Fletcher has posted “Reflections on Professionalism in Tribal Jurisdictions,” a short paper prepared for a special issue of the Michigan Bar Journal.
The abstract:
In this article, I will canvass several themes of professionalism in tribal practice, drawing my tribal law experience. Many lawyers to undervalue — even disrespect — tribal governance. This lack of professionalism has significant costs to tribal governments, tribal business, and their business partners.
Here are the materials in Drabik v. Thomas (Conn. Super.):
Here is the opinion in Casey v. Muscogee (Creek) Nation:
Here:
Question presented:
Whether an Indian tribal court has subject-matter jurisdiction to adjudicate a tribally created claim as an “other means” of regulating a nonmember federally funded and federally regulated electric cooperative tasked with providing electrical service to all customers within its service territory, including tribal members on Indian reservations?
Lower court materials here.
Update:
Here are the materials in Baker v. Erickson:
Here are the materials in City of Seattle v. Sauk-Suiattle Tribal Court (W.D. Wash.):
Prior post here.
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