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Interview of Black Belt Eagle Scout on NPR

September 11, 2019Ann Tweedy

Musician Katherine Paul, who grew up on the Swinomish reservation, identifies as queer and indigenous. An interview of her was aired on NPR yesterday.

After the Culverts Argument on Wednesday

Image April 20, 2018Ann Tweedy

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The State of Washington’s Opening Brief in the Culverts Case

February 27, 2018Ann Tweedy

Here. Previous coverage here.

Seattle Times Editorial Board Supports WA’s Cert Petition in Culverts Case

August 25, 2017Ann Tweedy1 Comment

Here. Previous coverage is here.

Culverts cert petition filed

August 18, 2017Ann Tweedy1 Comment

The State of Washington has petitioned for cert. in the Culverts case. The cert. petition is available here.

Contract Legal Aid Attorney Position at Muckleshoot

March 9, 2017Ann Tweedy

This is a one-day-a-week position.

The Muckleshoot Tribal Court has an immediate opening for a contract attorney to staff the Court’s free, weekly legal aid clinic. The attorney will provide direct legal services to community members on a wide range of civil matters, including consumer law, family law, federal Indian law, domestic violence, housing, public benefits, employment, health, disability, and elder law. The attorney must be available to handle emergency telephone consultations as well. The attorney may also occasionally represent clients in tribal, state, and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies. The attorney will work closely with the Tribal Court Director and court staff to provide excellent legal services to the community. The application period closes on March 30, 2017.

Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited university and licensed to practice law in Washington State. The attorney will need to become a member of the Muckleshoot Tribal Bar before advising clients. The ideal candidate will hold licenses to practice law in other Tribal courts in Washington State, as the attorney will asked to provide legal advice with regard to those jurisdictions. The attorney should have experience handling the kinds of matters listed above.
Applicant Submissions: A cover letter indicating why the candidate wants the position, a writing sample, and resume. The materials should be submitted by email or regular mail to:

Bobbie Jo Norton
Muckleshoot Tribal Court Director
Legal Building
39015 172nd Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Bobbiejo.Norton@Muckleshoot.nsn.us

Attorney Alan Stay on the Culverts Decision

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016Ann Tweedy

Here. My colleague Alan Stay was integrally involved in bringing the first treaty habitat case in U.S. v. WA, so this article makes for an interesting read.

Obama Administration Takes Action to Protect and Restore Puget Sound

October 24, 2016Ann Tweedy2 Comments

Here.

Washington Supreme Court Ruling in Hirst Protects Instream Flows

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016Ann Tweedy

In this much anticipated opinion, the Washington Supreme Court has ruled that, in violation of state law, Whatcom County did not ensure the existence of adequate water supplies before issuing building permits. The case will protect stream flows from the “death by a thousand cuts” impact of small wells. Many Washington tribes have sought to protect stream flows from these so-called exempt wells. The opinion is here.

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