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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 March 21, 2019

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 March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Federal Prison Inmate's Appeal Denied, No Right to Counsel

Federal Prison Inmate's Appeal Denied, No Right to Counsel

By Kelly Cheung | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A federal prison inmate’s appeal on a medical malpractice claim was rejected by the Tenth Circuit. The court also rejected the inmate’s right to counsel...

Federal Courts 10th Cir. to Rule on Contraceptive Mandate and Employers' Rights

10th Cir. to Rule on Contraceptive Mandate and Employers' Rights

By Kelly Cheung | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Arts and crafts chain, Hobby Lobby, will be anxiously waiting to hear the upcoming Tenth Circuit ruling on their challenge. The Oklahoma chain store challenges...

Federal Courts Prisoner's $50k Claim for Lack of Religious Prison Meal Denied

Prisoner's $50k Claim for Lack of Religious Prison Meal Denied

By Kelly Cheung | Last updated on March 21, 2019

What will the special of the day today, you ask? Probably something of the meat and potatoes variety, but this was not acceptable to Eric Watkins, former...

Federal Courts Telecommuting? Not Always Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Telecommuting? Not Always Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

By Kelly Cheung | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Telecommuting for work is a hot topic right now, with Yahoo's anti-telecommuting policy setting off a national debate. But if a worker claims he can't make it...

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