Tag:10th Circuit Court of Appeals

10th Circuit Court affirms dismissal of ADA challenge

In Spann v. National Conference of Bar Examiners, the 10th Circuit Court affirmed the dismissal of a suit brought by a bar applicant who...

Court ruling: KHP engaged in systemic unconstitutional stops

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed claims that the Kansas Highway Patrol routinely stopped and searched out-of-state drivers, especially those traveling to or...

Ireland Stapleton director receives first Advocate for Impact Award

The Colorado Nonprofit Association (CNA) has named Tom Downey, director at Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, as the first recipient of its Advocate for...

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Vacates Firearm Conviction, Citing Lack of Prior Qualifying Offense

The 10th Circuit vacated a federal firearm conviction, ruling that a prior Colorado drug offense didn’t qualify as a predicate felony under federal law.

Colorado Supreme Court Rules Boulder’s Tort-Based Climate Change Damages Lawsuit Can Proceed in State Court

In this opinion article, Spencer Fane Of Counsel John Watson discusses a recently released Colorado Supreme Court opinion that allowed a climate change lawsuit to proceed in state court.

Ken Salazar, Former US Ambassador to Mexico, Rejoins WilmerHale

WilmerHale announced that former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar will rejoin the firm as senior counsel in Denver in June.

Court Opinions: Hallmark Movie Crew Wins Over 10th Circuit Panel in Labor Dispute

The 10th Circuit held that the NLRB ruling in favor of Utah crew members for Hallmark movies “Christmas at the Madison” and “Love at the Pecan Farm” was largely supported by fact, but the court said it lacked jurisdiction to tackle a constitutional challenge from the employers.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Sides With Hospital Insurer in PorterCare Surgical Sterilization Insurance Dispute

The 10th Circuit determined PorterCare isn’t entitled to insurance coverage for the claims of multiple patients grouped together.