10th Circuit Case Commentaries

Limits on Employer Liability for Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment under Title VII: Insights from Hirschfeld v. New Mexico Corrections Department

Date: Oct 13, 1990

Limits on Employer Liability for Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment under Title VII: Insights from Hirschfeld v. New Mexico Corrections Department Introduction In the landmark case Diana...

Significant Motive Requirement in Public Policy Exception: White v. American Airlines

Date: Oct 2, 1990

Significant Motive Requirement in Public Policy Exception: White v. American Airlines Introduction White v. American Airlines, Inc. is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Bankruptcy Court's Limited Jurisdiction in Post-Divorce Property Claims: Insights from In Re Billie L. Gardner

Date: Sep 19, 1990

Bankruptcy Court's Limited Jurisdiction in Post-Divorce Property Claims: Insights from In Re Billie L. Gardner Introduction In the case of In Re Billie Lamont Gardner, Debtor. Terryl A. Gardner,...

Qualified Immunity and Interlocutory Appeals: Jurisdictional Implications in Stewart v. Donges

Date: Sep 18, 1990

Qualified Immunity and Interlocutory Appeals: Jurisdictional Implications in Stewart v. Donges Introduction In the landmark case of Robert Stewart v. Donald Donges, decided on September 17, 1990, by...

Canine Sniffs and Fourth Amendment Rights: United States v. Morales-Zamora Establishes New Precedent

Date: Sep 7, 1990

Canine Sniffs and Fourth Amendment Rights: United States v. Morales-Zamora Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Adela Morales-Zamora, adjudicated...

Economic Duress and Material Breach in Contract Enforcement: A Commentary on Applied Genetics International, Inc. v. First Affiliated Securities, Inc.

Date: Aug 30, 1990

Economic Duress and Material Breach in Contract Enforcement: A Commentary on Applied Genetics International, Inc. v. First Affiliated Securities, Inc. Introduction The case of Applied Genetics...

Standing and Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Vehicle Searches: United States v. Arango

Date: Aug 29, 1990

Standing and Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Vehicle Searches: United States v. Jorge Enrique Arango Introduction The case of United States of America v. Jorge Enrique Arango, 912 F.2d 441 (10th...

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Government Officials: The Tenth Circuit's Decision in Taylor v. Phelan et al.

Date: Aug 28, 1990

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Government Officials: The Tenth Circuit's Decision in Taylor v. Phelan et al. Introduction Taylor v. Phelan et al. is a seminal case decided by the...

Age Discrimination in Employment: Insights from Merrick v. Enron Corp.

Date: Aug 24, 1990

Age Discrimination in Employment: Insights from Merrick v. Enron Corp. Introduction The case of Michael F. Merrick v. Northern Natural Gas Company, a Division of Enron Corporation, adjudicated by the...

Enforcement of Contractual Obligations in Failed Chapter 11 Reorganizations: Paul v. Monts

Date: Aug 22, 1990

Enforcement of Contractual Obligations in Failed Chapter 11 Reorganizations: Paul v. Monts Introduction Paul v. Monts, 906 F.2d 1468 (10th Cir. 1990), addresses a critical issue in bankruptcy law:...

ERISA § 510 Claims and Statute of Limitations: Insights from Held v. Manufacturers Hanover Leasing Corporation

Date: Aug 17, 1990

ERISA § 510 Claims and Statute of Limitations: Insights from Held v. Manufacturers Hanover Leasing Corporation Introduction The case of John H. Held versus Manufacturers Hanover Leasing Corporation...

Affirmation of Speedy Trial Act Exclusions in Complex Conspiracy and Obstruction Cases

Date: Aug 16, 1990

Affirmation of Speedy Trial Act Exclusions in Complex Conspiracy and Obstruction Cases Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Arthur P. Tranakos and William Pilgrim, the United...

Jury Trial Rights and Appellate Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy Courts: Analysis of In Re Kaiser Steel Corporation

Date: Aug 11, 1990

Jury Trial Rights and Appellate Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy Courts: Analysis of In Re Kaiser Steel Corporation Introduction The case In Re Kaiser Steel Corporation, Debtor examined pivotal issues...

Retroactive Application of the Civil Rights Restoration Act: Insights from DeVARGAS v. MASON HANGER-SILAS MASON CO.

Date: Aug 10, 1990

Retroactive Application of the Civil Rights Restoration Act: Insights from DeVARGAS v. MASON HANGER-SILAS MASON CO. Introduction The case Alfredo DeVARGAS v. MASON HANGER-SILAS MASON CO., Inc. (911...

Establishing the Reasonable Person Standard in Armed Robbery: United States v. Spedalieri

Date: Aug 8, 1990

Establishing the Reasonable Person Standard in Armed Robbery: United States v. Spedalieri Introduction United States of America v. Pedro V. Spedalieri, 910 F.2d 707 (10th Cir. 1990), is a pivotal...

Lucas v. Mountain States Telephone Telegraph: Clarifying Statute of Limitations in Hybrid Section 301 Suits

Date: Jul 31, 1990

Lucas v. Mountain States Telephone Telegraph: Clarifying Statute of Limitations in Hybrid Section 301 Suits Introduction Lucas v. Mountain States Telephone Telegraph is a pivotal case decided by the...

Enforcement of Procedural Deadlines and the Limited Scope of Rule 60(b) Motions

Date: Jul 27, 1990

Enforcement of Procedural Deadlines and the Limited Scope of Rule 60(b) Motions Introduction The case of Bud Brooks Trucking, Inc. et al. v. Bill Hodges Trucking Company, Inc. et al. presents a...

Establishing Standards for Rule 11 Sanctions: White v. General Motors

Date: Jul 20, 1990

Establishing Standards for Rule 11 Sanctions: White v. General Motors Introduction In the landmark case White v. General Motors Corporation, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit...

Law Enforcement Immunity Limited by Evident Excessive Force and Medical Indifference: Commentary on Martin v. Board of County Commissioners (10th Cir. 1990)

Date: Jul 19, 1990

Law Enforcement Immunity Limited by Evident Excessive Force and Medical Indifference: Commentary on Martin v. Board of County Commissioners (10th Cir. 1990) Introduction The case of Kathy Martin v....

Limitation on Voidance of Undersecured Property Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: In Re Dewsnup Decision

Date: Jul 12, 1990

Limitation on Voidance of Undersecured Property Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: In Re Dewsnup Decision Introduction The case of In Re Lamar Dewsnup and Aletha Dewsnup, Debtors versus Louis L. Timm et...

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