As an apartment owner, you have rights, even when the government uses eminent domain to acquire your building. Under the United States Constitutions, you have the right to payment of "just >>>Read more

When governmental regulatory action denies only part of the economically viable use of private land, the courts have recognized the right to just compensation more in theory than in practice. >>>Read more

A Los Angeles Superior Court trial judge has ruled in two cases that an oil pipeline company may exercise the power of eminent domain to directly acquire subsurface rights in public streets, without entering into a franchise agreement with the municipalities >>>Read more

TGovernmental regulation of business practices that affect, or may affect, the environment continues to expand in response to the public's increasing awareness and concern about the environment. Now more than before, the responsible and prudent businessperson >>>Read more

The increasing delays and expense inherent in court litigation have caused more and more parties to consider arbitration as an alternative. >>>Read more

The power of eminent domain is rooted deeply in our constitutional history. Even before the Bill of Rights, the power was recognized at common law and in state constitutions. The power is often spoken of in connection with “property rights,” but one might >>>Read more