NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 12/23

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
We feature an article, in the Environment and Energy section, about a newly enacted tribal ordinance banning GMO crops and salmon and an article, in the Land & Water section, about the failed pact for a water settlement in the Klamath basin.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature an adopted rule of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding an extension of the effective date of the final rule published November 19, 2015, governing rights-of-way on Indian land. 

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 12/18

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for certiorari was granted in U.S. v. Bryant (Uncounseled Tribal Court Convictions) on 12/14/15. Petition was filed in Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County v. Chaudhuri (Restricted Fee Lands, State or Tribal Jurisdiction) on 12/14/15.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Hopland Band of Pomo Indians v. Jewell (Indian Self–Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 280)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Land & Water section, we feature an article about a court ruling in Maine regarding tribal river rights.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Gila River Indian Community leasing regulations under the HEARTH Act. 

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles listed is on Indian treaty rights and tribal authority over nonmembers on trust lands.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One bill became law: PL 114-95, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. See Title VII-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 12/10

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Decker V. United States on 12/3/15. (Jury Instructions, Sexual Abuse)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Gila River Indian Community v. Department of Child Safety (Indian Child Welfare Act - Placement)

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Seneca Nation of Indians v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Stay - Pending Decision of Administrative Court)
State of California v. Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California (Intra-Tribal Leadership Dispute, Casino Management)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Economic Development section, we feature an article about a $3 billion gambling deal between the Seminole Nation and the State of Florida and, in the Intergovenmental section, an article about the resignation of Kevin Washburn.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, regarding the availability of enhancement funds to tribes and their tribal education departments.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature the article, "Protecting sacred ground: The San Manuel ruling and implications for Indian cultural resource preservation."

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 12/03

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
The Supreme Court Bulletin was updated to include the Tribal Supreme Court Project's December 2, 2015, Update Memorandum. 

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Sanders v. Anoatubby (Wrongful Termination, Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians v. Caballero (Trademark Infringement - Casinos)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Sharp v. Pike (Indian Child Welfare Act - Notice)
Trapp v. Roden (Prisoner Rights - Sweat Lodge)
In re K.M. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Environment & Energy section, we feature an article about the Indigenous caucus climate priorities for COP21.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, published a notice of receipt of documented petitions for federal acknowledgment of American Indian tribes.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles featured is about using the new Equal Protection Clause to challenge federal control over tribal lands.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One bill became law: Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act (PL-114-69)
Two new bills were added:
H.R.3883: Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Act.
H.R.2326: Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act.