Monthly Archives: May 2009
Onion: Supreme Court Justice Application Asks for 3 Sample Opinions
From the Onion: WASHINGTON—The White House announced Tuesday that job seekers hoping to fill Justice David Souter’s Supreme Court seat must complete an application that includes three sample court rulings, each citing at least two federal precedents. After listing their … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Supreme Court
Final Filing in Arizona Snowbowl Cert Petition
Here is the Navajo Nation’s reply brief — Navajo Reply Brief The Supreme Court will decide whether or not to grant the petition on June 4 (see docket).
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court
May 2009 Issue of Indigenous Notes
You can access the issue here. Articles include: Center to discuss Principles of International Law for Multi-lateral Development Banks at UN Permanent Forum session Attorney Leonardo Crippa will discuss MDB obligations during a Permanent Forum side event on May 26th. … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
New Book: Anishinaabemowin Maajaamigad (The Anishinaabe Language Leaves)
Anishinaabemowin Maajaamigad (The Anishinaabe Language Leaves) A community welcomes its veterans home from World War II and they work together to build something for the future generations and to remember the past. Authors Howard Kimewon and Margaret Noori share this … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Language, Michigan Indian
Stroud v. Armenta — Employment Claim Dismissed in State Court on Sovereign Immunity Grounds
Here are the materials in Stroud v. Armenta (opinion here), an unpublished case decided by the California Court of Appeals involving the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians: Stroud Appellant Brief Armenta Respondent Brief Stroud Reply Brief
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, sovereign immunity
Churchill v. University of Colorado Materials
Now that Ward Churchill has won exactly $1 from the University of Colorado via jury, the real fight begins — over reinstatement. The University of Colorado’s brief opposing reinstatement is here. The brief itself runs from pages 1-32 of the … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Steve Baird Calls for “Re-Branding” of The Washington Redskins
Steve Baird, the lawyer who filed the Harjo case, has a post over at the Duets Blog about the Redskins case. He asks a very good question: “…putting the legal issues aside, why doesn’t the team do the right thing, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Trent S.W. Crable
SCIA Hearing on Carcieri v. Salazar
more about “SCIA Hearing on Carcieri v. Salazar“, posted with vodpod
ABA Journal on Quinn Emanuel’s Ex-Associate
From the ABA Journal: Observers are openly wondering how long an unidentified first-year associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges will hold his job, after reading a jaw-dropping e-mail thread. It began with a partner’s standard-issue firmwide proclamation of … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
U.S. v. St. Cyr — Sentencing American Indians in Federal Offenses
Here is an interesing sentencing memorandum out of the District of Nebraska. Apparently, the court refused to adopt an argument by the United States to sentence American Indians for longer terms than they would otherwise be sentenced under state law, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research
American Indian Tribal Law
Facing the Future: The Indian Child Welfare Act at 30
Federal Indian Law: Cases and Materials (6th ed.)
The Eagle Returns: The Legal History of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
