It can be extremely upsetting to receive notice that your land is the target of an eminent domain action. After all, every piece of land is unique, and no amount of money can fully compensate you for having to uproot your family and find somewhere else to live –...
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New book sheds light on Foxconn debacle and eminent domain
An insightful and provocative book about the planned Foxconn plant in eastern Wisconsin brings to light how governments mishandle eminent domain law. “Foxconned: Imaginary Jobs, Bulldozed Homes, and the Sacking of Local Government” by Lawrence Tabak describes how...
Will an expert witness help my eminent domain case?
Eminent domain cases can seem confusing and complicated. When faced with condemning entities, it is easy for landowners to feel like they do not have good options in the condemnation process. Although there are opportunities to appeal a condemnation action, this is a...
Eminent domain 101: what landowners should know
Eminent domain is the power of a government to take private property for a public purpose. Government often uses the power to obtain land for governmental facilities or roads. A private Company may even be allowed to take private property for purposes like an...