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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Mar
3
2015
Nevada Legislature to Consider Multiple Gaming Bills Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
23
2015
The President’s FY2016 Federal Budget Request: Programs Relevant to Tribal Energy Development Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Feb
17
2015
Idaho Tribes and Community Leaders Seek to Limit “Instant Racing” Gaming Machines Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
10
2015
Exploring Indian Country Marijuana Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
4
2015
Legal Developments in Indian Country in 2014 Varnum LLP
Jan
12
2015
Indian Nations Law Update - January 2015: Selected Court Decisions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
12
2015
Alaska Tribes Move Closer to Parity with Other Federally Acknowledged Tribes Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
30
2014
Department of Justice Files Suit Against Santa Ysabel Tribe’s “Desert Rose Bingo” Site Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dec
24
2014
U.S. Attorney General States Principles for Working With Tribes Varnum LLP
Dec
15
2014
EPA Presidential Advisory Committee Issues Report on Ecological Restoration in the U.S. - Mexico Border Region U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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
Dec
8
2014
Michigan Court of Appeals Reverses Termination of Parental Rights; Cites Indian Child Welfare Act Standard Varnum LLP
Nov
18
2014
Energy & Environment Law Update - November 17, 2014 Mintz
Nov
17
2014
Chippewa Tribes Win Important Treaty Rights Victory in Wisconsin Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
3
2014
EPA Provides Additional Information on Clean Power Plan U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
22
2014
New Mexico Federal Court Limits Tribe’s, Secretary’s Options When States Balk at Gaming Compact Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
14
2014
Energy and Environmental Law Update - October 13, 2014 Mintz
Oct
7
2014
Energy and Environmental Law Update - October 6, 2014 Mintz
Sep
29
2014
Ninth Circuit Upholds Tribal Preference in Employment Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
11
2014
Indian Nations Law Focus–September, 2014 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
18
2014
Indian Nations Law Focus - August 2014 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
11
2014
Of Buckeyes and Batons Rouges: Ohio and Louisiana Adopt Comprehensive Pole Access and Attachment Rules Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
7
2014
FERC Staff Issues Notice of Alleged Violations in Powhatan Case ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
14
2014
Indian Nations Law Focus: Selected Court Decisions-July 2014 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
14
2014
Bureau of Indian Affairs Publishes Proposed Amendments to Rules Governing Rights of Way Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
7
2014
Pojoaque’s Plan to Seek an Imposed Compact: Is Interior’s Process Consistent with Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA)? Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jul
1
2014
Indian Country Awaits 9th Circuit’s En Banc Rehearing in Big Lagoon Case Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jun
18
2014
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Cancels Washington NFL Team’s Trademark Registrations Faegre Drinker
May
28
2014
U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community et al. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
27
2014
The Supreme Court Decides Bay Mills Case, Leaves Tribal Sovereign Immunity Intact Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
12
2014
Indian Nations Law Focus: Selected Court Decisions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
15
2014
Glendale City (Arizona) Council Softens Stance on Tohono O’Odham Casino Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
8
2014
Casino Location Impacts Long-Term Success Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
14
2014
Interior’s Carcieri Opinion Means More Diligence for Trust Land Development Projects Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
14
2014
Tribe Files Suit to Block California Compact Referendum Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
8
2014
Five Major Indian Gaming Issues to Watch in 2014 Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
5
2014
Sixth Circuit Grants Stay in Lansing, Michigan, Off-Reservation Casino Case Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
20
2014
Ninth Circuit Big Lagoon Decision Puts Fee to Trust Acquisitions in Doubt Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
12
2014
The Hualapai Grand Canyon Disputes Continue Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jan
29
2014
Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation Releases Request for Pre-Qualification Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jan
23
2014
Tribal Sovereign Immunity Protects Payday Lenders From State Enforcement Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jan
17
2014
Gaming Trends in 2014 Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jan
7
2014
Governor Appoints New Director of Arizona Department of Gaming; Agency Continues Enforcement Actions Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dec
27
2013
Aquinnah’s Long and Winding Road to Gaming May Have Hit the Ultimate Roadblock Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dec
24
2013
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Bay Mills Case: Indian Nations Law Update - December 2013 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
18
2013
Chaudhuri Appointed to National Indian Gaming Commission Dickinson Wright PLLC
Nov
21
2013
The Illusion of Federal Jurisdiction in Tribal Contracts Dickinson Wright PLLC
Nov
14
2013
Why Not Pass a HEARTH Act for Rights of Way? Re: Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
6
2013
War Games in Wisconsin (2013 Style) Re: Indian Tribes Dickinson Wright PLLC
Nov
4
2013
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Announces $181 Million of Loan Guarantees Available for Biorefinery Projects Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
 

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