Supreme Court Climate Case Ruling Could Affect State, County and City Lawsuits
The Supreme Court decided a major climate change case, clarifying questions federal appeals courts must answer in similar lawsuits
Colorado Supreme Court: Courts Can’t Avoid Speedy Trial Deadlines through Retroactive Mistrials
The state Supreme Court held that courts may not declare retroactive mistrials to avoid deadlines set by the state’s speedy trial laws.
Biden Nominates Veronica Rossman for 10th Circuit Seat
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he has nominated Veronica Rossman, a veteran criminal defense lawyer from Denver, to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court...
9th Circuit Rebukes U.S. on Native Interests in Colorado River Rights
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling from last month may boost Native American negotiating clout as the Colorado River's bordering states ponder how to address impacts of drought in the region.
State Supreme Court: Feedlot Off the Hook for Death of Fish
The Colorado Supreme Court on May 3 found 5 Star Feedlot is not liable under Colorado’s taking statutes for the death of wildlife
10th Circuit to Hear TABOR Challenge in May Arguments
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in May for a case dealing with a constitutional challenge to TABOR
May 3, 2021 Court Opinions – Colorado Supreme Court
Editor’s Note: Law Week Colorado edits court opinion summaries for style and, when necessary, length.
People v. Moore
Aundre Moore was charged with first degree murder....
U.S. Supreme Court Considers California’s Nonprofit Donor Reporting Law
The Supreme Court heard cases that raise First Amendment claims involving state authority to collect information about nonprofit donors
Supreme Court Closes Term with Environmental Law Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court closed its 2020-2021 oral argument calendar by hearing three environmental disputes
Snapchat and the First Amendment
In a case heard Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a public school can punish a student for her off-campus, online speech