The State of California has declined to get involved in a dispute between two groups of Indians who run the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, a story by www.law360.com said. The case is before a federal court, which is deciding whether one faction violated a court order by trying to reopen the casino. The State of California says its job is to protect its citizens, and that the tribe is obligated to resolve its own issues. (more…)
A shareholders agreement is essentially an agreement between shareholders designed to outline the way business dealings will be handled between each party in the agreement. Though they are not mandatory, shareholders agreements are considered a valuable resource and are aimed to provide protection in the event of a dispute among shareholders. (more…)
Once you hire an attorney at the beginning of the project, you will be at an immediate advantage. With a construction attorney, you can get the assistance you need in order to find the most profitable terms in a contract. Construction lawyers also have expertise in determining risk factors and help prevent you from having financial and other difficulties with the project. (more…)
Owning and operating a business requires a lot of effort and patience. Because you are preoccupied with the day-to-day aspects of your business, focusing on legal problems is often an afterthought. With a Palm Springs corporate attorney on your team, you will have assistance with legal issues that include taxes, contract negotiations, advice on employment laws and even litigation. (more…)
Many businesses today use mergers and acquisitions as a means of growth. This phenomenon also provides more profit opportunities for the business. Certain entrepreneurs use Coachella Valley mergers and acquisitions as an exit plan hence affecting their overall financial independence and the success of their venture. Executing the mergers and acquisition is not an easy task. (more…)
Farmers and Tribes have a long standing feud over The Trinity River. Since the 1930s, the farmers have been using water from the river and a dam was approved in 1955 with construction finishing in 1962. The problem is that the Yurok have relied on the fishing from the surrounding rivers to survive. When the farmers are depleting the water levels, the fish die off and there isn’t enough food for the members of the tribe. (more…)
Since May 20, 2013, there has been a legal tug-of-war between the Coachella Valley Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and the Coachella Valley Water District and the Desert Water Agency. This is a truly complex legal battle where a Coachella Valley tribal attorney can help shed light on issues pertaining to tribal rights and for the environment. (more…)
Tribal law is a complex and unique field, one that has become a truly vital area with the growth of population and the escalation of commercial development. The enforcement of tribal law plays a very important role in guaranteeing that the resources within tribal lands are utilized to the advantage of tribal communities. It also factors heavily into decisions regarding cases that relate to tribal rights. (more…)
Providing thorough reports of legal proceedings is very important. Accuracy and efficiency is a must. Those working in litigation support provide assistance to attorneys and their legal staff in order to ensure accuracy of information for trials. (more…)