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Georgia Transmission Line Project Raises Eminent Domain Concerns
As demand for AI increases each day, new AI data centers are popping up all over the country. These facilities require massive amounts of electricity. As such, larger and more powerful transmission lines are being constructed to deliver sufficient energy—often traversing private property. Such is the case in Georgia where hundreds of residential properties stand... Read More
Oklahoma Legislators seek to Redefine “Just Compensation” with Proposed Bill
A bill introduced by Oklahoma lawmakers would require condemnors to provide additional compensation to property owners when property is taken through eminent domain. Under current law, property owners are entitled only to the fair market value of the taken property. The proposed measure, House Bill 3758, would significantly alter how that compensation is calculated. An... Read More
Maui Seeks to Mitigate Future Wildfire Damage Through Property Buyback Program
The smoke has long cleared from the devastating 2023 Lahaina wildfire, but the path to a full recovery remains uncertain and far from complete. Thankfully, Maui County is taking a proactive approach to mitigating wildfire damage through public policy measures. One such measure is a property buyback program. The program would allow qualifying landowners to... Read More
Condemnees Successfully Challenge City of Nanticoke’s Use of Eminent Domain
The Pennsylvania City of Nanticoke tried using its power of eminent domain to take private property so it could develop a multi-purpose building. To say that its plan backfired would be an understatement. Not only did Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court deny the City’s right to take, but its decision imposes more restrictions on eminent domain. Here’s... Read More
New Jersey Tops the Property Tax Charts—Again!
Just as we approach the April 1 filing deadline for 2026 property tax appeals in most New Jersey towns, the Garden State has, yet again, been crowned with having the highest property taxes in the country. If that sounds familiar, it’s not déjà vu. For more than a decade, the state has held onto this... Read More
Why Some States Want to Abolish Property Taxes: What It Means for Homeowners
For millions of homeowners across the country, rising property tax bills have gone from annoying to completely unaffordable. Some states have decided enough is enough and are now pushing to abolish property taxes altogether. It’s a bold idea, and it comes with serious trade-offs. Here’s what’s driving the push, which states are leading the charge,... Read More
Homeowners’ Dispute with Beach Association Lands in NJ Tax Court
Although it’s been over thirteen years since Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc in New Jersey, many beachfront property owners continue to grapple with the regulatory aftermath which has placed restrictions on private property rights. One such case involves owners of beachfront property in Brick Township and the Normandy Beach Association. Tensions between the parties have boiled... Read More
Proposed Housing Development Puts Historic NJ Racetrack at Risk
Like every municipality in New Jersey, Old Bridge Township must provide its “fair share” of affordable housing units. Specifically, it needs to provide 673 units by the year 2035. One proposed development site would substantially help meet that requirement—but it also places a historic local racetrack at risk. Affordable Housing The affordable housing obligation began from... Read More
NJ Legislation Would Increase Filing Fees for Property Tax Appeals
While many things have changed since 1979, New Jersey’s filing fees for property tax appeals are not among them. However, that may no longer be the case. Legislation to increase the fees is pending before the state Legislature. If approved by the Senate and Assembly, then a stroke of the governor’s pen will have New... Read More
Navigating the Standards of Admissibility for Expert Testimony
In the courtroom, rules of evidence aren’t just technicalities—they’re game changers. Among them, one rule stands out. It decides whether expert witnesses can share their specialized knowledge. This single decision can directly affect the outcome of a case. So, what is this rule, and why does it matter so much? We break down the rule... Read More
