While the legal journey may have ended for Iron Bar Holdings and Brad Cape and his companions, the saga continues on other legal fronts. On May 14, 2026, two conservation organizations filed a lawsuit in Lewis and Clark District Court in Montana. The purpose: to clarify corner crossing law in the state. Federal Corner Crossing […]
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Tracking Nevada Snowpack A Forecast for the Next Water Year Whether their interests lie on the ski slopes, in agricultural fields, or both, Nevadans “in the know” closely watch the snow forecast over the winter. Tracking Nevada snowpack in the various mountain ranges is not only indicative of the quality of winter recreation. It provides
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On October 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) denied review of the “corner crossing case” legally known as Iron Bar Holdings v. Cape, et al.. As discussed in previously in these pages the case arose in the Federal District Court for the District of Wyoming between a large ranch owner, Iron
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On July 16, 2025, Iron Bar Holdings, LLC petitioned the United States Supreme Court for review of the “Corner Crossing Case.” The Corner Crossing Case is a federal case arising out of the Federal District of Wyoming. It is primed to set precedent on public land use in the West. History of the Case The
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Appellate Court Rules on Corner Crossing Case On March 18, 2025, the Tenth Circuit Appellate Court issued a ruling on Iron Bar Holdings v. Cape, et al., what has become commonly referred to as the “Corner Crossing Case”. As noted in our earlier blog, the Corner Crossing Case sets precedent on public land use in
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Corner Crossing Case Stalled at Appellate Court Iron Bar Holdingss v. Cape, et al., what has become commonly referred to as the “Corner Crossing Case”, has stalled in the Tenth Circuit Appellate Court since May of this year. The Corner Crossing Case is primed to set precedent on public land use in the West and
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Schroeder Law Offices, P.C. attorney Caitlin Skulan made her third appearance at the annual Nevada Agricultural Fair in Douglas County, Nevada. Attorney Skulan served on the 2024 Fair Board as Treasurer.
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In addition to the Bureau’s announcement of Conant’s Retirement, the conference program included updates on the Newlands Project and the status of various water reservoirs and river supply outlooks in the Region. Among the updates was that for Truckee and Carson Rivers.
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Associate attorney Caitlin Skulan shares what it’s like to work for Schroeder Law Offices and what she finds so fascinating about water law.
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As farmers and ranchers, Schroeder Law Offices attorneys understand the practical inconveniences of rural homeownership firsthand.
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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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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
As fall rains shower Northern Nevada and the first snow fall for Lake Tahoe is on the books for September 19, 2022, it is easy to forget that Nevada remains in a long-standing drought. However, it is important that Nevada continue to take measures to prepare and stay informed about these long-term conditions, even as
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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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Hopefully you didn’t miss the first annual Nevada Agricultural Fair on July 7 through 10, 2022! Schroeder Law Offices staff didn’t miss it, but if you did, here is a recap: Thursday, July 7: Youth participants checked in livestock including market and breeder goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and poultry. Schroeder Law Offices staff assisted
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Schroeder Law Offices Fundraises for Youth Agriculture Schroeder Law Offices continues to support and fundraise for youth agriculture. SLO attorney Caitlin Skulan recently organized and ran a Wine Wall fundraiser for the Nevada Agricultural Fair. Skulan sits on the volunteer Fair Board which prioritizes a youth livestock show and horse show during the annual
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Schroeder Law Offices Returns to the Nevada Junior Livestock Show! On May 7, 2022, Schroeder Law Offices attended the Nevada Junior Livestock Show in Reno, Nevada. The three-day show was at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center. The show is a place for the National FFA Organization, 4-H, youth Grange, and independent youth members to exhibit
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The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) seeks public comments to its Draft Water Quality Integrated report. The public comment period for Nevada’s 2020-2022 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report closes on December 31, 2021. On November 22, 2021, NDEP published its Public Notice, inviting comment on the Draft Nevada 2020-2022 Water Quality Integrated Report. The
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Schroeder Law Offices’ 2021 VACCINE webinar series is already half over. Lucky for you, all webinars are available on-demand! In case you missed it, be sure to watch the 2021 VACCINE Webinars that already took place: (1) Contracting Out-of-Boundary Water and Wastewater Services; (2) What to do When There Is No Water: Drought
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In the second installment of the VACCINE webinar series, Schroeder Law Office presents “What to Do When There is No Water: Drought Tools Explained.” This webinar took place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from noon to 1:00 PM, Pacific time. A recording is now posted. Laura Schroeder and Caitlin Skulan will discuss drought tools in
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