10th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirming Selective Enforcement Requirements and the Inevitable Discovery Doctrine under the Fourth Amendment – Alabi v. United States

Date: Jan 21, 2015

Affirming Selective Enforcement Requirements and the Inevitable Discovery Doctrine under the Fourth Amendment – Alabi v. United States Introduction In United States of America v. Oladipo Alabi, 597...

Affirmation of ALJ's Residual Functional Capacity Findings under SSA's POMS Guidelines: Carver v. Colvin

Date: Jan 21, 2015

Affirmation of ALJ's Residual Functional Capacity Findings under SSA's POMS Guidelines: Carver v. Colvin Introduction The case of Jimmy Dale Carver v. Carolyn W. Colvin is a significant appellate...

Affirmation of Dismissal in Gold Resource Corporation Securities Litigation: Reinforcing the PSLRA's Scienter Standard

Date: Jan 17, 2015

Affirmation of Dismissal in Gold Resource Corporation Securities Litigation: Reinforcing the PSLRA's Scienter Standard Introduction The case of In re Gold Resource Corporation Securities Litigation,...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Estate of Carlos Bassatt v. School District No. 1: Establishing Pretext in Title VII Retaliation Claims

Date: Jan 1, 2015

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Estate of Carlos Bassatt v. School District No. 1: Establishing Pretext in Title VII Retaliation Claims Introduction The case of Estate of Carlos Bassatt v. School...

Collateral Estoppel in IP Ownership: Stan Lee Media v. Disney

Date: Dec 24, 2014

Collateral Estoppel in Intellectual Property Ownership Disputes: Stan Lee Media v. Disney Introduction The case of Stan Lee Media, Inc. v. The Walt Disney Company, adjudicated by the United States...

Mandating Correct Sentencing Procedures and Guideline Application: United States v. Sabillon-Umana

Date: Dec 9, 2014

Mandating Correct Sentencing Procedures and Guideline Application: United States v. Sabillon-Umana Introduction The case of United States of America v. Elder Geovany Sabillon-Umana (772 F.3d 1328)...

Affirmation of Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Immunity in Custody Litigation: Fuller v. Davis (10th Cir. 2014)

Date: Dec 4, 2014

Affirmation of Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Immunity in Custody Litigation: Fuller v. Davis (10th Cir. 2014) Introduction In Fuller v. Davis, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit...

Affirmation of Rule 41(b) Dismissal Without Prejudice for Noncompliance in In Forma Pauperis Litigation

Date: Nov 21, 2014

Affirmation of Rule 41(b) Dismissal Without Prejudice for Noncompliance in In Forma Pauperis Litigation Introduction In the case of Craig Robledo-Valdez, Plaintiff - Appellant, v. Dick Smelser et...

Regular Rate Under FLSA Defined as Actually Paid: Tenth Circuit Upholds Dismissal in Albers v. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Date: Nov 14, 2014

Regular Rate Under FLSA Defined as Actually Paid: Tenth Circuit Upholds Dismissal in Albers v. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Introduction In Albers v. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, multiple...

Tenth Circuit Upholds No Third-Party Beneficiary Clauses and Denies Late Amendment in Gorsuch v. Wells Fargo

Date: Nov 5, 2014

Tenth Circuit Upholds No Third-Party Beneficiary Clauses and Denies Late Amendment in Gorsuch v. Wells Fargo Introduction In the appellate case Gorsuch, Ltd. et al. v. Wells Fargo National Bank...

Niemi v. Lasshofer: Tenth Circuit Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction and Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine in International Fraud Context

Date: Nov 5, 2014

Niemi v. Lasshofer: Tenth Circuit Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction and Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine in International Fraud Context Introduction In the case of John Niemi; Robert Naegele, III;...

A Two-Step Standard for the Bad-Faith Exception in Removal Jurisdiction: Aguayos v. AMCO Insurance Company

Date: Nov 1, 2014

A Two-Step Standard for the Bad-Faith Exception in Removal Jurisdiction: Aguayos v. AMCO Insurance Company Introduction In the case of John Aguayo, Sr.; Denis Aguayo and John Aguayo, Jr. v. AMCO...

Speedy Trial Act Compliance Affirmed in United States v. Margheim

Date: Oct 30, 2014

Speedy Trial Act Compliance Affirmed in United States v. Margheim Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Terry Lee Margheim, decided on October 29, 2014, the United States Court of...

Tenth Circuit Upholds EPA’s Cap-and-Trade Program as Superior to BART Under the Clean Air Act

Date: Oct 22, 2014

Tenth Circuit Upholds EPA’s Cap-and-Trade Program as Superior to BART Under the Clean Air Act Introduction The case of WildEarth Guardians et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency is a...

Affirming Convictions in United States v. Watson: Analysis of Counsel Effectiveness, Speedy Trial Act Compliance, and Rule 404(b) Evidence Admissibility

Date: Sep 12, 2014

Affirming Convictions in United States v. Watson: Analysis of Counsel Effectiveness, Speedy Trial Act Compliance, and Rule 404(b) Evidence Admissibility Introduction United States v. Watson is a...

Reaffirming Substantial Evidence Standard in Social Security Disability Appeals: Hendron v. Colvin

Date: Sep 6, 2014

Reaffirming Substantial Evidence Standard in Social Security Disability Appeals: Hendron v. Colvin Introduction The case of Linda L. Hendron v. Carolyn W. Colvin, 767 F.3d 951 (10th Cir. 2014),...

Clarification of the 'Based On' Clause in 18 U.S.C. §3582(c)(2): Insights from United States v. Joseph N. White

Date: Sep 3, 2014

Clarification of the 'Based On' Clause in 18 U.S.C. §3582(c)(2): Insights from United States v. Joseph N. White Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Joseph N. White, 765 F.3d...

Colorado Cross–Disability Coalition v. Abercrombie & Fitch: Tenth Circuit Clarifies ADA Accessibility Standards and Class Certification for Nationwide Injunctive Relief

Date: Aug 30, 2014

Colorado Cross–Disability Coalition v. Abercrombie & Fitch: Tenth Circuit Clarifies ADA Accessibility Standards and Class Certification for Nationwide Injunctive Relief Introduction In the landmark...

Jaramillo v. Colvin: Upholding Detailed Assessment of Mental Limitations in Social Security Disability Claims

Date: Aug 28, 2014

Jaramillo v. Colvin: Upholding Detailed Assessment of Mental Limitations in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction Jaramillo v. Colvin (2014) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Enhanced Protections for Familial Association: Analysis of Thomas v. Kaven et al.

Date: Aug 27, 2014

Enhanced Protections for Familial Association: Analysis of Thomas v. Kaven et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Legina and Todd Thomas v. Mary Kaven, Ph.D.; Jill Straits, Ph.D.; and Anilla Del...

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