Foster Pepper PLLC - 2008 Native American Legal Services CLE - Video Files

Current Legal Events in Indian Country

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Greg Guedel — Chair, Native American Legal Services Practice Group, Foster Pepper PLLC, Seattle

Litigation Update

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Highlights of significant cases affecting Indian tribes in the past 12 months.
Tom Schlosser — Morisset Schlosser & Jozwiak, Seattle

Tribal Trust Fund Cases

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

An overview of the 100 pending cases against the federal government, and an introduction to a new proposal under development from tribes to the Obama Administration for a fair, expedient, and voluntary settlement of these cases.
Melody McCoy — Native American Rights Fund, Boulder, Colorado

Making Indian Civil Rights and Tribal Sovereignty Synonymous

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Providing basic constitutional rights to tribal members does not, and should not, have to conflict with tribal government practices. This panel will explore recent disenrollment and banishment cases in Washington and California to find a better way forward for tribal governments to support the protections afforded their members under the Indian Civil Rights Act.
Rob Roy Smith — Ater Wynne LLP, Seattle

Duwamish Tribe and other recognition cases

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Scott Wheat — Crowell Law Offices, Kirkland
Judith Shapiro — Co-counsel, Duwamish Tribe
Cecile Hanson — Chairwoman, Duwamish Tribe

Policy issues in Indian Country with the Obama Administration

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

During his campaign, President Obama identifi ed many things his administration would change, like healthcare, education, and the economy. This session will provide an update on how tribal governments and Indian people are being impacted by these large scale changes.
Diana Bob — National Congress of American Indians, Washington, D.C.

Found Money — or How to Leverage Tax Credits in Indian Country

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

An increasing number of tribes have leveraged federal tax credit programs to develop affordable rental housing for tribal members. Others are evaluating the use of federal new markets tax credits to finance business ventures. We will evaluate the basis structure of these transactions and discuss the unique issues that arise when using tax credits in Indian Country.
Jeff Nave — Foster Pepper PLLC, Spokane

Juvenile Justice in Indian Country

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Legislation is being considered by Congress that will impact juvenile justice funding and practices on a national scale. Historically, Indian country has not been included in these programs but now tribes are advocating for inclusion. If successful, tribal governments will have greater flexibility in addressing juvenile delinquency.
Diana Bob — National Congress of American Indians, Washington, D.C.

Tribal Rights in Education Nationally and in Your State

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The historic development of tribal sovereignty over education nationally and in Washington State, and an update of current issues at the national and state level.
Melody McCoy — Native American Rights Fund, Boulder, Colorado

Tribal Tax Planning for Construction and Other Projects After Barona v. Yee

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Learn about the tax consequences and impact of this recent Ninth Circuit case as you plan construction and other projects for your tribe or tribal client.
Christine Masse — Miller Nash, Seattle
Anthony Broadman — Williams Kastner, Seattle

The Ethics of litigation in Tribal Court involving pro se litigatants

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Ethical issues related to pro se litigants in tribal court practice
Michelle Demmert — Tulalip Tribes, Ron Whitener, Chehalis Tribal Court Judge/Director, University of Washington School of Law Tribal Court Public Defense Clinic
Tom Christie — Offi ce of the Reservation Attorney, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Collville