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Seizing a Prisoner's Guitar Isn't a Due Process Violation
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
An inmate who was possibly a little too flower-power for his own good had his guitar seizure case dismissed by the Tenth Circuit's Court of Appeals. In a...
Chinese Citizen Denied Asylum in U.S. for Application Inconsistencies
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
A Chinese national was denied asylum despite his claims of persecution in China for his Catholic beliefs. The denial of asylum was affirmed at the Court...
10th Cir. Takes up Architectural Copyright for First Time
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
A Colorado couple who built a three-bedroom ranch house did not infringe upon the architectural copyright of a custom home designer, the Tenth Circuit ruled on...
Planned Parenthood Takes Utah Funding Fight to 10th Cir.
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Planned Parenthood is taking its battle with Utah Governor Gary Herbert to the Tenth Circuit. The state branch of the national organization filed an appeal...
Colorado Pot Dispensary Loses Tax Fight at 10th Cir.
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
Federal prosecutors might look past pot dispensaries in Colorado, but the "tax man never will." This was the conclusion of Tenth Circuit Court Judge Neil...
Lawyer's 'Ponzi' Capital Gains Must Be Repaid, Rules 10th Cir.
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
An Illinois lawyer who 'earned' $34,500 on his original investment of $60,000 has been ordered to repay his profits from the ill conceived pay-day con. The...