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•The Tenth Circuit granted en banc rehearing in *United States v. Moon Seals*, vacating the panel's October 2025 judgment

Tenth Circuit Grants En Banc Review in Federal Criminal Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit granted a petition for en banc rehearing in *United States v. Moon Seals*, vacating its previous judgment and ordering a full court review. The case involves defendant Malachi Mathias Moon Seals appealing his federal criminal conviction from Colorado.

•A majority of the court's active judges voted to rehear the federal criminal case with the full 12-judge panel

Jan 21, 2026•4 min read

•23 separate Moxie Pest Control entities across 15 states involved in federal appellate case

Tenth Circuit Hears Multi-State Moxie Pest Control Case vs. Nielsen

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a published decision January 21, 2026, in a case involving 23 Moxie Pest Control entities across 15 states against Kyle Nielsen and other defendants. The ruling in case No. 24-4076 affects a national pest control company with operations spanning from California to North Carolina.

•Tenth Circuit published decision creates binding legal precedent for multi-state business litigation

Jan 21, 2026•4 min read

•Olin Coones was wrongfully convicted of murder in 2009 and spent 12 years in prison before exoneration

10th Circuit Reviews Wrongful Conviction Case of Exonerated Kansas Man

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a civil rights lawsuit filed by the estate of Olin Coones, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 12 years in prison before being exonerated. Coones died shortly after his release, and his widow is pursuing claims against Wyandotte County officials.

•Evidence later showed the actual victim had committed the crimes and framed Coones

Regulatory

Jan 16, 2026•4 min read

•Tenth Circuit reviews challenge to Oklahoma Child Support Services enforcement action involving retirement account levy

Tenth Circuit Reviews Oklahoma Child Support Enforcement Case

Linh Tran Stephens has appealed to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging Oklahoma Child Support Services' enforcement actions that led to the levy of her retirement account. The case involves multiple defendants including state officials and Charles Schwab & Co.

•Case includes multiple defendants from state agencies, Charles Schwab & Co., and individual officials in dual capacities

Jan 16, 2026•4 min read

•The Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of pro se plaintiff Gregory Majersky's employment action against Denver Public Schools

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Employment Case Against Denver Schools

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has affirmed a district court's dismissal of an employment action brought by Gregory Michael Majersky against Denver Public Schools. Majersky, representing himself pro se, unsuccessfully challenged the lower court's ruling in what appears to be a security-related employment dispute.

•Majersky worked in security for the school district and filed his complaint in December 2023 after amending initial filings

Jan 16, 2026•4 min read

•Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued ruling in municipal liability case against Denver

10th Circuit Reviews Police Accountability Case Against Denver

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has issued a ruling in Mendenhall v. City and County of Denver, a municipal liability case that attracted support from prominent civil rights organizations and legal scholars. The federal appeals court determined the case without oral argument after reviewing briefs and the appellate record.

•Multiple civil rights organizations and legal scholars filed amicus briefs supporting police accountability

Jan 14, 2026•4 min read

•Tenth Circuit affirmed district court dismissal of Section 1983 excessive force complaint against Colorado Springs police officer

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Case Against Colorado Springs Officer

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of Jacob Root's Section 1983 excessive force complaint against Colorado Springs Police Officer Robert Comstock and the City of Colorado Springs.

•Jacob Root's lawsuit against Officer Robert Comstock and the City of Colorado Springs failed to state a valid claim under federal pleading standards

Jan 14, 2026•4 min read

•Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment against policyholder in bad faith insurance case

10th Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment Against Policyholder in Bad Faith Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Sedgwick Claims Management Services and Tristar Group in a bad faith insurance case brought by Cyrus Rajabi under Colorado law.

•Cyrus Rajabi sued Sedgwick and Tristar Group for breach of good faith duty under Colorado law

Jan 13, 2026•4 min read

•Tenth Circuit rejected inmate's Thirteenth Amendment challenge to Wyoming prison labor practices

10th Circuit: Prison Labor Exempt from Thirteenth Amendment Protections

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an inmate's constitutional challenge to Wyoming prison labor practices, reaffirming that the Thirteenth Amendment's prohibition against slavery and involuntary servitude explicitly excludes punishment for crimes.

•Court emphasized constitutional exception allowing prison labor as punishment for crimes