Courts

Unanimous Supreme Court Subjects College Sports Cartel to Antitrust Scrutiny

The Supreme Court told the NCAA on June 21 that it cannot limit the academic benefits that athletes receive from post-secondary institutions.
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Thomas Issues Statement on Colorado Marijuana Appeal as SCOTUS Denies Cert

A Colorado marijuana tax case was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, but the court released a statement pointing out patchwork legislation.

Justices Give OK to CDC Eviction Ban Extension Through July, Unlikely to Repeat Permission

The Supreme Court, by a bare 5-4 vote, refused to block the nationwide eviction moratorium ordered by the CDC.
The Roberts Court

Supreme Court, 9-0, Rejects Philly Anti-Discrimination Effort as Infringement on Religious Freedom

The Supreme Court invalidated a Philadelphia antidiscrimination ordinance for foster children and aspiring foster parents.
Colorado Supreme Court

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for June 21

The Colorado Supreme Court on June 21 ruled in Leyba v. People, Poudre School District v. Stanczyk, Strepka v. People and others.
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Appeals Judges Put Hold on Lower Court Ruling Finding Constitutional Right to Possess, Carry...

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed a ruling that California’s ban on assault weapons violates the Second Amendment.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for June 2021

In June 2021 the Colorado Supreme Court – Office of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge issued opinions in four attorney regulation cases.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for June 17

The Colorado Court of Appeals weighed in on cases on June 17 including a ruling in Browne v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office.
Oil Rigs

Federal District Judge Holds Up Public Lands Oil and Gas Leasing Pause

A Louisiana federal judge blocked the Biden administration’s effort to impose a lull on public land and offshore oil and gas leasing.
Sturm Law School campus, the Buchtel Tower

10th Circuit Rules Jury Could Infer ‘Anti-Male’ Bias in DU Title IX Case

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals found there may have been sex-based discrimination in a Title IX case at the University of Denver.