Makah Indian Tribe, et al. v. Quileute Indian Tribe et al., 813 F.3d 1157 (9th Cir. 2017). -
Defying the universal notion that whales and seals are, in fact, mammals, the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed in part, and...more
United States of America v. Osage Wind, LLC et al., 871 F.3d 1078 2017 WL 4109940 (10th Cir. Sept. 18, 2017). Causing heartburn for project applicants developing on tribal land, the Tenth Circuit reversed the District Court...more
3/2/2018
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Department of the Interior ,
Excavation ,
Land Developers ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Mineral Leases ,
Mining ,
Native American Issues ,
Permits ,
Secretary of the Interior ,
Summary Judgment ,
Tribal Lands ,
Wind Farm ,
Wind Power
Ninth Circuit Issues Major Cercla Decision Finding That Arranger Liability Cannot Be Based On Contamination Deposited On A Site By The Wind -
Pakootas v. Teck Cominco Metals, No. 15-35228, 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 13662 (9th...more
11/9/2016
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Arranger Liability ,
CERCLA ,
Contaminated Properties ,
Damages ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
Environmental Testing ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Jury Trial ,
Private Property ,
Takings Clause ,
Tribal Lands