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Rosette Firm Looking for Experienced Attorney

February 25, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

INDIAN OWNED & OPERATED LAW FIRM SEEKING EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY

Rosette, LLP, is seeking an attorney to handle a wide variety of complex legal matters in tribal, state and/or federal courts. The firm specializes in representing federally recognized Indian Tribes and their governmental agencies. Knowledge and experience working in Indian Country and dealing with issues affecting Indian tribes and their respective departments, agencies, and instrumentalities is required.

The ideal candidate must be willing to travel and work on client matters throughout the United States. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and willing to work in a dynamic atmosphere with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills are required. Must have the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. State of Michigan bar admission in good standing required. Three (3) years’ experience preferred but not required.

Competitive salary and benefits, including health care, 401k, and paid time off.

Please respond to this job posting with your resume, writing sample, cover letter, and salary requirements via e-mail to Karrie S. Wichtman at: kwichtman@rosettelaw.com by March 31, 2013.

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians — Prosecutor Job Re-posting — March 11, 2013 Deadline

February 25, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTProsecutor Repost

2013 National NALSA Moot Court Winners

February 25, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher2 Comments

Congratulations to all!!!!

Here:

21st Annual National NALSA Moot Court Competition

Results:

Best Team

Catherine Hall & Caycie K. Gusman (Team 10 from Hawaii)
Jenny Patten & Natasha Bronn (Team 9 from Columbia)
Veronica Newcomer & Rachel Kowarski (Team 33 from William Mitchell)

Highest Brief Score

Zachary Dilonno & Sommerset Wong (Team 39 from Hawaii)
Andrew Sangster & Jacob Wolf (Team 17 from Columbia)
Anthony Franken & Steven Iverson (Team 66 from University of South Dakota)

Best Oral Advocate

Catherine Hall (Hawaii)
Ryan McCarthy (William Mitchell)
Rachel Kowarski (William Mitchell)

And here are the teams that advanced to the elimination rounds: Continue reading →

2013 FBA Indian Law Conference Brochure w Agenda

February 25, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

News Profile of USFWS Decisionmaking Process in Question of Bald Eagles and Wind Turbines

February 25, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

An excerpt:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is considering eliminating most public oversight of wind turbine impacts on protected bald and golden eagles by offering developers 30-year permits to kill eagles by accident, as opposed to the current 5-year permits. What’s more, they’re shaping the implementation of that proposed policy change in a series of private “stakeholders'” meetings to which the public is not invited.

American Bird Conservancy letter here.

Materials in Cesar Caballero’s Counterclaims against Shingle Springs Miwok

February 25, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here:

11-Caballero Answer and Counterclaim 2-17-09

17-Tribe’s MPA re Motion to Dismiss Counterclaims

22.1-Caballero Opposition 5-6-09

28-Tribe’s Reply re Motion to Dismiss 5-13-09

33-Order Granting MTD Counterclaim

Related cases here: federal criminal case, trademark case, and permanent injunction.

United States v. Caballero — Obstruction of Shingle Springs Miwok Mail

February 25, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here are the lower court materials in the case, now on appeal in the Ninth Circuit. This criminal case is related to the tribe’s long-running dispute with Cesar Caballero, who apparently posed as an “imposter” tribal leader.

13 – Minutes – magistrate judge trial

55 – Order – district judge affirming conviction

2011-08-30 Transcript – trial before magistrate judge

2012-09-28 Transcript – hearing on appeal of magistrate judge’s conviction to district judge

Related trademark case here.

Skokomish Tribe Files Treaty Hunting/Gathering Suit against State of Washington

February 25, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here is the complaint in Skokomish Indian Tribe v. Goldmark (W.D. Wash.):

1 – Complaint

An excerpt:

2. Plaintiff, Skokomish Indian Tribe, brings this action to protect the privilege of hunting and gathering roots and berries on open and unclaimed lands, guaranteed by Article 4 of the Treaty of Point No Point of January 26, 1855, (“Privilege”). 12 Stat. 933.
3. Plaintiff, Skokomish Indian Tribe’s territory as related to the Privilege of hunting and gathering includes:
a. All lands within the Twana territory; and
b. All lands within the ceded area boundaries established in Article 1 of the Treaty of Point No Point of January 26, 1855 (12 Stat. 933); and
c. All lands within the exterior boundaries of Plaintiff, Skokomish Indian Tribe’s Reservation; and
d. All lands within Plaintiff, Skokomish Indian Tribe’s traditional use areas; and
e. All other lands not within the exclusive hunting and gathering territories of other Indian tribes or bands recognized by the Secretary of the Interior.
(“Territory”).