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Court Scrutinizes “Public Use” in Gas Utility Condemnation

Last week, a court called into question whether a condemnation by a gas utility was for a “public use,” even though the take was initiated by an entity that had the statutory authority to enter, condemn and appropriate land....more

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N.C. Court of Appeals Dismisses Municipal Takings Claim For Failing "Public Benefit" Standard

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Today, the N.C. Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a takings case filed by a local government. The case is Town of Matthews v. Wright, No. COA14-943 (April 21, 2015)....more

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Federal Court States Rationale for U.S. Take of California Land a “Sham”

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The question now is, is the court’s statement merely a bump in the road or a roadblock? The United States filed the eminent domain action seeking to condemn certain access rights so it could increase its profitability when...more

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