There's still time to join us in person on via the webcast for the annual eminent domain law conferences (January 26-28, 2012) produced by the American Law Institute-American Bar Association. We're back in San Diego this year.
We're on the faculty ("The Role of Hawaii's Unique Property Law in the U.S. Supreme Court's Takings Cases" with Professor David Callies), so if you attend either course, please stop by and say hello.
San Diego is a very appropriate venue, given the city's persistent use of "redevelopment" and eminent domain, a process that the California Supreme Court recently ended (see video above - more here). This recent development will be one of the hot topics of discussion.
Here's the description of Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation, the premiere program on condemnation law and related topics:
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 what’s new in the cutting-edge areas of eminent domain law and how the practice in this field continues to evolve.These really are fantastic programs (one of the great benefits of being on the faculty is that I get to sit in on the other sessions), so please join us if you are able.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.
