By J. David Westwood, Associate— Last week, the government released its latest snapshot of the job market, which raised some concerns regarding whether the economic recovery is running out of steam. The economy reportedly shed approximately 131,000 jobs and the...
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Year: 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas addresses Utah lawyers
By Tyson C Horrocks, Associate— The Utah State Bar recently held its annual convention in Sun Valley, Idaho. The Utah bar members were given the privilege of hearing from keynote speaker Justice Clarence Thomas of the United States Supreme Court. This experience was...
Steinbrenner shuts out Uncle Sam in final game
By Cameron M. Morby, Associate-- Even a Red Sox fan will appreciate the impeccable timing of George Steinbrenner’s death, which occurred on July 13, 2010. Steinbrenner, joins a growing list of billionaires including natural gas mogul Dan L. Duncan ($9 billion) and...
Utah court news: new trial ordered for Warren Jeffs
By Matthew J. Ence, Shareholder-- The Utah Supreme Court has today overturned the rape conviction of Warren Jeffs, and remanded the case back to 5th District Court in St. George for a new trial. The Court determined that a new trial was warranted because instructions...
Lincoln: “Resolve to be Honest”
By Joshua R. Forest, Shareholder-- Our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, an Illinois attorney, wrote in July 1850: "Resolve to be honest at all events; and if, in your own judgment, you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer. Choose...
Election trouble in Washington County
The Salt Lake Tribune, through KCSG.com, reports that nearly 100 votes in last month's primary election won't be counted. The outcome of at least one race, for Washington County School Board, may be affected. The reported cause was the office of the County Clerk...
Utah Court News: Holliday Exempted from Fluoridation Regulations
The Utah Supreme Court recently reversed a decision of the Utah 3rd District Court requiring the City of Holliday to fluoridate its water pursuant to a regulation adopted by Salt Lake County. The Supreme Court found that recently passed Utah Senate Bill 29, which...