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Federal Courts Utah Can't Withhold Federal Funds From Planned Parenthood

Utah Can't Withhold Federal Funds From Planned Parenthood

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

Utah Governor Gary Herbert can't withhold federal funds from the Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, the Tenth Circuit ruled last week. The governor had...

Federal Courts Company Owes Pecan-Picking Church Children $200K

Company Owes Pecan-Picking Church Children $200K

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

A recent Tenth Circuit decision upholding a contempt sanction issued by the lower district court provides some certainty for organizations that use children...

Federal Courts Investment Manager Owes $5 Million for Misappropriation

Investment Manager Owes $5 Million for Misappropriation

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

A former investment manager got a break on nearly $50 million in fines, but still has to disgorge more than $5 million for misappropriating investors' money. A...

Federal Courts Coal Dust, Not Smoking, Caused Worker's Death, Court Rules

Coal Dust, Not Smoking, Caused Worker's Death, Court Rules

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

Bradford McClean spent almost half his life working in coal mines. By the time he quit, doctors said less than one-third of his lungs were working. He claimed...

Federal Courts Prison Officials Escape Liability for Gassing Inmates

Prison Officials Escape Liability for Gassing Inmates

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

The U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals called it textbook negligence. If so, it could well end up in a law school casebook someday. But they'll probably call...

Federal Courts Ninja Turtles Snap at Live-Action Show, Viacom Sues for Copyright Violation

Ninja Turtles Snap at Live-Action Show, Viacom Sues for Copyright Violation

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

If only turtles could talk. Like, would the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles really want to sue the live-action dancers who portray them for elementary school...

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