Supreme Court to Weigh in on Courts’ Tie-Breaking Authority in Parenting Disputes
The Colorado Supreme Court will clarify if trial courts can step in as tiebreakers when ex-spouses can’t agree on parenting decisions.
Colorado Supreme Court Returns for September Arguments
The Colorado Supreme Court will hear its first oral arguments of the fall session next week. Cases to be heard include several criminal matters and a case involving childhood medical bills and medical malpractice.
Supreme Court Declines to Block Texas Heartbeat Act in Blow to Abortion Access
The Supreme Court, in a narrow, late-night vote on Wednesday, rejected a request to block Texas’ restrictive new abortion law.
Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Aug. 26
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Colorado Court of Appeals issued opinions in four cases during the week of Aug. 26, 2021.
Federal Judge Invalidates Controversial Trump Clean Water Act Rule
A federal judge in Arizona nullified Monday the Trump-era rule that eliminated Clean Water Act protections for a huge swath of the West.
In Split 10th Circuit Decision, Majority Finds Lakewood Police Shot Man Without Cause
10th Circuit Court of Appeals found that Lakewood Police officers didn’t have cause to shoot an individual carrying a loaded shotgun
Court of Appeals Reverses $3 Million Judgment Against For-Profit College, Sends to New Judge...
The Court of Appeals on Aug. 26 reversed a $3 million judgment against a for-profit college accused of deceptive trade practices. The court concluded the consumer protection claims against the college must be retried in front of another judge to “preserve the appearance of justice.”
Colorado Springs Mayor’s Comments Don’t Infringe Hate Group Rights; 10th Circuit Sides with Lower...
A panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the lower courts in finding that statements from the Colorado Springs mayor didn’t infringe on a so-called hate group’s rights under the constitution.
Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for August 2021
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In August 2021 the Colorado Supreme Court – Office of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge issued opinions in two attorney regulation cases.
Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Aug. 19
Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions on four cases for the week of August 19, 2021