Indian gaming

Materials (so far) in Challenge to Coquille Gaming Project

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians v. Dept. of the Interior (D.D.C.):

28 Motion to Disqualify Jenner

31 Amended Complaint

32 Motion for TRO

40-1 Coquille Opposition to Motion to Disqualify Jenner

51 Federal Opposition to TRO Motion

52 Coquille Opposition to TRO Motion

Jan. 22, 2025: MINUTE ORDER. For the reasons stated on the record at the hearing held on this date, (1) Plaintiffs’ 28 Motion to Disqualify Keither Harper and Jenner & Block is denied; (2) Coquille’s 15 Motion to Intervene and 33 Renewed Motion to Intervene are granted; (3) Coquille’s 15 Motion to Expedite is denied as moot; and (4) the parties’ 40 , 41 motions to seal are denied and the Clerk of Court shall unseal those docket entries. Further, by January 24, 2025, Plaintiffs shall file all materials submitted for in camera review on the public docket. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 1/22/2025. (lcapm3) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

Oklahoma SCT Holds State AG Cannot Override State Governor in Litigation When Blah Blah Blah

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Cherokee Nation v. Dept. of the Interior.

Briefs here.

California Federal Court Declines to Enjoin Trust Land Acquisition for Koi Nation

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the new materials in Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria v. Haaland (N.D. Cal.):

35 Motion for PI

40 Federal Response

43 Graton Reply

52 DCT Order Denying PI

Complaint here.

Termination-Bent Alaskans Sue NIGC Over Opinion that Trust Allotments in Alaska are Gaming-Eligible

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Holl v. Avery (D. Alaska):

7 ComplaintDownload

Ninth Circuit Affirms Rule 19 Dismissal of Maverick Gaming Suit

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Maverick Gaming LLC v. United States.

Briefs here.

California Federal Court Dismisses State Law Employment Claim against Tribal Casino

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Ratcliffe v. Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation (E.D. Cal.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload
4-1 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
5 Response.pdfDownload
6 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Ninth Circuit Affirms Tribal Jurisdiction over Insurance Claim

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Here is the unpublished opinion in Lexington Insurance Co. v. Mueller.

Briefs are here.

Dispositive Pleadings in Kansas Federal Court Suit against Prairie Band Potawatomi Police

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials so far in Musick v. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (D. Kan.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload
33 Individuals’ Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.pdfDownload
35 Tribal Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
42 Opposition to MTD.pdfDownload
43 Opposition to MJP.pdfDownload
49 Reply ISO MJP.pdfDownload
50 Reply ISO MTD.pdfDownload

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Sue Interior over Trust Land Acquisition for Koi Nation of Northern California

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria v. Haaland (N.D. Cal.):

1 ComplaintDownload

New Complaint against Feds from Tribal Attorney over Attorney Fees

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Corrales v. Newland (S.D. Cal.):

1 ComplaintDownload

Materials in the other suit mentioned in the complaint are here. And yet another suit by the same plaintiff against the State of California is here.