IRS Concludes Tribe May Pass on to Lessee Investment Credits Associated with Renewable Energy Asset
The Internal Revenue Service’s (“IRS”) recent non-binding decision that a Tribe could pass on investment credits associated with renewable energy assets to the Tribe’s lessee may encourage future development on tribal lands because the non-tribal developer can benefit from the Tribe’s investment…
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New Mexico Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling that a Parcel Within the Former Fort Wingate Military Reservation is “Indian Country”
In State of New Mexico v. Steven B., No. 31,322 (N.M. Ct. App., April 1, 2013), the New Mexico Court of Appeals held that the State lacked criminal jurisdiction over a crime committed on Parcel Three of the former Fort Wingate Military…
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17 Modrall Sperling Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2013, Two Receive National Recognition
Modrall Sperling has received high honors in the 2013 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The firm received top rankings in New Mexico in the following practice areas: Corporate/Commercial; Environment, Natural Resources & Regulated Industries; Labor & Employment; Litigation: General Commercial; Native…
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The Pueblo of Sandia’s Leasing Regulations and What Businesses Need to Do to Enter into Leases
The Pueblo of Sandia (“Pueblo”) was the first tribe in New Mexico, and the second in the United States, to receive approval by the Secretary of the Interior for its tribal leasing regulations promulgated under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal…
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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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Modrall Sperling Achieves National Recognition in Chambers USA 2012
The 2012 Chambers USA-America’s Leading Lawyers for Business was released today and Modrall Sperling’s Native American practice and lawyer Lynn H. Slade received national recognition for the fourth consecutive year. In addition,…
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Southwest Super Lawyers 2012
Twenty-nine lawyers from the firm were selected for recognition by Southwest Super Lawyers 2012. Inclusion in Southwest Super Lawyers is based on a strict, multi-step selection process, which includes research on background and experience, as well as stringent peer review. Only…
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