Lawsuit Against U.S. Olympics Committee Seeks Class Action Certification
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In the wake of the sexual abuse scandal uncovered earlier this year in USA Gymnastics, former doctor Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics board members and...
Colorado Supreme Court Hears Case on Liability for Underage Drinking
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The Colorado Supreme Court heard Przekurat v. Torres on May 10 at Gunnison High School as part of its Courts in the Community program....
Court Opinions- May 14, 2018
Kerner v. City and County of Denver
This appeal arises out of a class action lawsuit brought by Marian Kerner and Ramona Lopez, on behalf...
Nonprofit Makes Second Attempt at Federal Center Land Acquisition
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The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and the General Services Administration are continuing a legal fight over a piece of land near the Denver...
Attorney Fees to be Reconsidered After 10th Circuit Analysis
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The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals settled an appeal over attorney fees awarded to plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against the City and County...
Court Opinions- Apr 30, 2018
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TABOR Foundation v. Regional Transportation District
The Regional Transportation District and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District are funded by a broad sales tax with...
When a Tax Increase Isn’t a New Tax
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According to the Colorado Supreme Court, legislation that causes an incidental and de minimis increase in tax revenue does not amount to a “new...
Municipalities Sue Over Climate Change
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The City and County of Boulder along with San Miguel County filed suit against Suncor Energy U.S.A. and ExxonMobil on April 17, arguing that...
Court of Opinions- Apr 23, 2018
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People v. Figueroa- Lemus
Eswin Figueroa-Lemus appealed the district court’s order denying his Criminal Procedure 32(d) motion to withdraw his guilty plea. The Colorado Court...
Ninth Circuit Sets Standard for Pay Parity
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Judge Stephen Reinhardt solidified his legacy as a “liberal lion” in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals with a significant employment law opinion that...