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
10
2015
Exploring Indian Country Marijuana Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
24
2017
Indian Nations Law Update - January 2017: California Sets Standards For Tribal Subsidiaries’ Sovereign Immunity Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
12
2019
Fifth Circuit Squarely Rejects Challenge to ICWA Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
27
2020
Indian Nations Law Update - January 2020 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
2
2013
Fiscal Cliff Legislation Can Help Your Tribe Obtain Energy Independence Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct
25
2013
Low Cost Strategies for Meeting the End of the Year "Begin Construction" Requirement for the 30% Investment Tax Credit Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
29
2014
Ninth Circuit Upholds Tribal Preference in Employment Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
8
2016
Indian Nations Law Update - February 2016 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
18
2016
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community v. Jewell and Other Selected Cases: Indian Nations Law Update August Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
17
2018
Indian Nations Law Update - May 2018 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct
22
2018
Indian Nations Law Update - October 2018 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
9
2020
Supreme Court Holds Creek Nation Reservation Undiminished Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
24
2020
Indian Nations Law Update - November 2020 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
4
2013
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Announces $181 Million of Loan Guarantees Available for Biorefinery Projects Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
17
2017
Indian Nations Law Update - February 2017: Ninth Circuit Rejects Tribal Online Lenders’ “Co-Regulator” Argument Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
29
2018
Indian Nations Law Update - November 2018 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
26
2019
Indian Nations Law Update - April 2019 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
28
2019
Indian Nations Law Update - August 2019 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
12
2016
Supreme Court Decides Reservation Boundary Case in Tribe’s Favor Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
12
2016
The Ninth Circuit Rules On Jury Trial Right Under Indian Civil Rights Act Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
21
2017
Washington Supreme Court Rejects Sovereign Immunity Defense in Quiet Title Action Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
7
2017
Indian Nations Law Update – December 2017 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
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.
Mar
9
2015
Indian Nations Law Update - February 2015: Selected Court Decisions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
9
2016
New Right-of-Way Regulations Take Effect Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
10
2018
Indian Nations Law Update – January 2018 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
13
2018
Indian Nations Law Update - June 2018 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
21
2020
Indian Nations Law Update - February 2020 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
12
2014
Indian Nations Law Focus: Selected Court Decisions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
18
2015
Clean Power Plan, State Tax: Indian Nations Law Update - August 2015 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
10
2015
Indian Nations Law Update - December 2015 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
24
2019
Indian Nations Law Update - September 2019 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
17
2020
Indian Nations Law Update - March 2020 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
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
 

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