Publications

Several major producers of PFAS chemicals agreed to settle a growing number of lawsuits alleging damages from contaminated waters. Major producers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (“PFAS”) substances agreed to resolve lawsuits against them concerning PFAS contamination of public water systems throughout the country. As part of a recent settlement yet […]

In Arizona v. Navajo Nation, the court held that an 1868 treaty reserved water rights but did not require the federal government to secure that water for the reservation. Under the Winters doctrine, the federal government’s reservation of land for an Indian tribe also implicitly reserves the right to use […]

The First Session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die on June 1, 2023.  In our updates during bill introduction (available here and here), we identified 91 bills relating to economic development, energy and renewable energy, government and municipal law, real estate and financial transactions, tax increment financing, taxation and telecommunications.  This chart provides the status of […]

The Nebraska Legislature recently amended the Job Creation and Mainstreet Revitalization Act (the “Act”).[1]  These amendments reinstated the program, which had sunset on December 31, 2022, allowing the Act to continue to incentivize the restoration of Nebraska’s historic properties.  However, important changes in program caps will impact the program in […]

The First Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 4, 2023.  The Legislature adjourned sine die on June 1, 2023. In our updates during bill introduction (available here and here), we identified 91 bills warranting particular attention.  Below is an updated chart of those bills.  Summaries of how select […]