Here are the materials and documents in the matter of Butte County, CA v. Chadhouri et al, 08-cv-00519 (D.C. July 15, 2016):
Doc. 125 – United States’ Reply in Support of its Cross Motion for Summary Judgment
Doc. 128 – Memorandum-Decision and Order
Link to previous coverage here.
Here is the opinion in Laguna Construction Co. v. Carter.
Judge Richard Blake, Chief Judge of Hoopa Valley Tribal Court and Board of Directors President of the National American Indian Court Judges Association, was honored at the NCJFCJ Annual Conference as Justice Innovator of the Year.
The Innovator of the Year Award honors someone who has inspired, sponsored, promoted, or led an innovation or accomplishment of national significance in juvenile justice, child abuse and neglect, family law, and/or domestic violence.
Judge Blake has been a tireless advocate for tribal court judges and has been involved in amazing work in his own Tribe, leading the way in innovative practices in all areas of the law. The work he has done and the sacrifices he has made have been inspirational to many. It is great to see him being recognized on a national level for his efforts.
Congratulations Judge Blake (and his gorgeous daughter who stole the show).
H/T to Nikki Campbell for the picture.
Judge Ron Whitener, Chief Judge of the Tulalip Tribal Court, was the first ever Native plenary speaker at NCJFCJ’s Annual Conference. He gave a presentation entitled “How State and Tribal Court Judges Can Work Together to Improve Outcomes.” Judge Whitener’s presentation was very well-received by the judges, and he received a standing ovation from the audience.
In addition, Kate Fort presented a well-attended session entitled “What State Court Judges Need to Know About ICWA.” Kate gave a brief update on recent court activity around ICWA and then summarized some key provisions in the new ICWA regulations. The judges were thrilled to receive this brand new and important information.
Thanks to both of them for their contributions to the conference and to NCJFCJ for its continuing commitment to tribal courts, tribal issues, and tribal-state collaborations.
Here is the per curiam opinion in Mackinac Tribe v. Jewell.
Judge Brown filed a concurrence criticizing Interior for its delays.
Briefs here.
Link to job announcement here.
Applications will be reviewed beginning the week of July 25, 2016 and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Link to USAJobs announcement here.
Position is within the Office of the Solicitor and closes July 29, 2016.
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