USDA Publishes Final Hemp Rule

USDA Publishes Final Hemp Rule

On Jan. 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program. The regulations oversee the production of industrial hemp in the United States, including on Indian reservations. The Final...
Update: CARES Act Funding Lawsuits

Update: CARES Act Funding Lawsuits

Case No. 1: Ute Indian Tribe v. Mnuchin On January 8, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear an appeal of the Ute Indian Tribe v. Mnuchin case. The issue before the Supreme Court is whether the U.S. Department of the Treasury can give Alaska Native Corporations...
Biden’s First 10 Days: Covid-19 Relief and Executive Actions

Biden’s First 10 Days: Covid-19 Relief and Executive Actions

President-elect Joe Biden announced an aggressive plan for the first 10 days of his administration following Inauguration Day on January 20, 2021. Proposals include $1.9 trillion in Covid-19 relief called the “American Rescue Plan,” and a series of executive actions...