Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for April 20

On April 20, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge suspended an already suspended attorney for continuing to practice law during a suspension.
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Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for April 21

A 10th Circuit panel out of Salt Lake City, Utah, reversed and remanded a case concerning disability insurance benefits and medication noncompliance.
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Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for April 20

A 10th Circuit panel out of Kansas affirmed in part and reversed in part a case concerning the rights that come with attending a conference.

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.
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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.