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Prisoner Gets Arm Amputated, 10th Circuit Rules Against Her
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
There are very stringent standards when it comes to municipal liability. Unfortunately for Plaintiff Amanda Bailey, a former detainee at the Pittsburg County...
10th Circuit Not a 'Second-Shot Forum'
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
The Tenth Circuit was not amused when Jerry McCormick attempted to appeal a summary judgment order, arguing that it was improper -- but with no new evidence to...
Federal Prison Inmate's Appeal Denied, No Right to Counsel
By Kelly Cheung | Last updated on
A federal prison inmate’s appeal on a medical malpractice claim was rejected by the Tenth Circuit. The court also rejected the inmate’s right to counsel...
10th Cir. to Rule on Contraceptive Mandate and Employers' Rights
By Kelly Cheung | Last updated on
Arts and crafts chain, Hobby Lobby, will be anxiously waiting to hear the upcoming Tenth Circuit ruling on their challenge. The Oklahoma chain store challenges...
Prisoner's $50k Claim for Lack of Religious Prison Meal Denied
By Kelly Cheung | Last updated on
What will the special of the day today, you ask? Probably something of the meat and potatoes variety, but this was not acceptable to Eric Watkins, former...
Telecommuting? Not Always Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
By Kelly Cheung | Last updated on
Telecommuting for work is a hot topic right now, with Yahoo's anti-telecommuting policy setting off a national debate. But if a worker claims he can't make it...