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How does a condeming entity bypass a covenent that restricts railways on their property?
Tah, dah… Eminent domain by a private company in 3 steps thwarts restrictive covenants by land owners.
Which FERC denial triggered a lawyer brainstorming session? The denial of “Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. (Jordan Cove) for authority under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) to site, construct, and operate a facility at Coos Bay, Oregon, for the exportation, principally to Asia, of liquefied natural gas (LNG)”
What eminent domain issue to the lawyers point to? “the pipeline proposal’s impact on landowners and communities given the Pacific Connector’s need for eminent…
Where did a state representative’s email cause a stir with a city council? Osceola Iowa
What did the representative say in this email?
Osceola Sentinel Tribune | Kaufmann email leaves city council rankled
What oppositions to eminent domain influenced new eminent domain protocols in Dallas?
How has Dallas City Council adapted its eminent domain protocols?
The Tennessee Legislature is considering a de-annexation bill.
What cities would be impacted? Memphis, Knoxville, Kingsport, and Chattanooga
Does this cost local governments revenue? Yes, Memphis alone estimates a revenue loss of $27 million.
What does the bill do?
California Building Industry Association v. City of San Jose
Beacon Resources Inc. v. W. Virginia DOT
Which Flower Mound mayoral cnadiate was motivated by eminent domain? Janvier Scott
What is her eminent domain tale? Flower Mound took her property in 2015 and use that property for othr private businesses.
What does she say about the eminent domain process?
The Leader | Scott looks to protect Flower Mound’s resources
Where’s this rally taking place? Dallas
Why a rally? An immigrant owned auto shop doesn’t fit a retroactively imposed zoning restriction
So, what’s the Dallas plan for this part of town? Turn Ross Avenue into a gateway to the city’s art community
Surely the auto shop is being compensated for the retroactive land use limitations that will close his business? No, the auto shop position is that no compensation is being offered in the city’s amoritization process.
What is this new tax when land is taken by eminent domain? Maine’s HB 1660 applies a land use change tax to land taken by eminent domain.
In theory, land not taken by eminent domain could not be subject to the tax, which could serve as a means to encourage negotiation.
In an editorial laying out why the Dallas Morning News opposes the Brazos Valley Council opposition to high-speed rail, there’s quite a statement about eminent domain.
From the editorial: ” But the eminent domain scare tactic is getting old.”
Why is the “eminent domain scare tactic getting old?”