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Intellectual Property

Jan. 21, 2010

Eminent Domain: A Year's Highlights

Rick Rayl of Nossaman writes about last year's notable eminent domain cases and the implications of these decisions.

By Rick Rayl

Let's face it, 2009 was a pretty slow year in eminent domain, at least by recent standards. After the flurry of grass roots (and well funded) reform efforts, new legislation, and court decisions following 2005's Kelo v. New London decision, it is easy to forget that eminent domain is not an area likely to make national headlines on a regular basis.

In 2009, Californians saw no major reform efforts, no significant changes in the law, and only a...

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