Try our Advanced Search for more refined results
Native American
-
March 31, 2025
Trump Commutes Con Man Jason Galanis' Prison Sentence
President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the nearly 16-year sentence of fraudster Jason Galanis, who was convicted in a shareholder rip-off and a tribal bond swindle that cost investors $81 million.
-
March 31, 2025
Insurer Off The Hook For Tribe's COVID Casino Shutdown
Lexington Insurance Co. does not owe a Washington tribe business-loss coverage after COVID-19 forced the shutdown of the tribe's casino, a Washington state appeals court said Monday, ruling that the virus did not cause direct physical loss or damage to tribal properties.
-
March 31, 2025
Coalition Warns SAVE Act Will Disenfranchise Minority Voters
A coalition of civil and human rights groups is urging members of Congress to oppose legislation that requires states to obtain in-person proof of citizenship before allowing an individual to vote, arguing the bill represents a shameful, divisive attempt to prevent millions of eligible minorities from casting ballots.
-
March 31, 2025
Local, State Officials Cautious On Rollback Of Enviro Rules
Several national groups representing local regulatory officials responsible for overseeing infrastructure projects told the White House they're concerned about a rule rolling back regulations for complying with environmental review requirements.
-
March 31, 2025
DOI Rescinds Gaming Eligibility In $700M Calif. Casino Project
The Department of the Interior has temporarily suspended a gaming eligibility determination for a California tribe's $700 million casino and gaming resort project, saying Secretary Doug Burgum is concerned that the agency didn't consider additional evidence regarding the 160-acre parcel's restored lands exception.
-
March 31, 2025
DOJ Seeking Steep Costs To Make Challengers Think Twice
The U.S. Department of Justice is quickly implementing President Donald Trump's plan to seek huge sums of money from litigants whose cases impede his agenda but ultimately prove unsuccessful, court records show.
-
March 31, 2025
DOJ Reverses Course, Drops Ga. Voter Suppression Claims
The Trump administration has dropped its support for litigation challenging Georgia's Republican-backed 2021 election law overhaul, as the Department of Justice said Monday it would no longer prosecute what it called "fabricated claims of false voter suppression."
-
March 28, 2025
Judge Tosses 3 Suits Challenging Ban On Native Mascots
A New York federal judge has tossed several school district lawsuits seeking to void a state law banning the use of Native American team mascots and names, throwing out individual board members' free speech claims but saying they can amend their suits as private citizens.
-
March 28, 2025
Burt Lake Band Drops Suit Against Interior Over Tribal Rule
The Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has dropped a lawsuit in D.C. federal court against the U.S. Department of the Interior after the agency finalized a rule governing which tribes can gain federal recognition, saying it obtained the relief it sought.
-
March 28, 2025
GOP Rep. Says Lawmakers Ready For FCC Subsidy Fix
Congress will be prepared to reform the country's telecom subsidy programs for low-income and rural consumers if the U.S. Supreme Court decides they must be overhauled, according to a key House Republican.
-
March 28, 2025
Tribe Not Ready For '2nd Bite' In Pipeline Row, Judge Says
A D.C. federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe that looked to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline, saying the litigation was prematurely filed and the precise nature of relief requested by the tribe remains unclear.
-
March 28, 2025
5th Circ. OKs Largest US Crude Export Terminal's Expansion
A Fifth Circuit panel found the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dotted its i's and crossed its t's before it greenlighted an expansion of the largest crude oil export terminal by volume in North America, finding in a Friday opinion the agency adequately studied the project's effects.
-
March 28, 2025
US Can Weigh In On Osage Reservation Boundary Dispute
An Oklahoma federal judge will allow the United States to weigh in on a dispute between the Osage Nation and the state's tax commission over the tribe's reservation boundaries after the federal government said a U.S. Supreme Court ruling at the crux of the litigation is of interest to the government.
-
March 27, 2025
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill For Georgia's First National Park
Four U.S. lawmakers from Georgia have reintroduced a federal act that would establish the Ocmulgee Mounds and surrounding areas as the state's first national park, saying the bipartisan bill's introduction follows years of lobbying by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
-
March 27, 2025
California Tribe Wants In On 70-Acre Casino Project Challenge
A California tribe at the center of a challenge to an Interior Department decision to take 70 acres into trust for the construction of its hotel and casino project is asking a federal court to intervene in the dispute, arguing the plaintiff's anticompetitive behavior will impede its goal of self-governance.
-
March 27, 2025
Western Leaders Oppose Cuts To Public Land Protections
More than 300 local Western leaders have urged the Trump administration and Congress to reject the sale of public lands in the latest budget resolution package passed by the U.S. House, saying they must oppose attempts to reduce the size of national monuments.
-
March 27, 2025
Minn. Pot Regulators Submit Proposed Rules For Retail Sale
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, or OCM, has submitted draft rules for the retail sale of adult-use cannabis products to an administrative law judge for final approval.
-
March 27, 2025
NY School District Urges Court To Halt Native Mascot Ban
A school district in Massapequa has asked a New York federal court to delay a ban on the use of Native American images, names and symbols in its public schools, saying it will be forced to redirect significant funds away from educational programs.
-
March 27, 2025
9th Circ. Won't Stay Injunction Compelling Fed. Worker Rehire
A split Ninth Circuit panel has refused to block an injunction compelling the Trump administration to reinstate about 16,000 probationary employees to six federal agencies, saying the administration will likely lose its argument that the agencies weren't acting on an order from above when they fired the workers.
-
March 27, 2025
1st Circ. Denies Gov't Bid To Enforce Funding Freeze
The First Circuit has declined to interfere with a Rhode Island federal judge's order that the government continue releasing federal funds while the Trump administration appeals a ruling blocking its efforts to enforce the freeze.
-
March 26, 2025
Sotomayor Urges Caution On Nondelegation Doctrine Revamp
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor cautioned her colleagues during oral arguments Wednesday against using a challenge to the Federal Communications Commission's administration of a broadband subsidy program as a way to resurrect the long-dormant nondelegation doctrine. Several conservative justices, however, seemed willing to disregard that admonition.
-
March 26, 2025
Supreme Court Skeptical Of Nixing FCC Subsidy Fund
Conservative justices took aim Wednesday at rising costs in the country's multibillion-dollar phone and broadband subsidy system, questioning whether lawmakers put meaningful limits on the program's growth, but some argued the fund works just like others created by Congress that rely on revenues from industry fees.
-
March 26, 2025
Coalition Says Trump Admin Flouted Federal Rehiring Order
The Trump administration responded to an injunction compelling it to rehire over 15,000 fired probationary employees by placing them on leave, not bringing them back to work, a coalition of advocates for the workers told a California federal judge Wednesday, saying the administration hasn't complied with the injunction.
-
March 26, 2025
DOI Lacked Authority To Cancel Arctic Leases, Judge Says
The U.S. Department of the Interior lacked authority to cancel seven oil and gas leases issued to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a federal judge has ruled, saying the federal agency was required to get a court order before doing so.
-
March 26, 2025
Trump Pardons Ex-Hunter Biden Biz Pal For Tribal Bond Fraud
President Donald Trump pardoned a former business partner of Hunter Biden who was convicted of helping to execute a $60 million bond scam against a South Dakota tribal corporation, saying he believes the former venture capital and private equity fund investor was treated unfairly.
Expert Analysis
-
Series
Flying Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Achieving my childhood dream of flying airplanes made me a better lawyer — and a better person — because it taught me I can conquer difficult goals when I leave my comfort zone, focus on the demands of the moment and commit to honing my skills, says Ivy Cadle at Baker Donelson.
-
Series
Circus Arts Make Me A Better Lawyer
Performing circus arts has strengthened my ability to be more thoughtful, confident and grounded, all of which has enhanced my legal practice and allowed me to serve clients in a more meaningful way, says Bailey McGowan at Stinson.
-
3 Ways To Train Junior Lawyers In 30 Minutes Or Less
Today’s junior lawyers are experiencing a skills gap due to pandemic-era disruptions, but firms can help bring them up to speed by offering high-impact skill building content in bite-sized, interactive training sessions, say Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields.
-
The Bar Needs More Clarity On The Discovery Objection Rule
Almost 10 years after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 was amended, attorneys still seem confused about what they should include in objections to discovery requests, and until the rules committee provides additional clarity, practitioners must beware the steep costs of noncompliance, says Tristan Ellis at Shanies Law Office.
-
Series
Being A Navy Reservist Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.
-
So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?
Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.
-
Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
-
Series
Playing Ultimate Makes Us Better Lawyers
In addition to being fun, ultimate Frisbee has improved our legal careers by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm and vulnerability, say Arunabha Bhoumik and Adam Bernstein at Regeneron.
-
E-Discovery Quarterly: Recent Rulings On Metadata
Several recent rulings reflect the competing considerations that arise when parties dispute the form of production for electronically stored information, underscoring that counsel must carefully consider how to produce and request reasonably usable data, say attorneys at Sidley.
-
Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being
As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.
-
Empathy In Mediation Offers A Soft Landing For Disputes
Experiencing a crash-landing on a recent flight underscored to me how much difference empathy makes in times of crisis or stress, including during mediation, says Eydith Kaufman at Alternative Resolution Centers.
-
Series
Being An Artist Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My work as an artist has highlighted how using creativity and precision together — qualities that are equally essential in both art and law — not only improves outcomes, but also leads to more innovative and thoughtful work, says Sarah La Pearl at Segal McCambridge.
-
How Judiciary Can Minimize AI Risks In Secondary Sources
Because courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence and other safeguards do not address the risk of hallucinations in secondary source materials, the judiciary should consider enlisting legal publishers and database hosts to protect against AI-generated inaccuracies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
-
How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment
Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.
-
Lawyers With Disabilities Are Seeking Equity, Not Pity
Attorneys living with disabilities face extra challenges — including the need for special accommodations, the fear of stigmatization and the risk of being tokenized — but if given equitable opportunities, they can still rise to the top of their field, says Kate Reder Sheikh, a former attorney and legal recruiter at Major Lindsey & Africa.