Supreme Court Miniseries: Tribal Rights in the 21st Century
DE Talk | Building Foundational Relationships in Native American & Tribal Communities
Proof in Trial: Appellate Edition: Stand Up for California et al. v. U.S. Department of the Interior et al.
Tribal Tax Exemption Under McGirt Gains Preliminary Victory
McGirt Uncertainty Extends to Federal Environmental Regulations in Indian Country
Not All Fun and Games: James T. Meggesto Shares How Native American Culture Becomes Caricature
Jessica Laughlin Dispels Common Misconceptions of What it Means to be Native American
Native American Affinity Group Chair John Haney Share the Role of Art in his Family's Culture
Podcast - Native American Law Updates with Ron Allen, Chairman/CEO of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
Revisiting McGirt: New Legal Developments Challenge Oklahoma’s Landmark Ruling
The Immediate and Lasting Impacts of McGirt: A Novel Ruling for Oklahoma
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Infrastructure and Indigenous Engagement
Daily Compliance News: August 9, 2020, the Sunday Book Review, Old is New edition
Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 70-Let That Be Your Last Battlefield
Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 58 – The Paradise Syndrome
Daily Compliance News: July 20, 2020-the Talk is Cheap edition
A Way Forward: Energy Industry Ready to Fuel Canada's Recovery
The Manitoba Affordable Energy Plan will provide significant opportunities for clean power and EV projects, including opportunities for First Nations and Métis communities to have majority interests on new wind projects....more
In our ever-evolving world, fostering cultural sensitivity is paramount for creating inclusive and respectful work environments and minimizing legal risks. Language plays a crucial role in shaping our perceptions, and...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more
On November 7, the FHFA announced partnerships with both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to boost programs that expand housing access for tribal communities. The collaboration involved the FHLBank of Des Moines promoting Freddie...more
Last Spring, the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) with a 7-2 decision in Brackeen v. Haaland. The majority opinion in that case, written by Justice Barrett,...more
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published “Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers,” which is intended to inform employers’ use of...more
FCC Solicits Comment on 5G Fund Phase I Auction Application Process Requirements: In this Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on...more
Agency Releases New Television and Radio Campaign to Address Tribal Employment Discrimination and Harassment - WASHINGTON – Partnering with Tribal Employment Rights Offices (TERO) directors from the Nez Perce Tribe and Lummi...more
On October 17, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took final action on Order No. 1977, which requires applicants seeking rights of way for electric transmission lines on Tribal lands to include Tribal...more
On October 16, CMS approved Section 1115 demonstration amendments in four states—Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Oregon—to authorize Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of traditional...more
On October 7, 2024, the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) clarifying the federal tax classification of certain entities wholly owned by...more
Earlier this year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued Order 1977 to address its limited backstop siting authority for electric transmission lines. On October 17, 2024, FERC issued Order...more
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which came into effect on January 1, 2024, has significant implications for government contractors, tribal entities, and commercial businesses. If you formed an entity before January 1,...more
El Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible de Colombia, el 15 de octubre de 2024, expidió el Decreto 1275 de 2024 con el propósito de establecer las medidas pertinentes para el desarrollo de las competencias...more
Last month, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) notched another win at the U.S. Tax Court (the “Tax Court”). In its opinion, the Tax Court commented that it has decided seven cases involving similar captive insurance...more
On October 3, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion finding that arbitration agreements consumers entered into with a Tribal entity contained enforceable delegation provisions, meaning that an arbitrator, rather than a...more
On October 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed and remanded a decision regarding the applicability of an arbitration agreement within a loan agreement. The loan agreement included arbitration and...more
At its October 10 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission (the Commission) unanimously found that a petition to list the western burrowing owl as an endangered or threatened species in California provides sufficient...more
On September 16, the Internal Revenue Service issued a Notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing regarding potential amendments to policies that govern which benefits provided by Indian Tribal government...more
SEIA proposes solar supply chain traceability standard - The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a draft solar supply chain standard that aims to help companies comply with U.S. Customs and Border...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently issued proposed regulations to implement the Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Program, which was created under the Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize clean energy...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Sept. 17, 2024, issued Proposed Regulations on the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (the Act). The Proposed Regulations are an overdue win for Indian country,...more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see California dealing with intoxicating hemp products. The Eastern Band of Cherokee opens their...more
On September 3, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) published proposed regulations relating to the Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program (the...more
In the last week of August, the Biden administration finalized protection of 28 million acres of federal land and water in Alaska that is critical for birds, fish, caribou, and the communities that rely on them. That’s an...more