Origin of the Trust Relationship Between the United States and Indian Tribes
Daniel W. Long of Modrall Sperling
The trust relationship between the United States and Indian tribes will be a factor in most, if not all, transactions involving Indian tribes. The origins of the trust relationship and the standard of care applicable to the federal government as trustee are crucial to understanding how the federal government will act in furtherance of the trust relationship.
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaties
State Department
Publication from the United States Department of State which discusses current mutual legal assistance treaties presently in force.
U.S. Tax Treaty Update for January 1, 1998
Paula Noyes Singer of Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP
The United States has exchanged instruments of ratification, the last step in the treaty negotialion process fo.
The Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42; 16 U.S.C. 3371-3378)
Interior Department
Summary from the Department of Interior of the Lacey Act which provides authority to the Secretary of the Interior to designate injurious wildlife and ensure the humane treatment of wildlife shipped to the United States.
U.S. Taxation of Foreign Students and Scholars
Paula Noyes Singer of Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP
Introduction The tax rules related to payments to foreign national students and scholars are among the mos.
The Federal Trust Responsibility In A Self-Determination Era
Lynn H. Slade of Modrall Sperling
The Federal government's trust responsibility towards Indian lands and resources is multi-faceted. The trust doctrine's role in defining tribes' claims against the United States for taking or badly managing tribal lands has been the focus of much discussion.
Treaty-Trader and Treaty-Investor Visas (E-1/E-2)
Linda F. Kaplan
E-1 AND E-2 VISAS Treaties between United States and many countries allow foreign persons to come to the United S.
U.S. Tax Considerations for International Medical Students and Physicians
Paula Noyes Singer of Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP
I. Introduction A. The U.S. tax federal tax laws are the most complex body of law in the world. The t.
Indian Lands
Douglas Roger Nash
The examination of Indian lands is really a study of history, international law and governmental policy. It is perhaps best summarized and traced in its chronological development, primarily in federal statutes. Indian land ownership is complex and unique and has, to a significant degree, its own terminology and terms of art. This summary provides an overview of development of the law affecting Indian Lands.
An Update on European Competition Law
Diane Kay Wilson of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The year 2000 was one of change in European competition law, and there is more on the horizon. Changes in the regim.
The E Visa Option for Foreign-Owned Employers
Anton F. Mertens and Dan E. White of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
This alert discusses how foreign owned companies doing in the United States may benefit from the E-Visa and how this category may be a good alternative to the H-Visa.