Supreme Court rejects Colorado conversion therapy ban as applied to speech
In an 8–1 decision issued Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court reshaped the legal landscape surrounding conversion therapy bans, rejecting Colorado’s prohibition as applied to...
People v. Endsley clarifies presentence credit waivers
The Colorado Court of Appeals has clarified that a defendant may waive statutory presentence confinement credit as part of a negotiated plea agreement, resolving...
Breckenridge STR fee upheld under TABOR
The Colorado Court of Appeals in Dorotik v. Breckenridge upheld a Breckenridge ordinance imposing fees on short-term rental properties. It concluded the charge is...
Court limits standing in dependency dismissals
In People in Interest of M.M.F., the Colorado Court of Appeals addressed whether a child in a dependency and neglect case may challenge a...
10th Circuit upholds FERC exit-charge framework for Tri-State
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld orders by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission establishing a methodology for calculating exit charges for members withdrawing...
Supreme Court weighs ‘last-mile’ driver classification
The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case that could redefine how delivery drivers are classified under federal labor law, with potential...
Gov. Polis announces commissions appointments
Judicial Nominating Commissions
Each of Colorado’s judicial districts has a judicial district nominating commission responsible for selecting nominees to fill district and county court vacancies....
Consortium sues federal agencies over alleged NCAR retaliation
A consortium of more than 100 colleges and universities, operating through the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, has filed suit against the National Science...
Nominations open for Judicial Excellence Awards
The Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI) has opened nominations for the 2026 Judicial Excellence Awards, honoring district and county court judges and magistrates who exemplify...
10th Circuit rules protective search unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment
The 10th Circuit reversed the district court in United States v. Williams (D. Colo.), ruling that the Fourth Amendment does not permit a protective...