11th Circuit supports Seminole Tribe in business dispute at casino

11th Circuit supports Seminole Tribe in business dispute at casino (September 7, 2012)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida can't be sued by a former tenant at one of its casinos, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last month. The tribe waived its sovereign immunity in a 10-year lease with a spa at...

North Fork Rancheria to share revenue at off-reservation casino

North Fork Rancheria to share revenue at off-reservation casino (September 7, 2012)

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians will share revenues from its off-reservation casino with two other tribes, including one that is threatening litigation against the project. The North Fork Rancheria agreed to pay up to $760,000 per quarter to...

NLRB finds 'merit' in labor union's claims at Lytton Band's casino

NLRB finds 'merit' in labor union's claims at Lytton Band's casino (September 7, 2012)

A labor union hopes to resolve a dispute at the casino owned by the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians in California. The United Here Local 2850 lodged several complaints at the San Pablo Lytton Casino. The National Labor Relations Board...

Coquille Tribe acquires properties in anticipation of a new casino

Coquille Tribe acquires properties in anticipation of a new casino (September 7, 2012)

The Coquille Tribe of Oregon is planning on opening a second casino. The tribe paid about $2.275 million to acquire two properties totaling about five acres. The tribe is also leasing an 18-acre golf course adjacent to the properties. Details...

Redding Rancheria to break ground on $40M expansion at casino

Redding Rancheria to break ground on $40M expansion at casino (September 7, 2012)

The Redding Rancheria of California will break ground on a $40 million casino expansion project. The tribe is adding an 84-room hotel to the Win-River Casino. It will include an outdoor swimming pool, an arcade, a fitness center and a...

Law Article: Santa Ysabel Band casino not eligible for bankruptcy

Law Article: Santa Ysabel Band casino not eligible for bankruptcy (September 7, 2012)

"In the case of In re Santa Ysabel Resort and Casino, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California heard arguments on September 4, 2012, as to whether the alleged debtor, a tribal casino, was eligible for bankruptcy protection....