Dependent Indian Communities: Existential Determination Impacts State and Federal (and Tribal?) Jurisdiction
…part of a “dependent Indian community,” as that term is used in 18 U.S.C. § 1151, and are therefore subject to state jurisdiction. The decision clears the way for New…
Michelle Hernandez Serves on United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention Host Committee
Michelle Hernandez, a shareholder with Modrall Sperling, serves on the host committee for the 40th annual United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention, taking place in Albuquerque September 29…
Tips for Conducting Employee Investigations
…computer policy by circulating inappropriate jokes as compared to an internal investigation that concludes an employee committed harassment by circulating inappropriate jokes. The former will keep available the argument in…
Revisiting and Updating the Dakota Access Pipeline Controversy
…regarding this article or the proceedings discussed, please contact Walter Stern. [1] For prior reporting on this case, see: https://www.modrall.com/2016/11/22/dakota-access-controversy-standing-rock-sioux-tribe-v-u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-policy-review-of-federal-governments-tribal-consultation-obligations-and-why-this-matters-to-us/; https://www.modrall.com/2017/04/11/dakota-access-pipeline-project-update/; https://www.modrall.com/2017/08/22/dakota-access-pipeline-project-update-corps-nepa-analysis-flawed-part/; and https://www.modrall.com/2018/06/01/update-on-dakota-access-pipeline-litigation/. In addition, a more scholarly discussion…
31 Listed by Best Lawyers in America®
…below: Name Recognized Practice Area(s) Jennifer G. Anderson Commercial Litigation; Litigation-Health Care ____________________________________________________________________________________ Martha G. Brown Commercial Litigation; Product Liability Litigation-Defendants ____________________________________________________________________________________ Stuart R. Butzier Environmental Law; Litigation – Environmental;…
ONRR’s Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Reform: A Call for Comments, Industry Here’s Your Shot
…notice requesting comments from industry members and interested parties concerning whether updated royalty valuation regulations are necessary (RIN 1012-AA21).5 More specifically, ONRR seeks comments on the following questions: In the…
Community Support
…Institute of Flamenco New Mexico Museum of Natural History Outpost Productions, Inc. Santa Fe Opera Civic Albuquerque Community Foundation Albuquerque Economic Development Albuquerque Economic Forum Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce…
Jurisdiction for Injuries Arising at Tribal Casinos: The Importance of Clear Dispute Resolution Terms
…25 U.S.C. §§ 2701 – 2721 (“IGRA”) in 1988. Apparently as a compromise, IGRA provided that tribal-state compacts may include provisions relating to “the allocation of the criminal and civil…