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Supreme Court Passes On States’ Spat Over Columbia River Coal Export Terminal

On June 28, the Supreme Court denied a request by Montana and Wyoming to sue Washington over state authority to block a coal export terminal.

Supreme Court: Mandatory Union Organizer Visits Are “Takings”

A Supreme Court decision deemed labor union organizer visits to farmlands are takings. It may indicate continued hostility for negotiations.

Unanimous Supreme Court Subjects College Sports Cartel to Antitrust Scrutiny

The Supreme Court told the NCAA on June 21 that it cannot limit the academic benefits that athletes receive from post-secondary institutions.
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Thomas Issues Statement on Colorado Marijuana Appeal as SCOTUS Denies Cert

A Colorado marijuana tax case was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, but the court released a statement pointing out patchwork legislation.

Justices Give OK to CDC Eviction Ban Extension Through July, Unlikely to Repeat Permission

The Supreme Court, by a bare 5-4 vote, refused to block the nationwide eviction moratorium ordered by the CDC.
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Supreme Court, 9-0, Rejects Philly Anti-Discrimination Effort as Infringement on Religious Freedom

The Supreme Court invalidated a Philadelphia antidiscrimination ordinance for foster children and aspiring foster parents.
Colorado Supreme Court

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for June 21

The Colorado Supreme Court on June 21 ruled in Leyba v. People, Poudre School District v. Stanczyk, Strepka v. People and others.
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Appeals Judges Put Hold on Lower Court Ruling Finding Constitutional Right to Possess, Carry...

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed a ruling that California’s ban on assault weapons violates the Second Amendment.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for June 2021

In June 2021 the Colorado Supreme Court – Office of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge issued opinions in four attorney regulation cases.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for June 17

The Colorado Court of Appeals weighed in on cases on June 17 including a ruling in Browne v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office.