Tag:civil rights

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer Involved in Lakewood Shooting

The 10th Circuit concluded that under the circumstances in the case, which involved smoke and a fire, the officer’s lethal force was justified.

2025 Lawyers of the Year: Iris Halpern, Azra Taslimi

Rathod Mohamedbhai partner Iris Halpern and attorney Azra Taslimi told Law Week about the civil rights cases related to book bans they've worked on in Colorado and nearby states.

Court Opinions: Appeals Court Rules on Two Separate Anti-SLAPP Cases

The appeals court found that a defamation suit related to the 2020 election had established a reasonable likelihood to prevail on the claims.

Colorado High School Kids are Learning More About Civic, Legal Literacy at Warren Tech

Students who apply to be in the course are usually interested in behavioral science, law enforcement, legal practice or some combination of similar legal professions.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Rules Sedgwick County Liable for Former Sheriff Hanna’s Assault of an Inmate

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals found that Thomas Hanna was acting within his policymaking duties when he committed the assault.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for April 25

The Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on April 25, including an opinion on an excessive force claim against a police officer.

2024 Top Litigators: Tyrone Glover

Tyrone Glover has already built two storied careers in law and MMA, and there’s still more to come from his legal one.

Colorado Could Become the First State with In-Person Voting in All of its Jails

The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition is working to create a statewide in-person voting program in all Colorado jails.