Tag Archives: Mashantucket Pequot Nation

Federal Court Allows Pequots to Amend Complaint re: Improper Political Influence over Zinke in Gaming Compact Approval

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

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 →

Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, IGRA, Indian gaming, Research | Tagged , , , ,

Federal Court Dismisses Constitutional Tort Claims against Foxwoods

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

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

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

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

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 →

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

Posted on December 4, 2017 by

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 , , , , ,

News Profile of Tribal Marriage Equality Initiatives

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

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.”

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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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AmLawDaily Coverage of Foxwoods Restructuring Deal

Posted on July 24, 2013 by

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 →

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Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Gambling Addict’s Suit against Foxwoods

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

Here is the order in Tassone v. Foxwoods Resort Casino: CA2 Summary Order Briefs are here. Lower court materials here.

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

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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Second Circuit Briefs in Gambling Addict’s Suit against Foxwoods

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Here are the briefs in Tassone v. Foxwoods Resort Casino: Tassone Brief Foxwoods Brief

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