Category: Eminent Domain & Condemnation News

Owners’ Counsel of America Elects Paul Henry as New Board Member – The Chestnut Post

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News, Uncategorized
Owners’ Counsel of America, a property rights organization fighting for private landowners nationwide, has elected Paul Henry, an accomplished eminent domain lawyer, to serve on its Board of Directors for 2020. Paul Henry is a principal partner at Denlow & Henry, a law firm with offices in St. Louis, Missouri. For ... Read More

Jackson County pays $52 million for a rail road line and then loses title to it.

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News, Kansas City metro (Kansas)
Jackson County tried to do an end-run around the Rails-to-Trails Act and ends up with nothing in return for millions of dollars.  The ruling here is not something new. It is based on long-standing legal principals that protect land owners.  If a railroad stops using its right of way, pulls ... Read More

Grain Belt Express one step closer to construction after regulators approve sale | Business | stltoday.com

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News
"JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri utility regulators on Wednesday unanimously approved Chicago-based Invenergy’s acquisition of the Grain Belt Express transmission line. The Missouri Public Service Commission’s decision to approve the sale was a necessary step for Invenergy to buy the rights to construct the proposed line, which will carry electric ... Read More

Missouri regulators signal readiness to OK Grain Belt Express transmission project | Wind Energy News

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News
After twice rejecting a 780-mile transmission project to move wind energy from Kansas to the eastern United States, Missouri regulators are signaling they’re ready to approve the $2.5 billion project.... Read More

‘A little guy can win’: Atlantic City homeowner wins fight again

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News
It is difficult to fight the states power to take, but the success stories are sweet. Missouri courts decisions unfortunately support this kind of land banking. http://newjersey.news12.com/story/40055396/a-little-guy-can-win-atlantic-city-homeowner-wins-fight-against-eminent-domain

Dardenne Prarie planning widening of Weldon Spring Road

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News, Uncategorized
This project will widen the existing narrow road and provide three traffic lanes with curb and gutter, underground storm sewers and separated pedestrian facilities including sidewalks and a multi-use path. In addition, storm sewers will be constructed. A roundabout is proposed at the existing ninety-degree bend. Additional right - of - way for ... Read More

Some Illinois cities eye eminent domain to boost revenue

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News
Some communities in Illinois are pursuing a controversial strategy of using eminent domain for economic development purposes, but some business owners are pushing back. Source: Some Illinois cities eye eminent domain to boost revenue

New proceedings ordered in power-line land dispute

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News, Uncategorized
The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed a ruling that had stopped construction of a massive power line through eastern Illinois. Source: New proceedings ordered in power-line land dispute

Eminent Domain seen as hurdle to proposed St. Louis to KC hyperloop train.

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News, Uncategorized
Source: Virgin Hyperloop One says St. Louis-KC high-speed connection would be a bargain at $10 billion — or less | Business | postbulletin.com   A high-speed pneumatic tube transportation line that would whisk travelers across the 250-mile expanse between St. Louis and Kansas City in a half hour is feasible, its ... Read More

Grain Belt to get its day in court this week

Eminent Domain & Condemnation News
Public Service Commission maintains it was correct in denying permits to wind energy company The company behind a controversial wind energy project slated to go through Monroe and Ralls Counties will have its day in court this week — and possibly have its final chance ... Read More

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