Justin Hodge joins for Episode 59 of the podcast to discuss a story of his best friend's dad showing up as a veniremen in a condemnation case, Justin's mentors, and a book someone gave Justin when his grandmother passed away (Imagine Heaven).

Richard Rothfelder joins for Episode 58 of the podcast to discuss how the law treats and values outdoor advertising signs (or billboards) in eminent domain cases.  Richard is one of the country's experts in this field and it was a pleasure to get to visit with him.

Dave Arnold, Ross Greene, Kristen Bennett, and Carrilin Hirsch are the hosts and personalities behind the Pendulum Land Podcast.  They join to discuss the view of condemnation from the condemnor side, some Texas culture, Virginia food, and what they would put on a billboard.

Professor David Callies joined the podcast to discuss his new book Regulatory Takings After Knick.

Alan Ackerman joins the podcast to share the story of the case of County of Wayne v. Hathcock from the Michigan Supreme Court.  This is a right to take case.  Alan and I have a wide ranging discussion that includes discussions of federalism, the role of stare decisis, the interstate commerce clause, an influential discussion between Alan and Dana Berliner of the Institute for Justice, and Leave it to Beaver.

Stephen Clarke joins the podcast to share a story about a client that fibbed about his life history and the reaction of clients to the cancellation of Atlantic Coast Pipeline.  He also introduces me to the boardgame "Settlers of Catan."

Carolyn Elefant makes a return appearance for Episode 53 of the Eminent Domain Podcast.  The D.C. Circuit issued its ruling in Alleghany Defense Fund v. FERC.  The Alleghany Defense Fund case considered the question of whether FERC can play "four corners" with the administrative review process to effectively moot a challenge to FERC approval.  The National Law Review explained the decision as one that "could radically disrupt and fundamentally alter the way [FERC] handles challenges to its orders."

Luke Ellis and Tyler Milton join the podcast to share stories and tips about trying pipeline condemnation cases.  We venture into tales about impromptu jokes, Dallas Cowboy football, and crying during voir dire.  It is a great episode!

Clay Beard joins us to discuss three trial stories and the lessons he took away from each.  The stories will entertain, but there are also important practice pointers that can be learned.  

Clay also shares one of his favorite hunting stories.  Be sure to hear that one at the end.

"The Professor" Robert Thomas re-joins us in Episode 50 of the Eminent Domain Podcast.  We discuss whether COVID-19 related regulations are takings and how they will be analyzed under existing law.