Court Opinions- Apr 30, 2018
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
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
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
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
Judge Stephen Reinhardt solidified his legacy as a “liberal lion” in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals with a significant employment law opinion that...
Court Opinions- Apr 16, 2018
Gadeco v. Grynberg
The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether Jack Grynberg impliedly waived the physician-patient privilege by either requesting specific performance of a contract or...
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in People v. Ray
The Colorado Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in People v. Ray, a death penalty case concerning the language of instructions given to...
When Statutes Collide
The torch has passed to the Colorado Supreme Court to settle an apparent conflict in both case law and statute about the question of...
Court Opinions- Apr 09, 2018
People v. Fortson
A jury found Ricardo Fortson guilty of one count of sexual assault on a child based on alleged sexual intercourse with a...
I-70 Expansion Project to Continue Despite Challenge
An order handed down by the Colorado federal district court last week cleared a major hurdle for defendants in the ongoing case to halt...