NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 12/20

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was denied in Grand Canyon Skywalk Development LLC v. Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, et al. Pruitt (exhaustion of tribal court remedies) on 12/16/13.

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htmCases featured:
United States v. Rentz (criminal jurisdiction, double jeopardy)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htmCases featured:
State of Idaho v. Native Wholesale Supply Company (American Indian cigarette wholesale sales permit)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.htmlS. 1352 - Title: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2013

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 12/06

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was denied in Grand River Enterprises Six Nations Ltd. v. Oklahoma ex rel. Pruitt (escrow obligations, Indian cigarettes) on 12/02/13.

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Evans v. Shoshone-Bannock Land Use Policy Commission (jurisdiction, home construction)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htmCases featured:
KG Urban Enterpries, LLC v. Patrick (gaming compacts, tribal intervention in lawsuit)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htmCases featured:
Pawnee Well Users, Inc. v. Wolfe (groundwater, coalbed methane and gas development)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Economic Development" and "Sovereign Immunity" sections we feature articles that present commentary on the oral argument and the economic importance of the U.S. Supreme Court case regarding the Bay Mills Tribe and sovereign immunity.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm   This week we feature an article on illegal dumping on tribal lands.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htmWe feature a notice from the Department of Justice concerning tribes willing to participate in a pilot project for tribal jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence.

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 11/25

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in State of Alaska v. Jewell (federal reserved water rights, Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act) on 11/04/13.

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Wyandotte Nation v. Salazar (land into trust)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
In re Autumn K. (Indian Child Welfare Act, application of)
Loya v. Gutierrez (criminal jurisdiction)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Environment & Energy" section, we feature a couple of articles on federal funding for tribal clean energy projects.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
This week two of the seven articles included relate to tribal defendants and right to counsel.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice from the Environmental Protection Agency seeking comment from tribes on its revised strategic plan.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Four new bills/resolutions were added:
H.R.3608 - To amend the Act of October 19, 1973, concerning taxable income to members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
H.R.3564 - New Mexico Native American Water Settlements Technical Correction Act
S.Res.239 - An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.Res.305 - A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 11/08

 * U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin 
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Chance v. Texas Dep't of Criminal Justice (prisoner, Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act) 

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. v. Lad du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (tribal jurisdiction)
Jones v. Lummi Tribal Court (tribal jurisdiction)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
In the Matter of E.G.M. (tribal jurisdiction, Indian Child Welfare Act)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Fiduciary Duty" section, we feature an article describing paying allottees fair market value for land sold under the Cobell trust fund settlement land buyback program.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article regarding the Alaska Natives and ocean and coastal subsistence resources.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a proposed rule from the Legal Services Corporation regarding criminal proceedings.

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 11/01

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Yamassee Indian Tribe v. Allendale County Government (non federally recognized tribe, in forma pauperis)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
In the Matter of J.D. (Indian Child Welfare Act, active efforts, termination of parental rights)
Estate of Gopher (probate)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Economic Development" section, we feature an article describing the formation of a tribal internet gaming alliance.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article regarding the Jay Treaty U.S. - Canada free passage right.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Three new bills were added:
S.1607 - Native Small Business Conformity Act of 2013
S. 235 & H.R.623 - Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act
S.1622 - A bill to establish the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a proposed rule regarding procedures for the disposition of unclaimed human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony discovered on federal lands.

NILL added new content to 5 Indian Law Bulletins on 10/25

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin v. Village of Hobart, Wisconsin (Clean Water Act, storm water)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Trazell v. Wilmers (vehicular repossession)

Fire management planning on Salish and Kootenai
tribal lands in Montana. (Photo: U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service) 

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Environment & Energy" section, we feature an article describing how tribes are planning for climate adaptation.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article relating to the Eleventh Amendment and tribal sovereign immunity.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Two new bills were added:
S.161 - Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2013
S. 1074 - Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2013

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 10/18

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was denied in Onondaga Nation v. New York (ancestral land claims) on 10/15/13.

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
In re Greektown Holdings (bankruptcy)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Duluth v. Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
People v. Herne (jurisdiction)
State v. Wolfe (jurisdiction)
State ex rel. Edmondson v. Grand River Enterprises Six Nations, LTD. (escrow payments, tobacco)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "culture & tradition" section, we feature a couple of articles on the Redskins football team name change issue.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article on improving the federal government's response to domestic violence in Indian Country.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Three new bills/resolutions were added:
H.R.3229 & S.1570 - Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act of 2013
H.J.Res.80 - Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

NILL added new content to 4 Indian Law Bulletins on 10/10

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Dolgencorp, Inc. v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (jurisdiction, tort claims)
Wolfchild v. United States (United States fiduciary duty)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Hopi Tribe v. United States (United States fiduciary duty)
Akiachak Native Community v. Jewell (land into trust)
Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians v. NY State Dep't of Financial Services (tribal Internet lending)
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community v. Sebelius (Indian Health Service, contract support costs)
Saybrook Tax Exempt Investors, LLC v. Lake of Torches Economic Development Corporation (bonds, jurisdiction)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
State v. John (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act)
Leisnoi, Inc. v. Merdes & Merdes, P.C. (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, arbitration)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Intergovernmental" section, we feature an article regarding impacts of the federal shutdown on tribes.

Native Land Law – Ongoing CLE Series
On October 15,  2013 (2pm - 4pm Eastern), West LegalEdcenter, in partnership with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF), will be offering Native Land Law Series -- Principles 4 & 14: Taxation by Tribal/Federal/State Government.
This will be the final program in the Native Land Law Series, which was held periodically throughout 2013.  The series provides an overview of the 17 legal principles in Native Land Law and offers analysis of federal laws and policies that impact the field of Indian law today.  Topics include:

*  Fundamentals of Policy and History
*  Discovery Doctrine, Plenary Power & Termination
*  Treaties
*  Trusteeship & Trust Title
*  Self-Determination
*  Taxation (Tribal, Federal and State)
In addition to the live webcast, registrants will receive access to the on-demand video for 180 days.  (The on-demand version may or may not be accredited in your state.)  To learn more and register, please click here.  Through its partnership with West, NILL/NARF is able to offer a special discount to this program – the promotion code ILTF2013 will be good for a 25% discount to any ILTF program this year.

NILL added new content to the U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin on 10/7

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.htmlPetitions for certiorari were denied in Matheson v. Washington (cigarette taxes), Tonasket v. Sargent (sovereign immunity), Nebraska. v. Elise M. (Indian Child Welfare Act), Native Village of Eyak v. Blank (aboriginal title), and James L v. Devin H. (Indian Child Welfare) on 10/7/13.

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 9/27

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htmCases featured:
United States v. Zepeda (who is Indian)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Pueblo Santa Ana v. Nash (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, jurisdiction)
Yowell v. Abbey (historic grazing lands)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
Sheffer v. Buffalo Run Casino (casino, dram-shop liability)
Claudio P. v. State, Dep't of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services (Indian Child Welfare Act, best interests of the child)
Chloe O. v. State, Dep't of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services (Indian Child Welfare Act, active efforts)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Intergovernmental" section, we feature an article regarding a Native American woman nominated to the federal bench.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding tribal consultation sessions to discuss ways to better meet the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native children and their families.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article on consumer lending in Indian country.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
The following new bills & resolutions were added:
H.R. 3043 - Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2013.
H.R. 3102 - Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013
H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
S.Res. 239 - An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 9/20

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petitions for certiorari were filed in Grand Canyon Skywalk Development LLC v. Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, et al. (eminent domain, jurisdiction) on 9/05/13 and Grand River Enters. Six Nations Ltd. v. Oklahoma ex rel. Pruitt (escrow obligations) on 8/26/13.

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Fletcher v. United States (oil and gas reserves, American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Bear v. United States (federal breach of trust)
No Casino in Plymouth v. U.S. Dep't of Interior (land into trust)
LeBeau v. United States (unjust taking of land)
Luckerman v. Narragansett Tribe (breach of contract)
Shinnecock Indian Nation v. United States (unjust taking of land)

* State Courts Bulletinhttp://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
Thompson v. Fairfax County Department of Family Services (Indian Child Welfare Act, transfer)
North Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. North Dakota Public Service Commission (regulatory authority on Indian lands)
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl (finalizing adoption, termination of parental rights)

* News Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Health & Welfare" section, we feature an article on American Indian exemption from health reform's individual mandate.

* Regulatory Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice of the Department of Justice relating to establishment of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of the Task Force on American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed to Violence.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article relating to North Dakota's efforts to make Indian reservations safer.

NILL added new content to 4 Indian Law Bulletins on 9/03; Native Land Law CLE Series

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation v. United States (Native American Housing Assistance and Self–Determination Act of 1996, allocation formula)
Council for Tribal Employment Rights v. United States (federal breach of agreements)
Grand Canyon Skywalk Development, LLC v. Hualapai Indian Tribe of Arizona (eminent domain)
Hanover Insurance Company v. Urban Outfitters (trademarks)
Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma v. United States (federal fiduciary duty)
Grand Canyon Skywalk Development, LLC v. ‘Sa’ Nyu Wa, Inc. (arbitration award)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
Hamaatsa, Inc. v. Pueblo of San Felipe (sovereign immunity)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Intergovernmental" section, we feature an article relating to a settlement agreement between the Yakima Nation and the DOJ and FBI over a 2011 reservation raid.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htmWe feature an adopted rule that prescribes special early-season migratory bird hunting regulations for certain tribes on Federal Indian reservations.



Native Land Law – Ongoing CLE Series
On September 10, 2013 (2pm - 4pm Eastern), West LegalEdcenter, in partnership with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF), will be offering Native Land Law Series -- Principles 11 & 12: Self-Determination.
This will be the fifth program in the Native Land Law Series, which is being held periodically throughout 2013.  The series provides an overview of the 17 legal principles in Native Land Law and offers analysis of federal laws and policies that impact the field of Indian law today.  Topics include:

*  Fundamentals of Policy and History
*  Discovery Doctrine, Plenary Power & Termination
*  Treaties
*  Trusteeship & Trust Title
*  Self-Determination
*  Taxation (Tribal, Federal and State)
In addition to the live webcast, registrants will receive access to the on-demand video for 180 days.  (The on-demand version may or may not be accredited in your state.)  To learn more and register, please click here.  Through its partnership with West, NILL/NARF is able to offer a special discount to this program – the promotion code ILTF2013 will be good for a 25% discount to any ILTF program this year.

NILL added new content to 5 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/20

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
State v. Native Wholesale Supply Co. (Indian cigarette wholesaler)
In the Matter of K.-M.R. (Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)
In re D.N. (Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)

* News Bulletin - find it at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Land & Water" section we feature a couple of articles dealing with approval of Navajo water rights settlement.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article relating to the Tribal Law and Order Act implementation by tribes.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding additional time to respond to a proposed rule revising a section of regulations governing decisions by the Secretary to approve or deny applications to acquire land in trust.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
One new bill was added:
H.R.3043 - Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2013

NILL added new content to 5 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/13

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
United States v. Livingston (mail fraud, theft, gaming)
Fort Belknap Housing Department v. Office of Public and Indian Housing (jurisdiction, Department of Housing and Urban Development program)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
Christopher C. v. State Department of Health & Social Services Office of Children's Services (Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Economic Development" section we feature a couple of articles dealing with land into trust issues.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article on regulation of air quality in Indian country as a tool to promote small business development.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a final rule from the Bureau of Indian Affairs confirming an interim final rule published and effective on March 3, 2013, addressing the addition of two Indian tribes to the list of tribes with Courts of Indian Offenses.


Native Land Law – Ongoing CLE Series
On August 20, 2013 (2pm - 4pm Eastern), West LegalEdcenter, in partnership with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF), will be offering Native Land Law Series -- Principles 6, 7 & 8: Trusteeship & Trust Title.
This will be the fourth program in the Native Land Law Series, which is being held periodically throughout 2013.  The series provides an overview of the 17 legal principles in Native Land Law and offers analysis of federal laws and policies that impact the field of Indian law today.  Topics include:

*  Fundamentals of Policy and History
*  Discovery Doctrine, Plenary Power & Termination
*  Treaties
*  Trusteeship & Trust Title
*  Self-Determination
*  Taxation (Tribal, Federal and State)
In addition to the live webcast, registrants will receive access to the on-demand video for 180 days.  (The on-demand version may or may not be accredited in your state.)  To learn more and register, please click here.  Through its partnership with West, NILL/NARF is able to offer a special discount to this program – the promotion code ILTF2013 will be good for a 25% discount to any ILTF program this year.

NILL added new content to 4 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/08

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2013-2014update.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Matheson v. Washington Department of Revenue (state taxation) on 6/26/13.

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Dish Network Service LLC v. Laducer (jurisdiction)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htmIn the "Intergovernmental" section, we feature an article on the first Council on Native American Affairs meeting.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding special migratory bird hunting regulations for certain tribes on federal Indian reservations.

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/01

***The National Indian Law Library added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/01/13.***

 * U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of Indians v. Nevada, Department of Wildlife (water rights)
Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation v. Thurston County Board of Equalization (taxation)
Knight v. Thompson (prisoners, hair length)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Board of Commissioners of Cherokee County, Kansas, v. Jewel (land acquisitions, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
State v. Clark (criminal jurisdiction)
State v. Delorme (criminal jurisdiction)
State v. Steven B. (criminal jurisdiction)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htmIn the "Intergovernmental" section, we feature a couple of articles about the Cobell trust fund settlement land buy-back program.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm   We feature an article on criminal jurisdiction.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htmWe feature a notice of the Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform about a public meeting on August 19, 2013.

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 7/25

 * U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe v. Town of Ledyard (property tax, lessors of slot machines)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl (Indian Child Welfare Act, best interests of the child)
In the Matter of D.A. and M.A. (Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)
Adoption of Baby Boy L. (Indian Chld Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Intergovernmental" section, we feature opinion articles on the negative impacts of sequestration on basic services in Indian country.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
This week we feature an article relating to land into trust.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a proposed rule for delegation of authority to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe to implement and enforce national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants and new source performance standards.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Three new bills were added:
1) H.R.2650 - Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Non-Intercourse Act of 2013
2) H.R.2662 - Family Engagement in Education Act of 2013
3) H.R.2718 - American Indian Empowerment Act of 2013

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 7/9

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
John v. U.S. (subsistence hunting and fishing)
M.J. ex rel. Beebe v. U.S. (sovereign immunity)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Mastro v. Seminole Tribe of Florida (tribal sovereign immunity, sexual harassment)
U.S. v. Loera (criminal jurisdiction, definition of Indian)
Jicarilla Apache Nation v. United States (tribal trust funds, breach of fiduciary duties)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
State of Minnesota v. Saros (traffic violation, jurisdiction)
In re S.E. (Indian Child Welfare Act, notice)
In re H.M.W. (Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Tribal Government" section, we feature an article on a movement underway by tribes to re-examine their constitutions.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article on constitutional preemption and the relationship between Public Law 280 and federalism.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice of the Department of Education, American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program requesting tribal consultation and comments regarding the definition of "reservation" in section 121(c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Four new bills were added:
1) S.954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
2) H.R.2319 - Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013
3) H.R.2388 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to take certain Federal lands located in El Dorado County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and for other purposes.
4) S.156 - Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act
5) H.R.2442 - Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 6/27

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
St. Germain v. U.S. Dept. of Interior (disenrollment)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htmCases featured:
Native Village of Tununak v. State, Dept. of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services (Indian Child Welfare Act, placement)
Citizens for Balanced Use v. Maurier (relocation of wild bison from public to tribal lands)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
One of the 32 stories included in this week's update includes an opinion article in the "Health & Welfare" section on how "Obamacare" will affect Native Americans.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm   We feature an article discussing federal law that might help cover the costs of relocating an Alaska Native Village falling into the sea.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature two notices of the Department of Health & Human Service, Indian Health Services regarding tribal self-governance cooperative agreements.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Four new bills were added:
1) S.1129 - STEM 2 Act ("To assist coordination among science, technology, engineering, and mathematics efforts in the States, to strengthen the capacity of elementary schools, middle schools, and secondary schools to prepare students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and for other purposes.")
2) S.1131 - Building upon Unique Indian Learning and Development Act
3) S.340 - Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act
4) S.1132 - Lumbee Recognition Act

Executive Order -- Establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs

Yesterday, June 26, 2013, President Obama signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs.  The order seeks to enhance government-to-government relations between tribes and the United States through a more coordinated and effective development of policy and carrying out of trust responsibilities.  The council is to include high level officials from more than thirty federal agencies and will be chaired by the Secretary of the Interior.  To learn more you can read the executive order at the White House press website.

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 6/19

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was denied in Miller v. Wright (tribal sovereign immunity) on 6/17/13.

* United States Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Magnan v. Trammell (criminal jurisdiction)
Quantum Entertainment Ltd. v. U.S. Dept. of the Interior (natural gas distribution contract)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
Sue/perior Concrete & Paving, Inc. v. Lewiston Golf Course Corp. (tribal sovereign immunity)
In re Guardianship of K.B.F. (Indian Child Welfare Act, guardianship)
State, ex rel., Children, Youth and Families Dept. v. Marsalee P. (Indian Child Welfare Act, application)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Environment & Energy" section we include an article about a proposed wind energy project partnership with the Sioux Nations in South Dakota.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article on the issue of right to counsel for Indians accused of a crime. 

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
One of the items we feature is a notice of the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General regarding a pilot project for tribal jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Three new bills were added:
H.R.2332 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs.
H.R.740 - Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act
H.R.931 - To provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 6/12

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
In re K.T. (Indian Child Welfare Act, notice)
In re G.C., Jr. (Indian Child Welfare Act, tribal customary adoption)
In re L.J. (Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)

* Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians v. Rabobank (intragovernmental dispute)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Tribal Government" section we include an article about the Violence Against Women Act and the potential for tribes to reinforce their sovereignty.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article that examines the practice of lawyering for Native American tribes. 

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice of the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, regarding an extension of the comment period on hydraulic fracturing on federal and Indian lands.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.htmlTwo new bills were added:
H.R.2216 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
S.1046 - Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 6/06

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Tonasket v. Sargent (land into trust) on 5/30/13.

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htmCases featured:
Spirit Lake Tribe of Indians ex rel. Committee of Understanding and Respect v. National Collegiate Athletic Ass'n (logos, race discrimination)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htmCases featured:
In the Matter of A.R. & F.R. (Indian Child Welfare Act, notice)
In re Nery V. (Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, notice)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Environment & Energy" section we include an article about a proposed large AK mine that threatens key salmon habitat and subsistence lifestyle.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm   We feature an article on a native vision of justice.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htmWe feature a notice of the Department of Commerce regarding adoption of a tribal consultation and coordination policy with Indian tribal governments.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Three new bills were added:
H.R.2069 - To amend the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to waive certain eligibility requirements.
H.R.2037 - Native American Psychiatric and Mental Health Care Improvement Act
H.R.2190 - Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2013

NILL added new content to 8 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/31

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was denied in Native Village of Kivalina v. Exxon Mobil Corporation (Climate Change) on 5/20/13.

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Gila River Indian Community v. U.S. (Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act)
Sandy Lake Band of Mississippi Chippewa v. U.S. (federal recognition)

* U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Seneca Nation of Indians v. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (self-determination contract)
Uniband, Inc. v. C.I.R. (corporate income tax)
Tulalip Tribes of Washington v. Washington (tribal-state compact)
California ex rel. Harris v. Rose (tobacco excise tax)
In re Neil's Mazel, Inc. (unrecognized tribe, bankruptcy)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htmCases featured:
State v. Youde (tribal sovereign immunity, subpoena)

* News Bulletin - find it at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htmIn the "Recognition & Enrollment" section we include an article on a U.S. Court of Appeals decision relating to a tribal enrollment dispute.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm   We feature several on climate change and indigenous peoples published in an issue of the Tulane Environmental Law Journal.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htmWe feature proposed rules from the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding appeals of land acquisition decisions.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.htmlFour new bills were added:
H.R. 1894 - To establish an Office of Tribal Relations in the Department of Agriculture.
S. 920 - Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Non-Intercourse Act of 2013
H.R.1836 - Protect our Native Women Act of 2013
S.910 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food.
H.R.1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013

New Online Resource Assists in Implementing VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)

The Tribal Law & Policy Institute recently released a web page with information about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how it applies to tribes.  VAWA was reauthorized on March 7, 2013, with the inclusion of Title IX – Safety for Indian Women.  The new web resource includes fact sheets, publications, reports, links to organizations, event listings, as well as text and video related to the Act and its reauthorization. Visit the online resource at http://www.tribal-institute.org/lists/vawa_2013.htm.

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Cases featured:
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. U.S. (tribal lands)
Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria v. Dutschke (disenrollment)

* U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Arizona v. Tohono O'odham Nation (gaming compact)
The Navajo Nation v. Urban Outfitters, Inc. (Trademarks)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
In the Matter of K.B. and T.B (Indian Child Welfare Act, notice of termination hearing)
In the Interest of T.E.R. (Indian Child Welfare Act, transfer of jurisdiction)
Robbins v. Arizona Dep't of Economic Security (unemployment benefits)
In the Matter of D.S.B. and D.S.B. (Indian Child Welfare Act, active efforts)
Santiago v. Fischer (religious freedom, prisoner)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Fiduciary Duty" section we include an article on Interior Secretary Sally Jewell's agenda for Native Americans.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature several new articles on issues relating to rights of indigenous peoples and international law.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice from the Department of Interior regarding the revised list of Indian entities recognized and eligible to receive services from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Five new bills were added:
S.826 - Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act
H.R. 1670 - Raising Employment in Affordable Communities and Homes Act of 2013
S.919 - Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2013
S.910 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food.
H.R.1680 - Tohono O'odham Citizenship Act of 2013

Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Series

* News Bulletin 
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Health & Welfare" section we include an article describing some of the changes and benefits of the Affordable Healthcare Act for tribes.

Native Land Law – Ongoing CLE Series
On May 14, 2013 (2pm - 4pm Eastern), West LegalEdcenter, in partnership with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF), will be offering Native Land Law Series: Principles 2, 10 & 13: The Discovery Doctrine, Plenary Power & Termination.
This will be the second program in the Native Land Law Series, which will be held periodically throughout 2013.  The series provides an overview of the 17 legal principles in Native Land Law and offers analysis of federal laws and policies that impact the field of Indian law today.  Topics include:

*  Fundamentals of Policy and History
*  Discovery Doctrine, Plenary Power & Termination
*  Treaties
*  Trusteeship & Trust Title
*  Self-Determination
*  Taxation (Tribal, Federal and State)

In addition to the live webcast, registrants will receive access to the on-demand video for 180 days.  (The on-demand version may or may not be accredited in your state.)  To learn more and register, please click here.  Through its partnership with West, NILL/NARF is able to offer a special discount to this program – the promotion code ILTF2013 will be good for a 25% discount to any ILTF program this year.

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/02

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Santana v. Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, gaming addiction) on 4/29/13.

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htm
Grand Canyon Skywalk Development, LLC. v. ‘Sa’ Nyu Wa Inc. (exhaustion of tribal court remedies)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
We feature in the "Economic Development" section, an article relating to the Grand Canyon Skywalk feud being sent to tribal court.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin -
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article relating to the Violence Against Women Act, federal criminal jurisdiction, and tribal courts.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice from the Department of Interior regarding additional meetings for the Indian Oil Valuation Negotiated Rulemaking Committee of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR).

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Four new bills were added:
H.R.1658 - Native American Indian Education Act
H.R.1600 - Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act
H.R.1599 - Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013
S.736 - Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act of 2013

NILL added new content to the U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin on 4/29

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Nebraska v. Elise M. (Indian Child Welfare Act, transfer to tribal court) on 4/23/13.
Petition for certiorari was filed in Onondaga Nation v. New York (tribal sovereign immunity) on 4/22/13.

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 4/26

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was denied in Rude v. Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (jurisdiction, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act claims) on 4/15/13.

* U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Thorpe v. Thorpe (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act)
Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. v. United States (health care services, federal breach of contract)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
Stephens v. Arkansas Dep't of Human Services (Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Economic Development" section we include an article relating to the National Labor Relations Board, tribes and unionization.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm  
We feature an article relating to an adaptive co-management agreement in New Zealand regarding environmental and natural resource management.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice from the Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families regarding the final issuance on the adoption of Administration for Native Americans (ANA) program policies and procedures.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Two new bills were added:
H.R.1548 - Native American Energy Act
S.715 - Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 4/22

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Miller v. Wright (tribal sovereign immunity) on April 9, 2013. 

* U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Timbisha Shoshone Tribe v. U.S. Dep't of Interior (official tribal government)
Mitchell v. Seneca Nation of Indians (habeas corpus. Indian Civil Rights Act)
United States v. Washington (fishing rights)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Cases featured:
City of Duluth v. Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (gaming, contracts)
In re A.M. (tribal customary adoption)
Schultz v. Pojoaque Tribal Police Dep't (worker's compensation)
Western Montana Water Users Ass'n, LLC. v. Mission Irrigation District (water use agreements)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
We feature an article in the "Land & Water" section regarding the possible return of federal lands to a tribe in Oregon.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm 
We added 16 articles this week, one of which relates to tribal authority to zone nonmember fee land.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice from the Department of Interior, Office of the Secretary regarding a public meeting on April 29, 2013. During the public meeting, the Commission will: gain insights about how the UN Declaration can be implemented in support of tribes; hear the top three recommendations from tribal representatives and members of the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., that would improve or strengthen trust management and/or administration; update the public regarding draft recommendations and receive public comments.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
Two new bills were added:
H.R.1410 - Keep the Promise Act of 2013 (To prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts.)
S.684 - Mni Wiconi Project Act Amendments of 2013 (To facilitate completion of the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply System, and for other purposes.)