In its October arguments, the Colorado Supreme Court took up a group of property tax cases…
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Denver Jury Awards $26.6M in Car Crash Case
Jury was questioned on driver’s ‘agent’ status with transportation companyby Tony Flesorby Tony FlesorNicole and Nicholas Walters were involved in a fatal car crash that killed both of their…
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Black Hawk Casino Expansion Marred by Contractor’s Lawsuit
Monarch Casino and Resort and PCL Construction blame each other for delays in nine-figure projectThe Monarch Casino and Resort is in the midst of an expansion it says will be…
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Colorado Supreme Court to Clarify Common Law Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
One ex-partner says the couple had common law marriage, other says they didn’tby Julia Cardiby Julia CardiThe U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, but questions linger about whether it’s appropriate…
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Court Stops Short of Tax-Versus-Fee Question in TABOR Decision
In Griswold v. NFIB, Colorado Supreme Court unanimously rules there’s insufficient evidence that state department’s filing fee increases require voter approvalIn another closely watched case that might have clarified the reach of Colorado’s tax laws, the…
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Colorado Supreme Court Interprets Jury Tampering Law
If actors aren’t attempting to influence a specific case, it’s protected speech, court saysby Julia Cardiby Julia CardiIn a case over jury tampering charges, the Colorado Supreme Court split the baby between the…
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EEOC Sues Colorado Employers for Epilepsy Discrimination
Carwash and construction companies each fired a worker in connection with a workplace seizure, commission claimsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed two lawsuits against Colorado employers alleging they unlawfully fired employees…
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One Agency Policy, Three Cases for the Colorado Supreme Court
Court considers whether a Department of Public Health and Environment policy violated the Open Meetings Lawby Julia Cardiby Julia CardiFrom last week’s oral arguments, the Colorado Supreme Court may decide whether the whole Colorado Department…
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Federal Jury Hits Knights of Columbus for $500,000 but Rejects Larger Claims
Colorado web developer demanded $100 million and alleged the Knights were covering up fraudulent membership practicesA recent half-million-dollar jury verdict was a far cry from the demand and damages a web…
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Decision Clarifies Colorado’s Criminal Rape Shield Statute
Court of Appeals says district court improperly denied defendant hearing on evidence in sexual assault caseby Julia Cardiby Julia CardiThe Court of Appeals made a ruling in a sexual assault case that touches on both…