Monthly Archives: November 2009
Steiger v. Little River Casino — Title VII Complaint
Here are the early materials in Steiger v. Little River Casino Resort, a sex discrimination claim under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act: Steiger Complaint LRB Motion to Dismiss Not sure how the plaintiff’s lawyer thinks the federal … Continue reading
ATL Interview with Amanda Blackhorse, Lead Plaintiff in New Trademark Case against Redskins
Here, via Leiter and the Lounge: An excerpt: We interviewed the lead petitioner, Amanda Blackhorse, last week. Blackhorse, now 27, grew up on the Navajo Reservation, went to Nations University in Kansas, and is now a social worker in Phoenix … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
Idaho Supreme Court Dismisses Claim by Gambling Addicts that State Indian Gaming Law was Unconstitutional
Here is the opinion in Knox v. State of Idaho. And the court’s press release. From the opinion: This is an action seeking to have Idaho Code §§ 67-429B and 67-429C declared unconstitutional. The district court dismissed this action on the ground … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Iowa Court of Appeals Strikes Down Portion of Iowa ICWA
Here is the opinion in In re J.L. An excerpt: We find that Iowa Code section 232B.5(10) and (13) that prevents a child subject to the proceedings from objecting to a motion to transfer is unconstitutional. Additionally, we find that … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Schaghticoke Petition for Rehearing En Banc before Second Circuit
Here — STNRehearingPetition091125
Michigan Case re: Tribal Court to Federal Court Removal and Remand
This case, Geroux v. Assurant, Inc., started as a tribal court complaint against two insurance companies seeking benefits for long-term disability, but was removed by the defendants to federal court. The district court remanded the case back to tribal court … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Michigan Indian, Research, tribal courts
News Article on LTBB’s Economy
From Indianz: The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan recently formed a corporation to pursue economic development opportunities. Waganakising Odawa Development, Inc. is looking at two sectors: government contracting and renewable energy. Frank Ettawageshik, the president of the … Continue reading
From ICT: Brendan Johnson Appointed Head of DOJ Committee
With an extensive quote from Prof. Fletcher: Johnson to head Native DoJ committee By Rob Capriccioso Story Published: Nov 23, 2009 Story Updated: Nov 23, 2009 WASHINGTON – With a non-Native picked to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s Native … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Kate E. Fort
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
