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What is the Difference Between Fee Simple, an Easement, Full Take, and Part Take?

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When one hears “eminent domain” or “condemnation,” you might envision a governmental agency or utility coming in and acquiring the entirety of a piece of property and leaving nothing behind.  However, often times,...more

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Right of Way 101

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This past week I had the opportunity to attend the International Right of Way Association’s (IRWA) Region 1 Fall Forum and Symposium in San Diego, California. On Friday, Brad Kuhn and I presented an update on recent federal...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Private Company Can Exercise Federal Condemnation Authority Over State-Owned Land

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The U.S. Supreme Court shocked many observers with its recent decision in PennEast Pipeline Co. v. New Jersey by holding that sovereign immunity does not insulate State-owned land from being condemned by a private company in...more

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Supreme Court Rules that PennEast, Gas Pipelines May Condemn State-Owned Land

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On June 29, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by FERC under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (“NGA”) authorizes a private company to exercise...more

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Supreme Court Upholds Interstate Pipeline Eminent Domain Powers Over State Immunity

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In a 5-4 ruling decided on June 29, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court in PennEast Pipeline Co. LLC v. New Jersey et al. affirmed the rights of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-certified pipelines seeking to use eminent...more

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Supreme Court Rules that Private Parties May Condemn State-Owned Property

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On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that private utilities may exercise eminent domain to take state-owned property under the Natural Gas Act (NGA). The decision resolved an issue that could have blocked construction...more

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Supreme Court Decides PennEast Pipeline Co. v. New Jersey

On June 29, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided PennEast Pipeline Co. v. New Jersey, No. 19-1039, holding that the Federal Government had properly delegated to private companies federal authority to condemn necessary...more

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SCOTUS’ Take On Takings

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The Supreme Court of the United States rarely hears anything related to eminent domain or takings cases; the Kelodecision in 2005 was the latest “big” case for our industry, although the 2019 Knick decision also made...more

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Supreme Court to Review Third Circuit’s ‘Disruptive’ NGA Decision on Pipeline’s Power to Acquire Right-of-Way over State Lands

The US Supreme Court granted certification on February 3 to review the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit’s decision in In re PennEast Pipeline Co. in order to resolve an important question: Does the Natural Gas Act...more

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[Event] Nossaman's 2016 Eminent Domain Seminar - March 3rd, Costa Mesa, CA

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Nossaman LLP invites you to join us for a complimentary afternoon seminar with Nossaman’s Eminent Domain attorneys alongside various industry experts. During this program, our expert panelists will provide the latest insight...more

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[Events] Right of Way & Legal Strategies for Successful Project Delivery - March 1st, Oakland, CA

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Nossaman LLP and Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. invite you to join us for a complimentary afternoon seminar that will provide insight on taking your project from concept through construction. Our panels of leading industry...more

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Condemnation Projects Everywhere!

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Public agencies in California are once again getting busy with new projects. It seems at every event I attend all the right-of-way professionals, appraisers and eminent domain attorneys tell me they’re fully occupied. ...more

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