On July 7 , 2008 , a state court judge ruled the Corps could continue .
That property owners could seek compensation Plans to clear encroachments on the west ( Jefferson Parish ) side of the canal were to begin with field surveys in early 2009 .
On July 7 , 2008 , a state court judge ruled the Corps could continue , but that property owners could seek compensation Plans to clear encroachments on the west ( Jefferson Parish ) side of the canal were to begin with field surveys in early 2009 .