law Emeritus at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Professor Kanner notes a number of cases in…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Job Posting For New International Trade Crossing
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority job posting has been placed as a public notice. Apparently this posting is being made through the OntarioWindsor side of the Authority. Perhaps the building of…
Federal Eminent Domain Blog
Job Posting For New International Trade Crossing
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority job posting has been placed as a public notice. Apparently this posting is being made through the OntarioWindsor side of the Authority. Perhaps the building of…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Federal Appeals Court Follows Traditional State Rule
Almost every jurisdiction follows the rule that an agency may not acquire more than it statutorily has a right to condemn. In other words, eminent domain may not be enacted…
Federal Eminent Domain Blog
Federal Appeals Court Follows Traditional State Rule
Almost every jurisdiction follows the rule that an agency may not acquire more than it statutorily has a right to condemn. In other words, eminent domain may not be enacted…
Federal Eminent Domain Blog
Another Example Of The Difficulty In A Successful Inverse Condemnation Action
The Federal Court of Appeals Opinion on flooding caused by the activity of local agencies relying on the United States Corps of Engineers is exemplified by the recent Prado Dam…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Never Enough Water
A group trying to protect the South Edisto River is seeking to limit a major potato chip processor’s withdrawal of water. This water issue is one that will pose a…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Making An Offer Based On Assessment
The Dubois Council has taken the “easy” way out by simply making an offer premised upon assessed value. Many jurisdictions do not allow the introduction of assessed value as part…