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Federal Courts 3 Electronic Filing Tips for the Utah District Court

3 Electronic Filing Tips for the Utah District Court

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

For new attorneys practicing in the Utah District Court, it's essential to have a good handle on using the electronic case filling (ECF) system. If you've...

Federal Courts CJA Standing Committee Vacancies Announced

CJA Standing Committee Vacancies Announced

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

The Criminal Justice Act ("CJA") established a system to provide attorneys to defendants in federal criminal cases who could otherwise not afford legal...

Federal Courts Panel Attorneys Rejoice: Pay Rates Restored in Federal Courts

Panel Attorneys Rejoice: Pay Rates Restored in Federal Courts

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

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...

Federal Courts Little Sisters' Giant Steps: Appeal Returns to the Tenth Circuit

Little Sisters' Giant Steps: Appeal Returns to the Tenth Circuit

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

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...

Federal Courts Utah District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Aereo

Utah District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Aereo

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

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...

Federal Courts 'We're Not in Kansas Anymore' -- Thank Goodness for That

'We're Not in Kansas Anymore' -- Thank Goodness for That

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

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...

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