Michigan COA Briefs in Sault Tribe v. Blue Cross

Here are the briefs in Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians v. Blue Cross Blue Shield:

Sault Tribe Brief

BCBS Brief

Sault Tribe Reply

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Federal Felony Information re: Former GTB Employee

Here is the pleading in United States v. Buchanan (W.D. Mich.):

US v Buchanan

From the GTB press release:

November 24, 2015, Peshawbestown, Michigan. On November 23, 2015, the United States filed a “Felony Information” against the former Information Technology Director of GTB, Michael Buchanan, alleging embezzlement from an Indian tribal organization, 18 U.S.C. 1163. The Felony Information is the result of extensive investigatory work by GTB’s Police Department in cooperation with the FBI. GTB anticipates that Mr. Buchanan will be arraigned on Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Federal District Court in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The alleged scope of GTB’s loss is extensive, $233,176.12, which is the value of computer equipment purchased by Mr. Buchanan and resold to third parties over the time period 2008-2012. GTB anticipates that Mr. Buchanan will not contest the charges. Further information will be provided after the arraignment and further criminal court proceedings.

Michigan Supreme Court Adoption Day

Judge Petoskey, Judge Connors, Chief Justice Young, and Justice McCormack

  

Fall 2015 Michigan Indian Legal Services Newsletter

Here:

Fall_2015_MILS_Newsletter

Michigan Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum

Spartans

  
Wolverines

  

  

Michigan Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum Meeting

At Bahweting   
    
 

“Native American culture feels effects of boarding schools decades after system closed”

Here, from the Grand Traverse Record-Eagle.

Little River Band Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield over Hidden Fees Assessed in Violation of ERISA

Here is the complaint in Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and Its Employee Welfare Plan v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (W.D. Mich.):

Complaint

National NALSA Executive Board Luncheon with Fletcher

After much laziness and delay on my part, here is the 2015-16 NNALSA ed board about to devour a carb-heavy lunch at Pizza House in The EL (yes, it’s true I’m thinking about pizza in this pic, but having a great time!):

2015-16 NNALSA Board