Legal with Leah: OFBF files U.S. Supreme Court brief
In the case O’Connor v. Eubanks, the question is, can a state be sued in federal court when it takes a property?
Read MoreIn the case O’Connor v. Eubanks, the question is, can a state be sued in federal court when it takes a property?
Read MoreThe 3rd District Court of Appeals ruled that Columbia Gas of Ohio did not demonstrate that taking of the property was a necessity, and that further review was warranted of the agricultural easement issue.
Read MoreThe 3rd District Court of Appeals upholds denial of eminent domain for gas pipeline. Court also recognizes the public purpose of farmland easements.
Read MoreIn addition to the testimony in support of HB 64, Ohio Farm Bureau is asking members to contact their state representative to voice their support for eminent domain reform.
Read MoreA bill introduced by State Representatives Darrell Kick and Rodney Creech would create a more direct legal route for a landowner to receive compensation when property is taken by the government without compensation.
Read MoreNews out of Iowa that a private company has filed to use eminent domain to construct a carbon pipeline has raised lots of questions in Ohio.
Read MoreOhio Farm Bureau and the Union County Farm Bureau recently filed an amicus brief in a case with potential impacts to farmland preservation programs.
Read MoreLandowners should have the right to challenge and make sure that a taking is necessary and that it’s limited to what is actually necessary so that the law is upheld.
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Read MoreFarm Bureau is currently working with the Legislature to address eminent domain reform as a priority issue.
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