Monthly Archives: November 2011
Arbitrator Accepts Jurisdiction in Grand Canyon Skywalk Dispute over Hualapai’s Objections
Here is the arbitrator’s ruling: OrderReJurisdiction Prior posts on this case are here and here and here and here and here.
Ninth Circuit Affirms Vacature of Interior’s Rule Delisting Grizzly Bear as Endangered under ESA
Here is yesterday’s opinion in Greater Yellowstone Coalition v. Servheen (USFWS).
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Environmental, Research
MSU Indigenous Law and Policy Center Statement on TLOA to the Indian Law and Order Commission
Here. A snippet: Boozhoo! To the Honorable Troy A. Eid, Chairman of the Indian Law and Order Commission, and Jeff Davis, Executive Director of the Commission, and the rest of Commission members, we offer greetings and a chi-miigwetch for the opportunity to … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Legislation, Research
Gun Lake Band Cert Stage Reply Brief in Patchak Case
Here: Gun Lake Cert Stage Reply
Update in Yakama/FBI Raid Dispute: Federal Court Denies FBI Motion for Reconsideration (Motion for Protective Order)
Here are the materials in Yakama Indian Nation v. Holder (E.D. Wash.): Federal Defendants Memorandum in Support of Motion for Reconsideration Yakama Nation’s Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Reconsideration Federal Defendants Reply on Motion for Reconsideration Order Denying US … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research
Fond du Lac Band Earns Major Victory in Gaming Revenue Sharing Dispute with City of Duluth
Here are the materials in City of Duluth v. Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (D. Minn.): Memorandum Opinion and Order Fond du Lac Rule 60 Motion [plus NIGC NOV as attachment, also available separately here] City of Duluth … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Reminder: Udall Foundation Congressional Internship Program Deadline — Jan. 31, 2012
From the Udall Foundation: The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2012. Thank you for your interest in the Udall Foundation’s Native American Congressional Internship Program. This ten-week summer internship in Washington, D.C. is for Native American and Alaska Native students who … Continue reading
IRS Seeks Applications for Advisory Committee for the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division
IRS Seeks Applications for Advisory Committee for the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division IR-2011-107, Oct. 27, 2011 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is seeking applications for vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, taxation
Another NFL Player (Clinton Portis) Sues Greenberg Traurig for Abramoff-Era, Casino-Related Actions
Here is the complaint filed in Florida circuit court: Clinton Portis v. Greenberg Traurig Complaint Terrell Owens’ suit is here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, gaming, Research
CFC Dismisses Iowa Tribe Claims against US under Tohono O’dham Precedent
Here: CFC Dismissal of Iowa Tribe Claims
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
