Aboriginal Law: Solicitors' Issues
Product Type:
Course Materials - Print
ISBN:
978-1-55258-544-3
Pages:
277
Price:
$150.00
This book is essential for: all solicitors and aboriginal law lawyers in private practice and government; others whose focus is on aboriginal law issues will also benefit, including First Nations leaders, employees of First Nations or First Nations organizations, in-house counsel, and law students.
Current to: October 2007
The practice of aboriginal law is in large part the solicitor’s practice wherein arise every day a myriad of issues demanding attention and action. These course materials address many of the issues, including: aspects of governance unique to First Nations and the challenge when drafting agreements; community development priorities surrounding decisions on housing, employment, education, and funding; how to best structure ownership and control of aboriginal entities and corporations; the latest about land management and rights of way; and the meaning of “strength of claim” in the context of consultation and accommodation. Whatever your level of experience, this book gives you the nuts and bolts you need to build a strong solicitor’s practice in aboriginal law.
CONTENTS
- nuts and bolts of First Nations agreements pertaining to reserve and off reserve lands and resources: power and capacity to contract, authority and approval of agreements, enforceability of agreements, necessity of community ratification of agreements, unique aspects of First Nation agreements with the Crown
- everyday legal issues in community development: band and corporate governance considerations, employment—jurisdictional considerations, First Nations jurisdiction over education; includes individual jurisdiction agreement
- taxation and First Nations: Section 87 of the Indian Act, other potential Act exemptions, basic structures for aboriginal business
- land management issues in development projects: the Indian Land Registry and related survey process, leasing, permits and easements; includes sample designation
- strength of rights and title claim assessments
- participation agreements: key terms, issues to consider, drafting tips
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David K. Camp
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Darwin I. Hanna
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Sarah A. Kelleher
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Rosanne M. Kyle, KC
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Amyn F. Lalji
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Ronald H. Lauenstein
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Bill S. Maclagan, KC
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Heather Mahony
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Michael McDonald, KC
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Nancy Morgan
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Geoff Moyse, KC
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David William Scearce
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Jack Woodward, KC
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