Tag Archives: Mashantucket Pequot Nation

Federal Court Dismisses Constitutional Tort Claims against Foxwoods

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research | Tagged Eastern District of New York, Edwards v. Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket Pequot Nation

Federal Court Dismisses Connecticut & Mashantucket Pequot Claims re: Gaming Procedures

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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 →

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, IGRA, Indian gaming, Research | Tagged Class III Procedures, D.C. District Court., Mashantucket Pequot Nation, State of Connecticut v. Zinke

Conn. and Tribes Sue Interior For Failure to Publish Gaming Compact Amendments

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Sarah M Donnelly

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 →

Posted in Author: Sarah Donnelly, IGRA, Indian gaming, Research | Tagged District of D.C., Federal Register, gaming compact amendment, Mashantucket Pequot Nation, Mohegan Tribe, State of Connecticut v. Zinke

News Profile of Tribal Marriage Equality Initiatives

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research | Tagged 18 USC 1163, 18 USC 666, District of Connecticut, Mashantucket Pequot Nation, Second Circuit, theft from a tribal organization, United States v. Thomas

AmLawDaily Coverage of Foxwoods Restructuring Deal

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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 →