Can Utah regulate interstate water exports under federal compacts?
Utah may apply its Export Statute requirements even to interstate water diversions contemplated by federal compacts when the compact preserves state regulatory authority.
Utah may apply its Export Statute requirements even to interstate water diversions contemplated by federal compacts when the compact preserves state regulatory authority.
The Utah Supreme Court clarified the limits of extraordinary writ relief when parties lack statutory standing to challenge municipal annexations.
The Utah Supreme Court clarified the definition of adverse action in retaliation claims and addressed when appellate courts should remand versus apply new legal standards themselves.
Construction lien preliminary notices substantially comply with statutory requirements when they enable reasonably diligent searchers to find them, even if technical details like parcel numbers are incorrect.
The Utah Supreme Court clarified when prosecutors may refile criminal charges after dismissal at preliminary hearing, requiring evidence of bad faith or intent to harass rather than automatic restrictions.
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