In December, Capella Space launched the first satellite in its planned “constellation” to provide on-demand imaging from space. But according to a lawsuit from Capella’s former vendor, MMA Design, they did it with the help of stolen trade secrets
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Tenth Circuit: Denver Not Liable for Courtroom Assault
Panel affirms dismissal of claim tying city to detainee’s injury during hearingDenver doesn’t have to answer for the injuries a deputy sheriff inflicted on a shackled detainee during a hearing, according to a new federal appellate opinion.
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USA Cricket Moves to Dismiss ‘Disgruntled’ Bidder’s Claim
Plaintiff alleges it was unfairly denied opportunity to develop a pro cricket league in the U.S.An international cricket feud is playing out in Colorado’s federal court
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Court of Appeals Dismisses Libel Case Against Activist
Lawsuit described as a clear-cut case with long-term benefitsThe Colorado Court of Appeals published an opinion July 25 that is expected to end a long-running feud between an oil company and an environmental activist in a case that inspired state lawmakers to adopt stronger free speech protections.
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Au Pair Settlement for $65.5M Gets Court’s O.K.
Plaintiffs’ attorneys awarded $22.9M in fees from ‘lengthy, labyrinthine’ litigationOne of the largest wage-and-hour settlements in recent memory secured approval earlier this month from a federal judge in Colorado.
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Shepherds’ Wage Suppression Suit Receives Major Blow
Tenth Circuit affirms dismissal of antitrust claims and nearly all RICO claimsA group of Peruvian shepherds claiming they were victims of a wide-spread wage-fixing scheme was dealt a decisive blow by a federal appellate court last week.
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Reilly Pozner Receives $102 Million Judgment in Breach of Duty Case
Lawsuit alleged bank trustees failed to protect pre-need funeral trust assetsby Julia Cardiby Julia CardiAttorneys at Reilly Pozner received a more-than $102 million judgment for a group of plaintiffs who alleged breach of duty by banks acting as trustees for pre-need funeral trusts
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Durango Train Faces Federal Case Over Fire
Attorneys in earlier lawsuit say federal complaint corroborates their findingsOperators of a beloved old train were hit with a new lawsuit earlier this month for their role in last summer’s 416 fire’
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Tenth Circuit: Detainee’s Forced Walk While Nude Was Constitutional Violation
City and County of Denver mulls next steps following 10th Circuit’s 2-1 decision in Colbruno v. KesslerA man claiming sheriff’s deputies violated his constitutional rights by walking him nude through a hospital will see his claim proceed, thanks to a recent appellate decision.
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Supreme Court Gives Plea Agreement Guidance
Dissent expresses concern about making process uncertainby Julia Cardiby Julia CardiIn a 5-2 decision released July 1 by the Colorado Supreme Court, the justices appear divided on the weight of the decision’s impact on criminal plea bargains.