Emerging Issues in Tribal-State Relations, 2011 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Examining the Current Status of Tribal-State Affairs, Evaluating the Issue of ... Effective Legal Strategies (Inside the Minds)

Emerging Issues in Tribal-State Relations provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the relationships between tribes and the government, and how they are changing in light of today's political and economic environment. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the nation's leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the important cases and laws that are impacting tribes, tribal attorneys, and clients that interact with Indian nations. These top lawyers analyze the recent conflicts that have erupted over topics such as tribal sovereignty, gaming, reservation-based Internet sales, natural resources, land trusts, and tobacco taxation and regulation. Additionally, these leaders discuss strategies for resolving tribal legal matters, the role of the tribal attorney, and the importance of tribal-state cooperation. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to fostering a successful rapport between Indian tribes and governments.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Brian L. Pierson, Shareholder and Leader, Indian Nations Law Team, Godfrey & Kahn SC - "Tribal Resistance to State and Federal Encroachments on Tribal Sovereignty: Litigation Developments, Trends, and Strategies"
2. Robin R. Kovash, Shareholder and Chair, Indian Law Practice Group, Jones & Keller PC - "Re-Establishing the Significance of Tribal Sovereignty in Tribal-State Relations"
3. Jennifer L. Carleton, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP - "Indian Gaming: The Multi-Jurisdictional Licensing Dilemma"
4. Cory J. Albright, Of Counsel, Kanji & Katzen PLLC - "Emerging Jurisdictional Disputes Regarding State Taxation and Regulation of Indian Tobacco Economies"
5. James E. Spurr, Principal, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC - "The Unique Status of Tribes and States as Sovereign Nations with Limited Powers within the Federal Union"
6. Terence M. Dunleavy, Shareholder, Vedder Price PC - "The New Dynamics of Tribal Commercial Disputes"
7. Richard A. Du Bey, Partner, Chair, Tribal Practice Group, and Co-Chair, Environmental and Natural Resources Group, Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC - "The Increasing Role of Tribal Governments in Protecting the Reservation Environment and Cooperative Tribal-State Environmental Enforcement"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Applicability of Federal and State Labor and Employment Laws to Tribal Employers
Appendix B: Lending in Indian Country Jurisdictional Considerations
Appendix C: Sample Articles of Organization
Appendix D: Sample Notice of Assignment of Claims, Acknowledgment of Assignment, and Disbursement Instructions
Appendix E: Chapter 29 Indian Gaming Regulation