Galanda v Bernard Rejected Motion for Partial Summary Judgment
In re Gabriel Galanda v Nooksack Tribal Court REJECTED Motion to Enforce Contempt Order
Link to previous coverage here.
Author: Sarah Donnelly
E.D. Michigan AUSA Vacancies
Link to job announcement here.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Michigan, is currently recruiting for Assistant U.S. Attorney positions. This is a term announcement that closes on July 20, 2016.
Tribal Consultation Session Call In for Probate Regulation Revisions
Tomorrow is the second of two Tribal consultation sessions to provide a forum to share insights and make recommendations related to the probate of Indian estates. Specifically, three areas have been identified for modification which would have an immediate impact in streamlining the probate process. Additional information on these potential areas is provided in the following PowerPoint: Draft Probation Revisions Presentation.
The consultation information:
- Wednesday, July 13th, 2016: 2:00pm-4:00pm, EST Call-in Number: 1-800-857-7479, Passcode: 6543434
The Department will also be hosting a listening session on Monday, June 27th, 2016 in Spokane, Washington, in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians mid-year conference.
Written comments must be received by August 1, 2016. Methods for submitting comments include via email: consultation@bia.gov; or via hard copy to:
Ms. Elizabeth Appel, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, MS-3071-MIB, Washington, DC 20240.
ICWA Director Vacancy with Association of Village Council Presidents
Link to job site here.
The ICWA Director is responsible for the overall operations of the ICWA department and personnel. It includes supervision of the ICWA Program involving case management oversight entered into on behalf of the compacted villages in the AVCP region.
Black Hills CLE Coming Up July 22 in Rapid City
Don’t miss the Black Hills settlement CLE Course July 22 in Rapid City, S.D.
Register today for ILTF’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course on the Black Hills settlement. The course, which is open to the public, will cover the Black Hills Claim (Docket 148-78) and the 1851 Treaty Title Claim (Docket 74).
The course will be held at the Comfort Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Rapid City, S.D., on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The fee to attend is $200 for attorneys receiving CLE credits. Admission is free for law students and the Governor of South Dakota. Others may attend for a nominal contribution of $30 to ILTF to help offset costs of the event. Refreshments will be provided.
Instructor: Mario Gonzalez, Esq. of the Gonzalez Law Firm in Rapid City. Mr. Gonzalez has worked as an attorney for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and other tribal entities for more than 30 years. He is an expert on the Black Hills settlement.
Please direct questions about the Black Hills CLE to Nichlas Emmons at nemmons@iltf.org
Draft ROW Bill Requests Tribal Comments By July 13th
Download proposed rule here.
NCAI has been asked to share this draft of the Rights-of-Way bill with Tribes for feedback before it is introduced next Friday by Congressman Luján (D-NM). Turnaround time to provide comments is by middle of next week.
Please review and if you have any feedback, thoughts, or questions, please contact Graham Mason, Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Luján at Graham.Mason@mail.house.gov.
Picayune Rancheria Files Complaint Against DOI to Stop Off Reservation Gaming
Nez Perce Files Suit Over Final Decision in Clear Creek Project
Hualapai Ranch Tribal Court Litigation Dismissed with Prejudice
Registration Extended for 2-Day Admissions Workshop at MSU Law
Link to original post here.
New Application Deadline: July 20, 2016
Questions? Contact Kate Rosier, Executive Director, Indian Legal Program
Apply Today!
Native American Law School Admissions Workshops
August 5-6 at Michigan State University College of Law (2-day)
Turtle Talk 
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