Courts

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for April 20

The Colorado Court of Appeals made multiple rulings this week including in cases related to a protection order and grandparents having visitations with their grandchildren.
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Supreme Court Dives Into Mens Rea, Online Context in Colorado Appeal on ‘True Threats’

At oral argument, the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court pressed attorneys on how to define true threats from a Colorado appeal.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for April 13, 14, 17

The Presiding Disciplinary Judge suspended one attorney, imposed reciprocal discipline on another and publicly censured a third.
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Supreme Court to Hear Civil Forfeiture Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court Monday granted certiorari to an appeal that asks about civil forfeiture post-seizure hearings.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for April 17

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in a case concerning employment discrimination and evidence fabrication.
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Colorado Supreme Court Grants Petition in Double Jeopardy Case

The Colorado Supreme Court granted four petitions for writ of certiorari April 17 including one connected to a double jeopardy appeal.

Court Opinion: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion for April 13

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a judgment and remanded a murder case for a new trial.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for April 11

A 10th Circuit Court of Appeals panel held a district court can’t dismiss only part of an action pursuant to the forum non conveniens doctrine.
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Argument Previews: Colorado ‘True Threat’ Appeal Goes to SCOTUS

The U.S. Supreme Court April 19 will hear oral arguments for an appeal out of state court over what’s considered a “true threat.”
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Colorado Supreme Court Grants Petition in Murder Case

The Colorado Supreme Court granted a petition in a murder case dating back to 2017.