Monthly Archives: December 2010
News Coverage of LRB Tribal Law Labor Deal
Here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Stockbridge-Munsee/New York Gaming Compact
Available here, along with a news report on it, via Pechanga. Also, here: 46046842-Stock-Bridge-Munsee-Compact
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, News, Research
Non-Indian Business Concurs in Miccosukee Tribe Cert Petition over Enforcement of Tribal Court Judgments
Very surprising! It is exceptionally rare for a private, non-Indian respondent that has won below to file a brief in support of a tribal cert petition. Here is the brief: Kraus-Anderson Brief in Support of Petition And the petition, with link … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court, tribal courts
Gambling Addicts Challenge to Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Video Gaming Compact Proceeds
The State of Idaho and the Dept. of Interior had filed motions to dismiss. The district court granted Idaho’s motion, but held that the gambling addicts, who are neighbors to the tribal casino, had standing to challenge the compact approval … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Cert Petition in Hawaiian Blood Quantum Dispute
Here is the petition in Day v. Apoliona: Day Cert Petition Question presented: Whether officials of the State of Hawaii may expend funds subject to the trust established by § 5(f) of the Hawaii Admission Act for the betterment of Hawaiians … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court
LTBB Council Sends Letter to MGCB to “Clarify” Incentive Payment Issue
Here is the article, via Pechanga. An excerpt: The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Council has sent a clarification letter to the state regarding a statement made last month by Tribal Chairman Ken Harrington. In early November, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Wisc. Journal of Gender, Law, and Society Indian/Immigration Law Symposium Published
The articles are here. The journal’s home page is here. And here are a few selected articles: Shared Experiences, Divergent Outcomes: American Indian and Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence by Jacqueline P. Hand and David C. Koelsch No Exceptions Made: Sexual … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Scholarship, Symposia
D.C. Circuit Rejects Hoopa’s Challenge to FERC’s Licensing of Klamath River Dam
Here is the opinion. Briefs are here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Environmental, Research
API v. Sac and Fox Reply Brief in Support of Cert Petition
Here: API Reply. The petition (No. 10-613) is up for discussion in the Conference of Jan. 14, 2011.
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
