Indian Gaming June 23, 2015

Former Seneca Nation gaming executive pleads in land case (June 23, 2015)

Bergal Mitchell III admitted he took $338,000 from a fraudulent land purchase.

Mohegan Tribe's casino employee faces lawsuit over accident (June 23, 2015)

The dispute stems from an October 2011 incident in which a limousine driven by a Mohegan Sun employee struck another vehicle.

Maine lawmakers kill bill to authorize tribally-operated casino (June 23, 2015)

The Senate blocked LD 1446 on narrow voter after it cleared the House by a wide margin.

Connecticut governor signs measure for another tribal casino (June 23, 2015)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe warn of job and revenue losses unless Connecticut responds to growing competition.

Law Article: Court backs NLRB in Little River Band casino case (June 23, 2015)

In a recent split decision, the Sixth Circuit held that the National Labor Relations Board possessed jurisdiction to enforce provisions of the National Labor Relations Act against the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.

Tohono O'odham Nation defends legality of casino in new case (June 23, 2015)

The tribe is seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the state from interfering with the West Valley Resort and from retaliating against vendors doing business with the tribe.