The Colorado Supreme Court on Feb. 16 delivered opinions in a pair of divorce disputes that… Continue Reading Supreme Court Clarifies Marital Property Questions
Court clarifies requirements for excluding property from marital estate, but some worry the result creates barriers for spouses who can’t afford lawyers
The Colorado Supreme Court heard oral arguments Feb. 10 in a case that questions whether a… Continue Reading Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case of Feedlot Hit by Flood
State says feedlot should pay damages for thousands of dead fish, but industry groups worry about limitless liability for acts of God
Two Boulder citizens are suing the city, saying a drilling ban is an illegal taking of their minerals rights. Continue Reading Boulder Residents Challenge Oil & Gas Prohibition
Lawsuit alleges oil and gas extraction ban is an illegal taking
A 9th Circuit decision to grant asylum to an Indian political activist has highlighted the role of asylum in U.S. law Continue Reading Federal Appeals Court Overturns Asylum Ruling
Immigration experts say 9th Circuit’s reversal shows the higher hurdles for victims of sexual violence
The Biden administration has notified the U.S. Supreme Court that the federal government no longer considers… Continue Reading Biden Administration Reverses Position in ACA Case at SCOTUS
The pandemic has brought into stark relief the challenges to Native American tribes’ ability to keep courts running remotely Continue Reading Pandemic Challenges Pile Up for Tribal Courts
COVID-19 has exacerbated infrastructure and systemic problems for tribal communities
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled last week that the governor may be named as a party in a case involving the rights of imprisoned transgender women. Continue Reading Supreme Court: Polis Can’t Be Removed from Transgender Inmate Case
By resolving the issue of whether the governor can be named as a defendant, a class action case can move forward
The state Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that questions whether the sex offender registration might violate the Eighth Amendment. Continue Reading Colorado Supreme Court Hears February Oral Arguments
Securities fraud, sex offender registries and a case involving thousands of dead fish are on the docket this month
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in cases that raise questions about the FCC’s discretion to deregulate local news media Continue Reading SCOTUS Considers Media Ownership Rules
Oral arguments questioned FCC’s regulatory control over diversity in media ownership
For the history of the Rocky Hill Seepage and Overflow Ditch, what historic tools can be used in determining water rights isn’t cut and dry. Continue Reading Supreme Court Throws Out Photo in Water Case
For a ditch in the San Luis Valley, vague language and aerial photograph bring up questions