Public Trust

Supreme Court stands with conservation groups in Lake Michigan beach access case

The public’s right to the Lake Michigan shoreline stands after the U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday it was denying a petition to hear an appeal...

Categories: Gunderson, News
Issues: Public Trust
Services: Legal Advocacy

U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Hear Lake Michigan Public Trust Case

Is your right to access Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline a national concern? On October 5th, the US Supreme Court was asked to decide if it...

Categories: Blog, Gunderson
Issues: Land, Public Trust, Water
Services: Legal Advocacy

Did you see us at PIELC?

Last week, Sr. Attorney Jeff Hyman presented two panels at the Public Interest and Environmental Law Conference in Oregon. The two panels are described below....

Categories: Blog
Issues: Public Trust
Services: Legal Advocacy

Landmark Public Trust Case a Major Win for Hoosiers

The Conservation Law Center, with attorney Jeff Hyman leading the litigation, represented environmental groups Alliance for the Great Lakes and <a target="_blank"...

Categories: Blog, Gunderson
Issues: Public Trust, Water
Services: Legal Advocacy

What the Appelate Court’s Ruling Means for The Public Trust

On December 7th, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline is held in trust for the public up to the ordinary...

Categories: Blog, Gunderson
Issues: Biodiversity, Land, Public Trust, Water
Services: Legal Advocacy

A Win for the Public Trust

The Public Trust Doctrine grants access to use the land between the low and high water marks of Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline.

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Categories: Blog, Gunderson
Issues: Public Trust, Water
Services: Legal Advocacy

Indiana Court Recognizes Public Right to Walk and Sunbathe on Lake Michigan Shore

This July, La Porte County Judge Richard R. Stalbrink ruled that Indiana holds the state’s Lake Michigan shore in trust for public uses, including swimming,...