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3/12/2008

Impact of Trade and Immigration Law on Aboriginal and Native American People – A U.S. Prospective

Best & Flanagan Attorney Dennis S. Puzz will speak at a business education event in Winnipeg, Canada for Aboriginal-owned companies.  Dennis will be discussing the "Impact of Trade and Immigration Law on Aboriginal and Native American People – A U.S. Prospective."

3/22-24/2007

21st Annual Coming Together of People Conference

Presented by the University of Wisconsin Law School Indigenous Law Students Association - Michael Murphy moderated a discussion on "Gaming Regulation in Indian Country" on Friday, March 23rd.

9/25-27/2006

Morris E. KnoffDavid C. Murphy, and Lenor A. Scheffler attended the Falmouth Institute's second annual conference in Palm Springs, California.

To view upcoming courses taking place at the Falmouth Institute, click on www.falmouthinstitute.com

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7/1-3/2005

American Indian Nations:  Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

A Symposium; part of "Explore! The Big Sky" National Lewis and Clark Signature Event

 

Lenor Scheffler will give an opening day Welcome in her role as a Moderator and co-Master of Ceremonies, lead the Day 2 session "Multi-jurisdictional Issues on the Reservation", and serve as co-Moderator for the Day 3 Open Microphone session.

6/27-29/2005

Trust Funds Investment Accounts Hazards and Opportunities

Panel Discussion at Information Management Network's Native American Finance Conference

This panel will address the potential financial hazards of investing trust funds.  They will describe how a Tribe made a multi-million dollar recovery against its brokers through the NASD arbitration procedures.   They will also discuss how a tribe can establish an award-winning investment management system, which significantly reduces investment costs while increasing professional management, accountability and diversification.   Preserving and growing tribal wealth in America's complex investment environment is a major issue for many tribes.

Panel Participants:

Lenor Scheffler

Best & Flanagan, LLP    

 

James C. Diracles

Best & Flanagan, LLP

             

Diana Schutter

Berthel Schutter LLC

Elected Tribal Council Member of Client Tribe



5/25/2005

Hot Issues in Indian Country

Financing Tribal Goals

Morris E. Knopf (Member, National Association of Bond Counsel Fellow, The American College of Bond Counsel)

Unionization of Tribal Business

Frank Vogl (former NLRB legal counsel)

IRS Regulation of Indian Country

Lenor Scheffler (Mdewakanton Dakota)

4/9/2005

Condo Conversion Seminar sponsored by Equity Options

Attorney Walt Graff will discuss the legal process of setting up a condo association, plan drafting, costs and timeline.  Scot Pekarek and Jim Swanson will explain the marketing plan with suggestions for finished model unit, condo buyer upgrades and financing, avoiding common mistakes, handling renters and contractor negotiations.  References to experienced professionals will be provided.

3/12/2004

Building & Trade Contractors:  Make or Break Issues for Your Business

Hosted by the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce

Knowing when to use an attorney to achieve your business objectives can be difficult.  For contractors, knowing how to identify and address high stakes legal and business issues is necessary and can increase opportunities for success.  The purpose of this meeting is to help contractors learn how they can prepare to meet those issues and keep their experience at the School of Hard Knocks to a minimum. 

Presented by Barb Ross and Scott Moen, Best & Flanagan LLP

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