Monthly Archives: March 2010
California Loses Second Slots Case in a Week
This one is San Pasqual Band v. California (S.D. Cal.). Here are the materials: DCT Order Granting San Pasqual Motion for Summary J San Pasqual Band Motion for Summary Judgment California Opposition San Pasqual Reply The best part about this … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Federal Court Dismisses Some of Opposition Groups Claims re: Buffalo Casino
Here are the materials in Citizens against Casino Gambling in Erie v. Hogen (W.D. N.Y.) (via Indianz): NIGC Motion to Dismiss CACGEC Opposition to NIGC Motion NIGC Reply SNI Motion to Intervene CACGEC Opposition to SNI Motion SNI Reply DCT … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Opening Appellate Brief in Fond du Lac Band Challenge to State Authority to Tax Out of State Income of Reservation Indians
Here: Fond du Lac Opening CA8 Brief Lower court materials are here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, taxation
North County Community Alliance, Inc. v. Salazar Petition Stage Filing Complete
Here is the petition (previously posted). Here is the cert opposition from the Solicitor General. And here is the reply: North County Community Alliance Reply to Cert Opposition This petition is slated for the April 16, 2010 Conference.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, Supreme Court
Plenty v. DOI — Federal Circuit Affirms Discharge of Indian Trust Employee in Conflict of Interest
Here is the opinion. An excerpt: In 1989, Ms. Plenty began working at the Bureau of Indian Affairs (“Agency”), a division of the Department of the Interior. She worked in the Land Title and Records Office (“Office”), which secures, processes, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
National Law Journal: “Indians Try to Keep Cases Away from High Court”
From the NLJ (downloadable version): Indians try to keep cases away from high court Marcia Coyle March 29, 2010 The Supreme Court has not granted review of any Indian law cases in the current term, but you won’t hear complaints … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News, Scholarship, Supreme Court
Indian Law Clinic Symposium — June 20-21, 2010 @ ABQ
Flyer here: SAVE THE DATE Flyer
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Symposia
Michigan Indian Law Day Agenda (UPDATED) — April 2
University of Michigan NALSA 2010 Indian Law Day Schedule Looking Inward: Tribal Governance Blessing 1:00 – 1:10 Joseph Brave-Heart Keynote Speaker 1:10 -1:40 Frank Ettawageshik Former Tribal Chairman, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Constitutions 1:45 – 2:25 … 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
