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Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Throws Out Bulk of $610M Tribal Claim Against State

Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher ruled the state didn't have to pay for the land since the nation never owned it.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Viewpoint: Fed Approval Not Needed for State's 3rd Tribal Casino

MGM is using lots of resources to ensure that any profits from casino gambling in our corner of the country go into its pockets rather than to Connecticut tribes and taxpayers. The power of their opposition shouldn't mean that we accept specious legal arguments.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Family of Man Who Died in Fall From Hotel Balcony Sues for Negligence

The estate of Alonzo Depina has sued Foxwoods Resorts Casino claiming the casino should held liable for his drunken fall from a hotel room at the gaming facility.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Norwich Woman Gets $1.45 Million Settlement Following Accident With Drunk Driver

Andrea Bettencourt settled her case for $1.45 million against the estate of a motorist who struck her head on. Now, she's suing the casino for allegedly allowing the man to drink non-stop for hours.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Court Addresses Dueling Principles of Statutory and Treaty Construction

In her Western District Roundup, Sharon M. Porcellio discusses a case on an issue of first impression: whether treaties between the United States and Native Americans ensuring the free use and enjoyment of tribal land bar taxes on income derived directly from the land.
23 minute read

The Recorder

Upper Skagit Indian Tribe v. Suquamish Indian Tribe

9th Cir.; 15-35540 The court of appeals affirmed a district court judgment. The court held that the “usual and accustomed” fishing grounds…
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Rejects State's Push to Dismiss Schaghticoke Nation's $610M Suit

Judge Thomas Moukawsher found the nation cleared a three-pronged test to establish standing despite an internal feud between two factions claiming to represent the Schaghticokes.
9 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Schaghticoke Tribe Looks to Stop Rival Faction's $600M Lawsuit

The Schaghticoke Indian Tribe said it "exclusively possesses, controls, and maintains title to the Schaghticoke reservation in Kent including the land and funds that are the subject matter of this lawsuit," not the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Sharp Image Gaming, Inc. v. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

C.A. 3rd; C070512 The Third Appellate District reversed a judgment and remanded. The court held that the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act preempted a gaming…
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Wilmer Adds Ex-Interior Department Official in DC, Denver

The firm is building out its natural resources and Native American practices with the hire this week of a former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. 
7 minute read

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