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Condemning Land Already Put to a Public Use – More Necessary Public Use Doctrine

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Periodically, a new public project needs to acquire land that is already put to an existing public use. In order to condemn such land, the condemning entity must demonstrate that the proposed use is either a compatible use or...more

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Inverse Condemnation Liability Does Not Extend to Failure to Prevent Actions of Another Party

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Can a public entity be held liable for inverse condemnation when it fails to prevent another party from causing damage to private property?  This one is pretty simple:  the answer is no....more

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Navigating the Jury Trial in an Eminent Domain Case

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Navigating a jury trial in an eminent domain case can feel like a high-stakes gamble. The unpredictability and inherent risks make it a daunting process for both litigants and their counsel. That is why it is important to...more

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Public Hearing on Connecticut Eminent Domain, Property Tax, Land Use Bills

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On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee held a public hearing on the following eminent domain, property tax and land use bills of interest to the business community...more

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Elephant and Castle Town Centre Redevelopment: Compulsory Purchase Order Confirmed

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On 7 January 2025, an Inspector confirmed the London Borough of Southwark (Elephant and Castle Town Centre) Compulsory Purchase Order (No.2) 2023 (the "CPO")....more

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Just Compensation and Fair Market Value: Understanding Property Rights in Eminent Domain

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When the government exercises its power of eminent domain to take private property for public use, the U.S. Constitution requires it to provide “just compensation” to the property owner. But what does “just compensation”...more

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Significant Changes to CPO Regime Under Consideration

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Two significant consultations opened at the end of last year, the first by the Government and the second by the Law Commission, seeking views on proposed changes to CPO law and process. In the first of this two part series,...more

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Town’s Decision To Acquire An Easement To Install A Sewer Line Along The Ludovico Sculpture Trail Is Annulled

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The Ludovico Sculpture Trail (Trail) is located near the Women’s Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, NY. it’s website can be found at cnyhiking.com/LudovicoTrail.htm.  The Trail recently became a centerpiece of a...more

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