10th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Age Discrimination Through Constructive Discharge: Insights from Sears v. James et al., Tenth Circuit

Date: Apr 12, 1994

Establishing Age Discrimination Through Constructive Discharge: Insights from Sears v. James et al., Tenth Circuit Introduction In the landmark case of H. Brendan James et al. v. Sears, Roebuck and...

Glenn v. Shalala: Establishing the Burden of Proof and Substantial Evidence in Social Security Disability Terminations

Date: Apr 9, 1994

Glenn v. Shalala: Establishing the Burden of Proof and Substantial Evidence in Social Security Disability Terminations Introduction Glenn v. Shalala is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Good Faith Belief and the Amount in Controversy Requirement: Tenth Circuit's Ruling in Watson v. Blankinship

Date: Apr 2, 1994

Good Faith Belief and the Amount in Controversy Requirement: Tenth Circuit's Ruling in Watson v. Blankinship Introduction The case of William C. Watson, Kelly Macias, and Rufugio Macias v. Norman C....

Affirmation of Pretrial Dismissal in UNITED STATES v. HALL: Clarifying the Boundaries of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)

Date: Mar 31, 1994

Affirmation of Pretrial Dismissal in UNITED STATES v. HALL: Clarifying the Boundaries of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1) Introduction UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. GREGORY R. HALL, A/K/A DON CUSICK, 20 F.3d 1084...

Voluntary Consent in Terry Stops: Insights from United States v. Muldrow

Date: Mar 26, 1994

Voluntary Consent in Terry Stops: Insights from United States v. Muldrow Introduction United States v. Muldrow, 19 F.3d 1332 (10th Cir. 1994), is a pivotal case addressing the complexities...

Sham Transfers and Conspiracy Under the National Firearms Act: The Fleming Case

Date: Mar 24, 1994

Sham Transfers and Conspiracy Under the National Firearms Act: The Fleming Case Introduction The case of United States of America v. William Hugh Fleming (19 F.3d 1325) is a landmark decision by the...

Reaffirmation of Absolute Immunity and Statute of Limitations in Section 1983 Claims: Hunt v. Bennett, 10th Cir. 1994

Date: Mar 23, 1994

Reaffirmation of Absolute Immunity and Statute of Limitations in Section 1983 Claims: Hunt v. Bennett, 10th Cir. 1994 Introduction The case of Michael Rhodes Hunt v. Thomas A. Bennett et al.,...

Rejecting Per Se Rules for Citizen-Police Encounters in Private Train Roomettes: United States v. Little (1994)

Date: Mar 23, 1994

Rejecting Per Se Rules for Citizen-Police Encounters in Private Train Roomettes: United States v. Little (1994) Introduction In United States of America v. Bonnie Kaye Little, 18 F.3d 1499 (10th Cir....

Limits on Offensive Collateral Estoppel in Employment Discrimination: Meredith v. Beech Aircraft

Date: Mar 22, 1994

Limits on Offensive Collateral Estoppel in Employment Discrimination: Meredith v. Beech Aircraft Introduction The case of Janis E. Meredith v. Beech Aircraft Corporation addresses critical issues...

Diversity Jurisdiction and Employee Exclusions in Insurance Coverage: Analysis of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Colley

Date: Mar 16, 1994

Diversity Jurisdiction and Employee Exclusions in Insurance Coverage: Analysis of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Colley Introduction State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company...

Enhancing Fourth Amendment Protections Against Unreasonable Detentions: United States v. Fernandez

Date: Mar 12, 1994

Enhancing Fourth Amendment Protections Against Unreasonable Detentions: United States v. Fernandez Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Edelmiro Augustin Fernandez, 18 F.3d...

Amending Habeas Corpus Petitions: Establishing Standards for District Court Discretion

Date: Mar 8, 1994

Amending Habeas Corpus Petitions: Establishing Standards for District Court Discretion Introduction The case of Ronald Edward Gillette v. Robert J. Tansy and Attorney General of the State of New...

Haddock v. United States: Defining Ineffective Assistance and Loss Calculation in Sentencing

Date: Mar 3, 1994

Haddock v. United States: Defining Ineffective Assistance and Loss Calculation in Sentencing Introduction United States of America v. Kenneth E. Haddock, 12 F.3d 950 (10th Cir. 1993), represents a...

Nitsua Management v. United States: Clarifying Jurisdiction and Due Process in Civil Asset Forfeiture

Date: Mar 1, 1994

Nitsua Management v. United States: Clarifying Jurisdiction and Due Process in Civil Asset Forfeiture Introduction The case of United States of America v. 51 Pieces of Real Property, Roswell, New...

Summary Judgment on Express Warranty Claims in Voelkel v. General Motors

Date: Mar 1, 1994

Summary Judgment on Express Warranty Claims in Voelkel v. General Motors Introduction In the landmark case of Michael Voelkel v. General Motors Corporation, reported at 846 F. Supp. 1482, the United...

Affirmation of District Court's Discretion in Attorney's Fees and Costs in Removal and Remand Cases: Daleske v. Fairfield

Date: Mar 1, 1994

Affirmation of District Court's Discretion in Attorney's Fees and Costs in Removal and Remand Cases: Daleske v. Fairfield Introduction The case of Daleske et al. v. Fairfield Communities, Inc. heard...

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10th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Age Discrimination Through Constructive Discharge: Insights from Sears v. James et al., Tenth Circuit

Glenn v. Shalala: Establishing the Burden of Proof and Substantial Evidence in Social Security Disability Terminations

Good Faith Belief and the Amount in Controversy Requirement: Tenth Circuit's Ruling in Watson v. Blankinship

Affirmation of Pretrial Dismissal in UNITED STATES v. HALL: Clarifying the Boundaries of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)

Voluntary Consent in Terry Stops: Insights from United States v. Muldrow

Sham Transfers and Conspiracy Under the National Firearms Act: The Fleming Case

Reaffirmation of Absolute Immunity and Statute of Limitations in Section 1983 Claims: Hunt v. Bennett, 10th Cir. 1994

Rejecting Per Se Rules for Citizen-Police Encounters in Private Train Roomettes: United States v. Little (1994)

Limits on Offensive Collateral Estoppel in Employment Discrimination: Meredith v. Beech Aircraft

Diversity Jurisdiction and Employee Exclusions in Insurance Coverage: Analysis of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Colley

Enhancing Fourth Amendment Protections Against Unreasonable Detentions: United States v. Fernandez

Amending Habeas Corpus Petitions: Establishing Standards for District Court Discretion

Haddock v. United States: Defining Ineffective Assistance and Loss Calculation in Sentencing

Nitsua Management v. United States: Clarifying Jurisdiction and Due Process in Civil Asset Forfeiture

Summary Judgment on Express Warranty Claims in Voelkel v. General Motors

Affirmation of District Court's Discretion in Attorney's Fees and Costs in Removal and Remand Cases: Daleske v. Fairfield

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Section 1981 Discrimination Claim: Durham v. Xerox

Judicial Restrictions on Repetitive and Frivolous Filings: The Winslow Precedent

Tenth Circuit Affirms Contribution Despite Oklahoma's Parental Immunity Doctrine in Wrongful Death Actions

Reaffirming the Colorado River Doctrine: Fox v. Maulding