Property Rights in South Carolina
PRIVATE PROPERTY IS TOTALLY SECURE IN THIS CONSERVATIVE STATE, RIGHT? WRONG. In the wake of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court’s Kelo decision, South Carolina attempted to shore up property rights with…
Eminent Domain & the Threat to Private Property
EMINENT DOMAIN POWER FOR A NON-UTILITY PRIVATE COMPANY? Update: This bill was ratified and signed by the governor with the provision that eminent domain would not apply to private, for-profit…
ANALYSIS: Eminent Domain for Private Companies?
SOME SLOPES REALLY ARE SLIPPERY [Update: S.868 has been amended. The amendment has replaced the entire text of the bill with a provision stating that the eminent domain powers granted to telegraph…
Asset Forfeiture & Property Rights in S.C.
HOW SOUTH CAROLINA’S GOVERNMENT IS UNDERMINING ITS MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTION Low taxes, minimal regulations, a competent workforce. These are usually considered the most important qualities a state can foster in…