EPA’s Final Assessment Regarding the Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources
In December 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its final assessment analyzing the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) on drinking water resources.[1. See United States Environmental Protection Agency, Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas: Impacts from the Hydraulic Fracturing Water…
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Modrall Sperling is Pleased to Announce New Shareholders
Daniel M. Alsup is a member of the firm’s Public Finance group. He advises clients regarding a variety of public finance transactions and matters. Daniel received his undergraduate and law degrees magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico. He has…
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New Mexico’s Mancos Shale Development: “Go Ahead” to BLM on Oil and Gas Well Approvals is Affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals
On October 27, 2016, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued its opinion in Dine’ Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment et al. v. Jewell, Tenth Circuit Cause No. 15-2130, affirming the decision of the Honorable James Browning which rejected…
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Energy & Resources Notes Winter 2016
View as PDF New Mexico’s Mancos Shale Development: “Go Ahead” to BLM on Oil and Gas Well Approvals is Affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals On October 27, 2016, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued its opinion…
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Tomas J. Garcia Receives AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Tomas J. Garcia has achieved a rating of AV® from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available based on a peer review. Tomas’ practice includes a variety of commercial, healthcare,…
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The ADEA Does Not Abrogate Tribal Sovereign Immunity: Eleventh Circuit Confirms Recent Trend
Introduction: It is well established that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not apply to Tribal Nations. The Act specifically states that the term employer does not include “an Indian tribe . . . .”[1. Title VII of the Civil Rights…
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Dakota Access Controversy: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Policy Review of Federal Government’s Tribal Consultation Obligations, and Why This Matters to Us
Introduction: The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project has become the focal point for Native American complaints concerning the manner in which federal agencies comply with their responsibilities to engage in tribal consultation on projects in and around Indian country requiring federal approvals,…
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Native American Law Watch – Fall 2016
View as PDF Articles: Dakota Access Controversy: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Policy Review of Federal Government’s Tribal Consultation Obligations, and Why This Matters to Us The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project has become the focal point…
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Modrall Sperling Attorneys Support First Responders Event
The third annual First Responders 5k attracted more than 300 runners and supporters – including many law enforcement officers, fire fighters, paramedics, the general public and their families. Race Director Christina Sheehan, a Modrall Sperling associate, and Robin Hopkins, a former Bernalillo…
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Modrall Sperling ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
Albuquerque, NM, United States — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Modrall Sperling has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in Native American Law and…
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