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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 Downside For Those Who Have A Good Faith Belief That Eminent Domain Should Be Restricted
Mr. Cliven Bundy will bring us back to the “good old days”, when the government could acquire any property from anybody for any reason. His racist rant is not part…
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The Right To Be Paid For Control Of Property
The PLF Liberty Blog, one of the leading proponents of property rights, is providing an amicus brief on the interesting Stamper case. The reality is that a market participant, meaning…
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Support For The Missoula Water Condemnation
The co-founder of Missoula Water Now provided a letter to the editor of The Missoulian. It is interesting that the letter broaches the subject of Carlyle “taking” money from the…
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Missouri Clean Line Opposition Increases
Originally, many Missouri couunties supported the Clean Line approach of bringing power through the State. Subsequently, after a lack of support from the local utility companies and those directly affected…
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Railroad Properties Revert To Owners
Under a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, many railroad properties will now revert to the adjacent property owners. Most jurisdictions maintain an easement is simply that, an easement for a…
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The Problem With Assessed Value
Assessed value is often not related to fair market value. Frequently, communities under assess and use a higher multiplier in order to capture taxes. At other times, assessments are “capped”,…
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TxDOT Challenged Lack Of Fairness
Some Departments of Transportation have a uniform policy. They do not buy property, no matter what the consequence or whether the properties will be developed in the very near future.…
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The Detroit Free Press Covers Private Water Issues
The recent Detroit Free Press article about conversion of the Detroit Public Water Department to a private entity reviews the potential that the system will be sold. There seems to…
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Willets Point Brawl Continues
The Willets Point property owners, mostly low-end repair shops and auto collision facilities are fighting for their economic lives. The problems of relocation are infinite. The owners see no reason…
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The Wind Energy Balancing Act
An Iowa article has presented an interesting topic, describing the benefits of the available non-fossil fuel source of wind, but also the harm caused by the extension of transmission lines…