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Interesting Valuation Dispute in Caltrans Eminent Domain Battle

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the owner of Silveira Ranch are involved in an interesting valuation dispute stemming from Caltrans' acquisition of part of the ranchland needed for Highway 101...more

Eminent Domain to Be Used for I-80 and I-680 Interchange

California continues to move forward with more infrastructure improvement projects. According to an article in the Daily Republic, Agency starts eminent domain proceedings for I-80/680 project, the Solano Transportation...more

In New Jersey, a Property Owner May Recover Consequential Business Losses for a Temporary Taking

On August 27, 2009, the New Jersey Appellate Division, in State of New Jersey, by the Commissioner of Transportation v. Arifee, et al.,1 upheld a trial court decision, dismissing the condemnation complaint of the Commissioner...more

Justiciability,” Addressing Frivolous Prisoner Lawsuits from a Private Prisoner Transportation Contractor’s Perspective; as a once...

Frivolous prisoner lawsuits for the layperson and veteran barristers alike. ...more