This text focuses on the history of the development of law in relation to the public lands , the colonial land systems, the origin of the public domain, and the conflicting interests generating change in land policy from colonial times to the 20th century. As a special feature it discusses the legal aspects of mineral resources exploitation.

Considers S. 2225 and companion H.R. 12121, to establish the Public Land Law Review Commission to study existing laws and procedures relating to the administration of the U.S. public land and to increase the authorized appropriations.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.