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[Read More](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/new-federal-contractor-minimum-wage-requires-government-to-compensate-procurement-contractor) # All articles #### [Nov 5, 2025 3:14:11 PM New Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Requires Government To Compensate Procurement Contractor](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/new-federal-contractor-minimum-wage-requires-government-to-compensate-procurement-contractor) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/new-federal-contractor-minimum-wage-requires-government-to-compensate-procurement-contractor) #### [Oct 17, 2025 1:11:01 PM US Forest Service Is Incorporating AI Into Its Environmental Reviews Of Infrastructure Projects](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-is-incorporating-ai-into-its-environmental-reviews-of-infrastructure-projects) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-is-incorporating-ai-into-its-environmental-reviews-of-infrastructure-projects) #### [Oct 3, 2025 11:38:24 AM Forest Service Approves Private Construction Of A New Recreation Facility Under A Term Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-approves-private-construction-of-a-new-recreation-facility-under-a-term-permit) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-approves-private-construction-of-a-new-recreation-facility-under-a-term-permit) #### [Oct 2, 2025 2:53:12 PM Court Finds Forest Service Regulation Prohibiting Unauthorized Commercial Activity Invalid In The Case Of A Social Media Influencer](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-forest-service-regulation-prohibiting-unauthorized-commercial-activity-invalid-in-the-case-of-a-social-media-influencer) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-forest-service-regulation-prohibiting-unauthorized-commercial-activity-invalid-in-the-case-of-a-social-media-influencer) #### [Jul 22, 2025 1:51:48 PM National Park Service Requests Cuts To Its Own Budget](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-requests-cuts-to-its-own-budget) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-requests-cuts-to-its-own-budget) #### [Jul 22, 2025 12:38:57 PM Forest Service Issues Simplified NEPA Regulations](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-issues-simplified-nepa-regulations) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-issues-simplified-nepa-regulations) #### [Jun 25, 2025 11:16:14 AM Supreme Court Narrows Scope Of Impacts To Be Evaluated Under NEPA](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/supreme-court-narrows-scope-of-impacts-to-be-evaluated-under-nepa) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/supreme-court-narrows-scope-of-impacts-to-be-evaluated-under-nepa) #### [Jun 12, 2025 2:32:59 PM National Park Service Proposes Taking Over Longstanding Concession Operation](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-proposes-taking-over-longstanding-concession-operation) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-proposes-taking-over-longstanding-concession-operation) #### [Jun 11, 2025 6:38:44 PM Court Suspends Forest Service From Enforcing Its Decision To Deny A Special Use Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-suspends-forest-service-from-enforcing-its-decision-to-deny-a-special-use-permit) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-suspends-forest-service-from-enforcing-its-decision-to-deny-a-special-use-permit) #### [Jun 11, 2025 5:29:20 PM Court Clarifies Forest Service and Campground Permittee Liability For Injuries To Visitors](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-clarifies-forest-service-and-campground-permittee-liability-for-injuries-to-visitors) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-clarifies-forest-service-and-campground-permittee-liability-for-injuries-to-visitors) #### [Jun 11, 2025 3:19:38 PM Court Finds NPS Concessioner Not Required To Indemnify NPS For A Visitor’s Injury Caused By NPS’s Negligence](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-nps-concessioner-not-required-to-indemnify-nps-for-a-visitors-injury-caused-by-npss-negligence) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-nps-concessioner-not-required-to-indemnify-nps-for-a-visitors-injury-caused-by-npss-negligence) #### [Jun 11, 2025 2:16:34 PM Court Finds The National Park Service Breached Its Concession Contract For A Ferry Service](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-the-national-park-service-breached-its-concession-contract-for-a-ferry-service) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-the-national-park-service-breached-its-concession-contract-for-a-ferry-service) #### [Jun 11, 2025 12:46:43 PM Forest Service Agrees To Amend Operating Plans In Response To Outfitter Objections](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-agrees-to-amend-operating-plans-in-response-to-outfitter-objections) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-agrees-to-amend-operating-plans-in-response-to-outfitter-objections) #### [May 29, 2025 5:56:50 PM NPS Concessions Program Provides General Update](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-concessions-program-provides-general-update) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-concessions-program-provides-general-update) #### [Apr 25, 2025 4:22:35 PM Forest Service Charges Inholder $30,000 For Efforts To Create Access To Property](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-charges-inholder-30000-for-efforts-to-create-access-to-property) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-charges-inholder-30000-for-efforts-to-create-access-to-property) #### [Apr 25, 2025 3:56:41 PM NPS Revises Annual Rating Pursuant To Concessioner’s Challenge](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-revises-annual-rating-pursuant-to-concessioners-challenge) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-revises-annual-rating-pursuant-to-concessioners-challenge) #### [Mar 20, 2025 4:51:24 PM Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Requirements under EO 14026 Have Been Revoked](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-contractor-minimum-wage-requirements-under-eo-14026-have-been-revoked) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-contractor-minimum-wage-requirements-under-eo-14026-have-been-revoked) #### [Mar 6, 2025 3:38:48 PM NPS Changes Policy To Allow Concessioners To Require Liability Waivers](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-changes-policy-to-allow-concessioners-to-require-liability-waivers) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-changes-policy-to-allow-concessioners-to-require-liability-waivers) #### [Mar 6, 2025 12:34:08 PM EXPLORE Act establishes 30-year Forest Service Permits to allow major improvements](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/explore-act-establishes-30-year-forest-service-permits-to-allow-major-improvements) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/explore-act-establishes-30-year-forest-service-permits-to-allow-major-improvements) #### [May 28, 2024 12:10:27 PM Court Ruling Suggests Federal Contract Minimum Wage Applies To Seasonal Permittees](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-ruling-suggests-federal-contract-minimum-wage-applies-to-seasonal-permittees) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-ruling-suggests-federal-contract-minimum-wage-applies-to-seasonal-permittees) #### [May 28, 2024 11:18:59 AM Proposed Legislation Would Result In 30-year Forest Service Campground Permits](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/proposed-legislation-would-result-in-30-year-forest-service-campground-permits) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/proposed-legislation-would-result-in-30-year-forest-service-campground-permits) #### [May 24, 2024 7:12:16 AM Forest Service Clarifies When Term Special Use Permits Terminate](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-clarifies-when-term-special-use-permits-terminate) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-clarifies-when-term-special-use-permits-terminate) #### [May 23, 2024 1:40:09 PM Recreationists Challenge Forest Service’s Decision To Close Popular 4WD Roads On The Pike-San Isabel National Forests](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/recreationists-challenge-forest-services-decision-to-close-popular-4wd-roads-on-the-pike-san-isabel-national-forests) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/recreationists-challenge-forest-services-decision-to-close-popular-4wd-roads-on-the-pike-san-isabel-national-forests) #### [May 23, 2024 11:29:09 AM Court Upholds Forest Service Selection Of Offerors For Heli-Ski Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-forest-service-selection-of-offerors-for-heli-ski-permit) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-forest-service-selection-of-offerors-for-heli-ski-permit) #### [May 23, 2024 9:04:27 AM NPS Grants 25% Increase For Concessioner’s Rates](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-grants-25-increase-for-concessioners-rates) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-grants-25-increase-for-concessioners-rates) #### [May 22, 2024 1:51:11 PM BLM’s New Regulation Places Conservation And Recreation On Par With All Other BLM Land Management Priorities](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/blms-new-regulation-places-conservation-and-recreation-on-par-with-all-other-blm-land-management-priorities) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/blms-new-regulation-places-conservation-and-recreation-on-par-with-all-other-blm-land-management-priorities) #### [May 21, 2024 12:30:45 PM Summary of New NPS Guidelines Implementing Its Revised Rate Administration Regulations](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/summary-of-new-nps-guidelines-implementing-its-revised-rate-administration-regulations) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/summary-of-new-nps-guidelines-implementing-its-revised-rate-administration-regulations) #### [May 9, 2022 1:56:32 PM Temporary Reprieve From Wildfire Insurance Coverage For Forest Service Campground and Day Use Permits](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/temporary-reprieve-from-wildfire-insurance-coverage-for-forest-service-campground-and-day-use-permits) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/temporary-reprieve-from-wildfire-insurance-coverage-for-forest-service-campground-and-day-use-permits) #### [Apr 28, 2022 7:17:47 AM Forest Service Cancels Campground Prospectus After Erroneously Listing It As A Small Business Set-Aside](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-cancels-campground-prospectus-after-erroneously-listing-it-as-a-small-business-set-aside) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-cancels-campground-prospectus-after-erroneously-listing-it-as-a-small-business-set-aside) #### [Apr 28, 2022 6:41:46 AM Forest Service Revises Solicitation For Helicopter Wildfire Support In Light Of Protest](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-revises-solicitation-for-helicopter-wildfire-support-in-light-of-protest) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-revises-solicitation-for-helicopter-wildfire-support-in-light-of-protest) #### [Apr 27, 2022 12:16:32 PM Court Temporarily Suspends Federal Contract Minimum Wage As Applied to Certain Seasonal Recreational Operations](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-temporarily-suspends-federal-contract-minimum-wage-as-applied-to-certain-seasonal-forest-service-permit-operations) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-temporarily-suspends-federal-contract-minimum-wage-as-applied-to-certain-seasonal-forest-service-permit-operations) #### [Apr 27, 2022 12:06:59 PM BLM Issues New Guidance For Managing Commercial Leases Along The Lower Colorado River](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/blm-issues-new-guidance-for-managing-commercial-leases-along-the-lower-colorado-river) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/blm-issues-new-guidance-for-managing-commercial-leases-along-the-lower-colorado-river) #### [Apr 27, 2022 11:57:04 AM Forest Service Approves Small Tract Act Application For Purchase Of Lands In The Los Padres National Forest](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-approves-small-tract-act-application-for-purchase-of-lands-in-the-los-padres-national-forest) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-approves-small-tract-act-application-for-purchase-of-lands-in-the-los-padres-national-forest) #### [Apr 27, 2022 9:08:16 AM Forest Service Agrees Decision To Select Local County As Campground Concessioner Was Not Based On Criteria Set Out In The Prospectus](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-agrees-decision-to-select-local-county-as-campground-concessioner-was-not-based-on-criteria-set-out-in-the-prospectus) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-agrees-decision-to-select-local-county-as-campground-concessioner-was-not-based-on-criteria-set-out-in-the-prospectus) #### [Nov 9, 2021 1:18:52 PM Concessioner Sues NPS For Breach of Concession Contract](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/concessioner-sues-nps-for-breach-of-concession-contract) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/concessioner-sues-nps-for-breach-of-concession-contract) #### [Nov 9, 2021 11:53:15 AM Ski Area Sues US Forest Service For Breach Of Its Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-revokes-ski-area-term-permit) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-revokes-ski-area-term-permit) #### [Oct 29, 2021 5:29:14 AM Responding to Requests for Religious Exceptions To The Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractor Employees](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/religious-exceptions-to-the-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-for-federal-contractor-employees) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/religious-exceptions-to-the-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-for-federal-contractor-employees) #### [Oct 28, 2021 9:45:28 AM Court Finds Forest Service’s NEPA Analysis “Strains Reason”](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-find-forest-services-nepa-analysis-strains-reason) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-find-forest-services-nepa-analysis-strains-reason) #### [Oct 28, 2021 8:38:45 AM Court Orders USFS To Complete Trail Plan For Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-orders-usfs-to-complete-trail-plan-for-pacific-northwest-national-scenic-trail) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-orders-usfs-to-complete-trail-plan-for-pacific-northwest-national-scenic-trail) #### [Oct 26, 2021 1:01:11 PM Mandatory Vaccination Rule Casts A Very, Very Wide Net Over Federal Concessioners](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/mandatory-vaccination-rule-casts-a-very-very-wide-net-over-federal-concessioners) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/mandatory-vaccination-rule-casts-a-very-very-wide-net-over-federal-concessioners) #### [Oct 20, 2021 5:22:24 AM USFS Denies Redacted Appeal Of Heli-Ski Permit Selection Decision](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-denies-redacted-appeal-of-heli-ski-permit-selection-decision) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-denies-redacted-appeal-of-heli-ski-permit-selection-decision) #### [Oct 19, 2021 2:38:32 PM Current Covid-19 Policies For USFS and NPS Concessioners (Updated 10/21/2021)](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/current-covid-19-policies-for-usfs-and-nps-concessioners) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/current-covid-19-policies-for-usfs-and-nps-concessioners) #### [Oct 19, 2021 1:52:08 PM Forest Service Outfitter Successfully Appeals Suspension](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-outfitter-successfully-appeals-suspension) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-outfitter-successfully-appeals-suspension) #### [Apr 14, 2021 2:05:13 PM NPS Issues Prospectus For Certain Retail Sales At 58 Units In Southeast](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-prospectus-for-certain-retail-sales-at-58-units-in-southeast) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-prospectus-for-certain-retail-sales-at-58-units-in-southeast) #### [Apr 13, 2021 7:20:11 AM Federal Court Holds Websites Do Not Have To Be ADA Compliant](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-court-holds-websites-do-not-have-to-be-ada-compliant) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-court-holds-websites-do-not-have-to-be-ada-compliant) #### [Apr 9, 2021 1:13:57 PM USFS Announces Upcoming Projects To Improve Recreation Facilities Nationwide](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-announces-upcoming-projects-to-improve-recreation-facilities-nationwide) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-announces-upcoming-projects-to-improve-recreation-facilities-nationwide) #### [Apr 9, 2021 12:57:59 PM NPS Offers Relief To Concessioners Due To COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-offers-relief-to-concessioners-due-to-covid-19-pandemic) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-offers-relief-to-concessioners-due-to-covid-19-pandemic) #### [Mar 18, 2021 7:45:15 AM DOL Clarifies When Wages Are Owed For Travel Time When Teleworking Part Of The Day](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/dol-clarifies-when-wages-are-owed-for-travel-time-when-teleworking-part-of-the-day) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/dol-clarifies-when-wages-are-owed-for-travel-time-when-teleworking-part-of-the-day) #### [Mar 15, 2021 8:00:31 AM Kootenai and Flathead NFs Announce Recreation-heavy Projects Using GAOA Funds](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/kootenai-and-flathead-nfs-announce-recreation-heavy-projects-using-gaoa-funds) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/kootenai-and-flathead-nfs-announce-recreation-heavy-projects-using-gaoa-funds) #### [Mar 15, 2021 7:22:19 AM USFS Proposing To Build New Rental Cabins in Flathead NF](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-proposing-to-build-new-rental-cabins-in-flathead-nf) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-proposing-to-build-new-rental-cabins-in-flathead-nf) #### [Mar 5, 2021 12:08:32 PM US Forest Service Contractor Challenges DOL Demand To Pay $128,000 In Backwages and Benefits; Ends Up Paying $25,000](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-contractor-challenges-dol-demand-to-pay-128000-in-backwages-and-benefits-ends-up-paying-25000) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-contractor-challenges-dol-demand-to-pay-128000-in-backwages-and-benefits-ends-up-paying-25000) #### [Mar 5, 2021 10:37:46 AM BLM Launches Live OHV Trail Map](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/blm-launches-live-ohv-trail-map) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/blm-launches-live-ohv-trail-map) #### [Nov 16, 2020 5:10:40 AM Ouachita National Forest Embracing Recreational Uses](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/ouachita-national-forest-embracing-recreational-uses) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/ouachita-national-forest-embracing-recreational-uses) #### [Nov 2, 2020 6:53:20 AM National Park Service To Test Dry Ice Blasting To Clean Historic Structure](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-to-test-dry-ice-blasting-to-clean-historic-structure) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-to-test-dry-ice-blasting-to-clean-historic-structure) #### [Nov 2, 2020 6:38:47 AM Self-Driving Electric Shuttles Planned For Yellowstone National Park](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/self-driving-shuttles-planned-for-yellowstone-national-park) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/self-driving-shuttles-planned-for-yellowstone-national-park) #### [Oct 22, 2020 5:18:11 AM National Park Service Issues 50 Year Lease For Golf Courses](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-issues-50-year-lease-for-golf-courses) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-issues-50-year-lease-for-golf-courses) #### [Oct 21, 2020 1:42:03 PM Forest Service Not Required To Complete Environmental Analysis For Minor Variation In Project](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-not-required-to-complete-environmental-analysis-for-minor-variation-in-project) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-not-required-to-complete-environmental-analysis-for-minor-variation-in-project) #### [Oct 21, 2020 1:06:46 PM Court Allows National Trails System Lawsuit To Continue](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-allows-national-trails-system-lawsuit-to-continue) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-allows-national-trails-system-lawsuit-to-continue) #### [Oct 19, 2020 11:36:39 AM Court Finds Government Improperly Withheld Documents Subject to FOIA Request](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-government-improperly-withheld-documents-subject-to-foia-request) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-government-improperly-withheld-documents-subject-to-foia-request) #### [Oct 2, 2020 5:00:09 AM Forest Service Proposes Changes To Standard Permit Forms](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-proposes-changes-to-standard-permit-forms) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-proposes-changes-to-standard-permit-forms) #### [Sep 29, 2020 5:22:06 AM Forest Service Issues Final Rule For Conveyance of Small Tracts](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-issues-final-rule-for-conveyance-of-small-tracts) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-issues-final-rule-for-conveyance-of-small-tracts) #### [Sep 29, 2020 4:14:02 AM National Park Service Seeking Input On Its Plans To Modernize Campgrounds](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-seeking-input-on-its-plans-to-modernize-nps-campgrounds) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-seeking-input-on-its-plans-to-modernize-nps-campgrounds) #### [Sep 14, 2020 5:13:16 AM Forest Service Provides Exemptions For Some Operations During Wildfires](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-provides-exemptions-for-some-operations-during-wildfires) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-provides-exemptions-for-some-operations-during-wildfires) #### [Sep 3, 2020 4:22:22 AM National Park Service Continues Existing Concession Contracts Awarded As Far Back As 1969](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-continues-existing-concession-contracts-awarded-as-far-back-as-1969) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-continues-existing-concession-contracts-awarded-as-far-back-as-1969) #### [Sep 3, 2020 3:46:06 AM National Park Service Issues Temporary Contracts For Grand Canyon Rafting Services](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-temporary-contracts-for-grand-canyon-rafting-services) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-temporary-contracts-for-grand-canyon-rafting-services) #### [Jul 24, 2020 10:26:21 AM National Park Service Revises Agreement To Facilitate Work On Historic Structures At Washington’s Boyhood Home](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-revises-agreement-to-facilitate-work-on-historic-structures-at-washingtons-boyhood-home) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-revises-agreement-to-facilitate-work-on-historic-structures-at-washingtons-boyhood-home) #### [Jul 8, 2020 1:50:25 PM Forest Service Issues Permit For Glamping At Two Campsites](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-issues-permit-for-glamping-at-two-campsites) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-issues-permit-for-glamping-at-two-campsites) #### [Jul 7, 2020 6:19:27 AM Forest Service Issues Field Guidance For Administering Permits During Pandemic](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-issues-field-guidance-for-administering-permits-during-pandemic) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-issues-field-guidance-for-administering-permits-during-pandemic) #### [May 19, 2020 2:59:32 PM Forest Service confirms state regulations are binding on concessioners unless they conflict with federal laws](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-confirms-state-regulations-are-binding-on-concessioners-unless-they-conflict-with-federal-laws) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-confirms-state-regulations-are-binding-on-concessioners-unless-they-conflict-with-federal-laws) #### [May 19, 2020 6:50:01 AM Forest Service clarifies policy for seeking bids for existing term permit operations](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-clarifies-policy-for-seeking-bids-for-existing-term-permit-operations) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-clarifies-policy-for-seeking-bids-for-existing-term-permit-operations) #### [May 13, 2020 7:26:50 AM Use of PPP loans to pay Forest Service permit fees](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/use-of-ppp-loans-to-pay-us-forest-service-permit-fees) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/use-of-ppp-loans-to-pay-us-forest-service-permit-fees) #### [May 12, 2020 3:32:47 PM Lawsuit filed challenging temporary delegations of NPS and BLM Director authority](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/lawsuit-filed-challenging-temporary-delegations-of-nps-and-blm-director-authority) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/lawsuit-filed-challenging-temporary-delegations-of-nps-and-blm-director-authority) #### [Apr 18, 2020 2:13:20 PM Guidance on federal relief related to sick leave, payroll costs and fixed costs](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/guidance-on-federal-relief-related-to-sick-leave-payroll-costs-and-fixed-costs) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/guidance-on-federal-relief-related-to-sick-leave-payroll-costs-and-fixed-costs) #### [Apr 18, 2020 2:09:34 PM National Park Service provides guidance for NPS seasonal on-boarding and summer operations](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-provides-guidance-for-nps-seasonal-on-boarding-and-summer-operations) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-provides-guidance-for-nps-seasonal-on-boarding-and-summer-operations) #### [Apr 18, 2020 2:07:49 PM Forest Service guidance for the operation of recreational sites](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-guidance-for-the-operation-of-recreational-sites) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-guidance-for-the-operation-of-recreational-sites) #### [Apr 18, 2020 2:04:17 PM National Park Service requires concessioners to maintain insurance coverage even if operations are closed](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-requires-concessioners-to-maintain-insurance-coverage-even-if-operations-are-closed) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-requires-concessioners-to-maintain-insurance-coverage-even-if-operations-are-closed) #### [Apr 18, 2020 2:02:44 PM Forest Service warns permittees that failure to follow state COVID-19 requirements could result in permit revocation](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-warns-permittees-that-failure-to-follow-state-covid-19-requirements-could-result-in-permit-revocation) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-warns-permittees-that-failure-to-follow-state-covid-19-requirements-could-result-in-permit-revocation) #### [Apr 18, 2020 2:00:26 PM Deadline for requests for franchise fee relief under National Park Service concession contracts](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/deadline-for-requests-for-franchise-fee-relief-under-nps-concession-contracts) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/deadline-for-requests-for-franchise-fee-relief-under-nps-concession-contracts) #### [Apr 18, 2020 1:59:50 PM Forest Service defers issuing new bills and deadlines for existing bills by 90 days](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-defers-issuing-new-bills-and-deadlines-for-existing-bills-by-90-days) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-defers-issuing-new-bills-and-deadlines-for-existing-bills-by-90-days) #### [Apr 18, 2020 1:58:18 PM National Park Service extends deadline for submission of Annual Financial Reports](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-extends-deadline-for-submission-of-annual-financial-reports) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-extends-deadline-for-submission-of-annual-financial-reports) #### [Mar 2, 2020 9:26:43 AM National Park Service Considering Fireworks Show At Mount Rushmore](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-considering-fireworks-show-at-mount-rushmore) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-considering-fireworks-show-at-mount-rushmore) #### [Feb 13, 2020 5:11:50 AM Forest Service Revises Regulations For Sale of Small Land Parcels](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-revises-regulations-for-sale-of-small-land-parcels) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/usfs-revises-regulations-for-sale-of-small-land-parcels) #### [Feb 11, 2020 7:44:30 AM National Park Service Proposes Increase In Camping Fees At Olympic National Park](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-proposes-increase-in-camping-fees-at-olympic-national-park) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-proposes-increase-in-camping-fees-at-olympic-national-park) #### [Feb 7, 2020 10:26:59 AM National Park Service Issues 60 Year Marina Lease](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-issues-60-year-marina-lease) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-issues-60-year-marina-lease) #### [Jan 28, 2020 11:03:06 AM Inspector General Finds Deficiencies With NPS’ Administration Of Non-Profit Groups’ Operations](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/inspector-general-finds-deficiencies-with-nps-administration-of-non-profit-groups-operations) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/inspector-general-finds-deficiencies-with-nps-administration-of-non-profit-groups-operations) #### [Jan 28, 2020 10:17:13 AM NPS Delays Plans To Impose New Fees For Commercial Tours](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-delays-plans-to-impose-new-fees-for-commercial-tours) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-delays-plans-to-impose-new-fees-for-commercial-tours) #### [Jan 28, 2020 9:52:13 AM PEER Sues National Park Service For Allowing e-Bikes In National Parks](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/peer-sues-national-park-service-for-allowing-e-bikes-in-national-parks) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/peer-sues-national-park-service-for-allowing-e-bikes-in-national-parks) #### [Jan 28, 2020 9:19:23 AM Court Allows The Lawsuit Against NPS Arising From The Chimney Tops 2 Fire To Continue](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-allows-the-lawsuit-against-nps-arising-from-the-chimney-tops-2-fire-to-continue) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-allows-the-lawsuit-against-nps-arising-from-the-chimney-tops-2-fire-to-continue) #### [Jan 28, 2020 8:25:06 AM Shoshone National Forest Wants To Issue New Permits For New Activities](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/shoshone-national-forest-wants-to-issue-new-permits-for-new-activities) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/shoshone-national-forest-wants-to-issue-new-permits-for-new-activities) #### [Nov 14, 2019 12:02:41 PM Lawsuit Filed Challenging Tahoe National Forest Decision To Allow E-bikes On Trails](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/lawsuit-filed-challenging-tahoe-national-forest-decision-to-allow-e-bikes-on-trails) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/lawsuit-filed-challenging-tahoe-national-forest-decision-to-allow-e-bikes-on-trails) #### [Nov 14, 2019 11:29:06 AM Court Upholds USFS Ski Area’s Release From Its Own Negligence](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-usfs-ski-areas-release-from-its-own-negligence) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-usfs-ski-areas-release-from-its-own-negligence) #### [Nov 14, 2019 10:31:56 AM Owner of Subsurface Rights Below National Forest Allowed To Sue USFS For Interference With Those Rights](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/owner-of-subsurface-rights-below-national-forest-allowed-to-sue-usfs-for-interference-with-those-rights) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/owner-of-subsurface-rights-below-national-forest-allowed-to-sue-usfs-for-interference-with-those-rights) #### [Nov 14, 2019 8:29:41 AM Court Denies Claim That Utah Needs A USFS Permit To Release Mountain Goats On Adjoining State Lands](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-denies-claim-that-utah-needs-a-usfs-permit-to-release-mountain-goats-on-adjoining-state-lands) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-denies-claim-that-utah-needs-a-usfs-permit-to-release-mountain-goats-on-adjoining-state-lands) #### [Nov 11, 2019 12:39:12 PM A Study In Perseverance- The Story Of John Sturgeon Against The National Park Service](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/study-in-perseverance-the-story-of-john-sturgeon-against-the-national-park-service) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/study-in-perseverance-the-story-of-john-sturgeon-against-the-national-park-service) #### [Nov 6, 2019 12:31:24 PM Forest Service Continues Efforts To Let The Market Set Campground Fees](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-continues-efforts-to-let-the-market-set-campground-fees) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-continues-efforts-to-let-the-market-set-campground-fees) #### [Oct 22, 2019 2:31:14 PM Mountain Bike Group Allowed To Intervene In Lawsuit To Provide Its Perspective](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/mountain-bike-group-allowed-to-intervene-in-lawsuit-to-provide-its-perspective) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/mountain-bike-group-allowed-to-intervene-in-lawsuit-to-provide-its-perspective) #### [Oct 16, 2019 11:26:02 AM Don’t Overlook These NPS Labor Regulations for Concessions](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/dont-overlook-these-nps-labor-regulations-for-concessions) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/dont-overlook-these-nps-labor-regulations-for-concessions) #### [Oct 15, 2019 1:08:13 PM Streamlined Process Available For NPS Approval Of Some Work On Historic Structures](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/streamlined-process-available-for-nps-approval-of-work-on-historic-structures) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/streamlined-process-available-for-nps-approval-of-work-on-historic-structures) #### [Oct 8, 2019 7:25:31 AM NPS Issues Policy For Commenting On Other Agency Projects](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-policy-for-commenting-on-other-agency-projects) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-policy-for-commenting-on-other-agency-projects) #### [Oct 7, 2019 2:36:27 PM NPS Defends Its Decision To Keep Parks Open During 2018/2019 Shutdown, And Says It Will Do It Again](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-defends-its-decision-to-keep-parks-open-during-2018-2019-shutdown-and-says-it-will-do-it-again) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-defends-its-decision-to-keep-parks-open-during-2018-2019-shutdown-and-says-it-will-do-it-again) #### [Oct 1, 2019 10:36:25 AM Tonto National Forest Raising Campground Fees 60%-70% Based On Visitor Feedback](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/tonto-national-forest-raising-campground-fees-60-70) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/tonto-national-forest-raising-campground-fees-60-70) #### [Sep 10, 2019 7:20:23 AM GAO Finds NPS Broke The Law When It Kept Parks Open During The 2018/2019 Shutdown](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/gao-finds-nps-broke-the-law-by-keeping-parks-open-during-the-2018-2019-shutdown) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/gao-finds-nps-broke-the-law-by-keeping-parks-open-during-the-2018-2019-shutdown) #### [Aug 7, 2019 9:35:19 PM Court Upholds Motorized Big Game Retrieval Under Forest’s Travel Plan](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-motorized-big-game-retrieval-under-forests-travel-plan) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-motorized-big-game-retrieval-under-forests-travel-plan) #### [Aug 7, 2019 9:30:22 PM NPS Removes Unnecessary Regulations As Part Of Its Regulatory Reform](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-removes-unnecessary-regulations-as-part-of-its-regulatory-reform) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-removes-unnecessary-regulations-as-part-of-its-regulatory-reform) #### [Jun 3, 2019 1:33:26 PM Forest Visitor Sues Claiming He’s Not Getting Value For His Fees](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-visitor-sues-claiming-hes-not-getting-value-for-his-fees) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-visitor-sues-claiming-hes-not-getting-value-for-his-fees) #### [May 20, 2019 1:28:46 PM DIY Legal Advocacy- How To Protect Your Rights Under Your Forest Service Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/diy-legal-advocacy-how-to-protect-your-rights-under-your-forest-service-permit-2) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/diy-legal-advocacy-how-to-protect-your-rights-under-your-forest-service-permit-2) #### [May 10, 2019 9:08:57 AM Some Terrific New Videos Marketing National Forests](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/view-terrific-new-videos-marketing-our-national-forests) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/view-terrific-new-videos-marketing-our-national-forests) #### [May 7, 2019 1:58:20 PM How to Protest NPS’ Decision To Award A Concession Contract](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/how-to-protest-nps-decision-to-award-a-concession-contract) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/how-to-protest-nps-decision-to-award-a-concession-contract) #### [May 7, 2019 1:47:58 PM NPS and Forest Service Issue Criminal Citations To Concessioners For Violating Terms of their Concession Contracts](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-and-forest-service-issue-criminal-citations-to-concessioners-for-violating-terms-of-their-concession-contracts) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-and-forest-service-issue-criminal-citations-to-concessioners-for-violating-terms-of-their-concession-contracts) #### [Feb 5, 2019 8:31:57 AM Court Defines “Camping” On Federal Land](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-defines-camping-federal-land) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-defines-camping-federal-land) #### [Jan 15, 2019 9:18:38 AM NPS Requires Concessioner To Set Aside Funds For Personal Property Replacement and Repair](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-requires-concessioner-set-aside-funds-personal-property-replacement-repair) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-requires-concessioner-set-aside-funds-personal-property-replacement-repair) #### [Jan 15, 2019 6:52:57 AM NPS Provides Opportunity for Contract Extension Based On Performance](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-provides-contract-extension) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-provides-contract-extension) #### [Dec 20, 2018 3:01:57 PM National Park Service and Forest Service Policies For Possible Government Shutdown](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-forest-service-policies-possible-government-shutdown) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/national-park-service-forest-service-policies-possible-government-shutdown) #### [Dec 5, 2018 6:27:46 AM NPS Releases Schedule For Issuing Concession Prospectuses in 2019](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-releases-schedule-issuing-concession-prospectuses-2019) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-releases-schedule-issuing-concession-prospectuses-2019) #### [Nov 19, 2018 11:12:29 AM Ninth Circuit Upholds Preservation of Historic Structures In A Wilderness Area](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/ninth-circuit-upholds-preservation-historic-structures-wilderness-area) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/ninth-circuit-upholds-preservation-historic-structures-wilderness-area) #### [Nov 19, 2018 8:48:21 AM Court Agrees Forest Service Use Of Trail Created A Public Easement](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-public-public-easement) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-public-public-easement) #### [Nov 15, 2018 1:31:23 PM Court Finds Fire Salvage Timber Harvest Does Not Create Irreparable Harm](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-fire-salvage-timber-harvest-not-create-irreparable-harm) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-fire-salvage-timber-harvest-not-create-irreparable-harm) #### [Nov 7, 2018 1:25:10 PM NPS Converts Longstanding Concession Operations To Long-Term Lease](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-converts-longstanding-concession-operations-long-term-lease) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-converts-longstanding-concession-operations-long-term-lease) #### [Nov 7, 2018 12:54:21 PM NPS Releases Latest Debriefing Policy For Disappointed Bidders](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-releases-latest-debriefing-policy-disappointed-bidders) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-releases-latest-debriefing-policy-disappointed-bidders) #### [Nov 7, 2018 12:44:41 PM NPS Seeks Public Input For New Concessions At Denali NP](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-seeks-public-input-new-concessions-denali-np) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-seeks-public-input-new-concessions-denali-np) #### [Nov 7, 2018 12:42:52 PM NPS Issues EA Regarding New Concession Facilities At Grand Canyon NP](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-ea-regarding-new-concession-facilities-grand-canyon-np) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-ea-regarding-new-concession-facilities-grand-canyon-np) #### [Oct 8, 2018 3:42:25 PM Forest Service Partners With Local Government To Provide Shuttle Services](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-local-government-shuttle) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-local-government-shuttle) #### [Oct 3, 2018 2:34:38 PM NPS Issues Contract For Assistance In Implementing Its New VEIA Authority](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-veia-assistance-contract) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-issues-veia-assistance-contract) #### [Oct 3, 2018 1:22:16 PM Court Ruling Clarifies When Amendments To Older Forest Plans Must Meet New NFMA Criteria](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-ruling-clarifies-amendments-older-forest-plans-must-meet-new-nfma-criteria) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-ruling-clarifies-amendments-older-forest-plans-must-meet-new-nfma-criteria) #### [Oct 2, 2018 2:41:07 PM New Regulation Issued Exempting Certain Permits From The Federal Minimum Wage](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/new-regulation-issued-exempting-certain-permits-federal-minimum-wage) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/new-regulation-issued-exempting-certain-permits-federal-minimum-wage) #### [Oct 2, 2018 10:18:03 AM Forest Service Confirms Its Lawyers’ Dual Role In Agency Appeals](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-confirms-lawyers-dual-role-agency-appeals) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-confirms-lawyers-dual-role-agency-appeals) #### [Sep 11, 2018 2:26:38 PM Forest Service Increases Permittee’s Fees By 150% Retroactive To Seven Years Back](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-increases-permittees-fees-250-retroactive-seven-years-back) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-increases-permittees-fees-250-retroactive-seven-years-back) #### [Jul 17, 2018 11:53:08 AM NPS Not Required To Impose National Fire Protection Association Codes In Historic Buildings](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-not-required-impose-nfpa-codes-buildings) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-not-required-impose-nfpa-codes-buildings) #### [Jun 25, 2018 2:15:12 PM Court Finds Ski Area Not Contractually Liable To Injured Skier Under Forest Service Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-ski-area-not-contractually-liable-injured-skier-forest-service-permit) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-ski-area-not-contractually-liable-injured-skier-forest-service-permit) #### [Jun 25, 2018 12:54:24 PM Court Holds That Outfitters Can Bring NEPA Claims To Protect Their Recreational Business Interests](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-holds-outfitters-can-bring-nepa-claims-protect-recreational-business-interests) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-holds-outfitters-can-bring-nepa-claims-protect-recreational-business-interests) #### [Jan 29, 2018 7:21:30 AM Government Shutdown Closes Some Concessions While Others Stay Open](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-shutdown-closes-concessions-others-stay-open) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-shutdown-closes-concessions-others-stay-open) #### [Jan 26, 2018 11:28:14 AM Proposal For NPS Concession Contract That Omitted Certain Financial Data Found Nonresponsive](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/proposal-nps-concession-contract-omitted-certain-financial-data-found-nonresponsive) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/proposal-nps-concession-contract-omitted-certain-financial-data-found-nonresponsive) #### [Jan 26, 2018 10:39:55 AM Outfitter Challenges NPS’ Allocation Of Oversnow Vehicle Access Abandoned By Prior Concessioner](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/outfitter-challenges-nps-allocation-oversnow-vehicle-access-abandoned-prior-concessioner) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/outfitter-challenges-nps-allocation-oversnow-vehicle-access-abandoned-prior-concessioner) #### [Jan 12, 2018 1:04:45 PM Court Ruling May Mean Concession Contracts Are Subject to Contract Disputes Act](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-ruling-may-mean-concession-contracts-subject-contract-disputes-act) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-ruling-may-mean-concession-contracts-subject-contract-disputes-act) #### [Jan 11, 2018 11:00:09 AM Court Invalidates Land Exchange Because It Found Future Private Development Was A Federal Action](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-invalidates-land-exchange-finding-future-private-development-was-a-federal-action) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-invalidates-land-exchange-finding-future-private-development-was-a-federal-action) #### [Jan 10, 2018 12:53:14 PM Group Challenges Forest Service Permit Allowing Navy Warfare Training](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/group-challenges-forest-service-permit-allowing-navy-warfare-training) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/group-challenges-forest-service-permit-allowing-navy-warfare-training) #### [Jan 10, 2018 11:39:57 AM NPS Increases Its Use Of Digital Entrance Passes That Can Be Purchased Online](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-increases-use-digital-entrance-passes-can-purchased-online) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-increases-use-digital-entrance-passes-can-purchased-online) #### [Jan 10, 2018 10:50:03 AM NPS Clarifies FOIA Policy On Releasing Concessioners’ Gross Revenues](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-clarifies-foia-policy) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-clarifies-foia-policy) #### [Jan 9, 2018 1:24:07 PM Court Upholds Forest Service Denial of Permit To Construct Road To Access Private Property](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-forest-service-denial-access-private-property) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-forest-service-denial-access-private-property) #### [Jan 8, 2018 4:58:30 AM Forest Service Concessioner Files Lawsuit Challenging Denial Of New Term Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-concessioner-files-lawsuit-challenging-denial-new-term-permit) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-concessioner-files-lawsuit-challenging-denial-new-term-permit) #### [Nov 16, 2017 4:39:37 AM GAO Finds Forest Service Solicitation For Firefighting Air Tankers Is Illogical](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-solicitation-illogical) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-solicitation-illogical) #### [Nov 10, 2017 6:01:36 AM Federal Minimum Wage for Contractors Increases to $10.35 in 2018](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-minimum-wage-contractors-increases-10-35-2018) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-minimum-wage-contractors-increases-10-35-2018) #### [Nov 7, 2017 1:33:01 PM Court Finds Forest Service Must Compensate Grazing Association After Denying Its Access To Water On National Forest](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-forest-service-must-compensate-grazing-association-denying-access-water-national-forest) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-forest-service-must-compensate-grazing-association-denying-access-water-national-forest) #### [Nov 7, 2017 1:05:28 PM Forest Service Secretly Changes Recreation Cabin’s Status And Refuses To Reauthorize Its Use](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-secretly-changes-recreational-cabins-status-refuses-reauthorize-use) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-secretly-changes-recreational-cabins-status-refuses-reauthorize-use) #### [Nov 6, 2017 12:55:07 PM Forest Service Agrees To Allow Permittee To Continue Selling Limited Use Ownership Of Its Resort Cabins](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-agrees-limited-use-ownership-resort-cabins) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-agrees-limited-use-ownership-resort-cabins) #### [Sep 21, 2017 6:54:35 AM NPS Takes Contrary Positions On Releasing Concessioner Revenue Data Under FOIA](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-takes-contrary-positions-releasing-concessioner-revenue-data-foia) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-takes-contrary-positions-releasing-concessioner-revenue-data-foia) #### [Sep 20, 2017 1:28:31 PM Legislation Proposed To Allow Forest Service To Lease Out Administrative Buildings](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/legislation-proposed-allow-forest-service-lease-administrative-building) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/legislation-proposed-allow-forest-service-lease-administrative-building) #### [Sep 13, 2017 12:26:39 PM Utility Sues Forest Service Over Denial of Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/utility-sues-forest-service-denial-permit) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/utility-sues-forest-service-denial-permit) #### [Aug 30, 2017 12:54:40 PM NPS Awards Concession Contract To Settle Lawsuit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-awards-concession-contract) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-awards-concession-contract) #### [Aug 28, 2017 2:26:19 PM NPS Wants Out Of The Campground Business While The Forest Service Wants In](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-wants-campground-business-forest-service-wants) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-wants-campground-business-forest-service-wants) #### [Aug 28, 2017 1:43:45 PM NPS Reverses Course and Keeps Marina Concession Open](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-reverses-course-keeps-marina-concession-open) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-reverses-course-keeps-marina-concession-open) #### [Aug 2, 2017 8:21:46 AM Defendant Not Guilty Of Maintaining An Illegal Cabin On National Forest](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/defendant-not-guilty-maintaining-illegal-cabin-national-forest-land) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/defendant-not-guilty-maintaining-illegal-cabin-national-forest-land) #### [Aug 2, 2017 6:59:54 AM NPS Concessioner Faces Lawsuit Alleging Inadequate Access For Wheelchair Visitors](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-concessioner-faces-lawsuit-alleging-inadequate-access-wheelchair-visitors) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-concessioner-faces-lawsuit-alleging-inadequate-access-wheelchair-visitors) #### [Aug 2, 2017 6:35:10 AM Court Finds Forest Service Does Not Need To Conduct Environmental Review Before Constructing Firebreak For Existing Wildfire](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-forest-service-not-need-conduct-environmental-review-constructing-firebreak-existing-wildfire) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-forest-service-not-need-conduct-environmental-review-constructing-firebreak-existing-wildfire) #### [Aug 2, 2017 5:40:29 AM Court Denies Plaintiff’s Claim That Picnic Table and Security Light Must Be Provided Where Fees Are Charged Under FLREA](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-denies-plaintiffs-claim-picnic-table-security-light-must-provided-fees-charged-flrea) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-denies-plaintiffs-claim-picnic-table-security-light-must-provided-fees-charged-flrea) #### [Aug 1, 2017 12:26:23 PM Court Clarifies The Legal Test For Determining Government Liability for Backfire Damage](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-clarifies-legal-test-determining-government-liable-backfire-damage) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-clarifies-legal-test-determining-government-liable-backfire-damage) #### [Aug 1, 2017 11:38:06 AM Court Finds That BLM Must Return Mining Maintenance Fees](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-government-must-return-mining-maintenance-fees) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-government-must-return-mining-maintenance-fees) #### [Jul 31, 2017 11:32:34 AM Government Employees Successfully Sue For Late Wages During 2013 Government Shutdown](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/government-employees-successfully-sue-late-wages-2013-government-shutdown) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/government-employees-successfully-sue-late-wages-2013-government-shutdown) #### [Jun 9, 2017 9:36:38 AM Forest Service Says Term Permits Must Be Put Out For Bid If There Is Competitive Interest](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-says-term-permits-must-put-bid-competitive-interest) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-says-term-permits-must-put-bid-competitive-interest) #### [May 16, 2017 9:37:21 AM Congress Withdraws Law That Prohibited Minimum Wage Contract Clause In Concession Contracts](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/congress-withdraws-law-prohibited-minimum-wage-contract-clause-concession-contracts) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/congress-withdraws-law-prohibited-minimum-wage-contract-clause-concession-contracts) #### [May 16, 2017 9:12:11 AM Court Finds NPS Violated Law In Awarding Concession Contracts](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-nps-violated-law-awarding-concession-contracts) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-finds-nps-violated-law-awarding-concession-contracts) #### [Mar 3, 2017 8:53:57 AM Federal Register Notices from the National Park Service and Forest Service of note for the week of February 27, 2017](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-february-27-2017) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-february-27-2017) #### [Feb 16, 2017 10:39:06 AM Forest Service Not Liable For Damages From Unsuppressed Wildfire](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-not-liable-damages-unsuppressed-wildfire) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-not-liable-damages-unsuppressed-wildfire) #### [Feb 16, 2017 6:37:17 AM Federal Hiring Freeze Does Not Apply To Seasonal NPS and Forest Service Employees](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-hiring-freeze-not-apply-seasonal-nps-forest-service-employees) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-hiring-freeze-not-apply-seasonal-nps-forest-service-employees) #### [Feb 14, 2017 12:50:43 PM Court Rules Government Employees Paid Too Late After 2013 Shutdown](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-rules-government-employees-paid-late-2013-shutdown) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-rules-government-employees-paid-late-2013-shutdown) #### [Feb 10, 2017 10:56:30 AM Federal Register Notices from NPS and the Forest Service (February 6-10, 2017)](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-weeks-february-6-2017) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-weeks-february-6-2017) #### [Feb 8, 2017 9:27:20 AM Be Aware: Some Local Taxes Are Not Valid For Operations On Federal Land](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/aware-local-taxes-not-valid-federal-land) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/aware-local-taxes-not-valid-federal-land) #### [Feb 2, 2017 1:24:32 PM Court Upholds Ski Area’s Release From Liability Clause](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-ski-areas-release-liability-clause) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-ski-areas-release-liability-clause) #### [Jan 26, 2017 9:11:36 AM Court Orders Forest Service To Destroy Wildlife Data Obtained Illegally](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-orders-forest-service-destroy-wildlife-data-obtained-illegally) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-orders-forest-service-destroy-wildlife-data-obtained-illegally) #### [Jan 26, 2017 4:46:56 AM NPS Franchise Fees Exclude Out-of-Park Portions of Concessioner Operations](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-franchise-fees-exclude-park-portions-concessioner-operations) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-franchise-fees-exclude-park-portions-concessioner-operations) #### [Jan 24, 2017 12:49:01 PM Court Awards $63,409 In Attorneys’ Fees To Environmental Group](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-awards-63409-attorneys-fees-environmental-group) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-awards-63409-attorneys-fees-environmental-group) #### [Jan 20, 2017 2:45:56 AM Federal Register Notices from NPS and the Forest Service (January 15-19, 2017)](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-weeks-january-15-2017) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-weeks-january-15-2017) #### [Jan 13, 2017 11:18:04 AM State Prohibited From Thinning National Forest To Prevent Fires](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/state-prohibited-thinning-national-forest-prevent-fires) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/state-prohibited-thinning-national-forest-prevent-fires) #### [Jan 13, 2017 5:01:52 AM Federal Register Notices from NPS and the Forest Service (January 9-13, 2017)](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-january-9-2017) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-january-9-2017) #### [Jan 10, 2017 10:54:04 AM Court Upholds Use Of Categorical Exclusion for 3-year NPS Grazing Permit](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-use-categorical-exclusion-3-year-nps-grazing-permit) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-upholds-use-categorical-exclusion-3-year-nps-grazing-permit) #### [Jan 6, 2017 4:55:22 AM Federal Register Notices from the National Park Service and Forest Service of note for the week of January 2, 2017](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-january-2-2017) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-january-2-2017) #### [Jan 3, 2017 7:27:32 AM Court Rules That Government Not Liable For Campground Injury](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-rules-government-not-liable-campground-injury) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-rules-government-not-liable-campground-injury) #### [Jan 2, 2017 1:43:53 PM Federal Register Notices from the National Park Service and Forest Service of note for the week of December 27, 2016](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-december-27-2016) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-december-27-2016) #### [Dec 29, 2016 9:21:09 AM Plaintiffs Lost Right To Challenge Revised EA By Failing To Submit Revised Comments](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/plaintiffs-lost-right-challenge-revised-ea-failing-submit-revised-comments) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/plaintiffs-lost-right-challenge-revised-ea-failing-submit-revised-comments) #### [Dec 27, 2016 12:00:02 PM Local Water District Sues NPS For Arsenic Contamination](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/local-water-district-sues-nps-arsenic-contamination) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/local-water-district-sues-nps-arsenic-contamination) #### [Dec 27, 2016 10:45:58 AM OIG Finds NPS Regional Director Committed Fraud](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/oig-finds-nps-regional-director-committed-fraud) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/oig-finds-nps-regional-director-committed-fraud) #### [Dec 27, 2016 9:40:37 AM Forest Service Seeking Comments On Its Standard Permit Forms](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-seeking-comments-standard-permit-forms) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-seeking-comments-standard-permit-forms) #### [Dec 23, 2016 4:06:18 AM Federal Register Notices from the National Park Service and Forest Service of note for the week of December 19, 2016](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-december-19-2016) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-december-19-2016) 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2016](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-december-5-2016-2) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-december-5-2016-2) #### [Dec 2, 2016 2:32:26 AM Federal Register Notices from the National Park Service and Forest Service of note for the week of November 28, 2016](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-november-28-2016) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/federal-register-notices-national-park-service-forest-service-note-week-november-28-2016) #### [Dec 1, 2016 1:38:31 AM Court Rejects Claim That NPS Violated Credit Reporting Laws In Sale Of Entrance Pass](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-rejects-claim-nps-violated-credit-reporting-laws-sale-entrance-pass) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-rejects-claim-nps-violated-credit-reporting-laws-sale-entrance-pass) #### [Dec 1, 2016 1:37:16 AM Forest Service Clarifies The Rules For Amending Forest Plans](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-clarifies-rules-amending-forest-plans) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-clarifies-rules-amending-forest-plans) #### [Dec 1, 2016 1:35:49 AM NPS Moves Forward On Its Leasing Program](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-moves-forward-leasing-program) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/nps-moves-forward-leasing-program) #### [Dec 1, 2016 1:34:08 AM Court Invalidates Forest Service Agreement That County Held Right-of-Way For Road](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-invalidates-forest-service-agreement-county-held-right-way-road) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/court-invalidates-forest-service-agreement-county-held-right-way-road) #### [Dec 1, 2016 1:32:43 AM Forest Service Not Liable For Injuries To Skier On Forest Service Concession Area](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-not-liable-injuries-skier-forest-service-concession-area) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-not-liable-injuries-skier-forest-service-concession-area) #### [Dec 1, 2016 1:30:56 AM DOL Announces New Federal Minimum Wage For 2017](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/dol-announces-new-federal-minimum-wage-2017) [Read article](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/dol-announces-new-federal-minimum-wage-2017) #### [Dec 1, 2016 1:29:12 AM Forest Service Undergoing A Review Of Its Concession Program To Improve The Concessioner-Agency 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