The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 6 decision is a victory for Tribal Nations, affording them new opportunities to recover contract support costs pertaining to healthcare programs.
In Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, the...more
Thanks to media attention to the case Attorney General Letitia James brought against former President Donald J. Trump, an obscure statute first enacted in 1956 has become a major point of interest for businesses operating in...more
4/25/2024
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After years of concerns raised by Indian law practitioners and tribal leaders alike, the rules under which the Secretary of the Department of the Interior accepts lands in trust for federally recognized Indian tribes have...more
1/11/2024
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In September 2016, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York charged, among other defendants, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s campaign manager, Joseph Percoco, not-for-profit Fort Schuyler...more
The two banks’ sudden failure raises many questions about depositors’ ability to access accounts held at the banks when they closed. The following is intended to provide an overview of the current updates issued by the FDIC...more
With the start of a new year come ample fundraising opportunities for upcoming elections. As a result, it is important to understand the rules around donating and becoming aware of certain contribution limits. If you plan to...more
1. What is 105(l)?
Section 105(l) of Public Law 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), requires the Secretaries of Interior and Health and Human Services to enter into facility lease...more
In Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, decided on the second to last day of the 2021-2022 term, the Supreme Court held 5-4 that Oklahoma had concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government over crimes committed by non-Indians...more
Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, as a result of successes in economic investments in gaming, hospitality and other industries, Native American tribes had seen significant increases in revenues over the last several years....more