In the years since, 44 states have reformed their eminent-domain laws. But as time went by and memories began to fade, lawmakers pounced to undo those reforms. In California, a bill is now on ...

Most of the easements you see are just basically a couple paragraphs,” said Chris Clough, a local eminent domain attorney. Clough said once an easement agreement is made, it’s often difficult ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Plans to use eminent domain for a mixed-used development containing 200 new housing units inched forward when the city’s Planning board voted unanimously on Monday ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- An appeals court on Friday gave a green light to the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency’s use of its eminent domain power to assist the redevelopment of the closed ...