Podcast Episode 123: Matthew Ackerman on Subjective Losses in Takings

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Matthew Ackerman of the Ackerman & Ackerman law firm in Michigan joins the show to discuss what he has called “the pitfalls of objectively measured just compensation” – in other words, the ways in which fair market value may not make a property owner whole in the wake of a taking. Matthew also dives into potential reforms to address the intangible losses common in takings. Read more about this issue in his blog post here.

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