Tag:Court of Appeals

Court Opinions- Jun 18, 2018

In re People v. Shank Alyse Shank was charged with three drug offenses, including alleged distribution. Shank was appointed a public defender. Later, the state...

Supreme Court Rules on Health Care Statute’s Compliance Standard

The Colorado Supreme Court has answered a question of first impression about arbitration agreements under the Health Care Availability Act’s compliance standard. The vehicle?...

Court of Appeals Issues Second Ruling in Public Finance Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals has issued a second decision in Landmark Towers Association v. UMB Bank, a high-profile public finance case that has...

Appeals Court Checks FTC Authority in Cybersecurity Actions

Following a federal appeals decision, the Federal Trade Commission’s ability to police companies over cybersecurity remains intact, except that it must be specific on...

Can an Opening Statement Open the Door to Otherwise Inadmissible Evidence?

For the second time in eight years the Colorado Supreme Court granted certiorari to decide whether an opening statement can open the door to...

Old Intellectual Property Law, New Applications

The past year has seen a few shakeups in intellectual property law. The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case dealing with free speech protections...

Private Right of Condemnation: A Necessary Tool for Modern Development or Outdated Remnant of the Frontier?

Water is sacred in Colorado. It allows cities to flourish and crops to grow, and it powers the state’s tourism industry. Its power extends...

In Colorado, Employers Can Still Ask for Pay History

A watershed 9th Circuit decision in April wasn’t enough to convince Colorado senators to pass a bill limiting employers’ ability to ask about applicants’...