Monthly Archives: August 2009
Emotionally Potent Oversimplification of the Day: Terry Anderson on the Indian Health Service
Thanks to Rick Collins for sending this around — Terry Anderson WSJ Op-Ed on Indian Health Service I’m not surprised that the WSJ carries the material that Terry Anderson writes. The NYTs does, too. I know that Terry is a … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Could President Obama Settle the Black Hills Question?
From the Argus-Leader: A campaign conversation with the man who would become president of the United States has some Sioux leaders thinking they might finally get part of their sacred Black Hills back. And they’re working on a plan to … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News, Supreme Court
Erwin Chemerinsky’s Review of the 2008 Supreme Court Term
Here, published in the Green Bag. An excerpt: CTOBER TERM 2008 LACKED the blockbuster decisions of the prior Term, in which the Court ruled that the Second Amendment protects a right of individuals to possess firearms apart from militia service,1 … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Scholarship, Supreme Court
Documentary about Native Village of Kivalina Global Warming Suit
From the Public Nuisance Wire: TORONTO – A Canadian-based film company has begun filming a documentary aimed at exposing the controversial case of Kivalina v Exxon Mobil. Filming began last month in the tiny Alaskan village of Kivalina, a 3.9 square-mile town … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Environmental, News
Update to Tunica-Biloxi Tribe v. United States Self-Determination Act Case
We previously posted materials in this case, which alleges “massive violations” of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act here. Here is an update, in which the D.C. District Court denies the government’s request for reconsideration. DCT Order on Miscellaneous … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Opening NIGC Appellate Brief in Carter Lake Casino Dispute
Here is the NIGC brief in Nebraska ex rel. Bruner v. Dept. of Interior/NIGC — Federal – NIGC Appellant Brief Lower court materials are here and here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Bloomberg Report on Foxwoods Debt Default — Now $1.45B
From Bloomberg Report (miigwetch to K.C.): Foxwoods Casino Owner Said to Seek Debt Restructuring By Beth Jinks and Jonathan Keehner Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Mashantucket Western Pequot Tribal Nation, owner of the Foxwoods Resort Casino, is seeking to restructure at least $1.45 … Continue reading
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What Happens When a Tribal Business Goes Bankrupt?
Does federal bankruptcy law apply? Can a Section 17 corporation declare bankruptcy? What about tribal bankruptcy laws? According to some gaming experts, the United States bankruptcy code does apply? Here’s a quote from a news article on the Pequot debt … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, News
William Mitchell Law Review Call for Papers
Call for Papers – Indian Law William Mitchell Law Review, Vol. 36, Issue II (Fall 2009) The William Mitchell Law Review is proud to dedicate its second issue to Indian Law in its upcoming Volume 36 (fall 2009). We are … Continue reading
Materials in the New York City Smokeshop Case
Here are the materials in the New York City v. Golden Feather Smoke Shop case (E.D. N.Y.), reported here. Earlier materials are here. NYC Motion for Preliminary Injunction Golden Feather Opposition to Motion Peace Pipe Smoke Shop Opposition NYC Reply … Continue reading
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
