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The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 10

The 10th Circuit issued opinions in three Denver cases on Feb. 10, including one that involved non-competes and trade secrets.

Supreme Court to Hear TABOR Challenge to Family Leave Program

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday announced it will take up a lawsuit challenging Colorado's new family and medical leave program.
an energy plant

10th Circuit Affirms Remanding Suncor Case to State Court

The U.S. Supreme Court remanded the Boulder County lawsuit against Suncor Energy back to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. On Feb. 8, the 10th Circuit affirmed the district court’s order remanding the action to the state court.
Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center

Supreme Court Overturns Kidnapping Conviction

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday reversed a defendant's kidnapping conviction because of a poorly worded jury instruction.
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Colorado Supreme Court to Hear February Oral Arguments on Arson, Suppressed Statements

The Colorado Supreme Court returns for oral arguments on Tuesday when it will hear two criminal cases, including one involving arson.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 3

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued its opinion in People v. Buckner and ruled de novo on a definition in the Rape Sheild Statute.
Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center

Supreme Court Says Defendant Entitled to Court-Appointed Counsel Despite Parents’ Income

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday concluded that a defendant living rent-free with his parents may be eligible for court-appointed counsel.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions from Jan. 26

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued opinions in Thompson v. Ragland and Simmermaker v. Trump, et al., both of which address First Amendment issues.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from Jan. 25

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Nicholls v. Hansen, et al., a case that centered on due process and actual-innocence gateway claims.
Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Deadlines to Dispute Government Agency Decisions

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday announced it will hear a dispute over the deadlines for challenging local government decisions.