Briefs on Federal Motion to Dismiss in Bears Ears Litigation
Here are the materials in Hopi Tribe v. Trump (D. D.C.):
48 DCT Order Denying Transfer Motion
49-1 Federal Motion to Dismiss
50 Intervenors Motion to Dismiss
82-1 Members of Congress Amicus Brief
87-1 Local Elected Officials Amicus Brief
89 States Amicus Brief in Opposition to MTD
91-1 Archeological Orgs Amicus Brief
93 NCAI AAIA Bears Ears Amicus Brief
Prior posts here.
Atlantic Profile on the Murphy Case: “Who Owns Oklahoma?”
Here.
Federal Court Decision on the Use of Native Oral History to Establish Aboriginal Title
Here is the order in Pueblo of Jemez v. United States (D. N.M.):
326-mmo opinion order re oral traditional evidence testimon 11518
Prior posts here.
Federal Court Orders Exhaustion of Tribal Remedies in Yerington Paiute Mine Torts Case
Here are the materials in BP America v. Yerington Paiute Tribe (D. Nev.):
42 Tribal Judge Response to 38
59 Plaintiffs Consolidated Response
63 Tribal Court Reply in Support of 53
64 Tribe Reply in Support of 51
80 Plaintiff Motion to Amend Judgment
82 Tribal Judge Response to 80
Prior post here.
Federal Court Rejects Individual Blackfeet Members’ Objection to Water Compact
Here are the materials in Enrolled Members of the Blackfeet Tribe v. Crowe (D. Mont.):
Wiring the Rez 2019 Conference @ ASU LAw
Event Info:
Wiring the Rez: Innovative Strategies for Business Development Via E-Commerce CLE Conference
The 5th Annual Tribal Government E-Commerce Conference
Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2019 / Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino / Chandler, AZ
The goal of this conference is to explore the issues surrounding the development of Tribal Digital Sovereignty and e-commerce in Indian Country. Experts will examine the shifting political, legal and tax landscape in Indian Country, explore modern business models including: tribal operation of technology and data centers, online lending, online sports betting, blockchain technology and crypto currencies. We will also review jurisdictional and regulatory complexities and address the necessity of fostering open dialogue with federal and state counterparts, and the possible implications to tribal sovereignty, and the ongoing need for tribes to finance and build infrastructures that facilitate economic growth on their reservations while complying with appropriate federal guidelines. Attorneys, scholars, financiers, tax, technology and gaming experts along with innovative tribal leaders will share strategies and practical implementations of diverse business models of current and future e-commerce and infrastructure enterprises to bridge the digital divide.
Who should attend: Tribal leaders, tribal government council members, lawyers practicing in Indian Country on and off the reservation, economic planning and development experts, media developers, business, finance and technology specialists, virtual casino managers & executives, online vendors and entrepreneurs, regulatory experts, scholars and students of Indian law.
Agenda & registration at: http://events.asucollegeoflaw.com/ilp-wiringtherez/
Early Rate ends on Jan. 4, 2019
Regular Rate ends Jan. 25, 2019
Non-Profit & Government Rate available
Please join us in sunny Phoenix in January! Registration is open.
Thanksgiving Update of Williams & Cochrane v. Quechan & Rosette Litigation [updated June 5, 2019]
Here are updated materials in Williams & Cochrane LLP v. Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation (S.D. Cal.):
138-1 W&C Motion to Dismiss Quechan Counterclaims [94]
148 W&C Response to Quechan MTD [115]
150 W&C Opposition to Rosette Motion to Strike [109]
151 W&C Opposition to Rosette MTD [110]
161 Rosette Reply in Support of 109
162 Quechan Reply in Support of 115
167 W&C Reply in Support of 94
Prior posts here.
UPDATE:
National Indian Law Library Bulletin (11/16/2018)
Here:
The National Indian Law Library added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 11/16/18.
U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2018-2019update.html
Read the latest Tribal Supreme Court Project update published on 11/8/18.
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
- Indian Country and the Territory Clause: Washington’s promise at the framing.
- An indivisible and living whole: Do we value nature enough to grant it personhood?
- Indigenous rights to water & environmental protection.
- The prison as reserve: Governmentality, phenomenology, and indigenizing the prison.
Federal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/federal/2018.html
Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, LLC v. 25 Foot Wide Easement (Utility Easements)
New Mexico ex rel. State Engineer v. Carson (Water Rights; Standing)
News Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Environment & Energy section, we feature articles about a ruling halting the Keystone XL pipeline.
Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2018.html
The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, seeks public comment on proposed adoption of Administration for Native Americans Programs policies and procedures.
U.S. Legislation Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/115_uslegislation.html
The following were added:
S.Res.702: A resolution recognizing National Native Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
H.R.7121: To protect the voting rights of Native American and Alaska Native voters.
WNYC News – Manhattan’s Indigenous People Hold First Pow Wow in City Since 1700s
Here.
Turtle Talk 
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