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Native American tribes say Supreme Court challenge was never just about foster kids
They say the case conservative groups raised on behalf of four Native American children was a stalking horse for legal arguments that could have broadly weakened tribal and federal authority.
Tribes now free to prosecute non-Indians for certain crimes
American Indian tribes across the country now have the authority to prosecute non-Indians for a limited set of crimes that center on domestic violence.
BLAWG LOG: Hupy on social responsibility and giving back; Idleman on legal anomalies in federal Indian law
Years ago, I attended a seminar where the late Attorney Harry M. Philo was one of the speakers. I don’t remember where the seminar was or who the other speakers were, but I will never forget one thing that this very prominent lawyer said, “The primary social responsibility of personal injury lawyers is to prevent accidents and reduce the number of injuries. It is only when we fail in this resp[...]
Indian Law practitioner touts niche work
Milwaukee attorney Paul Stenzel said he knew early in his legal career that a traditional practice wasn’t going to be for him.
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