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We Win De Facto Taking Case

David Snyder
February 19, 2012 14:19

I am often asked whether governmental actions can cause a taking even if the government does not formally initiate an eminent domain case. These cases are known as “de facto” or inverse condemnations and are difficult to prove. However, establishing a de facto taking can have...

PennDOT Moving Forward With 422 Project In Berks And Montco (PA)

David Snyder
September 18, 2011 14:19

PennDOT has shown signs that it is pursuing property acquisitions for Route 422 projects in Berks and Montgomery Counties (PA). PennDOT published a notice on September 3, 2011 in The Pottstown Mercury newspaper that it intends to acquire property in Lower Pottsgrove (PA) Township for that portion...

The Deadliest Holiday

Gerald B. McNamara
November 25, 2010 00:02

According to PennDOT, Thanksgiving is the deadliest holiday for vehicle crashes.  Statistics show that over the 2009 Thanksgiving weekend, there were 4,500 crashes and 41 fatalities.  As a result, this year PennDOT is partnering with state and local police between Thanksgiving through the...

Commonwealth Court Permits PennDOT Condemnation of Agricultural Lands

November 09, 2010 15:03

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently ruled that PennDOT met its burden to condemn agricultural property for a project in Lebanon County. In Dept. of Transp. v. Agricultural Lands Condemnation Approval Board, PennDOT sought to condemn productive agricultural lands for a transportation use....

Why Doesn't PennDOT Provide Useful Information On Buying Car Insurance?

April 21, 2010 20:25

PennDOT doesn’t say much in terms of helping consumers decide how much car insurance coverage to purchase. That's a problem for consumers. We’ve always recommending buying more than the minimal limits! Every state has a minimum required amount of auto insurance. Depending on the...