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PTI Files Class Action Lawsuit in Logan County Over Unconstitutional Tax Increase

An allegedly unconstitutional tax increase doubling a local water district’s mill levy is being challenged in a class action lawsuit filed last week.
Katherine Otto

Messner Reeves Partner Wins Malpractice ‘Marathon’

Messner Reeves partner Katherine Otto recently won three jury trials in the span of a month. In all three cases, she defended health care clients against allegations of professional malpractice.

The State of the Art of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law: an...

Silicon Flatirons presented the “State of the Art of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law,” exploring AI use in the law.

Consent Decree Agreement Reached Between Aurora and Colorado AG Addressing Systemic Public Safety Changes

Aurora and AG Weiser have reached a final agreement in principle on the terms of a consent decree to resolve issues identified in a September report.
Final Colorado Senate District Map

New Legislative Map Approved By Colorado Supreme Court

The Colorado Supreme Court rejected legal challenges and approved the state’s new legislative redistricting map.
Timothy Schutz speaks at the 2019 Colorado Judicial Institute awards dinner

Timothy Schutz Appointed to Colorado Court of Appeals

Judge Timothy Schutz was appointed to the Colorado Court of Appeals, the only judge from El Paso County on the court since 1988.
Jerome DeHerrera and Fred Yarger

Attorneys Guide Congressional Redistricting Commission Through ‘Uncharted Waters’

Fred Yarger and Jerome DeHerrera guided an independent commission through the "uncharted waters" of Colorado's new redistricting process.
Denver District Attorney's Office Seal

Denver DAs Prosecutorial Discretion Not Influenced by Race Report Says

Prosecutorial discretion does not account for different racial and ethnic outcomes in dismissals and deferred judgement in Denver.
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Lawsuit Claims Colorado’s American Indian Mascot Ban Violates Constitutional and CRA Protections

Plaintiffs say a Colorado law banning American Indian mascots violates their constitutional rights and Title VI of the CRA.

The ‘Access to Justice in the United States’ Study Documents Insights into the Justice...

IAALS and HiiL highlighted results of a nationwide study on access to justice during a webinar presentation as part of the Paths to Justice Summit Series on Nov. 3.