Tag:Joe Biden

DGS Creates Property Rights Practice, Judge Crews to be Nominated to District Court

This week, DGS created a new property rights practice, Magistrate Judge Kato Crews will be nominated for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and more.

10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from Oct. 6

In a 10th Circuit case out of Salt Lake City, the court dismissed a case concerning the November 2020 election and claims of fraud.

Employers with Illegal Non-Competes Face New Criminal Penalties in March

In March, Colorado employers will be subject to new criminal penalties, including up to 120 days in jail, for illegal non-compete agreements.

Justice Stephen Breyer Announces Retirement

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer officially announced his retirement last week and plans to step down in the summer.

Biden’s SCOTUS Commision Releases Findings

The report takes a middle-line stance on all the reforms but did note “bi-partisan support” for 18-year term limits.

Former State AG Gale Norton Joins 17 Former AGs in Support of “Keep Nine” Amendment

Gale Norton, Colorado’s first female attorney general, joined 17 other former state AGs in a letter supporting the “Keep Nine” Amendment which would cap the number of Supreme Court justices at nine.

Effort to Remove Prosecution Power from Military Commanders Gains Congressional Momentum

Congress is moving closer to enacting legislation to remove the prosecution of felony crimes by members of the U.S. armed forces from the chain of command.

Secretary of Interior Speaks at CU Law Webinar

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse recently discussed Biden administration natural resources policies.