Eminent domain and the commercial lease *

USA - March 21 2012
Often, commercial landlords and tenants only pay close attention to the eminent domain or condemnation clause in a lease when the condemning authority first gives notice that either all or a part of the leased premises is about to be taken.

The glory days of American railroading may be making a comeback, this time at high speed *

USA - November 29 2010
As the American economy slowly recovers, it is worth noting that the economic stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA; P.L. 111-5) of February of 2009, includes $8 billion for intercity passenger rail and high speed rail projects.