Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Michigan Withdraws Cert Petition in Michigan v. Sault Tribe

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Here:

Ltr Clerk Withdraw 13-1372

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Cert Opposition Brief

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Here:

SSM Cert Opp Brief

Filed right before the decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills came out, so it doesn’t take that case’s outcome into consideration.

 

News Coverage of LRB Peacemaking Conference

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Here:

Manistee News Article

Our post on the conference is here. It’s June 11-13, 2014.

Grand Ronde Tribal Chief Judge Posting

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Here:

RFQ Chief Judge

Another Nooksack Suit in Response to Disenrollment Plans

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Here is the newest complaint filed in tribal court:

Belmont v Kelly – Complaint 5-30-14

Senate Confirms Keith Harper to UN Ambassadorial Post

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I took a pic of the TV:

Keith Harper Senate Confirmation

Materials (So Far) in Idaho v. Coeur d’Alene Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Dispute

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Here are the materials in State of Idaho v. Coeur d’Alene Tribe (D. Idaho):

3-1 Idaho Motion for TRO

15-1 Coeur d’Alene Tribe Motion to Dismiss

16 Coeur d’Alene Opposition to Motion for TRO

20 Shoshone-Bannock Motion to File Amicus Brief

25 Idaho Reply

28 DCT Order Granting Motion to File Amicus Brief

 

Materials in Hualapai Ranch Tribal Court Litigation

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Here are the materials so far in WD at the Canyon v. Hwal’Bay Ba:J Enterprises Inc. (Hualapai Tribal Court):

2014 0423 Hwal’Bay Notice of Motion to Dismiss (00147080xC01F0)

2014 0423 Memo of Points Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss (00147081xC01F0)

Opposition to Motion to Dismiss with Exhibit (00150547xC01F0)

Grand Traverse Band Legal Dept. Job Posting

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Tribal Attorney

Serve as a Tribal Attorney responsible for assisting with legal advice and services for the Grand Traverse Band Tribal Council on a wide range of legal issues. This position will be a regular full-time, in-house position, assisting the GTB Legal Staff. Detailed knowledge of Federal Indian Law and Tribal Law preferred. Native American preference will apply. Submit cover letter, resume and references to: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians, Human Resources, 2605 NW Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 or email: mike.teeple@gtbindians.com

Qualifications: Recent Graduate from an accredited law school or an Attorney with 1-2 years of experience.

Salary:         $55,000 – Recent Graduate

$60,000 – Upon passing the Bar Exam

$65,000 – $70,000 with 1-2 years of experience

Response Deadline:    June 30, 2014