Flandreau Santee Sioux Issue RFP for Part-Time Tribal Prosecutor

Download request for proposals here.

Amended Ramah Findings and Conclusions

Download Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law here.

Link to previous coverage here.

Eastern Band Cherokee Seek Tribal Operations Director

The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is accepting applications for a Director of Tribal Operations.  Applicant will report directly to the Tribal Council Chairman and will provide service to the Legislative Branch of Government.  Must hold a JD Degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.  Must be eligible for or admitted to the practice of law in the State of North Carolina and be a member in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar.  The Director of Tribal Operations must be eligible to or admitted to practice before the Federal, State and EBCI Court.  Attorney with a minimum of seven years experience and knowledge of Indian Law, including administrative and management experience.  Eighteen to twenty-four months in the position would be necessary.

Send Resumes to Kelly Sampson, EBCI Tribal Operations Program PO BOX 455 Cherokee, NC 28719, email kelllong@nc-cherokee.com or fax (828)497-5927.  Phone (828)359-7023

Penobscot Nation Hiring Deputy Court Clerk

Download job announcement here.

Albany Law School Symposium on Native American Law

AGLR Symposium March 10 2016
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E.D. Pennsylvannia Dismisses Claim Against Tribal Lender

Download memorandum here.

Court granted Defendant’s motion to dismiss in Finn v. Great Plains Lending (E.D. Penn. Feb. 23, 2016) for lack of jurisdiction.

Federal Court Rejects Equitable Defenses in Agua Caliente Water Case

Download Minute Order Granting Plaintiffs Motions for Partial Summary Judgment here.

Previous documents posted here.

Sonosky Press Release Regarding Federal Court Grants Final Approval to $940M Class Action Settlement with Indian Tribes

Download press release here.

Judge Approves Ramah Class Action Settlement

Ramah Final Approval Order Feb 24 2016

Ramah Final Approval Opinion Feb 24 2016

Dear Respected Tribal Leaders:

Earlier today, Judge Parker issued a final order approving the $940,000,000 Ramah class action settlement against the BIA.  We have attached the Order and Opinion. 

Congratulations to all of Indian Country!  It has been an honor and a privilege to be part of the team representing you and we look forward to implementing the settlement as quickly as possible.

As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions. 

Respectfully,

Lloyd, Don, and Lia