Court Opinions- Feb 08, 2021
People v. Garcia
Michael Garcia was convicted of violating a protection order after he didn’t leave the apartment he shared with his girlfriend, in apparent...
Supreme Court Rules that Polis Can’t be Removed from Transgender Inmate Case
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled last week that the governor may be named as a party in a case involving the rights of imprisoned...
Appellate Court Overturns Asylum Ruling
A recent decision by a federal appeals court to grant haven to an Indian political activist has highlighted the role of asylum in U.S....
En Banc, 10th Circuit Hears Questions of Bump Stocks Legal Definitions
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals held remote en banc oral arguments on Jan. 27 for a case dealing with legal ownership of firearm...
Climate Change Case to Impact Others Questioning Oil Company Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Dec. 19 in case that could affect climate change lawsuits filed by local governments nationwide
Federal Judge Blocks Restrictive Trump Asylum Rules
A federal judge in San Francisoo blocked a Trump administration regulation that would have imposed restrictive rules governing asylum
Polis Appoints 17th District Judges
Gov. Jared Polis announced Jan. 13 that he has appointed Brett Martin and Teri Vasquez to the 17th Judicial District Court. Martin fills a...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Court Fight Showcases Fair Use Limits in Copyright
One of the most iconic names in children’s literature received shielding from an argument that it had been legally parodied or transformed in a...
Court Opinions – Dec 21, 2020
Ansel v. State Department of Human Services
The El Paso County Department of Human Services found that Amanda Ansel committed institutional abuse or neglect at...
Congress Considers a ‘Small-Claims’ Copyright Process
Congress is considering two controversial additions to the nation’s copyright law as part of a must-pass omnibus spending bill. If included in the legislation...