Update on Dakota Access Pipeline Litigation
The Dakota Access Pipeline litigation was originally brought by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in 2016, quickly joined by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, to challenge construction of the Dakota Access pipeline (“DAPL”), and specifically DAPL’s crossing of the Missouri River at…
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Religious Freedom v. The Blaine Amendment: Current Challenges to a Discriminatory Remnant of the Nineteenth Century
By R. E. Thompson – Modrall Sperling and Eric Baxter – Becket Fund for Religious Liberty View as PDF Introduction The two religious freedom provisions of the First…
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Chambers USA 2018 Legal Rankings
The 2018 rankings from Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognize Modrall Sperling and 16 of its attorneys for excellence in ten Chambers-designated areas. The firm received national accolades for its Native American practice with three attorneys nationally ranked in this…
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Michelle Hernandez Speaks at 2018 National Farmworker Conference
Michelle Hernandez, Shareholder with Modrall Sperling and Dolores Huerta, Vice-President Emeritus of the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. Michelle Hernandez, shareholder at Modrall Sperling, was a speaker during…
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Super Lawyers Names 32 Modrall Sperling Attorneys to 2018 List; Four Named Top 25 New Mexico Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has announced that 32 Modrall Sperling attorneys were named to their 2018 list, four of whom being named to the listing of Top 25 New Mexico Super…
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Michelle Hernandez Named Chair of 2019 IADC Convention
Michelle Hernandez, shareholder at Modrall Sperling, will serve as Chair of the 2019 International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Convention. Her husband Jon will serve as Co-Chair. Michelle…
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Tomas Garcia Named Top Lawyer Under 40 by HNBA
Tomas Garcia, an associate with Modrall Sperling, has been named to the Hispanic National Bar Association’s “Top Lawyers Under 40” list. The award celebrates the accomplishments and contributions…
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Modrall Sperling Attorneys Honored by State Bar
R. E. Thompson, honored for 50 years of service, is flanked by Chief Justice Judith Nakamura and State Bar President Wesley O. Pool. The State Bar of New…
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Modrall Sperling Named New Mexico Firm of the Year
Benchmark Litigation, a guide to litigation firms and attorneys in North America, named Modrall Sperling New Mexico Firm of the Year. This is the third time Modrall Sperling has received this honor. Douglas R. Vadnais, head of the firm’s Litigation department said,…
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UNM Law School Environmental Law Moot Court Team Advances to Quarterfinals in National Competition
Annie Brethour and Brandon Ilgen, second year law students at the University of New Mexico School of Law, advanced the UNM Environmental Moot Court team to the quarterfinals in the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition. Coached by Samantha…
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