Tuesday
Aug162016
ITC ISSUING GOOD FAITH OFFERS IN DEARBORN
New ITC takings occurring in Dearborn.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 2:07PM Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 2:07PM Friday
Jul222016
New Municipal Condemnations
After years of limited condemnation by municipal entities due to budgetary constraints, new projects are underway in Genesee County.
Friday, July 22, 2016 at 2:39PM Thursday
Jul212016
Wolverine Pipe Line Company filing Condemnations in Washtenaw County for Detroit Multi Access Project
Wolverine appears to be staging the filing of lawsuits to secure rights from larger, commercial properties in Washtenaw County before implementing processes against residential properties in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties.
Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 1:12PM Tuesday
Jul192016
It Is Not Just About the Money
Early intervention by property owner counsel can sometimes result in convincing condemning authorities to alter either their project or thr rights sought to prevent catastrophic consequences to the owner and massive just compensation claims.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 8:42AM Wednesday
Jul132016
ITC Making Offers Along Adams Spokane Line
ITC is seeking expanded vegetation management rights along a transmission line running through Oakland and Macomb Counties.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 1:27PM Friday
Jun172016
Oakland County Road Commission Filing Suits for Maple/Orchard Lake Roundabout
Recently, the Oakland County Road Commission has been filing suits involving properties on Orchard Lake Road.
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 4:56PM Tuesday
Jun142016
International Transmission Company active in Shelby Township
As part of its continuing efforts to expand its vegetation management rights, International Transmission Company or ITC is contacting property owners in Shelby Township seeking new expanded easements.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 3:15PM Thursday
Mar242016
My Compliments to DTE
DTE acts quickly and reasonably to settle Milford bypass case.
Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2:30PM Tuesday
Feb092016
ITC Being Sold for $11.3 Billion
A Canadian company is buying ITC for a staggering $11.3 billion.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 12:26PM Tuesday
Feb092016
MPSC Approved Wolverine Pipe Line Project in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties
Wolverine Pipe Line Company received the administrative approval that is a prerequisite to it acquiring necessary property rights and constructing its project.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11:56AM Friday
Jan222016
Possible Chicanery by DTE on Milford Bypass Loop Pipeline?
Has DTE withheld distribution of complete easements, including the exhibit containing the legal description of the encumbered property, in an attempt to hide the true impacts of the easements from homeowners?
Friday, January 22, 2016 at 11:37AM Monday
Nov092015
Lenawee County Buying Three More Houses Adjacent to Airport
Lenawee County is purchasing three more houses, consistent with rulings that I obtained for their neighbors following a new lawsuit that I filed on behalf of those owners.
Monday, November 9, 2015 at 5:36PM Tuesday
Oct272015
Only Owners Can Choose to Admit Assessed Value in a Condemnation Case
If an agency values a property in a condemnation at an amount lower than the assessment, the owner can present the assessment to the jury. However, the agency is not allowed to introduce evidence of the assessed value.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 2:37PM Friday
Oct162015
OWNERS’ GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING PIPELINE TAKINGS
I am actively representing and am regularly contacted by owners confronted by pipeline takings. Currently, there are multiple companies pursuing new pipelines in southeastern Michigan including Rover Pipeline, Nexus, DTE and Wolverine Pipe Line. This post is an introduction to pipeline issues that links to other, longer posts addressing specific issues.
Friday, October 16, 2015 at 6:36PM Friday
Oct162015
Michigan Supreme Court Addresses Claims Involving Unlicensed Residential Builders
This entry, prepared by my colleagues Stuart M. Schwartz and Nicole S. Tersigni, has nothing to do with eminent domain but may be pertinent to homeowners reading this blog. It discusses the remedies available to homeowners who hired an unlicensed contractor and the defenses that the contractor can assert.
Friday, October 16, 2015 at 6:14PM Wednesday
Oct072015
Eminent Domain Addressed in Presidential Election
Current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is criticized by other candidates for supporting the use of eminent domain.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8:29PM Wednesday
Sep092015
FERC Issues Project Update for Nexus Gas Transmission Project
FERC document describes process by which property owners can provide input relating to environmental review process for the Nexus Gas Transmission Project (“Nexus”) plans to construct a new interstate natural gas project in Michigan and Ohio.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 12:09PM Thursday
Aug272015
ITC Making Good Faith Offers in Taylor
International Transmission Company (“ITC”) is making new good faith offers in Taylor for extended vegetation management rights.
Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 9:33AM Tuesday
Aug042015
DTE Trees Clearing Plans Criticized
In the wake of tree related power outages, DTE intends to cut trees more aggressively in Oakland County
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 3:39PM Monday
Jun292015
New Wolverine Pipeline
Wolverine Pipe Line Company filed an Application with the Michigan Public Service Commission to obtain permission to build a new pipeline in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties.
Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11:57AM