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Panel Attorneys Rejoice: Pay Rates Restored in Federal Courts
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
Panel attorneys defending clients in federal criminal cases will have their pay rates restored beginning on March 1, 2014. The "raise" applies to all districts...
Little Sisters' Giant Steps: Appeal Returns to the Tenth Circuit
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
You could say the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate is having its "day in court" with 93 pending cases (as of today). It may...
Utah District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Aereo
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
The first preliminary injunction against Aereo was granted by the Utah District Court, but a motion to stay proceedings was granted until SCOTUS hears the case...
'We're Not in Kansas Anymore' -- Thank Goodness for That
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
We're not sure what is going on in Kansas right now, but we sure are glad we're not there. The Sunflower State has been mulling over some potential bills that...
3 Quick Tips For New 10th Circuit Attorneys
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
For the new batch of appellate attorneys being sworn in this year, here are a few quick tips for practicing in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Moot court...
As Aereo Awaits SCOTUS Review, Utah Court Hears Arguments
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Aereo is not making any friends in the broadcast industry, and frankly, it doesn't give a damn. Lawsuits have been filed in the First Circuit, Second Circuit,...