Author: Sarah Donnelly

Tenured-Track Faculty Opening in Native American Law at Idaho Law

Sarah M Donnelly

Link to job announcement here.

Butte County Loses Challenge to NIGC Compact Approval

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Here are the materials and documents in the matter of Butte County, CA v. Chadhouri et al, 08-cv-00519 (D.C. July 15, 2016):

Doc. 115 – Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 117 – United States’ Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Cross Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 119 – Intervenor Mechoopda Indian Tribe’s Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 121 – Memorandum on Opposition to Defendants’ Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Reply in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 124 – Intervenor Mechoopda Indian Tribe’s Consolidated Reply to Plaintiff’s Memorandum in Opposition to Intervenor Mechoopda Indian Tribe’s Cross Motion For Summary Judgment and Plaintiff’s Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants’ Cross Motion for Summary Judgment and Reply in Support Of Plaintiff’s Motion For Summary Judgment

Doc. 125 – United States’ Reply in Support of its Cross Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 128 – Memorandum-Decision and Order

Link to previous coverage here.

 

SCOTUS Opposition to Cert in Lewis v. Clarke

Sarah M Donnelly

Download brief in opposition here.

Link to previous coverage here.

Attorney-Adviser Vacancy with DOI at Salt Lake City Regional Office

Sarah M Donnelly

Link to USAJobs announcement here.

Position is within the Office of the Solicitor and closes July 29, 2016.

Save the Dates: Tribal Judicial Institute Conference and Training

Sarah M Donnelly

Download the flyer (PDF) here.

Link to events page here.

Emerging Issues Conference is September 21-22, 2016, and the Advanced Court Clerk/Administrator Training is September 20-22, 2016. Both happen at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ.

Amended Opinion from 9th Circuit in JAC v. Chadhouri

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Download order and amended opinion here.

Link to previous coverage here.

Harvard Researchers to Lead New Council of Economic Advisors for the Navajo Nation

Sarah M Donnelly

Link to press release from Office of President and Vice President here.

AAIA’s Indigenous International Repatriation Conference

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Attorney-Advisor Vacancy with DOI in Phoenix

Sarah M Donnelly

Link to USAJobs announcement here.

Provides legal assistance to Office of Solicitor on water and power agreements in the Lower Colorado Region.  Closes Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Tribal Attorney Position, Ho-Chunk Nation in Black River Falls, WI

Sarah M Donnelly

(conveniently located midway between Madison and Minneapolis on I-94)

APPLY & INQUIRE AT: Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Personnel, P.O. Box 667, Black River Falls, WI 54615, (715) 284-9465 – FAX

TRIBAL ATTORNEY (8a-4:30p)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: BLACK RIVER FALLS
Submit: Resume & Application here
Pay Rate: DOQ
Status: FULL-TIME
Job Code: 160603P
Qualifications: Member of the Wisconsin State Bar or eligible for admission within 9 months of employment. Licensed or eligible to practice law in Federal Bar. Entry level to five (5) years of experience. Litigation and advocacy experience. Must become and maintain membership in the Ho-Chunk Bar Association.