2016 NNALSA Writing Competition

Here is formal press release with instructions on submitting the entries: National NALSA Writing Competition announcement

Here is the link to the NNALSA Writing Competition webpage that shows the submission guidelines and competition rules: http://www.nationalnalsa.org/#!writing-competition/e5d6c.

Sault Tribe Treaty Rights Litigation RFP

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Michigan) seeks an attorney of stature and notable experience to serve as lead counsel for the negotiation, or litigation, of a resource allocation agreement for court affirmed treaty rights, along with possible litigation regarding exterior boundaries of the ceded territory. Preference will be given to those submissions showing extensive and demonstrable experience in treaty rights litigation. To receive an RFP packet contact Aaron Schlehuber at lawaaron@saulttribe.net..

Navajo Nation Contract Gaming Atty RFP

Navajo DOJ is seeking a Contract Gaming Attorney. Through Navajo DOJ, the Attorney will provide legal services to the Navajo Nation Gaming Regulatory Office (NNGRO) working primarily on amendments, negotiations and implementations of the Arizona and New Mexico Tribal State Gaming Compacts. Also, since the NNGRO provides compliance and regulatory services over the Navajo Nation’s Gaming Facilities, the Attorney will be working to address any arising matter thereunder. The Attorney shall have experience in the field of Indian Gaming. Preference will be given to those with knowledge of Navajo law. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice will be accepting proposals for this service postmarked by 5:00 PM MST on February 19, 2016. No Late Proposals Will Be Accepted. ANY LATE SUBMITTALS WILL BE RETURNED. Persons interested can request information, request a copy of the RFP, and submit proposals to:Ethel Branch, Attorney General: ebranch@nndoj.org

Gaming Attorney_RFP

Rodgerick T. Begay, Acting Deputy Attorney General: rbegay@nndoj.org

Native Hawaiian Law Graduate Chosen to Clerk for Justice Sotomayor

Here is the press release from the University of Hawaii Law School: “UH Law School Graduate Named Law Clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.”

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SCOTUSBlog Preview of Nebraska v.Parker

Here.

Village of Whiteboro to Keep Seal

Here is “Whitesboro residents vote to keep ‘offensive’ seal.”

Challenge to Wash. Dept. of Revenue Tax Assessment on Tribal Casino ATMs

Here is the complaint in Everi Payments Inc. v. State of Washington Dept. of Revenue (Super. Ct. — Thurston Cty.):

Complaint

Title Action against Muscogee (Creek) Nation Trust Lands Dismissed

Here are the materials in Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town v. United States (E.D. Okla.):

182 Muscogee Creek Motion to Dismiss

185 Response

186 US Acquiescence

188 Reply

193 DCT Order

Federal Court Nixes Settlement of Class Action against Western Sky and Related Companies

Here are the materials in Heldt v. Payday Financial (D. S.D.):

64 Joint Motion to Approve Settlement

82 Motion to Intervene

106 Intervenor Objections to Settlement

119 DCT Order

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Seeks Asst. Public Defender

Here (2016 JOB AD – ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER SRST TRIBAL COURT (FINAL-DMA)):

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe requests applications for the position of Assistant Tribal Public Defender.

 

The Assistant Public Defender is responsible for representing, in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court, Tribal members charged with crimes on the Reservation.  Duties include advising defendants, conducting research, preparing court pleadings, negotiating with the Prosecutor’s office to reach plea agreements, and participating in bench and jury trials.

 

The Assistant Public Defender will be compensated on an hourly basis and is a full time position for a minimum of one (1) year.  Employment beyond one year will be contingent upon funding.

 

In order to meet the statutory prerequisites for employment as the Assistant Public Defender, applicants must: (1) be a member in good standing of the bar in any state or federal court; (2) be at least 21 years of age; (3) be of high moral character and integrity; (4) have a law degree from an (ABA) accredited law school; (5) never have been convicted of a felony; (6) have not been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services; and (7) be physically able to perform the duties of the office.  The selected applicant will be subject to Tribal, State & Federal Criminal Background Checks.

 

Applications must include: a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, proof of bar acceptance, (3) references, and (3) writing samples.

 

Applications may be submitted and inquiries may be directed, to Ms. Dellis M. Agard, Court Administrator, Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court, PO Box 363, Fort Yates, ND  58538, Telephone (701) 854-7244 or by Email to dagard@standingrock.org.

 

The worksite for this position is located in Fort Yates, ND at the Standing Rock Tribal Court.  Sitting Bull College Transit provides bus services, at nominal cost, to and from Bismarck, ND; Mobridge, SD; McLaughlin, SD and Selfridge, ND, and is coordinated with the Tribal work day, which is from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM (Central Time).