May 9, 2014

NILL added new content to 5 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/09

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2014cta.html
Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Florida Department of Revenue (state fuel tax)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Environment & Energy" section we feature an article about a tiny Nevada tribe that takes on big energy. We also feature an article celebrating Billy Frank, Jr., a crusader for the environment and cultural protection.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html  
We feature an article that highlights some of the major legal developments impacting Native Americans in 2013.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2014fr.html
We feature a proposed rule from the Environment Protection Agency regarding open burning.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/113_uslegislation.html
One new bill was added:
H.R.4546 - Department of the Interior - Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2014

May 5, 2014

NILL added new content to 3 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/02

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Land & Water" section we feature an article on a proposed rule from the Department of the Interior regarding trust land acquisitions for Alaska Natives.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html  
We feature an article on Native American oral traditional evidence in American courts.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2014fr.html
We feature a proposed rule which would delete a provision in the Department of the Interior's land-into-trust regulations that excludes from the scope of the regulations, with one exception, land acquisitions in trust in the State of Alaska.

April 25, 2014

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 4/25

NARF feather (drawing)
* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2014cta.html
Native American Council of Tribes v. Weber (religious freedom for prisoners, tobacco)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2014state.html
Cases featured:
Billie v. Stier (child custody)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2014dct.html
Cases featured:
City of Duluth v. Jewell (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, lease)
California Valley Miwok Tribe v. Salazar (official tribal government)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Tribal Jurisdiction" section we feature an article on the application of a new law that increases tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians on tribal lands.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html  
We feature an article on regulation over hydraulic fracturing in Indian country.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2014fr.html
We feature notice of the Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) about a tribal consultation meeting to consult on ACF programs and tribal priorities.