How Clear is the Law on Withdrawing From Plea Agreements?
On July 1, the Colorado Supreme Court decided a criminal case that left the justices divided on the impact of not allowing prosecutors to...
Reilly Pozner Receives $102 Million Judgment in Breach of Duty Case
After 10 years and a trip up to the 8th Circuit, attorneys at Reilly Pozner received a more-than $102 million judgment for a group...
Court Opinions – Jul 8, 2019
City and County of Denver v. Consolidated Ditches of Water District No. 2
Under a 1940 water use agreement, Denver agreed, in lieu of making...
Supreme Court Gives Plea Agreement Guidance
In a 5-2 decision released July 1 by the Colorado Supreme Court, the justices appear divided on the weight of the decision’s impact on...
Plaintiff Receives Verdict in ‘Soft Tissue’ Case
Attorney Sean Dormer of Dormer Harpring in late April received a verdict in a case that he said shows the difficulties of soft tissue...
Court Opinions – Jul 1, 2019
Jones v. Williams
The Habeas Corpus Act requires that a habeas petition “be accompanied by a copy of the warrant of commitment.” In this habeas...
Supreme Court Ponders ‘Impartial’ Appraisers
The Colorado Supreme Court delivered an opinion June 24 in a case questioning whether appraisers selected for an insurance appraisal can advocate on behalf...
Colorado Supreme Court Looks at Equitable Estoppel in Arbitration Context
The Colorado Supreme Court has decided class-action employment claims against several corporate parent companies can go forward in federal district court instead of arbitration.
In...
Court Opinions- Jun 24, 2019
People in the Interest of T.B.
The Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act, requires that juveniles who are twice adjudicated for unlawful sexual behavior must register...
Court Resolves Family Business Feud
After three years, two trips to the Colorado Supreme Court and two trials, the Arapahoe County Court has resolved a family dispute for control...