Archive for January 31st, 2009

To Nudge, Shift or Shove the Supreme Court Left – New York Times

To Nudge, Shift or Shove the Supreme Court Left
New York Times, United States - 9 hours ago
This kind of conservative judge might vote to strike down a law allowing eminent domain as a violation of the Constitution’s takings clause.

Tycoon incensed with 'game of roulette' after €1.5bn project rejected – Irish Independent


Irish Independent
Tycoon incensed with 'game of roulette' after €1.5bn project rejected
Irish Independent, Ireland - Jan 31, 2009
Earlier this week, a legal battle with prominent hotelier John Brennan over the ownership of an Internet domain name was settled out of court.

House dumps ITD push to curb eminent domain costs – IdahoStatesman.com

House dumps ITD push to curb eminent domain costs
IdahoStatesman.com, ID - Jan 31, 2009
But lawmakers said efforts to limit testimony could disadvantage property owners, arguing it should be the job of ITD lawyers to make their case in court

Eminent domain expected to move quickly – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Eminent domain expected to move quickly
Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - Jan 30, 2009
But a local attorney said hope may be futile, calling eminent domain an "unfair law" and seeing no way that Prestera Center can fight the school board.