Monthly Archives: July 2010
Winnemem Wintu Tribe’s Cultural Property Claims Largely Dismissed
Here is the opinion in Winnemem Wintu Tribe v. DOI (E.D. Cal.): Winnemem Wintu Tribe v. DOI
Comstock Resources Leases @ Alabama-Coushatta Held Valid
Here is the opinion in United States ex rel. Kennard v. Comstock Resources (E.D. Tex.): DCT Order Granting Comstock Resources Motion
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Opening Briefs in Wells Fargo v. LDF — Seventh Circuit
Here: Wells Fargo Opening Brief Natl Federation of Municipal Analysts Amicus Brief LDF brief due on August 20th. Lower court materials here and here and here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Tribal Law and Order Act Details
TRIBAL LAW AND ORDER ACT SUMMARY Between 2007 and 2010, Congress held 17 hearings on various aspects of violence on Indian lands from domestic and sexual violence against women and children to drug smuggling and gang activity. On June 23, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Legislation, Research, tribal courts
Brent Kary Walks On
One of my former students at UND, Standing Rock member….
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Seminole Tribe Allowed to Intervene in Florida Environmental Case
Here is that opinion from the Middle District of Florida: Conservancy of South Florida v. USFWS.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Environmental, Research
Judge’s Guide to Tribal Civil Jurisdiction over Nonmembers
Sarah Krakoff has posted “Tribal Civil Judicial Jurisdiction over Nonmembers: A Practical Guide for Judges.” Here is the abstract: This article provides a summary of the law of tribal court civil jurisdiction over persons who are not members of the … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Scholarship, tribal courts
D.C. Circuit Hands Jicarilla Apache Big Win in Royalties Case
Here is Friday’s opinion in Jicarilla Apache Nation v. U.S. Dep’t of Interior. An excerpt: Jicarilla Apache Nation (Jicarilla) challenges the denial of its claim for additional royalties for natural gas leases in force from January 1984 through June 1995. … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Ninth Circuit Rejects Challenge to Tax on Non-Indians
Here is the opinion in Lanphere v. Wright. Briefs here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, taxation, Tribal Codes
Madison County v. Oneida Indian Nation Cert Petition
Here: Madison County cert petition. Questions presented: The questions presented in this case are: 1. whether tribal sovereign immunity from suit, to the extent it should continue to be recognized, bars taxing authorities from foreclosing to collect lawfully imposed property … 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
