Here are the materials in United Planners Financial Services of America LP v. Sac and Fox Nation:
Lower court materials here.
tribal courts
Nooksack Indian Tribe Request for Qualifications — Pro Tem Judge Services
| This Request for Qualifications is directed at qualified individuals and/or firms interested in serving as a Pro Tem Judge for the Nooksack Indian Tribe. The Nooksack Tribal Court exercises jurisdiction over a broad range of civil and criminal matters. A Pro Tem Judge will be appointed to hear cases, as assigned by the Chief Judge, in instances where the Nooksack Tribal Court Chief Judge is ill, disqualified, or otherwise unavailable. This is a part time, as-needed appointment, and compensation will be negotiated. Specifically, contractors providing Pro Tem Judicial services will be placed into a pool and drawn from on an as-needed basis when judicial conflicts arise.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Preside over cases as assigned by the Chief Judge. Prepare and issue written orders, judgments, search and arrest warrants. Keep accurate records of cases and court hearings. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possess JD from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, or any United States Circuit Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court of any state of the United States. Extensive experience in: (1) criminal case adjudications; (2) juvenile dependency and delinquency; (3) family law and child support; and (4) general civil case adjudications, including complex litigation. Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: (1) Federal Indian law and policy; (2) Tribal law; and (3) Tribal customs and traditions. Is at least 30 years of age. Has never been convicted or pleaded guilty to any felony, nor been found guilty of any crime involving fraud or dishonesty. Maintain a current business license and admitted to practice before the Nooksack Tribal Court. Successfully pass a background investigation and drug test. Interested individuals (or firms) should submit a letter of interest including availability, along with a current resume and the names of at least three professional references to: Suzanne Brownrigg, Human Resources Director Nooksack Indian Tribe P.O. Box 157 Deming, WA 98244 (360) 592-5176 sbrownrigg@nooksack-nsn.gov |
| NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PRO TEM JUDGE SERVICES (6/2016) |
Update in Galanda v. Nooksack Tribal Court
Here:
LDS Family Services’ Federal Motion for TRO Against Navajo Tribal Court [updated]
Here are the materials in the Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, et al v. RJ et al, 16-cv-00453 (D. Utah):
Doc. 2 Complaint for Declaratory Judgment
Doc. 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunction
Exhibit A – Tribal Court Amended Complaint
Update:
19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction
31 Navajo Nation Motion to Intervene
32 Navajo Nation Motion to Dismiss
Nooksack Appellate Court Orders Court Clerk to Accept Galanda Filings
Here is the May 27th order:
May 25th order previously posted here.
Nooksack Appellate Court Orders Nooksack Tribal Court to Comply with Order to Accept Galanda Filings
I should be specific — here is what the order says:
We decline to rule on the show cause motion at this time. However, we cannot ignore the allegation there has been noncompliance with our April 25th Order. Therefore, we hereby order the Petitioners and the Court Clerk to each respond in writing on or before June 3, 2016, on whether Petitioners complaints and related motions have been accepted for filing. The parties shall submit their written responses by mail to the Northwest Indian Court System ….
Here is the order:
Briefs in that petition are here.
The April 25 order is here.
The lower court returned a Galanda filing on May 23 (note “rejected” stamp in upper court):
Galanda v Bernard Rejected Motion for Injunction
And again on May 25:
Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s Testimony Submitted to Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Nebraska State Bar Indian Law Section CLE
The Nebraska State Bar Indian Law Section will be hosting an Indian Law CLE that will focus on Indian Law 101 information for jurisdiction, ICWA, and tribal court practice.
The CLE will be webcast, so other attorneys from other states can register and gain CLE credit.
Northern Arapaho Tribes Sues Interior to Compel 638 Tribal Court Contract
Here is the complaint in Northern Arapaho Tribe v. United States Department of the Interior (D. Mont.):
An excerpt:
This is an action for declaratory and injunctive relief and money damages brought against the United States Department of the Interior (“Department”); its Secretary; and Regional Director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”) for violations of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (“ISDEAA”) and regulations promulgated thereunder. The Northern Arapaho Tribe (“NAT” or “Tribe”) submitted to the BIA a contract proposal for judicial services and requested technical assistance, consultation and a waiver of any regulations that the BIA thought could prevent or impede approval. The BIA failed or refused to provide technical assistance, consultation, or the requested waiver and declined the proposal. These failures and the declination violate the ISDEAA and applicable regulations. The Tribe is entitled to declaratory and injunctive relief and damages, plus interest, pursuant to the ISDEAA.
Nooksack Disenrollment/Disbarment Update
Here are new pleadings filed in Galanda v. Bernard (Nooksack Ct. App.):
Galanda v. Bernard Pro Se Petitioners’ Appellate Motion for Show Cause Re Contempt
Nooksack Tribal Court Letter to Galanda Broadman Lawyers Refusing Pro Se Appearance
Here is a new filing in Belmont v. Kelly (Nooksack Ct. App.):
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