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Federal Courts Gas Case Blows Up Over Attorney's Fees

Gas Case Blows Up Over Attorney's Fees

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

Gas expands as it heat ups, which basically explains the complex class-action In Re. Motor Fuel Temperature Sales Practice Litigation. According to Judge...

Federal Courts No 'Speedy Trial' Violation After Two Years Awaiting Trial, 10th Cir. Rules

No 'Speedy Trial' Violation After Two Years Awaiting Trial, 10th Cir. Rules

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

Marty Madkins III appealed his drug convictions, saying he was denied a speedy trial. But the big problem was Madkins had been convicted of drug violations...

Federal Courts No Clearly Established Right for Prisoners to Exercise Outside

No Clearly Established Right for Prisoners to Exercise Outside

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

Prisoners may exercise their rights, but that does not include a right to exercise outside. So said the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Lowe v....

Federal Courts State Wins Casino Battle Against Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribe

State Wins Casino Battle Against Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribe

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

The Skirmish in Doubtful Canyon, which left 10 Apache dead on May 3, 1864, was the last Indian battle in what would become the history of New Mexico. The...

Federal Courts 10th Circuit Tosses Marijuana Banking Suit

10th Circuit Tosses Marijuana Banking Suit

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

They are growing more than marijuana in Colorado; they are growing pot law. Adding to a growing body of marijuana decisions, the U.S.Tenth Circuit Court of...

Federal Courts 10th Circuit Allows RICO Case Against Pot Farm

10th Circuit Allows RICO Case Against Pot Farm

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

A federal appeals court gave a family the green light to sue their neighbors for growing marijuana in violation of laws against criminal enterprises. The...

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