Landowners

Landowner’s Fatal Shooting of Woman in Driveway Sparks Controversial Trial

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Hebron, New York – Kevin Monahan, a 66-year-old man, is standing trial for second-degree murder charges in the shooting death of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The incident occurred on April 15 when Monahan allegedly opened fire on an SUV that had entered his driveway in Hebron. Gillis was shot in the neck and tragically died at the scene despite efforts to save her life. The trial is expected to last three weeks in Washington County Court, with Judge Adam Michelini presiding over the case. According to reports, Gillis and a group of friends had gotten lost … Read more

Indiana Landowners Assert Their Ownership of Subsurface Pore Space in New Law

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Landownership rights have become a contentious issue in Indiana as the state faces the prospect of injecting carbon dioxide under private land for hydrogen production. Until recently, the ownership of pore space beneath farmland was of little concern. However, with increasing focus on reducing environmental impact and the need for carbon dioxide outlets, questions have arisen regarding who has the authority to utilize the subsurface voids. Indiana’s General Assembly has taken swift action to address this issue, passing House Enrolled Act 1209 in the 2022 legislative session. The law, which came into … Read more