Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Department of Human Services Can Reevaluate Competency Without...
The Colorado Supreme Court also determined an appeal related to alleged threats against a judge should have gone to the Colorado Court of Appeals.
Court Opinion: PDJ Suspends Attorney Over Financial Misconduct
Colorado’s disciplinary judge suspended an attorney for three years after finding he knowingly took unearned funds out of the firm's trust account to satisfy law firm and personal expenses.
Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Says Mistakenly Deported Maryland Man Must Be Released From...
After a district court’s deadline lapsed, the nation’s high court found Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was illegally removed from the U.S. and ordered the government to facilitate his return.
Court Opinions: Appeals Court Finds District Court Wrongly Applied Interstate Agreement on Detainers
The appeals court ruled that the arrest warrant in the case before it didn’t constitute a detainer for interstate agreement on detainers purposes.
Court Order: US Supreme Court Stays Order Reinstating 16,000 Federal Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court found the nonprofits who sued over the firing of thousands of employees lacked the standing to do so.
Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Rules Speedy Trial Protection Does Not Apply to Alleged Harms...
The 10th Circuit held that prejudice suffered at postconviction sentencing is not cognizable under the Sixth Amendment.
Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Rules Detainees Under the Alien Enemies Act Are Entitled...
The U.S. Supreme Court confirmed in an unsigned opinion that Venezuelan nationals and others detained under the Alien Enemies Act are entitled to notice and an opportunity to challenge their removal in the districts of their confinement.
Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Stays Federal Order Enjoining the Government From Terminating Education-Related...
In an unsigned opinion on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed a federal judge’s temporary restraining order enjoining the government from terminating various education-related grants.
Court Opinions: Appeals Court Cautions Against Using ‘Getting Close to 5 Jury’ Instruction
While the appeals court found the trial court didn’t err in its use of the instruction, it warned courts of the potential dangers.
Court Opinion: Colorado Attorney Suspended Over Communication Issues
Colorado’s PDJ suspended a local attorney after she didn’t communicate with clients and didn’t make progress on cases.