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Are Alaska Native corporations Indian tribes? A multimillion-dollar question

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Oklahoma last term, the court confronted the complex past of Oklahoma’s Native nations, Chehalis turns on the unique legal history of Alaskan Natives. But the outcome could also have longer-term consequences for how, and from whom, Alaskan Natives receive essential services. First, some background. Just as, in McGirt v.

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December 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The Second Circuit agreed with the district court that the plaintiff lacked standing because he failed to allege an injury in fact since he “never explained why he had any legal right to have the document distributed.” Federal Court in Washington Upheld Forest Restoration Plan. EPA’s brief is due December 15. Williams , No.

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