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...
Court Opinions- Apr 16, 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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An order handed down by the Colorado federal district court last week cleared a major hurdle for defendants in the ongoing case to halt...