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History

The Day a Wall of Water Hit Denver

On Aug. 3, 1933, Denver residents scrambled to avoid a 15-foot wall of water unleashed by the collapse of the Castlewood Dam.
Michael Rummel -
History

The Final Execution Carried Out by Colorado

Gary Lee Davis was the final person executed by the state of Colorado, over two decades before Colorado banned capital punishment.
Michael Rummel -
History

Colorado Bar Association Begins in 1897

The Colorado Bar Association was founded in 1897.
Matt Suoja -
History

Rehabilitation Act Celebrates 50 Years

The 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was reflected upon by the U.S. Justice Department Sept. 26. 
Matt Suoja -
Community

CBA’s Education Arm Celebrates 52 Years, Looks Toward the Future

Since it was founded in 1971, CBA CLE has become an essential education resource in Colorado’s legal community.
Clara Geoghegan -
News

Civil Action Against Historic Railroad for 416 Fire Closes Following Federal Settlement

For one of the case’s lead attorneys, it also wraps an fascinating chapter involving a dive into pre-statehood law, Colorado history and more.
Clara Geoghegan -
Courts

Infographics: Recent History of U.S. Supreme Court Fuels Reform Debates

Supreme Court reform debates aren’t new. But modern reform discussions are connected to the court’s recent history.
Clara Geoghegan -
News

CU’s John Paul Stevens Lecture Returns With Judge Bernice Donald From the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Judge Bernice Donald from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals presented on the importance of rule of law in practice for the 10th annual John Paul Stevens Lecture.
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