Why Attend?
The power of eminent domain is being reshaped across the nation by court rulings and legislation. Much of the recent court activity and legislation has involved the controversial use, or attempted use, of eminent domain power to take private property for economic development by private parties. Redevelopment, however, is not the only fluid area in takings law. This national course of study addresses those areas where new developments in the law and procedure have and will reshape the practice. Learn whats new in the cutting-edge areas of eminent domain law and how the practice in this field continues to evolve.
This popular and long running advanced course of study kicks off with a comprehensive update on eminent domain case law and legislation by a preeminent practitioner.
Each morning, the course focuses on hot issues and topics that affect practitioners today.
On Thursday and Friday afternoon, a dual track system addresses important substantive and practice topics in a series of breakout sessions. Registrants can learn about the key issues in substantive takings law from nationally recognized and experienced professionals. On the practice side, registrants can choose from another array of sessions chock full of practice pointers.
The course brings all the right participants together lawyers, appraisers, condemning agencies, right-of-way professionals, and many others to share valuable experiences and engage in healthy debate on these cutting-edge issues.
Networking opportunities are scheduled throughout the program, with breakfasts, networking breaks, a reception on Thursday afternoon, and social activities in the evenings arranged by a special Hospitality Committee. Come and meet with colleagues from around the nation, exchange ideas, enjoy the fellowship, and collect more than 16 hours of CLE credits.
This course runs concurrently with ALI-ABA's annual Course of Study, Condemnation 101: Making the Complex Simple in Eminent Domain. This unique format allows practitioners who are new in the field of eminent domain to network with many of the nation's most experienced condemnation lawyers, and to benefit from many of those same lawyers serving as their faculty.
What You Will Learn?
New developments in the law and procedure are constantly reshaping the practice of eminent domain and land valuation. The best eminent domain and land use practitioners refresh their expertise at this annual event that features:
- More than 20 sessions on key issues, including a National Law Update and a Regulatory Taking Update, Property Rights in Emerging Economies, Use of Behavioral Science To Quantify Just Compensation, and Residual Damages
- Concurrent afternoon sessions on important substantive law topics and practice issues
- A national faculty of experts that includes lawyers, appraisers, condemning agencies, right-of-way professionals, and many others
- Networking opportunities galore, including dinners arranged by our Hospitality Committee
Topics:
Practice Issues
- Challenging the Right To Take and Building a Winning Foundation
- Motions in Limine and Other Evidentiary Game Changers that Can Kill Your Valuation Case
- Things Condemnors Can Do To Save Time and Money
- How To Win the Unpopular Case
Substantive Issues
- The Rezoning Standard and Highest Best Use Analysis: A National Change
- Residual Damages: How To Frame a Solid Legal Foundation
- Whats So Good about Business Goodwill
- Landlord and Tenant Issues in Eminent Domain: Valuation of the Leased Fee and Leasehold Estates
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