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Here is the unpublished opinion in Yurok Tribe v. Resighini Rancheria.
Briefs here.
Here is the unpublished opinion in Rosales v. Dutschke.
Briefs here.
Here:
We have scoured the web. Here are some of the latest materials related to Indian Law. Find all of the latest updates at narf.org/nill/bulletins/index.html
U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2019-2020update.html
Petition for certiorari was denied in this case on 12/9/19:
California Trout v. Hoopa Valley Tribe (Clean Water Act)
Federal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/federal/2019.html
Swiger v. Rosette (Sovereign Immunity)
State Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2019.html
Matter of Delaney (Attorney Discipline)
U.S. Legislation – 116th Congress Bulletin
https://narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/116_uslegislation.html
Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin (contact us if you need help finding a copy of an article)
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2019.html
News Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
This week, in brief:
Pre-Law Advisor Training Conference
February 4-5, 2020
Isleta Resort and Casino, Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico
The Pathways to the Legal Profession conference aims to increase the number of competitive Native law school applicants nationwide by providing mentors necessary skills and resources to identify, advise, and support the next generation of Indigenous attorneys.
The conference agenda addresses:
Registration fee waivers and travel reimbursements are available for Tribal Education Department and Tribal College representatives.
Please note that this conference is designed for advisors. If you are interested in becoming a law student, you can apply to attend the Native American Pipeline to Law Initiative (2020 registration is not yet open).
You are welcome to contact Rodina Cave Parnall at 505-277-5462 with any questions.
AMERICAN INDIAN LAW CENTER, INC.
Website: ailc-inc.org
Indian Law 101
Wednesday, January 29
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ak-Chin Indian Community Conference Center, Room 544
Beus Center for Law and Society, Phoenix, AZ
Register at law.asu.edu/indianlaw101
Early Bird registration ends 12/20/19
One day conference as low as $200.
Wiring the Rez: Innovative Strategies for Business Development Via E-Commerce
6th Annual Tribal Government E-Commerce CLE
January 30, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
January 31, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Chandler, AZ
Register at law.asu.edu/wiringtherez
Early Bird rate ends 1/3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
Media Contact: Terrie Prosper, 415.703.1366, news@cpuc.ca.gov
SAN FRANCISCO, December 5, 2019 – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today adopted a new policy that prioritizes land transfers from investor-owned utilities to Native American Tribes with a historical interest in the land.
Today’s decision provides Native American Tribes an opportunity to regain lands stolen through bias and unfair means in the late 1800s/early 1900s. When a utility tries to dispose of any interest in land that it owns, this policy states a preference that the land go to the native tribe to which the land belongs. Therefore, when the proposed transfer comes before the CPUC for its approval under Section 851 of the Public Utilities Code, this policy establishes an expectation that a transfer to an interested tribe is in the public interest.
The new policy complies with the CPUC’s existing Tribal Consultation Policy, which was adopted in April 2018 and recognized the following goals:
“Through the adoption of today’s Tribal Land Transfer Policy, the CPUC recognizes the important tribal interest in return of stolen lands and gives voice to meaningful consideration and prioritization of this important tribal interest,” said Commissioner Martha Guzman Aceves.
Added Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen, “Under the policy, utilities will offer tribes a first right of refusal to purchase any real property it is selling within the tribe’s ancestral territory, restoring historical, spiritual, and other significant land to the tribes. This can be a model for other state agencies.”
This policy builds on existing statute and two executive orders: Governor Brown’s Executive Order B-10-11 and Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-15-19. Last June, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-15-19 that recognized California’s history “fraught with violence, exploitation, dispossession, and the attempted destruction of tribal communities.” This policy, which the CPUC developed after comment from utilities and tribes, furthers the CPUC’s goals of recognizing and respecting native sovereignty, and of returning tribal lands to their rightful owners.
For more information on CPUC’s Tribal Consultation Policy, please visit www.cpuc.ca.gov/tribal.
The CPUC regulates services and utilities, safeguards the environment, and assures Californians’ access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services. For more information on the CPUC, please visit www.cpuc.ca.gov.
Here is the order:
Amicus briefs will be filed/re-filed in support of appellants later this week.
Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:
Please send all job announcements in this requested format.
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Legal Intern, Manistee, MI. The Intern will assist the ULD in its role as in-house legal counsel to the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians that provides legal services and representation to the Tribal Government and its Enterprises, including Elected Officials, Departments, Commissions, and the Little River Casino Resort. Applications will be reviewed on a revolving basis beginning December 1, 2019 until the position is filled. Application instructions here and please see the position description for more information.
National Indian Gaming Commission
Intern, Washington, D.C. Under the supervision of the Office of General Counsel attorneys, interns may assist with a variety of matters, including legal research and writing for legal advisory opinions and other memoranda; reviewing tribal gaming ordinances, proposed management contracts, and other tribal submissions; and providing legal support in enforcement actions and appeals. The intern will be assigned at least one major research and writing project. The intern is expected to work 40 hours per week and will be paid at a GS-7 step 1 equivalent rate. Optionally, at the selected applicant’s request, the internship can be converted to an unpaid externship for law school credit. The announcement closes on January 3, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Please see the description for more information.
Michigan Indian Legal Services
(3) Summer Legal Interns/Externs, Traverse City and Southwest Michigan offices. Open to all law students regardless of year. The positions are open until filled.
ACLU Montana
Summer 2020 Indigenous Justice Legal Intern, Missoula, MT. Indigenous Justice Legal Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside the attorneys on a variety of litigation matters directly addressing Indigenous rights issues in the state of Montana, with potential opportunities to also assist with our work on other civil liberties issues. Accepting applications on a rolling basis beginning December 1.
Summer 2020 General Legal Intern, Missoula, MT. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Legal Department’s attorneys on the following: Conduct legal research; Drafting memoranda, FOIA requests, complaints, and other legal documents; Researching prospects for new litigation; Researching and drafting materials. Accepting applications on a rolling basis beginning December 1.
Fort Lewis College
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Durango, CO. Specialize in public law, judicial politics, and U.S. political institutions to start in August 2020. Particularly interested in candidates with knowledge, experience, and interest in tribal law or federal Indian policy. To apply please see the full job announcement and send application materials to polisci-search@fortlewis.edu by January 12, 2020.
Michigan State University College of Law
Admissions Senior Counselor. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 10, 2019. More information can be found here.
Library Assistant IV. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 10, 2019. More information can be found here.
Communications Manager I. The application deadline is Tuesday, December 10, 2019. More information can be found here.
Little River Holdings LLC
Controller, Manistee, MI. Develop and implement accounting policies, coordinate systems and procedures, and prepare operating data and special reports as required, including interim and year-end financial statements. Establish, coordinate and administer, as an integral part of management, an adequate control of operations. Serve as a liaison between the EDC and legal counsel or outside accountant support. Application is open until filled. Apply online and see the job description for more information.
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Social Services Division Head, Ignacio, CO. This position manages programs and services including child/adult welfare protective services, family, group, and individual therapy, BIA General Assistance, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, Title IV B – Foster Care Program, Colorado State Human Services and related programs, and contracts/grants. Please see the job description for more information. Apply online.
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe (Blue Stone Strategy Group)
Attorney/Prosecutor, Hayward, WI. Serve as a tribal attorney for the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Provide legal advice and assistance to the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board, tribal administrators, program and enterprise directors/managers. Provides legal counsel and representation on Indian Child Welfare matters in state or tribal court. Apply online and see the job description for more information. The position is open until filled.
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Americans
Executive Director, Albuquerque, NM. Lead the organization in building and strengthening social, political, and economic environments in which violence against Native American women no longer exists. Apply here if you have questions about the position please contact, Olivia Roanhorse at: olivia@roanhorseconsulting.com. See the position description for more information. The position closes on December 20th, 2019.
Ranger Power LLC
Development and Corporate In-House Attorney, Boston, MA. Seeking a mid-level attorney to support its development and transactional work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assist and advise development team to identify, interpret, and address legal issues across Ranger’s development portfolio; draft, review, and negotiate agreements and transactions; coordinate and manage outside legal counsel; and more. Please read more about Ranger Power and the position here. If interested in the position, please email a resume and cover letter to: info@rangerpower.com.
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Criminal Defense Attorney, Tribal Defenders Office, Flathead Reservation, Pablo, MT. Provides representation to indigent tribal members in criminal and youth court proceedings in the CSKT Tribal Court. Closes December 19, 2019. Apply online at cskt.org. Please see the position description for more information.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
General Counsel, Phoenix, AZ. Chief legal counsel for the Community and provides legal advice and representation to this progressive Community. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is located adjacent to the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Find information and application instructions online and please see the position description for more information.
The Hopi Tribe
A job application and job description is available on our website at www.hopi-nsn.gov.
Chief Prosecutor, Kykotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for executive and administrative control of the Hopi Office of the Prosecutor (“Office”), as well as the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed by adult and juvenile offenders within the exterior boundaries of the Hopi Reservation, and presentation of minor in need of care matters in the Hopi Children’s Court. Key duties are indicated on the attached job description. Position is open until filled.
Deputy Prosecutor, Kykotsmovi, AZ. This position performs professional legal work in the investigation and prosecution of adult and juvenile criminal offenses through conviction and appeal; presentation of certain civil cases in the Hopi Family Court, including Minor In Need of Care cases; and more. Key duties are indicated on the attached job description. Position is open until filled.
Deputy General Counsel, Kykotsmovi, AZ. The Deputy General Counsel provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal government – including the legislative and executive branches of the Hopi Tribe, the administrative departments, offices and programs. Key duties are indicated on the attached job description. Position is open until filled.
Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Family Law Attorney, Sitka, AK. The Family Law Attorney provides holistic legal representation to Native American victims of domestic violence and sexual assault under the umbrella of Sitka Tribe of Alaska Legal Department. Application closes December 13, 2019. Apply online and find more information.
The Gila River Indian Community
Senior Assistant General Counsel, Sacaton, AZ. The SAGC performs a wide range of tasks, including the supervision of junior attorneys and support staff. This is a full-time position in Arizona with a base salary of $128,565 and excellent benefits. Applications are open until filled. Apply online at www.gilariver.org.
Navajo Nation
Navajo Government Development Commissioner. The Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation is seeking applicants for nomination of membership on the Commission on Navajo Government Development. The nominee must be a licensed attorney and a member of the Navajo Nation Bar Association. All interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume to Chief Justice JoAnn Jayne, P.O. Box 520, Window Rock, AZ, 86515, by December 23, 2019. Nominations to the Commission are subject to confirmation by the Navajo Nation Council.
Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation
Staff Attorney, Chinle Judicial District, Chinle AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org/vacancies. This position is open until filled.
Staff Attorney, Aneth Judicial District, Aneth, UT. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org/vacancies. This position is open until filled.
Staff Attorney, Dilkon Judicial District, Dilkon, AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org/vacancies. This position is open until filled.
District Court Judge, Judicial District Court, Navajo Nation Wide. The District Court Judge is responsible in presiding over civil, criminal and family court cases; provides policy direction and guidance in the operation of the Judicial District. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.
Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position shall perform work of unusual difficulty, hear arguments, read briefs and conduct research necessary to pass judgment and issue rulings on cases brought before the Navajo Nation Supreme Court. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.
Office of the Attorney General
Attorney, Window Rock, AZ. Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General for the Litigation Unit, the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General, advises and represents the Navajo Nation Government in all areas of civil law before Navajo Nation, federal, and state courts and administrative tribunals, with a specific emphasis on labor and employment law. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
Principal Attorney, Window Rock, AZ. Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, provides professional legal work and advice to the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller (OOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Navajo Tax Commission (ONTC), Department of Retirement Services (NDRS), Budget and Finance Committee (BFC), and Investment Committee (IC), and, as required, to the Navajo Nation Council, Oversight Committees, the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches, and Chapters regarding a wide range of legal issues. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
Attorney, Window Rock, AZ. Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General, provides legal direction to Navajo Nation Division, Departments and Offices, regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory authority, contract disputes and procurement issues; and intergovernmental relations; performs professional legal work in research, trial prep and other legal work; and performs related duties as required. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
Attorney, Window Rock, AZ. Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General, provides legal direction to Navajo Nation Division of economic/Community Development Chapters and Navajo Nation Gaming Regulatory Office regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, contract disputes and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations; performs professional legal work in counseling, research, trial and other legal work; present case in courts; and performs related duties as required. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
Senior Programmer Analyst, Window Rock, AZ. Under general direction of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, performs a variety of complex duties such as installing, programming, maintaining, saving of organization’s information within the Office of the Attorney General. Responsibilities: Serves as a resource person with regard to matters relating to information systems, special problems and development in implementation of security controls, efficient use and maintenance of system and equipment; Facilitates implementation management information systems to be compatible with federal, state and other departments. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
Office of the Prosecutor
Attorney, Window Rock, AZ. Under supervision of the Chief Prosecutor/Deputy Chief Prosecutor represents the interest of the Navajo Nation government. Provides and assists several district prosecutor offices in prosecution of criminal and civil cases representing the interests of the Navajo Nation government. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
Water Rights Unit
Assistant Attorney General, Window Rock, AZ. The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Water Rights Unit is the lead water rights attorney for the Navajo Nation, representing the Nation in multiple water rights adjudications pending in state and federal courts, in state administrative water rights matters and in any settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights. The AAG directs and supervised the work of all attorneys within the Unit and contract attorneys representing the Navajo Nation on water rights matters. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
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