Federal Judge Invalidates Controversial Trump Clean Water Act Rule
A federal judge in Arizona nullified Monday the Trump-era rule that eliminated Clean Water Act protections for a huge swath of the West.
In Split 10th Circuit Decision, Majority Finds Lakewood Police Shot Man Without Cause
10th Circuit Court of Appeals found that Lakewood Police officers didn’t have cause to shoot an individual carrying a loaded shotgun
Court of Appeals Reverses $3 Million Judgment Against For-Profit College, Sends to New Judge...
The Court of Appeals on Aug. 26 reversed a $3 million judgment against a for-profit college accused of deceptive trade practices. The court concluded the consumer protection claims against the college must be retried in front of another judge to “preserve the appearance of justice.”
Colorado Springs Mayor’s Comments Don’t Infringe Hate Group Rights; 10th Circuit Sides with Lower...
A panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the lower courts in finding that statements from the Colorado Springs mayor didn’t infringe on a so-called hate group’s rights under the constitution.
Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for August 2021
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In August 2021 the Colorado Supreme Court – Office of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge issued opinions in two attorney regulation cases.
Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Aug. 19
Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions on four cases for the week of August 19, 2021
10th Circuit Rules Against Debt Collector for Making Unauthorized Call
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a Colorado woman who alleged fair debt collection violations against a collection agency
Colorado Supreme Court to Hear Convicted Murderer’s Case for Recovering Seized Property
The Colorado Supreme Court on Aug. 16 agreed it will hear a case from pro se appellant James Woo, who alleges the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act violates his due process rights by barring his attempt to recover property seized during his arrest.
Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Aug. 12
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The Colorado Court of Appeals issued opinions in People v. Brothers, People v. Michael Thomas Jean Wright and others.
Magistrate Judge Neureiter Sanctions Colorado Lawyers for Frivolous Election Challenge
Two Colorado lawyers sanctioned for their involvement in lawsuits regarding the 2020 Presidential Election