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Federal Courts Arguments Heard in First Post-Windsor Same-Sex Marriage Appeal

Arguments Heard in First Post-Windsor Same-Sex Marriage Appeal

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The big day is here. The first federal appellate case post-Windsor made its way through oral arguments this morning, and it was not without its own wave of...

Federal Courts Murder for Hire, a Fake Lawyer, and the Double Jeopardy Question

Murder for Hire, a Fake Lawyer, and the Double Jeopardy Question

By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Getting a divorce was not enough for Gwen Bergman. She not only wanted her husband out of her life, but out of this realm. Ms. Bergman dipped into her mother's...

Federal Courts Oklahoma: The Most Cleverly Named CLE Courses

Oklahoma: The Most Cleverly Named CLE Courses

By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Completing CLE requirements are never at the top of any lawyer's "to-do" list, but the Oklahoma State Bar might change the tide with their cleverly named CLE...

Federal Courts Utah's 'Ag Gag' Law -- Will the Motion to Dismiss Survive?

Utah's 'Ag Gag' Law -- Will the Motion to Dismiss Survive?

By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Two University of Denver constitutional law professors have initiated two challenges to ag gag laws: one in Utah federal court, the other in Idaho. Ag Gag...

Federal Courts Utah Court News: District Court Relocation, Upcoming CLE

Utah Court News: District Court Relocation, Upcoming CLE

By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In case you got caught up in the excitement of the first Utah woman being confirmed to the Tenth Circuit, you may need a reminder about some other important...

Federal Courts After 10-Month Wait, Judge Carolyn McHugh Confirmed for 10th Cir.

After 10-Month Wait, Judge Carolyn McHugh Confirmed for 10th Cir.

By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Judge Carolyn McHugh was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on May 16, 2013. It took nearly 10 months to confirm her,...

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