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State Supreme Court Allows Lawsuit Over Sheriff’s ‘ICE Hold’ to Proceed

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday allowed a lawsuit alleging false imprisonment to proceed against El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for March 2022

Colorado's Presiding Disciplinary Judge William Lucero issued four disciplinary opinions for the month of March 2022.
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Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from March 18

The 10th Circuit ruled CDOT didn’t violate federal laws when it decided to only implement short-term measurements to assess noise impact.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for March 17

The Colorado Court of Appeals on March 17 concluded the Department of Revenue is a victim entitled to restitution in a tax evasion case.
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State Supreme Court Says Insurance Adjuster Not Personally Liable for Bad Faith

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday concluded an insurance claims adjuster cannot not be sued for statutory bad faith.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for March 10

The Colorado Court of Appeals found a department of human services didn’t “exercise due diligence” looking into a mother’s claims of Indian heritage.
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Justices Appear Skeptical About Hospital Contract Requiring Patient to Pay Six-Figure ‘Sticker Price’

The Colorado Supreme Court heard arguments about hospital billing practices that left one patient on the hook for $229,000 more than expected.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for March 7

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday ruled in a criminal case about the suppression of statements made to police.
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Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Hospital Charges, Minimum Wage for Truck Drivers

The Colorado Supreme Court will hear arguments about hospital billing practices and overtime pay for truck drivers on Tuesday.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for March 3

The Colorado Court of Appeals published four opinions on March 4 on criminal law, family law and an intergovernmental agreement.