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Catherine F. Munson
Native American Law Catherine F. Munson Washington, DC Works at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 169 Best Lawyers awards Catherine F. Munson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Catherine F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine F. Munson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area.
Colorado River Developments and Potential Compact Litigation
The Colorado River Basin is approaching a critical inflection point. The 2026 operating guidelines are set to expire in October this year and 2026 is shaping up to be the worst hydrologic year on record. In a matter of days, the Bureau of Reclamation will implement significant additional reductions in water deliveries to Lake Mead, a step which likely will ripen into a lawsuit over obligations arising under an interstate compact.
Proposed New WOTUS Definitions and Impacts on Tribes | JD Supra
On November 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers released a proposed rule that would revise the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), thereby implicating the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (CWA). This proposed rule is a direct response to the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Sackett v. EPA, 598 U.S. 651 (2023), which significantly narrowed the types of waters eligible for federal protection under the CWA.
Arizona v. Navajo Nation | JD Supra
The Majority Opinion Last Thursday, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Arizona v. Navajo Nation, the third Supreme Court Indian law decision in the last two weeks. Released on the heels of a major tribal victory in the Haaland v. Brackeen case upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act, the Navajo decision conversely yielded a discouraging result for tribes by making it more difficult for Tribes to enforce the United States’ trust responsibility.
Arizona v. Navajo Nation
The Majority Opinion Last Thursday, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Arizona v. Navajo Nation, the third Supreme Court Indian law decision in the last two weeks. Released on the heels of a major tribal victory in the Haaland v. Brackeen case upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act, the Navajo decision conversely yielded a discouraging result for tribes by making it more difficult for Tribes to enforce the United States’ trust responsibility.
Washington State Department of Licensing v. Cougar Den, Inc. | JD Supra
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KT Client Success - Big Win in Water Rights Fight | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Washington State Department of Licensing v. Cougar Den Inc. | JD Supra
On Tuesday, October 30, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in Washington State Department of Licensing v.
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