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,…
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…
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…
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…
Benchmark Litigation 2017 Rankings
Modrall Sperling has been recognized as a leading law firm in New Mexico and awarded the “highly recommended” designation by Benchmark Litigation for the ninth consecutive year. Eleven firm lawyers were named Local Litigation Stars or Future Stars in the 2017 edition….
Doug Schneebeck (1960-2016)
It is with heavy hearts that we report that Doug Schneebeck, our dear friend and law partner, passed away the morning of October 17, 2016 after a long…
Guidance for Employers Dealing with Mental Illnesses in the Workplace
Although you may not remember Andreas Lubitz by name, you undoubtedly remember his story. On March 24, 2015, Mr. Lubitz, the co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525, intentionally crashed an airplane carrying 144 passengers and 6 crew members into the side of a…
Modrall Sperling Plays Key Role in Historic Water Rights Pact
In an historic agreement among the state of Oklahoma, the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations and the city of Oklahoma City, all parties agreed to resolve the protracted litigation through collaboration and cooperation. The pact outlines water rights in 22 Oklahoma counties. Modrall…
Modrall Sperling Lawyer Named Good Samaritan by Albuquerque Mayor
Cristina A. Mulcahy, an associate with Modrall Sperling, has been recognized by Mayor Richard J. Berry for her assistance to a stranded wheelchair-bound woman. Mulcahy received the City…
Two Modrall Sperling Shareholders in “Under 40 Hot List”
Benchmark Litigation honors Tiffany Roach Martin and Alex C. Walker Tiffany Roach Martin and Alex C. Walker, shareholders from Modrall Sperling, are included in Benchmark Litigation’s “Under 40…
