Courts

Court Opinion: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion for March 2

The Colorado Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed a judgment connected to a sexual assault case.
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Colorado Supreme Court to Hear Case Involving Native American Heritage and Family Law March...

The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in three cases March 7 including one connected to a parent’s assertion of Native American heritage for a child in a parental rights case.

Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Opinion for Feb. 27

The Colorado Supreme Court found a district court lacked the authority to require parties to mediate in criminal cases. It made the rules to show cause absolute.
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Identity Theft to Take Center Stage at U.S. Supreme Court Feb. 27

A unique identity theft case will come before the U.S. Supreme Court for oral argument Feb. 27.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Feb. 21

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling in a case concerning evidence suppression and probable cause.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 23

The Colorado Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed an order in an unemployment benefits case connected to COVID-19.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for February 2023

In February 2023, Colorado’s Presiding Disciplinary Judge suspended one lawyer for three years following the mismanagement of a bankruptcy case.

Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Opinion for Feb. 21

The Colorado Supreme Court en banc unanimously reversed a judgment involving fractional owners and property taxes.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 16

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed an order involving a probation department’s monitoring of a defendant’s electronic devices and internet use.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Feb. 15

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a 14th Amendment lawsuit against Attorney General Phil Weiser.