In United States v. Newmont USA, the Eastern District of Washington held that the Newmont company was liable for clean-up costs at the “Midnite Mine.”
Eastern District of Washington
Maldonado v. Yakama Tribal Gaming — ICRA Case Dismissed
The Eastern District of Washington dismissed a claim under the Indian Civil Rights Act brought by a fired employee of the Yakama Tribal Gaming Corporation. The court rejected the application of the so-called Dry Creek Lodge doctrine.
Here is the order.
Yakama v. Gregoire TRO Against State Tax Law Enforcement
The Eastern District of Washington issued a TRO at the behest of the Yakama Indian Nation preventing the State of Washington from enforcing its tobacco tax laws against the Nation on Sept. 12. Here are the materials:
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