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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Jun
5
2018
Fair Employment Housing Commissions Publishes New National Origin Discrimination Regulations; Limits “English-Only” Rules and Expands Protections for Immigration Status Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
17
2021
Pandemic-Related Suspension of CEQA Noticing, Posting, Filing, and Tribal Consultation Requirements and Brown Act Meeting Requirements Set to Expire September 30 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
May
1
2020
More Changes to CEQA Timelines due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Dec
10
2014
Does The DBO’s Draft Tribal Consultation Policy Violate the Public Records Act? - California Department of Business Oversight Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jan
23
2014
Tribal Sovereign Immunity Protects Payday Lenders From State Enforcement Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jan
25
2016
Bureau of Land Management Proposes to Restrict Methane Releases from Oil and Gas Leases Beveridge & Diamond PC
Sep
21
2023
The Biden Boomerang Effect Reaches Clean Water Act Section 401 Beveridge & Diamond PC
Sep
20
2018
Ninth Circuit Creates New Challenge for Divisibility in Complex CERCLA Sites Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
27
2024
2024 Litigation Look Ahead Series: SCOTUS’ Pass on Cases Sets Up Continued Fight Over Tribal Water Rights, State Mineral Development Cases in Coming Year Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
7
2022
Tribal Treaty Rights Take Center Stage in Two Landmark Federal Water Quality Actions Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
28
2023
Biden Administration Proposes Undoing Recent ESA Regulatory Reforms and Expanding Section 7 Consultations Beveridge & Diamond PC
Oct
25
2023
B&D Forecast: 2023 Litigation Trends to Watch Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
22
2018
With This Tie, There Is a Winner: 4-4 SCOTUS Ruling Results in Victory for Native Americans and a Clear Mandate for Washington to Correct Culverts Beveridge & Diamond PC
May
8
2020
Requirement to Post CEQA Notices in County Clerk’s Office Suspended for 60 Days Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
21
2023
New Biden Executive Order Continues to Advance Environmental Justice Agenda Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jul
17
2013
Fifth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Katrina Global Warming Suit on Res Judicata Grounds Beveridge & Diamond PC
May
19
2023
Groundtruth: Cultural Burns as Tools for Wildfire Prevention and Indigenous Healing [Podcast] Beveridge & Diamond PC
May
10
2013
Mexico Legal Highlights (Volume I 2013) Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
6
2019
California Court Finds Tribe Lacks Standing to Quantify Reserved Water Right Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
7
2022
Army Corps Signals Narrowing Nationwide Permit 12 Beveridge & Diamond PC
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.
 

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