How Is Just Compensation Determined?
A businessman controlling a futuristic display with a Compensation business concept on it. What happens when your town ...
Case Study: Road Project-owners
Road projects surround us. Lane expansions, new exit ramps, updated configurations—change abounds. Especially with so much traffic congestion, it’s no ...
Three Things Every Landowner Should Know About Eminent Domain
The words “eminent domain” can strike fear in any landowner’s heart. The concept of a forced sale seems contrary to ...
Eminent Domain: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 1)
Eminent domain is a confusing concept for many people. It seems contrary to everything we know about the concept of ...
Do You Need a Lawyer Before an Eminent Domain Case is Filed?
Many cases implicating the use of eminent domain1 never go to court. Generally speaking, what happens is that a representative ...
North Carolina Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment moves forward
An amendment to the North Carolina Constitution has moved one step closer to being considered by the voters, following recent ...
Another Push for Constitutional Amendments in North Carolina Eminent Domain and Condemnation Cases
A bill filed earlier this week in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to place a state constitutional amendment on ...
Elgin O’Hare Receives Federal Approval; Plans to Start Construction this Year
The Federal Department of Transportation announced Thursday that the long-awaited Elgin O'Hare Western Access/Bypass had received federal approval, permitted IDOT ...
Case Study: Powerlines
The following is a case study of a powerline taking. The eminent domain attorneys at Sever Storey represented the landowners ...
