Even as the controversial High-Speed Rail project continues to be debated on in the Capitol and challenged in the courts, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (“CHSRA”) is already taking action towards the project. CHSRA has begun to acquire private property to build the foundation for the speed-rail’s tracks. Thousands of properties will be affected by… Read more »
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California Town Uses Eminent Domain To Eliminate Private Water Company, 4/10/14
Notwithstanding the public backlash following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Kelo v. City of New London several years back, government agencies are getting more and more creative with stretching reasons to support exercising eminent domain. The city government of Claremont, California is attempting to take over a private water company using eminent domain and… Read more »
Kelo, Landmark Eminent Domain Case: The Aftermath, 4/1/14
Nine years have passed since the controversial 5-4 decision of the United States Supreme Court in the eminent domain case of Kelo v. City of New London. What the advocates for economic development argued, fought for and supported has resulted in a 90 acre vacant wasteland where the homes of 7 small town residents once… Read more »
California Eminent Domain Quarterly – Vol. 2, April 2012
Click below to access a copy of Vol. 2, April 2012 issue of the California Eminent Domain Quarterly: California Eminent Domain Quarterly, Vol. 2, April 2012
California Eminent Domain Quarterly – Vol. 1, January 2012
Click below to access a copy of Vol. 1, January 2012 issue of the California Eminent Domain Quarterly: California Eminent Domain Quarterly, Vol. 1, January 2012
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s Glenn Block Speaking at IRWA Chapter 1 Annual Valuation Seminar
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s Glenn Block will be speaking at the IRWA Chapter 1 Annual Valuation Seminar on April 24, 2012. The seminar will be held at Quiet Cannon Montebello. Glenn will be speaking with Michael Farrand, ASA of Higgins, Marcus & Lovett, Inc. about “How Does a Significant Change in Economic Conditions Affect… Read more »
Year in Review: Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation Decisions – 2011
By Artin Shaverdian, Esq. California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC Eminent domain/Inverse condemnation law had its fair share of published decisions handed down by California’s various appellate courts including the high court in 2011, keeping eminent domain and inverse condemnation an ever evolving area of the law. The courts handed down seven published decisions involving… Read more »
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s A.J. Hazarabedian Speaking at IRWA Chapter 1 Luncheon
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s A.J. Hazarabedian will be speaking at the IRWA Chapter 1 luncheon on January 24, 2012. The luncheon will be held at Stevens Steak House in the city of Commerce. A.J. will be speaking about “Strategies for Minimizing Litigation Expenses in Property Acquisition (While Getting Great Results): An Eminent Domain Attorney’s… Read more »
California Eminent Domain Law Group Launches New Website, 11/11/11
California Eminent Domain Law Group has launched a new firm website at www.eminentdomainlaw.net. The new website features updated case results, highlighting the successful results obtained for our property and business owner clients. The site also includes our informative California Eminent Domain Handbook. The handbook is designed for property and business owners whose properties and/or businesses… Read more »
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s A.J. Hazarabedian Speaking at the 44th Annual Litigation Seminar
A.J. Hazarabedian, Managing Partner at California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC, will be speaking at the 44th Annual Litigation Seminar on November 10, 2011. Glendale, CA – October 25, 2011 – California Eminent Domain Law Group’s A.J. Hazarabedian will be speaking at the 44th Annual Litigation Seminar, presented by the Southern California Appraisal Institute. The… Read more »