Tag:legislation

Colorado voters will decide if first-degree murder defendants should be denied right to bail

Colorado lawmakers approved legislation that will send a question to voters asking if people charged with first-degree murder should be denied bail “when proof is evident or presumption is great” that the person will be found guilty. 

Real Estate Attorneys Weigh in on Affordable Housing

Law Week spoke with real estate attorneys at five local law firms about affordable housing ahead of the next legislative session.

The Biggest 2023 Labor and Employment Bills Passed in Colorado

With labor and employment law always on the move, it can be hard to keep up with the legislation that made it into law this year.

Colorado Lawmakers Eye Permanent Remote Court Options

The bills come as courts weigh the benefits and pain points of carrying pandemic-era changes into the future.

No Kidding: CWBA Hosts Post-Dobbs Public Policy Fundraiser

A serious discussion of the impacts of Dobbs followed by stand-up comedy was a spoonful of sugar approach at a CWBA fundraising event.

Fentanyl Bill Stalls in Senate Judiciary Committee After Testimony and Opposition Rally

With two weeks left in session at the Colorado GA, the clock to pass one of this year's most watched bills is ticking.

Bills Addressing Medical Billing, Marijuana Regulation, Affordable Housing Introduced

This week, lawmakers introduced legislation on a variety of issues including affordable housing, medical billing practices and more.

Congress Ponders Whether to Add More U.S. District Judges as Caseloads Rise

With rising cases, Congressional leaders debate adding new District Judges to courtrooms around the country.