In The Courts

The 10th Circuit will hear arguments in an inmate’s case that asserts treatment received in the county jail was unconstitutional punishment. Continue Reading Qualified Immunity in the Spotlight at the 10th Circuit
Court will hear oral arguments about an inmate’s treatment during pretrial detention

The Colorado Supreme Court on Sept. 14 delivered a 4-3 opinion regarding mineral rights holders’ ability to dissent to inclusion in special tax districts Continue Reading Supreme Court Weighs in on Mineral Rights Taxation Case
In a split decision, the court said mineral rights holders need not assent to inclusion in a special tax district

The Colorado Supreme Court will resume oral arguments Sept. 22, starting with a pair of cases that raise questions regarding worker’s comp. Continue Reading Supreme Court Starts September Arguments with Injured Worker Cases
Court considers workers’ comp questions on “phantom” costs, plaintiff standing

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals granted an en banc review of a prior decision that upheld a bump stock ban Continue Reading Bump Stocks Case Re-Heard En Banc, Chevron Deference Major Point
In addition to evaluating the ability of an agency to institute policy, decision could have lasting impact on Chevron

A Denver judge on Sept. 3 found the city’s camping ban constitutional, upholding the law and overturning a decision from a county court judge. Continue Reading Denver Finds Camping Ban Constitutional
District judge overturns lower court decision, keeps law intact

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 2,000 individuals between July and August in a… Continue Reading ICE Operation Arrests 2,000 with Focus on Criminal History, Medical Care
Approximately 15% of arrested have no criminal history, detainment number over 20,000

A Larimer County judge dismissed a lawsuit against Loveland’s city clerk, ruling that the court did not have jurisdiction over the case because the plaintiffs had not exhausted their administrative remedies. Continue Reading Lawsuit Against Loveland City Clerk Dismissed
Plaintiffs did not exhaust administrative remedies, judge ruled

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in August upheld Colorado’s sex offender registry law, reversing a uling that found it unconstitutional. Continue Reading 10th Circuit Says Colorado’s Sex Offender Registry is not Punishment
Colorado draws support of neighboring state AGs, while opponents say registries are ineffective, unconstitutional