Big Sandy Rancheria Enters. v. Rob Bonta, et al

  1. July 15, 2021

    Tribe Urges 9th Circ. To Revisit 'Discriminatory' Ruling

    The Big Sandy Rancheria Band of Western Mono Indians urged the Ninth Circuit to reconsider a "blatantly discriminatory" decision they say unfairly favors nontribal entities over tribes conducting business in Indian country.

  2. June 16, 2021

    9th Circ. Tosses Tribal Co.'s Challenge To Cigarette Tax

    A Native American tobacco company cannot sue California to escape a tax on its intertribal cigarette sales, the Ninth Circuit affirmed Wednesday, saying the company's off-reservation business subjects it to state taxes.

  3. January 23, 2020

    Tribal Co. Deserves Same Exemption As Tribe, 9th Circ. Told

    A tribal business entity should enjoy the same exemption from California excise tax that is afforded to tribes themselves, a Native American cigarette company has told the Ninth Circuit.