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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
Ackerman & Ackerman Blog
Principles of Compensation for the Taking of Gasoline Petroleum Station Operations
Principles of Compensation for the Taking of Gasoline Petroleum Station Operations This article discusses the basic issues of valuation for gasoline stations involved in eminent domain proceedings by governmental agencies.…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Who Is Taking The Property From Who?
Governor John Hickenlooper’s position that people are losing their properties by barring fracking is not accurate. Realistically, every State has a right to determine the division of utilization of property…
National Eminent Domain Blog
How Far Will Forced Pooling Go?
In a Newsweek article, the writer expresses opposition to forced pooling as “private eminent domain”. Realistically, every State and every local government is going to make the decision about whether…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Local Opposition Unlikely To Stop Pipeline Eminent Domain Actions
The citizens of Decatur, Illinois, part of the Macon County jurisdiction, learned the hard way that objecting at the local level is not effective. Quite simply, once the Illinois Commerce…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Arguing Federal Jurisdiction In Eminent Domain Proceedings
The parties dealing with the fracking issue likely had the authority to present the issue in Federal Court under the Natural Gas Act in a recently filed Federal case. Somehow,…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Guest Column In The Missoulian Misses The Issue
The emotions in the Missoula water case have been well noted in this blog. The anger and division in the community is apparent. However, the issue of whether the Water…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Is This Simply One More Step In The Bridge Fight?
Elimination of the legislative land buying restriction is far more important than even the recently granted Federal permit. This brings the Bridge project one more step forward in a process…
National Eminent Domain Blog
The Potential For Being In The Path Of A Transmission Line
While the Clean Line Energy Partners states that it does not know the path of its line, it must be understood that notice has essentially been provided to any individual…
National Eminent Domain Blog
The Cleveland Opportunity Corridor Receives Approval
The recent provision of the Environmental Impact Statement “Record of Decision” is required if any Federal monies are to be disbursed for a local project. The Opportunity Corridor has now,…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Balancing Political Philosophy Against The Need For Water
In Texas, the new right wing “Tea Party” Senate membership will have great difficulty in balancing the basic and dramatic need for water in much of Texas against the opposition…