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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Feb
22
2019
Indian Nations Law Update - February 2019 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
12
2013
Ninth Circuit Decides Important Tax Case in Tribe's Favor Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
14
2014
Bureau of Indian Affairs Publishes Proposed Amendments to Rules Governing Rights of Way Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
31
2020
Indian Nations Law Update - August 2020 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
17
2021
Indian Nations Law Update - March 2021 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
25
2013
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Announces $7 Million to Promote Clean Energy in Tribal Communities Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
14
2014
Indian Nations Law Focus: Selected Court Decisions-July 2014 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
2
2015
Bizarre Sixth Circuit Decision Further Confuses NLRB's Jurisdiction Over Tribal Enterprises Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct
7
2015
Indian Law Focus: October 2015 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
8
2018
Indian Nations Law Update - August 2018 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
26
2019
Indian Nations Law Update - December 2019 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
15
2021
Indian Nations Law Update - April 2021 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
12
2015
Alaska Tribes Move Closer to Parity with Other Federally Acknowledged Tribes Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
15
2017
Indian Nations Law Update - September 2017 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
26
2019
What the Supreme Court's Cougar Den Decision Means Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
10
2020
Indian Nations Law Update - Paycheck Protection Program Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
25
2020
Indian Nations Law Update - September 2020 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
20
2014
Ninth Circuit Big Lagoon Decision Puts Fee to Trust Acquisitions in Doubt Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
12
2015
Indian Nations Law Update - January 2015: Selected Court Decisions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
7
2015
Indian Nations Law Update - July 2015 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
13
2016
Department of the Interior Issues Indian Child Welfare Act Regulations Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
19
2016
Several Indian Country Bills Enacted into Law: Indian Nations Law Update December 2016 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
8
2017
Indian Nations Law Update - November 2017 Selected court decisions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
18
2018
Indian Nations Law Update - September 2018 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
29
2019
Indian Nations Law Update - March 2019 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
10
2020
Why Paycheck Protection Program Should be Opened to Tribal Gaming Enterprises Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
25
2020
Indian Nations Law Update - June 2020 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
12
2021
Indian Nations Law Update - May 2021 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
1
2013
U.S. Supreme Court Arguments in Indian Child Welfare Act "ICWA" Case Set for April 16 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
15
2013
Indian Nations Law Update - June 2013 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct
4
2013
Utilizing Renewable Energy Tax Incentives to Make Your Tribal Energy Projects a Reality Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
18
2014
Indian Nations Law Focus - August 2014 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
23
2018
Indian Nations Law Update April 2018 - Justices Heart Arguments in Treaty Rights Case Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
30
2019
Indian Nations Law Update - July 2019 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
2
2013
Congress Renews Violence Against Women Act, Expands Tribal Court Jurisdiction Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
 

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