Blue Lake Rancheria v. Morgenstern

Blue Lake Rancheria Prevails in Unemployment Tax Dispute

Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here are the materials in Blue Lake Rancheria v. Lanier (E.D. Cal.):

82-1 Blue Lake Motion for Summary J

92 Opposition

94 Blue Lake Statement of Material Facts

94-1 Blue Lake Reply

98 DCT Order

Prior decisions in this matter are here and here.

Briefing Update in Blue Lake FUTA Case

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Last week, we posted the district court’s rejection of California’s effort to dismiss the Blue Lake FUTA case.

Here are the relevant briefs:

California Motion to Dismiss

Blue Lake Opposition to California Motion

California Reply

Blue Lake Rancheria v. Morgenstern Order Denying Dismissal

Kate Fort1 Comment

The case regarding state unemployment taxes under FUTA will continue in the Eastern District of California. The Order is here.