California Eminent Domain Project News: California Speeds Up on the High-Speed Rail Project

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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

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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 »

Is There Eminent Domain in Cyberspace?, 4/30/10

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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

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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 »