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Federal Courts Murder and Child Abuse Sufficient for Reasonable Search, 10th Cir. Says

Murder and Child Abuse Sufficient for Reasonable Search, 10th Cir. Says

By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on

Last week, the Tenth Circuit found no errors in the district court's decision to deny all of Rebecca's Christie's Fourth Amendment challenge to the search of...

Federal Courts 'Rain God' Can Be Contested: 10th Cir. Corrects

'Rain God' Can Be Contested: 10th Cir. Corrects

By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on

The Tenth Circuit revived an older lawsuit, allowing an Oklahoma man to be able to sue the state over their Indian "rain god" license place, which the court...

Federal Courts Rape and Suicide Not Enough for 1983 Action Says 10th Cir.

Rape and Suicide Not Enough for 1983 Action Says 10th Cir.

By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on

Despite the horrible events that happened to Plaintiff Misti Lee Schneider, the proof still was not enough to sustain a § 1983 action. The Tenth Circuit...

Federal Courts Lockheed Martin Did Not Protect Its Whistleblower, Says 10th Cir.

Lockheed Martin Did Not Protect Its Whistleblower, Says 10th Cir.

By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on

When Lockheed Martin Corp. sought to set aside a decision that essentially determined that they violated the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (the Act), the Tenth Circuit...

Federal Courts Prisoner Gets Arm Amputated, 10th Circuit Rules Against Her

Prisoner Gets Arm Amputated, 10th Circuit Rules Against Her

By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on

There are very stringent standards when it comes to municipal liability. Unfortunately for Plaintiff Amanda Bailey, a former detainee at the Pittsburg County...

Federal Courts 10th Circuit Not a 'Second-Shot Forum'

10th Circuit Not a 'Second-Shot Forum'

By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on

The Tenth Circuit was not amused when Jerry McCormick attempted to appeal a summary judgment order, arguing that it was improper -- but with no new evidence to...

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