Kady Valois of Pacific Legal Foundation joins to discuss the recent case of Behrens v. United States from the Federal Circuit. This is a rails-to-trails case where the outcome hinged on the language of an old easement. The issues in…
The person who is unafraid to show their authentic self is a powerful advocate. Authenticity gives us greater empathy for our clients, for the jury, even for opposing witnesses. Today’s episode is about identifying our core values and understanding…
Chris Clough, Managing Partner for Barron, Adler, Clough and Oddo, PLLC in Austin, Texas joins us to talk about an eminent domain case involving the Austin airport. The Special Commissioners awarded Chris’s client $90 million. We also talk about…
In this episode, Sydney Young joins to talk about her hometown of Paris, Texas, and the effect of an expansion of its main roadway, Loop 286. She also talks about how title companies work (she owns one!). Please share your thoughts on the show or this…
This special joint episode of the Eminent Domain Podcast and the features civil rights lawyer turned eminent domain lawyer turned major city mayor, Steve Adler. The former mayor of the City of Austin joins us to talk about his perspective on…
Kevin Twining, a partner in Locke Lord, LLP’s Dallas office and co-chair of the firm’s public finance group, joins us to discuss financing for large infrastructure projects. Sometimes that means accessing the public markets, sometimes it means…
Professor Jessica Asbridge of Baylor Law joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming law review article addressing the private delegation of the eminent domain power. We have an insightful conversation that concerns the law and policy around…
Many thanks to our twelve past podcast guests who joined to share some special memories and traditions from holidays in the past, or events they are looking forward to this year. This was some great content, and I hope it will spur your own…
Shane Rayman of Rayman Harris LLP in Toronto, Ontario joins the show to discuss a recent case out of the Supreme Court of Canada, Annapolis Group, Inc. v. Halifax Regional Municipality. Shane served as counsel for the Canadian Home Builders’…
Today, we are joined by the leaders of Pike Off OTA, a grass-roots organization formed initially to prevent the development of two proposed turnpikes, the East-West Corridor and the South Extension, that are in the vicinity of Oklahoma City. Dr….