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Ackerman & Ackerman, P.C.

Key Takeaways from ITC Easement Offers in Mid-Michigan Transmission Line Project

The International Transmission Line (“ITC”) and its subsidiary, the Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (“METC”), are currently seeking easements to install new transmission lines as part of their Long-Range...more

Ackerman & Ackerman, P.C.

ITC Moves Forward with Mid-Michigan Transmission Line Project

The Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (“METC”), an International Transmission Company subsidiary, has filed two applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity for the construction of major...more

Ackerman & Ackerman, P.C.

Transmission Lines and Eminent Domain: What Property Owners Need to Know

One of the most common types of cases we handle is utility takings for transmission lines. As governments attempt to improve the electrical grid to support the transportation of wind and solar energy, this type of case is...more

Ackerman & Ackerman, P.C.

In cases involving partial takings of easements, just compensation must be based on the condemnor’s maximum possible use of the...

Our office routinely handles utility takings, which often involve partial takings of easements for transmission lines or pipelines. As governments attempt to improve the electrical grid to support the transportation of wind...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Impact of High Voltage Transmission Lines on Property Values

Because there are likely to be many more high voltage electric transmission lines (HVETL) constructed, it is important to focus on the impact these lines may have on commercial property values. The challenge is that the...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Ohio Supreme Court: Eminent domain just compensation trials for electric transmission line easements must wait while necessity of...

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In Ohio, utility companies generally have eminent authority where they are unable to negotiate voluntary easements with landowners. However, utilities do not have so-called “quick-take” authority and must wait to begin...more

Clark Hill PLC

ITC Moving North Along Macomb Orchard Trail

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ITC seeking more new vegetation management easements in Washington Township. I am currently representing 25 property owners in the Breckenridge Subdivision, houses on Yorkshire and Berkshire in Washington Township. These...more

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ITC Files New Cases Seeking Rights in Livonia

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As I have described in many past blog posts, ITC is engaging in a systematic campaign to increase its vegetation management rights throughout its entire Michigan transmission line system. I have handled the majority of the...more

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ITC Issuing Good Faith Offers in Livonia

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ITC is continuing its program of expanding existing vegetation management rights in Livonia. ITC is moving its vegetation management program into new territory. I have represented property owners from whom ITC obtained...more

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ITC Macomb-Orchard Trail Subject of Media Attention

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ITC’s filing of numerous condemnation lawsuits was the subject of press coverage by the Macomb Daily and WXYZ Television. I have discussed my representation of a large ownership group being impacted by ITC’s takings that...more

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ITC Making More Good Faith Offers for Adams-Spokane Line in Macomb County

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ITC is seeking expanded vegetation management rights from property owners in Washington Township. I was recently contacted by a property owner who received a good faith offer from ITC. The good faith offer seeks expanded...more

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ITC Files Vegetation Cases in Taylor and Dearborn

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ITC has filed a series of lawsuits in Wayne County Circuit Court seeking to expand its vegetation management rights on residential properties in Taylor and Dearborn. I have been retained or I am in the process of being...more

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