Monthly Archives: April 2011
Hawaii SCT Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Native Hawaiian Homesite Tax Position
Here is the opinion in Corboy v. Louie. The majority would dismiss the challenge on standing grounds. A concurring opinion disagreeing with the majority on the sanding issue is here. Justice Acoba would dismiss the challenge on grounds the United … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Tenth Circuit Affirms Sentencing in Major Crimes Act Case
Here is the unpublished opinion in United States v. Commanche.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research
Michigan Supreme Court Remands for ICWA Notice Error
The short order is here. Thanks to C.F.
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, ICWA
SCOTUSblog commentary on US v. TON — “Apparent Disregard for Judicial Minimalism”
From SCOTUSblog: The most striking feature of Tuesday’s opinion in United States v. Tohono O’odham Nation (No. 09-846) is the apparent disregard for judicial minimalism in Justice Kennedy’s opinion for the Court. The Court, in an opinion joined by Chief Justice Roberts … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court
Mash. Pequot Effort to Enforce Tribal Court Judgment in N.Y. Fails
Here is the order in Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises v. Lin (N.Y. Sup. Ct.): MPGE v Lin
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, tribal courts
GAO Report on Indian Arts and Crafts
Available here. From the Introduction: The size of the Indian arts and crafts market and extent of misrepresentation are unknown because existing estimates are outdated, limited in scope, or anecdotal. Also, there are no national data sources containing the information … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort
UNM/American Indian Law Center Tribal Court Training Registration
Here is the flyer: TCTrainingRegistration – Final 4-1-11 From the flyer: Judges ~ 2nd Session: May 23-26, 2011* *repeats material covered in first session This training will cover the basic skills required for conducting trials. Topics include: trial and courtroom management; … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Supreme Court of Canada Grants Leave To Appeal To Manitoba Métis Federation
This should be interesting (at least for those so inclined Canadians) to watch down the road. The Manitoba Métis Federation is appealing a Manitoba Court of Appeal decision handed down on July 7, 2010. Below is an excerpt from that decision. … Continue reading
Keepseagle Plaintiffs’ Memorandum on the Identification of Banks to Safeguard Settlement Funds
Filed just yesterday: Plaintiffs Supplemental Memorandum
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Eastern Band Cherokee v. Wolfe et al. — Attorney Disbarment
The Eastern Band tribal court disbarred Robert Saunooke, an Eastern Band member and a Florida-licensed attorney, for noncompliance with the tribal court licensure rule that requires a North Carolina bar license. Here is that order: order on disbarment 042711
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, tribal courts
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
