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Federal District Court Upholds Uranium Mining Within a Traditional Cultural Property Without Further NEPA Review and With Abbreviated NHPA Consultation

On April 7, 2015, in Grand Canyon Trust v. Williams,[1. No. CV-13-08045-PCT-DGC, 2015 WL 1538084 (D. Ariz. Apr. 7, 2015).] the United States District Court for the District of Arizona granted summary judgment to the U.S. Forest Service (“USFS”) on claims brought by…

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Indigenous Peoples’ Rights to Sacred Sites and Traditional Cultural Properties and the Role of Consultation and Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Download PDF Sacred sites and traditional cultural properties are crucial to the preservation of indigenous peoples’ culture and society, and are increasingly recognized by international and state law and non-governmental entities. This article explores the various legal and non-legal documents addressing sacred…

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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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2013 Best Lawyers in America “Lawyers of the Year”

Thirteen lawyers from Modrall Sperling were recently selected as a Best Lawyers’ 2013 “Lawyer of the Year” in Albuquerque. Only a single lawyer in each practice area in…

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Tribal-Industry Partners in Resource Development

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General Mining Law of 1872 Does Not Preempt New Mexico’s Exploration Permitting Regime

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Three Barriers In The Nuclear Power Steeplechase

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Miles From Three Mile Isle; Warming To Nuclear Energy

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International Environmental Claims Against Mining Company Rejected

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