Thursday
Feb022017
NATIVE AMERICAN GROUPS INCREASE OPPOSITION TO PIPELINES
Native American tribes are taking more affirmative steps to oppose pipeline crossing their land.
Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 12:30PM Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 12:30PM Monday
Jan232017
BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN MICHIGAN DELEGATION TO STUDY AND POTENTIALLY SHUT DOWN ENBRIDGE LINE 5 PIPELINE
Democrat John Dingle and Republican David Trott had introduced legislation mandating federal study on the safety on the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline and requiring its closure if the study determines it is not safe.
Monday, January 23, 2017 at 1:39PM Friday
Jan132017
ITC ISSUES GOOD FAITH OFFERS FOR ADAMS-SPOKANE LINE IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
ITC is seeking expanded vegetation management rights from property owners in Washington Township.
Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:49AM Friday
Jan132017
MICHIGAN BUSINESS LEADERS RALLY TO SEEK DECOMMISSION OF ENBRIDGE LINE 5
Michigan business owners are lobbying to decommission a pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac that they feel poses an environmental risk.
Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:44AM Tuesday
Jan102017
WOLVERINE PIPELINE CAPITULATES IN RESPONSE TO NECESSITY CHALLENGE
In return for dropping a necessity challenge, Wolverine Pipeline agreed to substantially modified easement and paid the attorney fees incurred in pursuing the challenge.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:27PM Tuesday
Jan102017
MDOT FILES NEW BRIDGE CONDEMNATIONS
Notwithstanding Maroun Court of Claims lawsuit attacking propriety of the Gordie Howe Bridge Project, the MDOT has filed dozens of new condemnations including against Maroun entities.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:24PM Friday
Jan062017
MOROUN SEEKS TO BLOCK GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE CONDEMNATIONS
Companies controlled by Mannie Maroun, who owns the Ambassador Bridge, have filed a lawsuit seeking to block MDOT condemnations to acquire property for the Gordie Howe Bridge.
Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2:14PM Tuesday
Jan032017
MICHIGAN ABOLISHES DOWER RIGHTS PENDING GOVERNOR SIGNATURE
The Michigan Legislature addressed lack of clarity in dower rights caused by the United States Supreme Court’s recognition of same sex marriage by eliminating it altogether.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 1:27PM Wednesday
Dec072016
DOES DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE DECISION FORESHADOW ACTION IN MICHIGAN?
In light of successful lobbying relating to the Dakota Access Pipeline, activists may now focus on closing or rerouting the aging Line 5 pipeline connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 6:37PM Tuesday
Dec062016
NEXUS OBTAINS PRELIMINARY FEDERAL APPROVAL
Nexus Pipeline Company has achieved an initial step in the federal approval process to construct a new natural gas pipeline from Ohio through Washtenaw, Lenawee, and Monroe Counties.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:19AM Thursday
Nov102016
ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY FILES ON BALDWIN ROAD PROJECT
The Road Commission for Oakland County has filed two new condemnations for its Baldwin Road Project north of I-75.
Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 3:36PM Monday
Nov072016
ITC MAKING MORE GOOD FAITH OFFERS FOR ADAMS-SPOKANE LINE IN MACOMB COUNTY
ITC is seeking expanded vegetation management rights from property owners in Washington Township.
Monday, November 7, 2016 at 3:24PM Wednesday
Nov022016
ANOTHER DEADLY PIPELINE EXPLOSION
A pipeline explosion in Shelby, Alabama killing one worker and sending five to the hospital.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 3:27PM Saturday
Oct152016
ITC FILES VEGETATION CASES IN TAYLOR AND DEARBORN
ITC has filed a series of lawsuits in Wayne County Circuit Court seeking to expand its vegetation management rights on residential properties in Taylor and Dearborn.
Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 3:21PM Thursday
Sep082016
Natural Gas Explosion Kills 10 Campers
A natural gas pipeline in New Mexico exploded, killing 10 people and leaving 86’ x 46’ x 20’ crater.
Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:31AM Tuesday
Aug232016
GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN CHALLENGING PIPELINE TAKINGS
The standards contained in the Uniform Condemnation Procedures Act allow greater flexibility to trial judges when evaluating the necessity of a pipeline taking than other takings
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 11:34AM Monday
Aug222016
NEXUS PIPELINE CLOSES IN ON CERTIFICATE
Regulatory approval that is a prerequisite to filing condemnations is reportedly approaching.
Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:13AM Friday
Aug192016
MACOMB TOWNSHIP FILING EMINENT DOMAIN LAWSUITS
Budgetary constraints are being lifted in Macomb County.
Friday, August 19, 2016 at 12:34PM Thursday
Aug182016
LOOPHOLE ALLOWING ADVERSE POSSESSION CLAIMS AGAINST MUNICIPALITIES CLOSED
New legislation has been enacted overruling the Waisanen v. Superior Township case that allowed adverse possession claims against municipal property owners.
Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 12:04PM Wednesday
Aug172016
ITC MOVING INTO OAKLAND COUNTY
ITCs’s vegetation management efforts are now taking place in Walled Lake, representing an unprecedented amount of activity by the agency.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:45AM