ALI-CLE on “Business on Native Lands: Tribal Jurisdiction over Non-Member Enterprises” @ Dec. 11, Noon

 
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Business on Native Lands: Tribal Jurisdiction Over Non-Member Enterprises
December 11 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET

The coupon code FLETCHWEB will bring the price from $199 to $29.

Why You Should Attend

The scope of tribal jurisdiction over non-member business activities is a pivotal issue in contemporary law, as federal and state courts continue to define the limits of tribal authority. This webcast examines recent case law developments that may influence the regulatory and adjudicative authority of tribes over non-member enterprises.

If you do business with or on Indian Country, join us to explore how these rulings affect tribal sovereignty, economic development, and the relationships between tribal, federal, and state governments.

What You Will Learn

Whether you represent tribes, businesses, or government entities, this program offers essential guidance on this vital and developing area of law, including:

The foundational legal principles governing tribal jurisdiction over non-member business activities.

Analysis of recent federal and state court opinions shaping tribal authority.

Practical implications for businesses operating on tribal lands or engaging with tribal governments.

The interplay between tribal sovereignty and regulatory frameworks in non-tribal jurisdictions.

Attendees will be equipped with the tools to address complex jurisdictional questions confidently and effectively, ensuring compliance and fostering constructive relationships between tribes and non-member businesses.

Register today! Questions submitted during the program will be answered live by the faculty and all registrants will receive a set of downloadable course materials to accompany the program.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for attorneys practicing in areas intersecting with Native American law, particularly those involved in commercial litigation, land use, regulatory compliance, or business operations in Indian Country. It is also highly valuable for tribal legal counsel, public officials, and policymakers navigating the challenges of tribal jurisdiction. Educators seeking to deepen their understanding of these critical legal issues will also benefit greatly.

Federal Claims Court Complaint Alleging Allotment Owners Cheated by Oil and Gas Companies

Here is the complaint in Heirs of Pope v. United States (Fed. Cl.):

California Federal Dismisses CCTA Suit against Alturas Tribe, Business, Individual, Whatever

Here are the new materials in State of California v. Del Rosa (E.D. Cal.):

Virginia Federal Dismisses FMLA Suit against Navajo Business

Here are the materials in Butrick v. Diné Development Corp. (E.D. Va.):

Oklahoma Federal Court Dismisses Some Modoc Claims against Alleged Fraudster But Allows Counterclaims to Proceed

Here are many many many materials in Modoc Nation v. Shah or Bohl or Softek or whatever it is (N.D. Okla.):

29 Amended Complaint

41 Counterclaim

44 Third Party Complaint

61 Modoc Motion to Dismiss 41

65 Amended Counterclaim

75 Motion to Dismiss

77 Follis MSJ

77-1 Exhibit

78 Response to 61

82 Second Amended Counterclaim

93 Littleaxe MTD

97 Opposition to 61

100 Opposition to 77

102 Opposition to 75

112 Reply ISO 61

113 Follis Reply ISO 77

114 Reply ISO 75

116 Opposition to 93

129 Reply ISO 93

130 Modoc Response to Reconverted MTD

131 Reply ISO 75

136 DCT Order re 75

137 DCT Order Denying 61

138 DCT Order re 93

Eleventh Circuit Reverses Anti-Tribal Lending Decision

Here are the materials in Dunn v. Global Trust Management LLC:

Lower court materials here.

Wonder what Uncle Brownie thinks. . . .

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Here are the materials in Calamar Construction Services Inc. v. Mashpee Wampanoag Village Limited Partnership (D. Mass.):

33 Amended Complaint

38 Mashpee MTD

40 Raymond James MTD

48 Opposition to 40

56 Raymond James Reply ISO 40

60 Opposition to 38

67 Reply ISO 38

69 DCT Order

Oklahoma SCT Briefs in Choctaw Nation Arbitration Matter [Petition for Review Denied]

Here are the briefs in Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma v. FlintCo LLC:

FlintoCo Brief

Choctaw Answer Brief

Here are the trial court materials:

FlintCo Motion to Compel Arbitration

FlintCo Motion to Dismiss

Choctaw Response to Motion to Compel

Choctaw Response to Motion to Dismiss

Reply ISO Motion to Compel

Reply ISO Motion to Dismiss

DCT Order Denying Motion to Compel Arbitration

DCT Order Denying Motion to Dismiss

Sposed to be a cheater in poker, but that card on the right is kind of a giveaway.

Ninth Circuit Affirms State of California v. Azuma Corp.

Here is the unpublished opinion.

Briefs here.

Ohio Federal Court Transfers Insurance Company’s Claims against Interior over Lower Brule Loan Guarantee to Federal Claims Court

Here are the updated materials in Great American Life Insurance Company v. United States Department of the Interior (S.D. Ohio):

46 DCT Order

49 US Motion to Dismiss

50 Great American Cross-Motion to Transfer

52 US Reply ISO 49

54 Great American Reply ISO 50

55 DCT Order

Prior posts here.

Way back in the day, Human Rights Watch issued a rare, tribe-facing report on the line of transactions that led to this case, which shows no signs of nearing a conclusion. The then-tribal government response is here.