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Update in Unkechauge v. New York Update: St. Regis Mohawk Objection to “Prepay” Tax Scheme

October 24, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials:

New York Motion for Summary J

St. Regis Mohawk Motion for Summary J

St. Regis Mohawk Reply

Native Wholesale Supply Loses Tax Case to Federal Government

October 6, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in United States v. Native Wholesale Supply (W.D. N.Y.):

DCT Order In US v NWS

US Motion for Summary Judgment

NWS Motion for Summary Judgment

Discovery Update in CACGEC v. Stevens

September 1, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in this motion to compel discovery, partially granted:

CACGEC Motion for Discovery

DCT Order on Motion for Discovery

Bergal Mitchell Indictment

February 14, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here: Bergal Mitchell Indictment.

Cayuga Indian Nation v. Seneca County Materials (so far)

January 10, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

As noted at Indianz, this case is quickly moving, and here are the materials so far:

Cayuga Complaint

Federal Court Denies Injunction in Unkechauge Tax Challenge

November 16, 2010November 15, 2010Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is that opinion: Unkechauge DCT Order Denying PI

Federal Court Denies Seneca Nation Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Tax Collection Case

October 15, 2010Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion: DCT Denying SNI Motion for Preliminary Injunction

The court issued a stay pending appeal.

Seneca Brief in Second Circuit Appeal of Rejection of Leave to Intervene in Gaming Case

September 29, 2010September 29, 2010Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here: Seneca Brief.

TRO in Seneca Tax Case Extended to Sept. 28

September 13, 2010Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Docket Text:
TEXT ORDER Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b), the Temporary Restraining Order issued on August 31, 2010, is extended to September 28, 2010. Signed by Hon. Richard J. Arcara on 9/13/2010. (JMB)

Update in Seneca v. Paterson Tax Case

September 8, 2010Matthew L.M. Fletcher

As Indianz reported, the TRO has been extended to September 14, on which day there will be an evidentiary hearing (Pre-Hearing Order).

In addition to Cayuga, which intervened in the Seneca suit, and St. Regis Mohawk, Oneida (Oneida Nation complaint in NDNY) and Unkechauge (COMPLAINT – Unkechauge Indian Nation 08 27 10) have filed their own separate complaints alleging substantially the same claims as Seneca.