Tribal Law / Indigenous Peoples

Legal news, topics, and the latest litigation that impact Native-American Communities and tribes are covered by the National Law Review. Visitors will learn about different communities in the United States and other indigenous populations globally, and the legal ramifications of their situations. Coverage includes issues that are facing tribal courts throughout the United States, which include patent litigation, sovereign immunity claims, reservation and land boundaries, easements being granted/denied, and different uses of tribal land.

Visitors to the National Law Review can also read about the tribal authority as it relates to the Clean Water Act, environmental programs, gaming, and tribal casinos. Topics that are further covered by the National Law Review include environmental programs, land use restrictions, union organizing activities, oil and gas extraction on Indian Land, wage and hour regulations, and hydraulic fracturing.

A major controversy involving tribal law can be the conflict between interests attempting to use tribal land for oil, gas, and other pipeline issues.  For example, the controversy in Standing Rock involved a clash between tribal wishes and the interests of organizations and governmental agencies.  The National Law Review covered this controversy and provides updates on litigation involving similar environmental issues as they develop.

Another major area involving tribal law involves gaming and tribal casinos.  Many tribes have incorporated casinos on their reservations, and these casinos have become major sources of revenue for the tribe.  Updates on litigation related to the casinos, as well as dispatches from the major regulatory agencies of these tribal casinos, are covered by the legal experts at the National Law Review.

Details on actions that may affect Native American Tribes from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and other government agencies, are covered by the legal experts who write for the National Law Review.

For hourly updates on the latest in tribal law and legislation, government regulation & compliance, litigation, court procedures, and indigenous people's rights news, be sure to follow the National Law Review Twitter feed and sign up for complimentary e-news bulletins.

 

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Aug
12
2020
McGirt v. Oklahoma: Understanding What the Supreme Court’s Native American Treaty Rights Decision Is and Is Not Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
2
2015
Medical Marijuana and Gaming: To Divest or Not to Divest? Dickinson Wright PLLC
May
10
2013
Mexico Legal Highlights (Volume I 2013) Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
20
2015
Michigan Court of Appeals Reverses Adoption of Indian Child; Cites Michigan Adoptive Placement Preference Standards Varnum LLP
Dec
8
2014
Michigan Court of Appeals Reverses Termination of Parental Rights; Cites Indian Child Welfare Act Standard Varnum LLP
May
1
2013
Michigan Gaming Control Board Approves Athens Acquisition Transaction Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
23
2013
Michigan Gaming Revenues Slightly Decrease in 2012 Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
7
2015
Michigan Tax Update: Ballot Initiative Good for Tribes Varnum LLP
Mar
8
2024
Minnesota AG Bans Tribal Lender from Doing Business within the State Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
1
2020
More Changes to CEQA Timelines due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
May
22
2013
National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Publishes Final Rule for Tribal Self-Regulation Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jul
7
2013
National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Reverses Stance On One-Touch Bingo Classification Dickinson Wright PLLC
May
6
2022
Native Affairs Newsletter - May 06, 2022 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Nov
30
2023
Native Affairs Newsletter Fall 2023 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
21
2019
Navajo Transitional Energy Company to Purchase Wyoming Coal Mines Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Apr
10
2013
Negotiating Dispute Resolution with Indian Tribes: Don’t Do It Alone Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jul
23
2015
Nevada Gaming Control Board, Live Entertainment Tax, Privileged Licensing: Updates to Nevada’s Gaming Laws – 2015 Legislative Session (Cont.) Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
3
2015
Nevada Legislature to Consider Multiple Gaming Bills Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
24
2015
Nevada Regulators Green-Light Wagering on Olympic and Virtual Events Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jun
9
2015
Nevada Set to Regulate Nightclubs in Gaming Establishments Dickinson Wright PLLC
Oct
16
2015
Nevada Shuts Down Unlicensed Daily Fantasy Sports Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
17
2020
New Administration Could Provide Ideal Backdrop for Tribes Entering Cannabis Industry Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
17
2020
New Administration’s Prioritization of Native Contracting Could Mean More Economic Development Opportunities for Native-Owned Businesses Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
21
2023
New Biden Executive Order Continues to Advance Environmental Justice Agenda Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
7
2021
New Economic Development Administration Regulations Expand Grant Access and COVID Relief for Native American Communities Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
8
2021
New Federal Program Provides Discount on Internet Service for People With Disabilities Varnum LLP
May
22
2012
New Fracking Disclosure Rules for Federal and Indian Lands Varnum LLP
Mar
23
2015
New Fracking Rule Released; Congress To Discuss National Forests, Federal Lands, U.S. Minerals And Renewable Energy; Potential For State Permitting Under Clean Water Act; Funding For Wind Turbine Blades From Department Of Energy Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
22
2014
New Mexico Federal Court Limits Tribe’s, Secretary’s Options When States Balk at Gaming Compact Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
14
2015
New Nevada Licensing Scheme in the Works for Associated Equipment Manufacturers Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jan
19
2016
New Registration Requirements For New And Existing Associated Equipment Manufacturers And Distributors Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
May
9
2016
New Right-of-Way Regulations Take Effect Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
25
2011
New Step for Nevada: Commission Approves Online Gambling Regulations Ifrah Law
Jun
9
2016
New Wage and Hour Regulations May Impact Tribes Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
11
2015
New York Court Sacks Daily Fantasy Sports Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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