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Insurers remain subject to tribal jurisdiction in the Ninth Circuit following denial of certiorari by the Supreme Court

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Present or not, insurers doing business with tribal government and businesses cannot escape the jurisdiction of tribal courts, at least within the Ninth Circuit....more

Snell & Wilmer

Lexington Insurance Company v. Suquamish Tribe: A Landmark Case on Tribal Jurisdiction, Signifying a Pivotal Moment in Legal...

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The case of Lexington Insurance Company v. Suquamish Tribe has emerged as a pivotal legal battle concerning the extent of tribal jurisdiction over nonmembers. This case, which has reached the Supreme Court, challenges the...more

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Tribes Are Not “Immune” From Loss: Start Managing Risk Now

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When a Tribe thinks about risk management and insurance, it may first wonder whether it really needs to worry about it because of its unique defense of sovereign immunity. This defense, however, has come under much fire in...more

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