Colorado’s Death Penalty Back in the News
Once again, the death penalty is a topic of discussion in both legal and political circles in Colorado.
Capital punishment became a major issue in...
COCCA’s Wide Net
Colorado’s legalization of retail and medical cannabis by no means eliminated the marijuana black market in the state. But state law enforcement has stepped...
Green Roofs and Eco-friendly Buildings Show a Trend in Public and Private Sectors
In January, a Denver ordinance went into effect that requires green roofs to be put on all new buildings as well as on existing...
Expanding the Separation of Development for Oil and Gas and Real Estate
Last week saw the certification of two high-profile initiatives for Colorado’s ballot in November. Initiative 97 would increase the setback requirement for oil and...
Construction Defect Law Reaches First Anniversary
A year ago this month, a bill went into effect that was designed to make it more difficult for condominium associations to bring big-ticket...
District Court OKs Mine Exploration in Wilderness Area
For nearly a decade, the question of whether a mining company, Mountain Coal, would be allowed to expand operations into a pristine wilderness area...
New FERC Rule Highlights Cyber Concerns Over Power Grids
Federal agencies dealing in everything from consumer protection to securities have made moves in recent years to address cybersecurity standards. The watchdog for energy...
Competing Ballot Initiatives Could Open Legal Pandora’s Box
The Colorado secretary of state has until Sept. 5 to certify initiatives submitted for November’s general election, including two with the potential to have...
Judicial Evaluations Released for 2018
Colorado judges standing for retention this year have now received their grades.
On Tuesday, the Colorado Office for Judicial Performance Evaluation released the performance assessments...