Monthly Archives: June 2009
Seneca Allowed to File Amicus in Challenge to Seneca Gaming Laws
Here is the district court order in Warren v. United States (W.D. N.Y.) — DCT Order re Seneca Amicus Motion Seneca Motion for Leave & Amicus Brief
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, sovereign immunity
Montana Supreme Court Decides ICWA Expert Case
The Montana Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s acceptance of testimony from an ICWA expert proferred by the state. Matter of T.W.F. opinion Appellant Brief Appellee Brief Reply Brief
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Badly Split Wisconsin Supreme Court Refuses to Refund Taxes Paid by Ho-Chunk Nation
Here is the opinion in Ho-Chunk Nation v. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue. An excerpt from the majority: For the reasons set forth below, we affirm. “[R]eservations or trust lands” are also referred to in the sentence preceding the provision in … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, taxation
Federal Government Attempt to Seize Tribal Smokeshop Funds Fails (For Now)
Here is the opinion in United States v. Funds from Wells Fargo Bank Account (W.D. Wash.) — US v Funds from Wells Fargo Bank Account DCT Order An excerpt: A genuine issue of material fact exists regarding whether Isleta qualifies … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, taxation
Workplace Discrimination Claims against Okla. City Indian Health Clinic Dismissed
Here is the opinion in Doonkeen v. Central Oklahoma American Indian Health Council (W.D. Okla.) — Doonkeen v Oklahoma City Indian Clinic DCT Order
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
NNALSA Job Fair — August 28, 2009 in DC
NNALSA Job Fair Savethedate09
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, jobs
New Article on the Mystery of CFRs and CVSGs
The article, “An Empirical Analysis of Supreme Court Certiorari Petition Procedures: The Call for Response and the Call for the Views of the Solicitor General”, appears in the George Mason Law Review. Here is Marcia Coyle’s coverage (thanks to Mike … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Scholarship, Supreme Court
Call for Papers: Great Lakes History Conference
Indigenous Peoples of the Globe: Colonization and Adaptation Call for Papers: Great Lakes History Conference November 13 & 14, 2009 The 34th annual Great Lakes History Conference, sponsored by Grand Valley State University’s History Department, will be held in Grand … Continue reading
Supreme Court Denies Cert in Border Wall Case
From NewsPirates (cert petition here): The Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to the completion of the border fence between the US and Mexico, Fox News reports. Environmental groups, an Indian tribe, and the city of El Paso … Continue reading
Kimberly Teehee Appointed to White House Position
“This is an important appointment and one that bodes well for Michigan Tribes. Teehee worked in Kildee’s office for years and understands the needs of MI tribes better than many other possible appointees.” N.R. From the NYTs: President Obama made … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Michigan Indian, News
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
