Prior to the founding of the firm, Charles Hobbs successfully litigated early court rulings that led to a Supreme Court decision that the Tribe retained its treaty hunting and fishing rights after Congress terminated the Tribe. Menominee Tribe v. Unites States, 391 U.S. 404 (1968).
Litigation
- Promote the resolution of differences with federal and state governments and agencies by negotiation.
- Recommend litigation only on the rare occasion when it is necessary to defend and advance tribal gaming rights when, for example, a state refuses to negotiate a gaming compact as required by federal law
- Represent tribes in litigation against developers and game vendors when contractual obligations are not fulfilled
