A recent book of interest to condemnation lawyers, Current Condemnation Law: Takings, Compensation & Benefits (2d ed.).
The book is co-edited by my Owner’s Counsel of America colleague Alan T. Ackerman. (He also has a blog about eminent domain issues.)
From the blurb:
Condemnation of property is an especially topical subject after the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial decision in Kelo v. City of New London. This completely revised edition of Current Condemnation Lawexamines the many complexities involved in the practice of eminentdomain law in order to assist lawyers in best protecting the clients’interests in these cases. The book brings together experts in thespecialty to provide analysis of both major and specialty areas ofcondemnation law, providing “how to” tips along with currentdiscussions of case law and theory.
The chapters in Current Condemnation Lawprovide a thought-provoking mix of articles covering the key topics ofbusiness valuation, contamination issues, the right to take, andpayment for business damages. Written by some of the ablestpractitioners in condemnation law, this book will assist both new andveteran practitioners to develop and maintain a successful condemnationlaw practice.
Chapters include: Bulldozers at Your Doorstep: The Debris of Kelo v. City of New London; Taking Rights Away: Ripeness, Abstention, and Res Judicata Principles in Takings Cases; Condemnation Blight: Analysis and Suggested Solutions; Calculation of Damages in Temporary Takings; The Relevance of Rezoning and Comparable Sales Occurring After the Date of Taking; and Public Use Acquisitions: The Experience in England and Wales. Several chapters are authored by OCA’s New York member Michael Rikon. View the complete table of contents here. Purchase your copy from the ABA here.