Recovery of Property Taken in Eminent Domain Under California’s Code of Civil Procedure 1245.245, there is a limited right to…
The California high-speed rail project is moving ahead despite all controversies. The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA) is currently working…
It is a basic principle of eminent law that any increases or decreases in value that are due to the…
In June the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has approved the construction of a $1.3 billion light rail…
Goodwill is often defined as the intangible portion of the value of a business; i.e. the amount that a knowing…
Eminent domain is supposed to be a last resort. If the government needs property for public use, it should first…
The I-710 Corridor Project is no stranger to controversy. From initial doubts over its Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR)…
Yes, the government sometimes takes or damages property for public use WITHOUT following the procedures set forth by law for…
The general rule in eminent domain cases is that movable items are NOT compensable in an eminent domain taking. The…
1) Income Tax You may have heard of “1031 deferred exchanges.” In eminent domain situations, impacted property owners are given…