When looking to conduct business with Indian Tribes, it will be essential to have knowledge of the history along with awareness of the evolving federal, state and Indian tribe laws that affect these parties. As a result it will be a good idea to get assistance from our Palm Springs
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. The bureau of Indian affairs may handle the issues, and you need a tribal attorney who is going to help you get service with contracts
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
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 of Indian Law on State Bar Licensing Exams.” President Mary Smith signed the measure, which will no doubt interest anyone seeking the services of a
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 enactment was a direct response to the ruling that stopped California from interfering with existing tribal gaming operations. The IRGA set forth to provide tribes
New Tribal Land Law Regulations Local taxing regulations in Palm Springs will be seriously affected when a federal regulation that governs tribal land surface rights is changed. The impact will be especially significant in western Coachella Valley where property holdings usually require negotiations between different local governments and the Agua
Indian Trust Administration and Reform Report Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, named five Native American Indians to look into the way the Native American’s trust funds are being handled/managed. These funds have almost $4 billion dollars in them. This has all been done because President Obama is committed to
Indian tribes are unified under one government, or type of leadership. In America, even though the federal government may not recognize a certain people group, a particular state may officially recognize an Indian group. The process of official group recognition can be challenging. Legislatures and courts often get into the