10th Circuit Clears Path for Major Water Rule Rollback
Colorado is no longer protected from the Trump administration’s effort to constrict the reach of the nation’s principal water pollution law after the 10th...
10th Circuit Considers Colorado Springs Mayor’s intent in First Amendment Case
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments last week in a case that questions whether a statement from the mayor of Colorado Springs violated the First Amendment rights of the far-right VDARE Foundation.
Court Opinions, March 4, 2021
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COLORADO COURT OF APPEALS
MARCH 4, 2021
Daily Camera v. Regents of...
Court Opinions- Mar 01, 2021
People v. Forgette
Elliott Forgette appealed a conviction and sentence for burglary. The appeal presents an issue of juror inattentiveness — namely, whether a juror’s...
Six Oral Arguments Set for 10th Circuit
Resuming its oral arguments on March 4, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals is set for arguments in six cases ranging from First Amendment...
State Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Indian Child Welfare Act Case, 6 Others
The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in seven cases next week, including cases that raise questions about a trial court’s obligations under...
Supreme Court Clarifies Marital Property Questions
The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered opinions in a pair of divorce disputes that have raised concerns among family law attorneys.
Under Colorado’s Uniform...
Court Opinions- Feb 22, 2021
Ryser v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Co.
After Kent Ryser and two of his co-workers returned from a work trip together in one of his coworker’s...
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case of Feedlot Hit by Flood
The Colorado Supreme Court on Feb. 10 heard oral arguments in 5 Star Feedlot v. State of Colorado, a case that questions whether a...
Boulder Residents Challenge Oil & Gas Prohibition
Two Boulder citizens are suing the city, saying a drilling ban is an illegal taking of their minerals rights.