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Here, we are sharing Ideas about Native American Legal Happenings. Blogging Circle is a forum to share legal news and ideas affecting Native American Communities. We hope that Blogging Circle will help put readers in touch with people, issues, and perspectives that broaden their understanding of the issues facing Native American Communities.
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11M ago
The U.S. Supreme Court made headlines with its decision in Haaland v. Brackeen, a case that has kept all of Indian Country holding its breath in anticipation. In a historic 7-2 decision, the Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in support of tribal sovereignty, although many Tribal attorneys remain concerned. Procopio Native American ..read more
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1y ago
We've compiled a summary of new laws affecting tribal communities in 2021 ..read more
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1y ago
By: Kerry K. Patterson | Partner | kerry.patterson@procopio.com Procopio has a long-standing tradition of providing growth opportunities to the communities we serve. Procopio’s Native American Law Practice Group extends this tradition by actively investing in the future leaders of Indian Country through offering paid internships for Native American law students or law students with an ..read more
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1y ago
By Procopio Associate Anna Hohag History was made yesterday, May 18, 2022, as the United States Senate voted 51-45 to confirm current Superior Court Judge Sunshine Sykes to serve as a federal district court judge for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Judge Sunshine Sykes (Diné) is a citizen of the ..read more
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1y ago
All of us in Procopio’s Native American Law practice group are proud of Practice Group Leader Kerry Patterson and Of Counsel Glenn Feldman for being recognized by Best Lawyers in America® as top attorneys in 2021 for their work in Native American Law. Only about 5% of U.S. practicing attorneys achieve this honor. In addition ..read more
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1y ago
By Anna Hohag | anna.hohag@procopio.com In the recent span of 30 days, the Department of Interior and the Biden Administration announced no less than 7 key policy proposals that can greatly benefit you to provide your Tribe’s input. The following is a brief overview of these moves, with links to the sources. Each of these ..read more
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1y ago
By: Theodore J. Griswold | Partner | ted.griswold@procopio.com I was honored recently to assemble and moderate this panel presentation for the California Lawyers for the Arts virtual symposium, “INTERSECTIONS: Art and Law at the Border.” The symposium addressed complicated and important issues related to the ownership of indigenous cultural items–which are often collected as “art”–and ..read more
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1y ago
By: Kerry K. Patterson | Partner | kerry.patterson@procopio.com Procopio’s Native American Law Practice Group is committed to doing its part to empower future leaders in Indian Country by providing paid internships to Native American law students and law students with a strong interest in federal Indian law and/or tribal law. We’re now on the lookout ..read more
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1y ago
Frederick K. Taylor | Partner | fred.taylor@procopio.com Ransomware is a particularly nasty breed of malicious software which, once downloaded and executed, will encrypt files and bar access to a wide array of computer systems. Tribal entities can be particularly attractive targets for ransomware attacks because of their operations of both governmental entities and casino operations ..read more
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1y ago
Employment law claims have been on the rise as employers grapple with changes in the workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tribes act as employers in various capacities. Procopio Associate Racheal M. White Hawk has written an article for tribal gaming operators, outlining five tips to help reduce their employment law liability. You can read ..read more