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Manning Curtis Successfully Represents Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Farley Anderson in a landmark e-signature case before the Utah Supreme Court.

In a June 22, 2010 decision, believed to be the first ruling on this issue in the nation, the Utah Supreme Court ruled that the Lieutenant Governor could not exclude electronic ballot access signatures submitted to him by independent Gubernatorial Candidate Farley Anderson.  Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar successfully argued that Utah statutes and common law require the Lieutenant Governor to accept any mark, electronic or holographic, made by a citizen with the intent to make it his signature.  This decision by the Utah Supreme Court may pave the way for other courts to require acceptance of electronic signatures in connection with candidate petitions and petitions for initiatives or referenda, thereby expanding citizen participation in the electoral process.

For a link to the Supreme Court decision, click http://www.utcourts.gov/opinions/supopin/Anderson7062210.pdf

Five MCBB lawyers  have been recognized in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  The MCBB lawyers recognized are:

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Six MCBB lawyers have been recognized as 2010 Utah Legal Elite by Utah Business Magazine.  The MCBB lawyers recognized are

Brent V. Manning

Steven C. Bednar

Kathleen W. Toth

Candice A. Vogel

Sammi V. Anderson

Chad R. Derum

Six MCBB lawyers have been recognized in the 2010 edition of Super Lawyers. The MCBB lawyers recognized are

Brent V. Manning (Business Litigation, Civil Litigation Defense, Antitrust Litigation)
LeGrand R. Curtis, Jr. (Business Litigation, Employment Litigation: Defense, Real Estate)
Alan C. Bradshaw (Insurance Coverage, Business Litigation, Personal Injury Plaintiff: General)
Steven C. Bednar (Employment & Labor)
Chad R. Derum (Business Litigation, Employment & Labor)
Sammi V. Anderson (Business Litigation)

Lawyers included in the Mountain States Super Lawyers are chosen based on a multi-step evaluation process incorporating peer recognition and professional achievement. For more information visit http://www.superlawyers.com

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