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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 Bluegrass Pipeline Is Far From Dead
Citing the lack of supply contracts, the Bluegrass Pipeline has delayed acquisition in Kentucky. Owners thinking there is some kind of “victory” that has been attained to date miss the…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Balancing The National Budget
The Valley Advocate appropriately outlines the federal push and local opposition to gas pipeline construction. Realistically, there is no gas shortfall. The push is for increased pipeline activity in order…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Steve Adler Announces for Austin Mayor
The Community Impact article about Steve Adler sells him far short. He is an outstanding person, an outstanding lawyer and would serve the City of Austin very well. It is…
National Eminent Domain Blog
NITC Bridge Brawl Continues
In its most recent proceedings, opposition to the New International Trade Crossing Bridge activity is being rolled out in a United States District Court for the District of Columbia. While…
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Enbridge Moves Forward In Illinois
The Enbridge pipeline is moving forward with a large southern spur. The spur will help the fracked gas market transport. Now that the Administrative Judge has granted the eminent domain…
National Eminent Domain Blog
The Other Side Of Forced Pooling
In describing forced pooling in the past, this blog has often questioned whether the required royalty rate and other expenses should fairly be charged against an owner who did not…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Is MARC 1 Issue A Public Use Or Valuation Issue?
When one reads the attached article on landowners fighting eminent domain in a Pennsylvania gas field, published in Yahoo Finance by Michael Rubinkam of the Associated Press, the first thought…
National Eminent Domain Blog
A Well Thought Out Article On Property Owner Rights
Benny L. Kass, of the District of Columbia Bar, wrote an interesting and accurate perspective of the rights in eminent domain. It is well worth reading. Also attached is a…
National Eminent Domain Blog
CTA Moves to Acquire Property
The Chicago Transit Authority transports a large percentage of the Chicago population. Development in the Chicago community will hinge on how well the Authority can assure destination locations are in…
National Eminent Domain Blog
Sunoco Does It Right In Marcus Hook
Sunoco, a company which faced an eminent domain prospect only a few years ago, is now redeveloping its huge Marcus Hook refinery location into an industrial park. The economics of…