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Lithium, Critical Minerals, and the Mine-To-Market Regulatory Challenge in Nevada
Nevada Lawyer April 2026, State Bar of Nevada, reprinted with permission. Nevada has a long-standing history rooted in mining. What is new, and legally consequential, is the ever-increasing role Nevada now plays in the nation’s broader critical minerals supply chain. As federal policy pushes aggressively toward domestic production of lithium, cop…
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Surging Gold Prices and Demand for Critical Minerals Raises the Stakes for Mining Claims
For claimants with unpatented mining claims, now is a good time to assess legal risks. Rising metal prices and renewed focus on domestic mineral supplies have spurred a resurgence in mining activity on federal lands across the West. In January, gold prices crested at a record $5,000 per ounce. This followed the addition of ten new minerals to the U…
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The Hidden Fault Lines in Colorado Construction Insurance
Construction insurance is not a predictable risk—it is an escalating one. Claims are rising in both frequency and severity, driven by labor shortages, increasing project complexity, and a more aggressive litigation environment. Financial exposure is accelerating as well. U.S. liability losses have climbed by tens of billions over the past decade,…
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March Madness, NIL, and Ambush Marketing: What brands should include in their deals with collegiate basketball stars
As seen in the Sports Business Journal. It’s almost here. The time when brands are finalizing social content calendars and pushing through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals with student athletes ahead of March Madness. Attention spikes, timelines compress, and brands are readying “tournament-season” posts that feel timely and shareable. T…
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Evolving with Nevada Business: Las Vegas’ Chelsie Adams on Litigation, Leadership, and the Bigger Picture
At Fennemore, our attorneys each bring their own experiences and perspectives to the work they do for clients and their communities. We recently sat down with Chelsie Adams, Director and Las Vegas Office Managing Partner, to learn more about her path to litigation and what continues to motivate her in the profession. In the conversation below, Chel…
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From Founder to Force Multiplier: Six Lessons in Entrepreneurial Leadership
At Fennemore, growth has always been more about the people than geography. We look for firms and attorneys who share our people-first mindset, forward-thinking approach, and unwavering client focus—leaders who build culture deliberately and make long-term decisions about the businesses they create. Growth should reinforce identity, not dilute it.…
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