Tenth Circuit Upholds Sanctions Against Northwestern Law Professor in Probate Dispute

The Tenth Circuit Court has confirmed the sanctions placed upon a Northwestern University law professor by a Colorado district court. These sanctions were issued following an unsubstantiated effort by the professor to escalate a probate disagreement involving his sister to federal court. The court’s brief, unpublished opinion concluded that the imposition of these sanctions was within their discretion and justified. For further details on the case and the court’s decision, you can access the full analysis on Law360.