Tag Archives: District of Connecticut

Federal Court Dismisses First Nations Business Constitutional Claims re: Connecticut Tobacco Directory

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

Here are the materials in Grand River Enterprises Six Nations LTD v. Sullivan (D. Conn.): 74 Second Amended Complaint 82-1 Connecticut Motion to Dismiss 86 Opposition 95 Reply 97 Surreply 100 DCT Order

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, economic development, Research, taxation | Tagged , ,

D. Conn. Dismisses MGM’s Action Against State for Tribal Gaming Act

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

Here are the materials in MGM Resorts International Global Gaming Development, LLC v. Malloy et al, 15-cv-01182 (Jun. 23, 2016): Doc. 35 – First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Doc. 44-1 – Memorandum of Law In Support of Defendants’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Author: Sarah Donnelly, IGRA, Indian gaming, Research | Tagged ,

Second Circuit Briefs in US v. Thomas (Former Mashantucket Pequot Chair)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

Here: Thomas Opening Brief US Brief Thomas Reply Brief TK Lower court materials here.

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More Payday Lending Litigation

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

Here is a new class action filed in California, Labajo v. First International Bank & Trust (C.D. Cal.), alleging involvement by Miami Tribe and Santee Sioux: 1 Class Action Complaint And another First International-related suit, Graham v. BMO Harris Bank … Continue reading →

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, sovereign immunity | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Michael and Steven Thomas Indictments

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Here: Michael Thomas Indictment Steven Thomas Indictment News coverage here. Our prior post here.

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Reply Briefs in Mashantucket Pequot Second Circuit Tax Case

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Here: Connecticut Reply Brief Town of Ledyard Reply Brief Opening briefs are here.      

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Opening Second Circuit Briefs in Mashantucket Pequot Nation v. Town of Ledyard Tax Case

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Here: Town of Ledyard Opening Brief Intervenor Connecticut Brief MPN Answer Brief Lower court materials here.

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, taxation | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Gambling Addict’s State Law Claims against Foxwoods Dismissed

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Here are the materials in Tassone v. Foxwoods Resort Casino (D. Conn.): DCT Order Dismissing Tassone Complaint Foxwoods Motion to Dismiss Tassone Response Foxwoods Reply

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, sovereign immunity | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Mashantucket Pequot Prevails in Tax Dispute with Town of Ledyard et al.

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Here is the order. Available briefs are here.

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Available Materials in the Mashantucket Pequot–Town of Ledyard Tax Dispute

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Here: Mashantucket Pequot Motion for Summary J Mashantucket Pequot Opposition to Town’s Motion for Summary J Mashantucket Pequot Reply

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, taxation | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment