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34 Southwest Super Lawyers 2013

Thirty-four individuals from Modrall Sperling were selected for recognition by Southwest Super Lawyers during the 2013 peer review and annual selection process.  Thirty were named Southwest Super Lawyers…

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BIA Issues Final Regulations Governing Residential, Business, and Wind and Solar Resource Leasing on Indian Lands

The Revised Rule: On November 27, 2012, the Bureau of Indian Affairs issued the long-awaited and substantially revised regulations[1. See Notice of Final Rulemaking, 77 Fed. Reg. 72,440 (Dec. 5, 2012).] addressing non-agricultural surface leasing of Indian land under the Indian Long Term…

Tribal Employment Laws: Legal and Cultural Considerations

Is Federal Court the Right Court? Jurisdiction, Venue and Local Court Procedure

Sandia Pueblo Regulations First in New Mexico to Be Approved Under HEARTH Act

    Sandia Pueblo has become the first Indian tribe in New Mexico (and the second in the country) to receive approval of tribal regulations under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership (HEARTH) Act.  The HEARTH Act authorizes tribes to enact regulations that,…

Lisa Mann (1951 – 2013)

Our dear friend and law partner Lisa Mann passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 after a brave fight with cancer.  Lisa was a New Yorker, with a brilliant…

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Native American Law Watch – Spring 2013

View as PDF Spring 2013 edition of Modrall Sperling’s Native American Law Watch includes: Regulatory Developments in Indian Country: BIA Issues Final Regulations Governing Residental, Business, and Wind and Solar Resource Leasing on Indian Lands The Revised Rule: On November 27, 2012, the…

Native American Law Watch – Fall 2012

View as PDF This inaugural edition of Modrall Sperling’s Native American Law Watch includes: The Supreme Court and Indian Country: Supreme Court Exposes Interior Fee-to-Trust Actions to Broader Challenges and Extends Periods for Challenges, with Possible Silver Lining for Developers: The Supreme…

Best Law Firms Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

Washington D.C. — U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers have released the 2013 “Best Law Firms” rankings, providing a comprehensive view of the U.S. legal profession. This…

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Benchmark Litigation Highly Recommends Modrall Sperling as a Leading Litigation Firm for 2013

    Benchmark Litigation, a comprehensive annual guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys, recognized Modrall Sperling as one of the leading litigation firms in its 2013 guide. The firm was once again designated as highly recommended, “Modrall Sperling is an…