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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Dec
9
2021
Before the Supreme Court…December 9, 2021 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
30
2022
Supreme Court Expands State Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
30
2019
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 6, Issue 5 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
27
2020
SBA Allows Tribal Casinos to Apply to Newly Replenished Paycheck Protection Program 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
Aug
6
2021
Tribal Governments May Need to Reach Out to Low Income Members Who Need Assistance Accessing the Expanded Child Tax Credit Program Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
9
2021
SSBCI Comes to Indian Country: New Federal Funding for Tribes to Invest in Indian Country Small Businesses and Native Entrepreneurs Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jul
6
2023
Supreme Court Rules Against Navajo Nation in Tribal Water Rights Case Van Ness Feldman LLP
Nov
30
2023
Native Affairs Newsletter Fall 2023 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
13
2016
Federal Intervention in Dakota Access Pipeline Project Focuses on Tribal Consultation Process Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
17
2020
New Administration Could Provide Ideal Backdrop for Tribes Entering Cannabis Industry Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
6
2021
VAWA Reauthorization Efforts Continue, Including Focus on Expanding Jurisdiction for Alaska Native and Other Tribes Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
22
2024
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 11, Issue 3 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
18
2020
Before the Supreme Court… Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
6
2021
In Cooley, Supreme Court Reaffirms Montana Exceptions Permitting Tribes to Exercise Authority Over Certain Activities of Nonmembers Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
1
2020
Access to COVID-19 FEMA Funding for Tribal Governments Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
6
2021
Legislative Update for the Tribal Cannabis Industry Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
29
2016
Obama Administration Seeks Tribal Input on Federal Infrastructure Decisions, Dakota Access Litigation Continues Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
6
2021
Interior Department Moves Forward with Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Selections Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
29
2016
EPA Expands Tribal Authority to Administer Clean Water Act Programs on Reservations Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
28
2019
D.C. Circuit Holds that States Cannot Use Section 401 Authority to Delay Hydropower Relicensing Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
31
2019
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 6, Issue 6 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
31
2019
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 6, Issue 11 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
10
2021
Supreme Court Confirms Alaska Native Corporation Eligibility for CARES Act Relief Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
27
2020
$2T CARES Act Moves Toward Enactment Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
11
2020
CARES Act Funding: Opportunity for Trauma-Informed Programs in Indian Country Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
10
2019
EPA Issues Revised CWA Section 401 Guidance to States Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
14
2020
What Tribal Entities Need to Know to Pursue Business Interruption Coverage for COVID-19 Losses Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
16
2023
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 10, Issue 4 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
4
2022
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 9, Issue 3 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
28
2016
Ninth Circuit Concludes Tribes' Treaty Fishing Rights Obligate State to Fix Fish Blocking Culverts Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
13
2016
Dakota Access Challenges Army Corps After Easement Determination Stalled Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
8
2022
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 9, Issue 4 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
6
2020
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 7, Issue 1 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
7
2021
New Economic Development Administration Regulations Expand Grant Access and COVID Relief for Native American Communities Van Ness Feldman LLP
 

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