Courts

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Holds Probable Cause for One Charge Doesn’t Categorically Defeat...

The U.S. Supreme Court held in a separate June 20 opinion that expert testimony that “most people” in a group have a particular mental state doesn’t violate Federal Rule of Evidence 704(b).
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals building in Denver, also known as the Byron White building.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Rules Alleged Oral Contract Claim Unenforceable

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released an opinion on an alleged oral contract claim involving the sale of alfalfa hay.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Stoops Aren’t ‘Dwellings’ Under the ‘Make My Day’...

The high court ruled a stoop isn’t considered part of a “dwelling” under Colorado's Make My Day law if it’s uncovered, unsecured and unenclosed.

Court Opinions: Colorado’s PDJ Suspends Attorney After Uncovering Conflict of Interest, Misrepresentations in a...

Colorado’s PDJ suspended an attorney after finding he didn’t disclose conflicts of interest and performed unreviewed legal work in a state he wasn’t licensed in.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court found the ATF exceeded its statutory authority when it classified bump stocks as machine guns.

Court Opinion: Colorado Court of Appeals Issues Opinion on 2020 Protest Shooting Involving a...

The Colorado Court of Appeals released an opinion addressing liability in a case where an independent security contractor shot and killed someone.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Mifepristone Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court found groups challenging the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone lacked Article III standing.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals building in Denver, also known as the Byron White building.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for June 5, 10, 12

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released opinions addressing the competency of Robert Dear, social security benefits and qualified immunity.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for June 10

The Colorado Supreme Court held Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(2) doesn’t allow counsel to ask for communications between opposing counsel and their clients.

Court Opinion: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion for June 6

The Colorado Court of Appeals released an opinion addressing a novel issue in estate law regarding compensation from an estate.