California Eminent Domain Project News: LA Metro Purple Line Extension Project
The extension of the Metro Purple Line has been discussed, studied and planned for years and now the city of Los Angeles has begun construction on the first of three sections of the subway. Metro Purple Line will be extended 9 miles to the west starting at the Wilshire/Western terminus. The project will also be… Read more »
California Eminent Domain Project News: California Speeds Up on the High-Speed Rail Project
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 »
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 »
Two California Eminent Domain Law Group Partners Named Rising Stars by Southern California Super Lawyers
Press Release Partners Glenn Block and Artin Shaverdian of California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC have been named 2011 Rising Stars Glendale, CA – June 21, 2011 – California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC is pleased to announce that two of their Partners, Glenn Block and Artin Shaverdian, were named to the 2011 Rising Stars… Read more »
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s Glenn Block to Speak at IRWA Chapter 1 Seminar
Glenn Block, Partner at California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC, to speak at IRWA Chapter 1 Right of Way and the Law Seminar on June 22, 2010 Glendale, CA – May 27,2010 – California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC is pleased to announce that Glenn Block will be presenting at this year’s IRWA Chapter 1… Read more »
Is There Eminent Domain in Cyberspace?, 4/30/10
By Glenn Block We came across an interesting column in the Los Angeles Times today regarding what appears to be the first case of eminent domain – sort of – in cyberspace. How is that possible? A San Francisco company called Linden Lab has created a virtual world known as Second Life. Their website purports,… Read more »
Glenn Block Speaking at the Los Angeles County Bar Association March 10, 2010
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s Glenn Block will be speaking at the Los Angeles County Bar Association on March 10th. The topic of the presentation is “Partial Takings in Eminent Domain: A Caltrans Case Study.” Program Description: Sometimes the government just wants a portion of a property for roads or other public infrastructure projects. Learn… Read more »