New Mexico’s Public Lands Commissioner Announces Intention to End Easements to State Lands for Pumping Fresh Groundwater
Public Lands Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard on December 15, 2020 informed companies holding easements granting access for pumping fresh water from state trust lands managed by the New Mexico State…
Top Five Tips for Employers Regarding Employee Use of Social Media
…impacts of employee social media use, the development and maintenance of appropriate workplace social media policies, and maintaining compliance with discrimination, labor, and privacy laws. Below are the top five…
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…
Modrall Sperling Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2019
…firm’s lawyers have been named to the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers: Daniel M. Alsup (Public Finance Law) Jennifer G. Anderson (Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Healthcare) Martha G. Brown (Commercial Litigation, Product…
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…
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
…11 Id. 12 Postponement of Effectiveness of the Consolidated Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Reform 2017 Valuation Rule, supra note 3. 13 Id. 14 Id….
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…