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10th Cir. Dismisses Class Toxic Tort Claims for Lack of Standing
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
Noting that a reasonable concern of injury does not satisfy the need to plead an actual or imminent injury, the Tenth Circuit affirmed a lower court dismissal...
Gov't Asking About Past Sex Crimes Is Unconstitutional, 10th Cir. Rules
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A stunning case was recently decided by the Tenth Circuit in which the federal court ruled that a convicted sex offender facing an 'authentic danger of...
Digital Publisher Isn't Liable for Freelancers With No Oversight
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
The Tenth Circuit recently handed down a decision that could present a wonderful business opportunity to some enterprising online "journalism" sites. The...
10th Cir. Brushes off Kansas Religious Education Case
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The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an Establishment Clause case against the Kansas Board of Education brought after the state sought to adopt...
In 'Sister Wives' Case, 10th Circuit Recriminalizes Polygamy in Utah
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
The Brown family of Lehi, Utah first became known to most Americans through the TLC reality television series Sister Wives. The show (which still airs)...
Officers Not Immune From Suit in New Mexico Taser Case
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a lower court's ruling that two police officers were not immune from suit when they taser-shot a mentally ill man at least ten times...