Hannah Follender and Jon Clyde join the discussion to talk about Utah’s new and growing cannabis industry and the nexus with federal water projects. Hosted by Emily Lewis. Transcription: Brian Lebrecht , President of Clyde Snow & Sessions 0:02 This podcast is brought to you by the law firm of Clyde Snow and Sessions…
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Ripple Effect 02: Salt Lake City Out in Front
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Director Laura Briefer discusses the scale and scope of Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities. We also discuss the core principles informing her leadership of the Department and priorities for 21st century municipal supplier. Hosted by Emily Lewis. Transcription: Brian Lebrecht, President of Clyde Snow &…
Ripple Effect 01: Massive Canals and Lots of Mint
The heart of the Bear River Canal Company system has been in operation since the late 1880s. BRCC representatives Curtis Marble and Trevor Neilson discuss Company history, coming challenges, and opportunities for the future. Hosted by Emily Lewis. Transcription: Brian Lebrecht, President of Clyde Snow & Sessions 0:04 This podcast is brought to you…
Ripple Effect – A Podcast Putting Water in Context Drops 03.12.20!
Clyde Snow’s new podcast “Ripple Effect” – a podcast putting water in context – drops on March 12, 2020! Check back to listen in on our first water law related podcast next month!
Water Rights General Adjudications: What’s Going on and Where Are We Now?
The Utah Bar Journal recently published the article “Water Rights General Adjudications: What’s Going on and Where Are We Now?,” written by attorneys Emily E. Lewis and Timothy R. Pack. The quality of Utah’s future is closely linked to our ability to understand and manage our water resources. As one of the driest states in the nation, water is vital…
Emily E. Lewis to Present at CLE International’s 27th Annual Utah Water Law Conference 10.07.2019
Emily E. Lewis will make a return appearance to present at CLE International’s 27th Annual Utah Water Law Conference on October 7, 2019. Join Ms. Lewis and other top water authorities at this year’s conference featuring an in-depth look into the Clean Water Rule and how it impacts Utah’s waters. Up to 7 hours MCLE or Real Estate…
Emily Lewis to Present at the 2019 Utah Water Users Workshop
Attorney Emily E. Lewis will make a return appearance to speak at the 2019 Utah Water Users Workshop on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in St. George, Utah. Ms. Lewis will participate in a panel discussion on Updates on Water Banking in Utah. Join Clyde Snow and other top authorities at this Workshop to discuss important water issues in…
ENREL Brown Bag Luncheon 2019 Water Law Legislative Preview
Please join Steven E. Clyde and Emily E. Lewis at the offices of Clyde Snow & Sessions on January 24, 2019 for a 2019 Water Law Legislative Preview. Addressing several key issues raised in the 2018 General Legislative Session, the 2019 General Legislative Session offers several proposed bills of note to the water law community. Many of these bills…
So I Got This Weird Summons… Understanding the Utah Lake Jordan River Water Rights General Adjudication
Attorneys along the Wasatch Front may have recently received inquiries from clients regarding a “weird summons” or a “strange letter about water.” If you have not yet received a call, you most likely will in the foreseeable future. Welcome to the Utah Lake Jordan River Water Rights General Adjudication (ULJR Adjudication): it is big, it…
Water Rights for the Great Salt Lake: Is it the Impossible Dream?
Abstract: The Great Salt Lake is many things: It is a terminal lake. It’s an environmental jewel providing habitat to migrating birds and significant wet lands—nature’s best filter for preserving water quality. It supports significant economic activity. It provides various recreational opportunities, and it is a contributor to poor respiratory health when lake levels are low….
I AM VOTING FOR TRUMP: YOU’RE FIRED! What Utah Employers Need to Know About Employee Political Rights
What a great time of year for the people of the great state of Utah! Warm fall weather is extending the mountain biking season, and the ski season is just on the horizon. Oh, and I guess there is an election coming up on Tuesday, November 8th. If you are like me, your clear…
Noble Water Pursuits: How the Nobel Prize for Contract Theory Highlights Promising Movements in Utah Water Law
Complex situations call for creative solutions. Nowhere is this maxim more relevant than in addressing modern environmental problems. Finding and executing solutions that properly value and protect the natural world calls on leaders across disciplines to employ their knowledge in new ways. Using contracts as a means to collaboratively solve pressing environmental problems is a…
2019 Water Law Legislative Preview CLE Materials
Did you miss last week’s 2019 Water Law Legislative Preview CLE luncheon? Don’t worry – you can find our presentation materials here. If you have any questions about the upcoming legislative session, or any water law or natural resources matter, please contact attorneys Steven E. Clyde at sec@clydesnow.com or Emily E. Lewis at eel@clydesnow.com or…