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MGM Sues Interior over Off-Rez Gaming in Connecticut
Here is the complaint in MGM Resorts Global Development LLC v. Dept. of Interior (D.D.C.): 1-complaint
Federal Court Allows Pequots to Amend Complaint re: Improper Political Influence over Zinke in Gaming Compact Approval
Here are the new materials in State of Connecticut v. Dept. of Interior (D.D.C.): 60-1 Mashantucket Motion to File Amended Complaint 60-2 First Amended Complaint 62 Interior Opposition 63 MGM Opposition 65 Reply 66 Mashantucket Notice of Supplemental Authority 67 MGM … Continue reading
Federal Court Dismisses Constitutional Tort Claims against Foxwoods
Here are the materials in Edwards v. Foxwoods Resort Casino (E.D. N.Y.): 1-1 Complaint 9-1 Motion to Dismiss 11 Opposition 12 Reply 13 DCT Order
Federal Court Dismisses Connecticut & Mashantucket Pequot Claims re: Gaming Procedures
Here are the materials in State of Connecticut v. Zinke (D.D.C.): 1 Complaint 9 Plaintiffs MSJ 11-1 MGM Motion to Intervene 18 Interior Motion for Partial Dismiss 22 Interior Opposotion to 11 23 Plaintiffs Opposition to 11 27 Plaintiffs Oppositon … Continue reading
Conn. and Tribes Sue Interior For Failure to Publish Gaming Compact Amendments
Here is the complaint in the matter of State of Connecticut et al v. Zinke et al, 17-cv-02564 (D.D.C. Nov. 29, 2017): Doc. 1 – Civil Cover Sheet and Complaint With the State of Connecticut, the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot … Continue reading
News Profile of Tribal Marriage Equality Initiatives
Here is “These Native-American Tribes Are Pioneering Marriage Equality:The Puyallup Tribe is the latest to join a growing list of Native-American tribes legalizing same-sex marriage, many in states that have banned it.”
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News, Tribal Codes
Tagged Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Colville Confederated Tribes, Coquille Tribe, Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, Indian country marriage equality, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, little traverse bay bands of odawa indians, Mashantucket Pequot Nation, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Puyallup Tribe, same-sex marriage in Indian country, Suquamish Tribe
Second Circuit Briefs in US v. Thomas (Former Mashantucket Pequot Chair)
Here: Thomas Opening Brief US Brief Thomas Reply Brief TK Lower court materials here.
AmLawDaily Coverage of Foxwoods Restructuring Deal
Here. An excerpt: Though Yoon won’t say if Weil is handling other Indian casino matters, there is likely be more such work for some work to snap up in the not-too-distant future. Moody’s downgraded its ratings on several Indian-owned casino … Continue reading
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Gambling Addict’s Suit against Foxwoods
Here is the order in Tassone v. Foxwoods Resort Casino: CA2 Summary Order Briefs are here. Lower court materials here.
Michael and Steven Thomas Indictments
Here: Michael Thomas Indictment Steven Thomas Indictment News coverage here. Our prior post here.
