AI Lessons: What Eminent Domain Practitioners and Litigants Should Learn from Emerging Case Law
Several members of Nossaman’s team presented at the International Right of Way Association Chapter 1 Annual Valuation Seminar held on May 28, 2026, in Montebello, California. The seminar covered a wide range of valuation topics as specifically applied in an eminent domain context.Nossaman attorney Kevin Day collaborated with CBRE appraiser John Ellis in presenting their
In 2024, the Supreme Court upended decades of California precedent when it held that legislatively enacted development impact fees must satisfy the “essential nexus” and “rough proportionality” tests established in Nollan v. California Coastal Commission and Dolan v. City of Tigard, respectively. However, the Supreme Court did not decide whether the legislatively enacted fee program
Evolving Inverse Condemnation Liability Risks in California: What Water Suppliers and Utilities Should Monitor
Property is Property – Court of Appeal Weighs in On Availability of Relief Under RTC 170 for Restricted Access Caused by the Pandemic
When public agencies acquire property for future public projects, many times they are only focused on negotiating the acquisition price with the property owner. If an acquisition price can be agreed upon voluntarily, eminent domain can be avoided. But focusing solely on negotiations with the property owner can lead to surprises and exposure on total
California Earthquake Authority Weighs in on Inverse Condemnation in its New SB 254 Report
Property Reserve Redux: Do Statutory Conditions on the Power to Condemn Apply to Precondemnation Entries?
Public utilities rely on access to private and public land to build and maintain essential infrastructure. When voluntary acquisition efforts fall short, litigation becomes a necessary tool to secure those rights. Understanding the eminent domain litigation process enables utilities to navigate court procedures effectively, maintain project timelines, and manage risk while balancing the rights of
We’ve previously reported on the “Rails to Trails” process by which old railroad corridors are being abandoned and converted into other uses, such as hiking, biking or other trail purposes, and the potential ability of adjacent property owners to seek just compensation in certain circumstances. But what happens when the railroad is owned in fee