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Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear Mississippi Case Raises Questions Around State Abortion Laws

The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in a case challenging Mississippi's abortion ban, raising questions about the fate of Roe v. Wade.
Chemicals

Federal Appeals Court Directs EPA to Decide on Harmful Pesticide

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the EPA must act promptly to deem chlorpyrifos safe for human exposure or ban the product.
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Supreme Court Climate Case Ruling Could Affect State, County and City Lawsuits

The Supreme Court decided a major climate change case, clarifying questions federal appeals courts must answer in similar lawsuits
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Colorado Supreme Court: Courts Can’t Avoid Speedy Trial Deadlines through Retroactive Mistrials

The state Supreme Court held that courts may not declare retroactive mistrials to avoid deadlines set by the state’s speedy trial laws.

Biden Nominates Veronica Rossman for 10th Circuit Seat

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he has nominated...
Colorado River

9th Circuit Rebukes U.S. on Native Interests in Colorado River Rights

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling from last month may boost Native American negotiating clout as the Colorado River's bordering states ponder how to address impacts of drought in the region.
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State Supreme Court: Feedlot Off the Hook for Death of Fish

The Colorado Supreme Court on May 3 found 5 Star Feedlot is not liable under Colorado’s taking statutes for the death of wildlife
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals building in Denver, also known as the Byron White building.

10th Circuit to Hear TABOR Challenge in May Arguments

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in May for a case dealing with a constitutional challenge to TABOR

May 3, 2021 Court Opinions – Colorado Supreme Court

Editor’s Note: Law Week Colorado edits court opinion summaries...
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U.S. Supreme Court Considers California’s Nonprofit Donor Reporting Law

The Supreme Court heard cases that raise First Amendment claims involving state authority to collect information about nonprofit donors