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Construction projects require meticulous planning, precise execution and tight adherence to timelines. However, it's not uncommon to encounter unexpected changes or additions to the project that were not initially accounted for in its original scope and schedule,...
Eminent domain is the process by which the government can take private property to use for public projects. Common examples include putting in an interstate or building a highway overpass. As public infrastructure expands, property sometimes has to be used and can be...
Ownership of personal property is something that people in the United States often think of as a fundamental right. This is one of the differences of American culture, as compared to the cultures that it came out of. The state is not supposed to own everything, but...
Generally, there is a clear legal boundary between where your property begins and that of another party ends. For example, you may own your house and the land around it, including the driveway. However, in some cases, private land may border that which is in public...
“Exit arrangements” refer to the strategies and agreements that business owners and investors use to leave their current position in a company. These strategies can be crucial to an orderly transition of power and control when someone wants to retire, liquidate their...
Eminent domain is the process by which the government can take land from private landowners. This is a controversial process because many people believe that this is essentially an infringement on their rights. They do not want the government to be able to just take...
The multi-billion-dollar Ford Motor Co. plant that’s being built just outside Memphis, which the vehicle manufacturer has named BlueOval City, will be a central site for making the company’s electric vehicles (EVs). Ford has called the planned 4,100 acre facility its...
Establishing a solid contractual foundation is crucial before embarking on a construction project. Construction contracts lay the groundwork for a successful project, ensuring clarity, protection and a smooth working relationship between the parties involved. However,...
The rights afforded to the government under the doctrine of eminent domain are quite far-reaching. This can make it quite difficult to stop them from taking the land if they can prove they are justified in taking it and they pay just compensation. So, what rights do...
The United States Constitution gives the Government the right to take privately owned property through the power of eminent domain. This doesn’t mean that it has the right to come along and take any property it likes, it must be for “public use” and the owner must be...