Matthew L.M. Fletcher

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2019-2020update.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in this case on 9/11/19:
Sequoia Capital Operations v. Gingras (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)

Federal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/federal/2019.html
Oertwich v. Traditional Village of Togiak (Banishment; Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation v. Newsom (Tribal-State Compacts)

U.S. Legislation – 116th Congress Bulletin
https://narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/116_uslegislation.html
The following bill was recently proposed in the House:
H.R.4289 – Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act

News Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
This week, in brief:

Indian Programs Advanced Appropriations Act up for first hearing on Capitol Hill
‘The Duwamish people are still here’: Tribe hindered by lack of recognition
New Mexico tribe loses claim to national preserve
Patawomeck artist challenges state laws and tribal leaders to define ‘Indian art’
Eastern Shoshone Tribe and Northern Arapaho Tribe expand partnerships with university
Groundbreaking set for National Native American Veterans Memorial

Edweying Naabing Panel on Universities and Treaty Responsibilities

September 20, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Eric Hemenway, Emily Proctor, Ethriam Brammer, Dylan Miner

Edweying Naabing Symposium Keynote Speaker Wenona Singel

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Fond du Lac Ojibwe Sues EPA over Mine, “Existential Threat” to Tribe

September 17, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa v. Stepp (D. Minn.):

1-complaint-3.pdf

Sequoia Capital Operations LLC v. Gingras Cert Petition [Chippewa-Cree Sovereign Lending]

September 17, 2019December 2, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

petitionforwritofcertiorari-3.pdf

Question presented:

Where an arbitration agreement contains a separate “delegation provision” that reserves for an arbitrator the authority to decide any disputes concerning arbitrability, does Section 2 of the Federal Arbitration Act require a court to decide any challenge to that provision’s validity before the court may proceed to address whether the parties’ underlying dispute is arbitrable?

Lower court materials here.

Update:

BIO: BriefInOpposition

News Profile of GTB/Enviro Groups’ Appeal against Nestlé

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is “Legal gears on Nestle water cases grind slowly in Michigan” from MLive.

Michigan Governor’s Legal Counsel Spring Semester Clerkship Program [Sept. 30, 2019 Deadline]

September 16, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Spring Semester Clerkship Program

Office of Legal Counsel

Office of the Governor, State of Michigan

Description: Lawyers in the Office of Legal Counsel serve as the Governor’s attorneys, providing analysis and advice on all legal and policy issues that involve the Governor. This includes a wide array of functions, including interpreting federal and state laws, advising the Governor and senior staff on legislation that may impact the powers and authorities of the Governor and the Governor’s office, and serving as the Governor’s lead advocate on litigation involving the Governor’s office and state agencies.

Law Clerks may assist attorneys in the Office of Legal Counsel with the following:

Reviewing major litigation;
Monitoring, researching, and drafting legislation;
Researching and drafting Executive Orders and Executive Directives;
Reviewing and advising on extradition, clemency, and other criminal matters and ethics issues; and
Representing and advising the Governor in tribal-state relations

Candidates who have completed their first or second year of law school will be selected based on the following criteria:

Exceptional legal research, writing, and communication skills;
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; and
Ability to respond to a variety of legal issues that arise daily, requiring quick research, analysis, and response

Instructions for Applicants:

Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample, and one letter of recommendation by mail or email to the address below. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2019.

Lori Blankenship

Office of Legal Counsel
Office of the Governor, State of Michigan

George W. Romney Building

111 S. Capitol Avenue

Lansing, MI 48909

BlankenshipL@michigan.gov