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Federal Courts Supreme Court Rejects Roadless Rule Review

Supreme Court Rejects Roadless Rule Review

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court won't touch the Roadless Rule in the 2012 Term. Monday, the Court denied petitions for certiorari from the Colorado Mining Association and...

Federal Courts 'You're Going to Jail Because You've Got a Case of the Attitude'

'You're Going to Jail Because You've Got a Case of the Attitude'

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

This week, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals clarified that -- despite the government's increasing interference to every aspect of a person's life -- having...

Federal Courts Super Diligence Can Trigger Statute of Limitations

Super Diligence Can Trigger Statute of Limitations

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Travis Denny was sentenced to 240 months in jail for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He told his attorney, Joe Romero, that he wanted to appeal....

Federal Courts What is the Value of a Deer?

What is the Value of a Deer?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Federal courts are occasionally asked to decide seemingly frivolous points of law, like the value of a red wax seal or the essence of golf. Last week, it...

Federal Courts Constitution Party of Kansas Loses Political Party Appeal

Constitution Party of Kansas Loses Political Party Appeal

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Constitution Party of Kansas on Tuesday in its legal crusade to become a recognized political party.

Federal Courts Court Affirms Tim DeChristopher's Oil Bidding Conviction

Court Affirms Tim DeChristopher's Oil Bidding Conviction

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals clarified today that you don't have to be part of a group to organize or participate in a scheme. Let us explain. Tim...

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