September 25, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 9/25

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Cobell v. Jewell (Attorney Fees, Trust Fund)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation v. Jewell (Tribal Trust Accounts, Fiduciary Duty)
Tohono O'odham Nation v.  Ducey (Casino Construction, Authorized Indian Gaming)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Ashlee W. v. Department of Child Safety (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights, Drug Abuse)
In re M.R. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Application)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Intergovernmental section, we feature an article on an 11th Circuit tax decision that could have nationwide effects.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the three featured articles discusses water rights, water quality, and regulatory jurisdiction in Indian country.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One new bill was added:
S.2063: A bill to provide compensation to injured persons relating to the Gold King Mine spill, to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to address mining-related issues, and for other purposes.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature notices from Department of Treasury as well as Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, for feedback on tribal consultation policies.

September 18, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 9/18

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Citizens against casino gambling in Erie County v. Chaudhuri (Indian Lands, Indian Gaming, Seneca Nation)
Cascadia Wildlands v. Bureau of Indian Affairs (Timber Sales, Endangered Species)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
United States v. Olney (Criminal Jurisdiction)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Diana v. State, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights)
In re the general adjudication of all rights to use water in the Big Horn river system (Indian Water Rights)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Fiduciary Duty section, we feature an article on the federal settlement of a long-running tribal contract support costs case.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on state taxation of off-reservation, out-of-state tribal member income.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Four new bills were added:
H.R.3502: Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015.
H.R.538: Native American Energy Act.
S.1659: Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.
H.R.3502: Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Education on an upcoming public meeting conducted by the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE).

September 10, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 9/10


U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
United States v. Aubrey (Indian Tribal Organization - Misused Property)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Kizer v. PTP, INC. (Indian Trust Land - Leases)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
We feature a story in the Economic Development section on two tribes working together for a jointly run casino.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on circuit courts' varied approaches to federal statutes in Indian country.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One bill was added:
S.2017: A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek, Alaska, as a Native village, and for other purposes.

September 3, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 9/03

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United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
New Mexico v. Department of Interior (State Regulation of Gambling, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act)
Corabi v. ENIPC Inc. (Wrongful Termination, Jurisdiction)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
C'Hair v. District Court of Ninth Judicial District (Civil Jurisdiction, Tribal Statute of Limitations)
Automotive United Trades Organization v. State (Fuel Taxation)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Intergovernmental section, we feature a few articles relating to President Obama's trip to Alaska to learn about impacts of climate change and other issues impacting state residents.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, announces funding for tribal education in two notices.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles included is about the results of a national survey on Native American attorneys.

September 1, 2015

Free Indian Law Webinar Exploring the BIA website

Screenshot of webinar registration page
Registration is open for a free, 60-minute webinar entitled, “Introduction to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Website.” Participants will get an overview of the BIA website and learn to locate popular materials. While the webinar is targeted toward librarians, it may be relevant to other researchers as well. 

The webinar is hosted by the US Government Printing Office and will be held September 24, 2015, from 2:00-3:00 pm EDT. For more information and to register, visit the Federal Depository Library Program website.