tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20743459.post1178761964935788094..comments2024-03-28T05:19:17.215-04:00Comments on Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park Report: Perkins to host workshop Saturday to discuss eminent domain reformsNorman Oderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618087999719667586noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20743459.post-83397073980167914732010-02-13T08:24:21.228-05:002010-02-13T08:24:21.228-05:00One might question the premise that the Trial Lawy...One might question the premise that the Trial Lawyers Association would be sympathetic to the eminent domain reform movement because some members may represent individuals fighting eminent domain. <br /><br />If we follow the money, there is more money on the other side. In eminent domain proceedings involving energy companies, some landowners have difficulty finding a lawyer to represent them.<br /><br />New York, among other states, will see more eminent domain takings because of the rising interest in natural gas drilling in the gas-rich Marcellus Shale. With more drilling comes more pipelines and more underground gas storage fields -- and that (pipelines & storage fields) means eminent domain.<br /><br />As you may know, NYC is worried about potential damage to its water supply from such drilling.<br /><br />Property owners can fight back. Our two-year battle against Houston-based Spectra Energy led to the development of a website which has begun to attract whistle blowers inside the energy industry. We are collaborating and helping kproperty owners in many states. For info, visit the site:<br /><a href="http://www.spectraenergywatch.com/" rel="nofollow"> Spectra Energy</a><br /><br />Support Perkins and all grassroots efforts to reform eminent domain.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660603602583469670noreply@blogger.com