Courts

U.S. Supreme Court Declares Acheson Hotels v. Laufer Moot

In an opinion delivered by Justice Amy Comey Barrett, the U.S. Supreme Court declared the Acheson Hotels v. Laufer case moot.
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Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Opinion for Dec. 11

The Colorado Supreme Court released one opinion involving discovery sanctions against the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for Dec. 8

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in multiple cases including one involving the judgment of the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Dec. 7

The Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on Dec. 7, including a ruling finding the City of Aurora violated the Open Meetings Law.

Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for Dec. 4

The Presiding Disciplinary Judge censured an attorney after they lost a client file due to a damaged hard drive and didn’t communicate with the client about it.
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Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Dec. 4

The Colorado Supreme Court released two opinions Dec. 4 one of which involved Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. and Antero Treatment LLC.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Nov. 30

The Colorado Court of Appeals released three opinions on Nov. 30, one of which involved Colorado’s anti-SLAPP law.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Nov. 30

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in a case alleging violations of the First and Eighth Amendments.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for Oct. 31, Nov. 22

Colorado’s Presiding Disciplinary Judge suspended two attorneys in November, including an attorney who used ChatGPT on a motion that cited fake court cases.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Nov. 22

The Colorado Court of Appeals released two opinions Nov. 22, addressing the cases of People v. Mion and Nicola v. Grand Junction.