The Indian Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar is hosting its annual CLE on Monday, December 10 from 9am to 12:15pm. The Indian Law Section’s annual program will focus on topics that will help the Indian law practitioner on a daily basis. This program will include updates on legal developments in 2018, covering case law, statutes, regulations and executive actions. The program will also include a presentation on effective legal writing strategies and tips and cover legal ethics involved in practicing Indian law. To register, please click here.
Research
Hoopa Sues US over Failure to Consult re: Southern Oregon/Northern California Coastal (SONCC) Coho Salmon
Here is the complaint in Hoopa Valley Tribe v. Ross (N.D. Cal.):
Federal Court Grants Comity to Winnemucca Tribal Court Rulings in Leadership Dispute
MHA Nation Citizens Sue Pipeline Company for Trespass
Here is the complaint in Chase v. Andeavor Logistics LP (W.D. Tex.):
SCOTUS Grants OSG Motions for Divided Argument in Murphy, Cougar Den, and Sturgeon Cases
Order list here.
Justice Gorsuch appears to be recused from the Carpenter v. Murphy case.
SCOTUS Refuses to Stay New Election Rules in North Dakota Voting Rights Act Matter . . .
Despite the fact that the primary has already been held under the other rules.
Here is the order in Brakebill v. Jaeger, with the dissent by RBG and Kagan:
Prior posts here.
ILPC/TICA Indigenous Law Conference Nov. 15-16: Third Panel
Swiftly approaching is the ILPC/TICA Indigenous Law Conference! Join us November 15-16, 2018 for insightful panels like the World Justice Project Rule of Law. Plus, gather on November 14 for Pre-Conference activities. Register and come visit us on the banks of the Red Cedar!
Fulfill CLE credits including 10 standard, 1.5 ethics, 1 elimination of bias.
This panel is sponsored by:
Minnesota COA Holds Red Lake Ojibwe Convictions Not Eligible for Interjurisdictional Jail Credit
Here is the opinion in State v. Roy:
National Indian Law Library Bulletin (10/7/2018)
Here:
The National Indian Law Library added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 10/7/18.
U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2018-2019update.html
Petitions for certiorari were denied in:
Fort Peck Housing Authority, et al., v. Department of Housing and Urban Development, et al. (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, et al., v. United States (Jurisdiction)
County of Amador, CA v. Department of the Interior, et al. (Land into Trust)
Makah Indian Tribe v. Quileute Indian Tribe, et al. (Fishing Rights)
Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin (contact us if you need help finding a copy of an article)
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2018.html
- Democratizing treaty fishing rights: Denying fossil-fuel exports in the Pacific Northwest.
- Tensions underlying the Indian Child Welfare Act: Tribal jurisdiction over traditional state court family law matters.
- Beyond the Bankruptcy Code: A new statutory bankruptcy regime for tribal debtors.
Federal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/federal/2018.html
Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise v. McGough (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Navajo Nation v. Wells Fargo & Company (Fraudulent Banking Practices)
State Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2018.html
The People v. Huber (Injunctions; Public Law 280; Excise Taxes, Cigarettes)
News Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Health & Welfare section, we feature three articles relating to the Indian Child Welfare Act.
U.S. Legislation Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/115_uslegislation.html
The following bills were added:
- H.R.7019: To authorize the United States Postal Service to provide certain nonpostal property, products and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments.
- H.R.7000: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for increased economic opportunities for Native American tribes, and for other purposes.
- S.3520: A bill to provide grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations for activities to increase the availability of child care options and to support the child care workforce, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6979: To approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah, and for other purposes.
- S.3543: A bill to protect the voting rights of Native American and Alaska Native voters.
Call for Papers: Tribal Law Journal
The Tribal Law Journal, out of the University of New Mexico School of Law, has two calls for papers for their 20th Anniversary issue. Please see the following posts for more information:
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