Category Archives: Tribal & Native American
Issues Businesses Face When Starting a Business on Tribal Land
A Palm Springs tribal attorney is going to help you with all matters that actually do not have to do with the normal US government.…
State declines to get involved in tribal dispute
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,…
Update on Disputes Between Farmers and Tribes Over Water
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…
Updates with Coachella Valley Water Facilities and Tribes
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…
Litigation in the Context of Tribal Law
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…
A Resolution Passed by the National Native American Bar Association at its Annual Meeting
At a recent Annual Meeting, a quorum of the National Native American Bar Association (the “NNABA”) passed a resolution entitled: “Resolution #2015-07 Affirming the inclusion…
Update on the Lawsuit of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Vs. California Water Agencies
According to Turtle Talk, this month the U.S. Department of Justice stood in defense of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians who have brought…
How a Tribal Attorney Helps Tribes with Fair and Ethical Employment Policies
Unique challenges exist within human resource management for tribal employers. Tribal economic development gravitates towards increasing tribal member employment.
Recent Developments in the Big Lagoon Rancheria v. State of California Case
In the case of Big Lagoon Rancheria v. State of California, the Ninth Circuit of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that the state had no…
The 3 Gaming Classes Under Regulation of the IGRA
In 1988, Congress enacted legislation titled the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) to provide the framework for a gambling operation run by California tribes. This…
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Coachella Valley
74774 Highway 111
Indian Wells, CA 92210
303 N Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
650 Town Center Drive, Ste. 1400
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
