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Farms in California produce much of the food eaten by Americans. Over the years, the treatment of farm workers in California has come under scrutiny because they often work long hours for very little money. Decades ago, Cesar Chavez's movement made gains for union...
When it comes to having property seized by eminent domain, a series of court decisions have ruled that an owner of a property must be provided "just compensation" for his or her property. However, the factors that determine just compensation tend to vary from state to...
Whether it's for a new neighborhood or business complex, there are many construction projects taking place throughout California. For some of these projects to get completed, construction must take place where homes or businesses already exist. Here's more information...
When you receive the notification that the government intends to force you to sell part of your land under eminent domain laws, it can come as quite a shock. You may be wondering if you have any options, or if you will have to give up your property without recourse....
It generally isn’t until many of us are personally affected by eminent domain that we dedicate much thought to the subject. The prospect of losing a home, farm, or a piece of commercial property through an eminent domain can be a frightening and confusing experience...
Palmieri Hennessey & Leifer, LLP is pleased to announce that Patrick A. Hennessey, Michael H. Leifer, and Anish J. Banker have been named Southern California Super Lawyers® for 2021. Super Lawyers® is a widely recognized rating service that identifies...
Eminent domain is a legal concept with a long history in the United States that stretches back to the Colonial Period. Both before and during the American Revolution, private land was frequently taken by colonial legislatures and the British crown – all without paying...
Examples of eminent domain can be found throughout recorded world history. In the United States, any discussion of how eminent domain law has developed here ordinarily begins with an examination of the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. It says: “nor shall private...
Eminent domain has long been an important issue in the field of real estate. That’s because the constitution gives the federal government and all 50 states the authority to take private property for the purpose of benefiting the public. There are, however, two very...
Eminent domain, a term that derives from the Latin eminenes dominium, refers to the power of government to take private property and convert it to public use. In the late 18th century, the drafters of the United States Constitution – virtually all of them wealthy...