On October 17, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took final action on Order No. 1977, which requires applicants seeking rights of way for electric transmission lines on Tribal lands to include Tribal...more
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 6 decision is a victory for Tribal Nations, affording them new opportunities to recover contract support costs pertaining to healthcare programs.
In Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, the...more