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For Sale by Owner

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This weekend my brother Paul explained how he had successfully used Facebook Marketplace to sell extra furniture.  Wow, I thought, this is a great resource. But then a potential client called today.  The potential client posted For Sale by Owner on Facebook Marketplace without legal advice.  The problem was NOT with the platform, but with

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Nevada Water Attorney: Understanding the Role and Responsibilities

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Water is a scarce resource, and its allocation and management is a complex legal issue. This complexity is particularly evident in Nevada, a state with a desert climate and a history of water disputes due to competing demands from various sectors. Such sectors include agriculture, mining, and urban development. A Nevada water attorney plays a

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USCID and Schroeder Law Offices to Host Webinar on How to Obtain Title Transfer for Federal Water Projects

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Join the US Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (USCID) on April 12th, 2023 at 11:00 AM (Pacific Time) for a webinar on How to Obtain Title Transfer for Federal Water Projects. Frank Dimick, of Dimick Water Resources Engineering, will host the 30-minute presentation and Q+A session via Zoom. Participants will also learn how the United

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Therese Stix Appointed USCID Vice President!

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Therese Stix has been appointed by its Board of Directors as Vice President of the United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage.  USCID’s mission is to promote progressive irrigation, drainage, and flood control practices in support of food and fiber production and public safety, recognizing that sustainability embodies economic, social, and environmental goals. 

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Schroeder Law Offices Attends Nevada State Bar Environmental & Natural Resources Section Meet & Greet

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In the first year back since COVID-19, the Nevada State Bar, Environmental & Natural Resources Section held its Annual Meet & Greet event on November 3, 2022.  A social, after work event, honorees included Adam Sullivan (Nevada State Engineer), Micheline Fairbank (Nevada Deputy Administrator for Nevada Division of Water Resources), David Bobzien (Nevada’s Office of

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Supreme Court Case Sackett v. EPA Will Decide Which Wetlands Are Federally Protected According to the Clean Water Act

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On October 3rd, 2022, the Supreme Court heard the oral argument for the first case of its 2022-2023 term: Sackett v. EPA. The case calls into question the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), as it will decide the proper test to determine which wetlands are considered WOTUS, and therefore subject to federal

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NDEP Schedules Workshop on Additional Water Quality Regulations

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            In our earlier blog, Schroeder Law Offices announced the Nevada Division of Environmental Protections’ (NDEP) workshop on Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) Draft R113-22.  LCB R113-22 proposed changes to Nevada’s water quality regulations for Nevada surface waters.              Now NDEP proposes to adopt additional regulations under the following LCB Numbers:  R114-22, R115-22, and R116-22 amending

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Oregon Water Resources Department Director Tom Byler Retires

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As of September 13th, Oregon Water Resources Department Director Tom Byler has officially retired after 27 years working for the state of Oregon. A new OWRD director will be appointed by Oregon’s next governor. To serve for the remainder of her term, governor Kate Brown has appointed acting director Doug Woodcock, who previously worked as

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Western Resources Legal Center Publishes Article Advocating for More Balanced Environmental Law Programs

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In the article “Trends in Clinical Legal Education Affecting Agriculture” by Caroline Lobdell and Scott Horngren, the authors provide a thorough look into the current state of environmental, agricultural, and animal law programs in law schools throughout the country. Though environmental law programs have steadily increased since the passage of groundbreaking environmental laws in the

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Nevada Proposes Amended Water Quality Regulations

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The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is proposing new regulations on water quality.  NDEP announced an official regulation workshop on August 31, 2022 to solicit public comment and input on Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) Draft of Proposed Regulation R113-22. R113-22 sets forth a process for the State Environmental Commission to classify a surface water

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