Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of v. Billy Cypress, et al

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December 23, 2015
11th Circ. Snubs Fla. Tribe's RICO Suit Against Leaders

A Florida tribe's allegations that its former leaders and attorneys fleeced the tribe of $26 million through huge cash withdrawals and a legal-billing racket was shot down again Wednesday by the Eleventh Circuit, which cited a failure to substantiate allegations or address every reason for dismissal.
May 15, 2015
11th Circ. Wont Merge Sanction Appeals In Tribe's RICO Suit

The 11th Circuit denied a bid from the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida on Thursday to consolidate its challenge to a $1 million sanctions ruling in a failed Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act case alongside a related appeal of the suit's dismissal.
March 26, 2015
Fla. Tribe Wants RICO Suit Against Ex-Chair In Federal Court

A Florida tribe argued Thursday before the Eleventh Circuit that a lower court erred when it dismissed a $14 million racketeering suit it brought against its former chairman, counsel and financial advisers on the grounds that the case involves an intratribal dispute outside of federal jurisdiction.

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