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Court Opinions: Colorado Appeals Court Rules Parent Death in Parental Responsibilities Case Voided District Court Jurisdiction

In an allocation of parental responsibilities case, the appeals court found the district court erred when it granted a motion by a maternal grandmother to get majority parenting time and sole decision-making authority over the child’s father after the child’s mother died before the APR order could be issued.

Court Opinion: Appeals Court Reverses Award of Costs to Denver Police Officers

The appeals court found the district court erred in awarding costs without finding if the plaintiff’s claims were frivolous.

Court Opinion: Colorado Attorney Suspended Over Communication Issues

Colorado’s PDJ suspended a local attorney after she didn’t communicate with clients and didn’t make progress on cases.

Court Opinions: Appeals Court Declines to Extend Unconditional Cross-Examination Right When Witness is No Longer on Probation

The appeals court held that a defendant didn’t have an unconditional right to cross-examine a witness when that witness was no longer on probation at the time of trial.

Court Opinion: PDJ Places Colorado Attorney on Probation After Multiple Billing Issues

Colorado’s disciplinary judge placed an attorney on probation after uncovering unreasonable charges to a local grandmother.

Court Opinions: Appeals Court Rules Nonsolicitation Agreement Enforceable During Employment

The appeals court found that a former employee’s nonsolicitation agreement with Franklin D. Azar & Associates was enforceable while employed at the firm.

Court Opinion: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion for June 6

The Colorado Court of Appeals released an opinion addressing a novel issue in estate law regarding compensation from an estate.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for May 9

The Colorado Court of Appeals released two opinions on May 9, including a case involving the estate of Elijah McClain.