Under the U.S. and Pennsylvania Constitutions, private property may not be taken for public use without payment of just compensation to the owners, see U.S. Const. amend. V; Pa. Const., art. I Section ...

As many readers will know, eminent domain refers to the government’s right to seize private property and convert it for public use, even without the owner’s consent and often against their will. While ...

At our firm, we’re committed to ensuring the government doesn’t overstep its authority. Understanding the limits of the government’s eminent domain powers can give you leverage to secure better ...

David Hill is an experienced journalist who has been reporting and editing for daily newspapers for more than two decades. His coverage areas are primarily business and local economic news, with a ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A jury has awarded a Houston property owner compensation of $12.2 million – almost four times the amount originally offered by the State of Texas - for the eminent domain ...

The debate over property rights and eminent domain at the Iowa Statehouse is back as state lawmakers prepare to start the ...