Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for May 10
Colorado’s PDJ publicly censured an attorney after finding she threatened criminal, administrative or disciplinary charges to obtain an advantage in a civil matter.
Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for May 10
Colorado’s PDJ disbarred an attorney after finding he failed to take the proper steps to terminate his representation.
Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for May 9
The Colorado Court of Appeals released two opinions on May 9, including a case involving the estate of Elijah McClain.
Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Opinions for May 9
The U.S. Supreme Court determined the due process clause doesn’t require preliminary hearings for the temporary retention of property.
Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for May 7
Colorado’s PDJ suspended an attorney after finding he failed to satisfy any portion of a malpractice judgment.
Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for May 6
The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court’s decision involving DU’s Office of Equal Opportunity Procedures.
Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for May 2
The Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on May 2, including a case involving workers’ compensation related to a death from COVID-19.
Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for April 30
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released opinions addressing qualified immunity, the First Amendment and federal contractor wage rules.
Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for April 22, 24, 25
The PDJ suspended an attorney after finding she failed to appropriately manage her trust account and imposed reciprocal discipline in two other cases.
Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for April 25
The Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on April 25, including an opinion on an excessive force claim against a police officer.