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Federal Courts Yes, Even Nuns Must Obey Obamacare's Contraception Mandate

Yes, Even Nuns Must Obey Obamacare's Contraception Mandate

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Obamacare's contraception mandate has been upheld, once again. The Affordable Care Act, which allows religious nonprofits to opt out of directly covering...

Federal Courts Principal Can Be Fired for Speaking out to Save Her School

Principal Can Be Fired for Speaking out to Save Her School

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When we think of free speech in schools, it's often student speech that comes to mind. However, plenty of free speech disputes arise from school employees'...

Federal Courts Alleged Forgery Doesn't Stop Bank's Foreclosure Sale

Alleged Forgery Doesn't Stop Bank's Foreclosure Sale

By Peter Clarke, JD | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Two Colorado residents felt cheated when Bank of America tried to sell their condominium that was in foreclosure. Bringing an appeal to the Tenth Circuit,...

Federal Courts A Plea for Plea Bargains in a Child Porn Case

A Plea for Plea Bargains in a Child Porn Case

By Peter Clarke, JD | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Convicted for child pornography charges, Timothy Vanderwerff wanted to make a plea agreement. The prosecution was on board with the deal. Everything was fine...

Federal Courts Colorado Ski Resort's Injury Waiver Ruled Enforceable, Again

Colorado Ski Resort's Injury Waiver Ruled Enforceable, Again

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

While taking a beginners ski lesson from an unlicensed, non-certified, instructor from a Vail Summit Resorts employee, Dr. Brigance was instructed to use a ski...

Federal Courts Will Federal Appeals Court Keep Fort Collins Nipples Free?

Will Federal Appeals Court Keep Fort Collins Nipples Free?

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

If you haven't heard of the national Free the Nipple movement, perhaps you haven't been listening, or looking, close enough. Basically, the general idea behind...

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