By: Keith A. Call
The Utah Supreme Court has officially proposed sweeping rule changes that will change the practice of law. (Covid-19 was apparently not enough!) The changes are intended to make legal services more affordable and available for everyone. The public comment period…
An unacknowledged biological son of the deceased sought leave to intervene as an heir in probate proceedings. Over the objection of the deceased’s biological daughter, the district court permitted the son’s intervention. The court of appeals affirmed, holding that the…
A divided panel of the court of appeals denied the defendant’s rule 23B request to investigate the extent to which he was prejudiced by his counsel’s failure to call witnesses and lack of preparation. Affirming, the supreme court held the…
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In this interlocutory appeal, the supreme court held that district courts have the inherent authority to transfer cases to a different jurisdiction for pretrial proceedings, and § 78B-3-309 does not limit that authority. In granting in part and denying in…
Snow Christensen & Martineau has been a supporter of the Ronald McDonald House for over 25 years – donating legal services, preparing meals, volunteering, and serving on the Board – and is a regular sponsor of their annual gala….
The single most important distinguishing factor between an employee and an independent contractor is the amount of control that the company exercises over the worker.
As a matter of first impression, the Tenth Circuit held that a six-month statute of limitations applies to an action to compel arbitration under Section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, rather than the six-year statute of limitations applicable…
Snow Christensen & Martineau (‘SCM’) is pleased to announce that attorney Bryson R. Brown has joined the firm as an associate.
In this divorce proceeding, the court of appeals affirmed the district court’s order modifying the husband’s child support and alimony obligations. Approximately a year after the initial divorce decree was entered, the husband lost his job at which he had…
