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Kenneth M. Miller successfully argued that the District Court erroneously applied two sentencing enhancements. The Ninth Circuit vacated Ms. Woods’ sentence and remanded to the District Court where her sentence was reduced...
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Motion to Dismiss Secured for High-Profile Client in Alleged Abuse Case
On May 9, 2024, a Utah Court dismissed the case against Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP’s client Katherine Ballard with prejudice under Utah’s newly enacted Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (Utah.Stat. § 78B-25-101, et seq.) (“UPEPA”). BKLW partners Thomas H. Bienert, Jr., Whitney Z. Bernstein, attorneys Alexis Paschedag Federico, Nancy […]
Olivia Weber joins BKLW as newest associate in growing complex civil litigation practice
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is pleased to welcome Olivia Weber to the firm. Olivia focuses her practice on complex civil litigation disputes and has handled litigation at every stage, including pre-complaint investigation, trial, and appeal. She litigates high stakes cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. Olivia has represented clients […]
U.S. Department of Justice plans to make whistleblowing pay in more cases
High-ranking DOJ officials have announced a program in the works to improve the incentives to blow the whistle on large-scale corporate misconduct. The False Claims Act already provides monetary compensation to individuals who report fraud victimizing the federal government as a payor. (Field-specific agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange […]
Kenneth M. Miller succeeded in having client’s sentence reversed and remanded. Mr. Miller was ultimately able to reduce client’s sentence from 168 to 120 months. Read the Opinion →...
Kenneth M. Miller successfully argued that District Court erred in relying on a minute order that his client (a pro se petitioner) claimed was inaccurate. Read the Opinion →...
Kenneth M. Miller appealed the District Court’s dismissal of habeas petition as time barred. The Ninth Circuit reversed and ordered the District Court to proceed with Nelson’s petition. Read the Opinion →...
Kenneth M. Miller secured a reversal of his client’s manslaughter conviction. The Ninth Circuit found ”the omission of an involuntary manslaughter instruction ‘seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public...
Sentence vacated and remanded for the District Court to award a two-level reduction in his base offense level for acceptance of responsibility. Read the Opinion →...