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US Supreme Court Rules Preponderance of Evidence Standard Applies for FLSA Exemptions

The nation’s high court held in a different unanimous opinion that when a plaintiff amends a complaint to delete federal-law claims, leaving only state-law claims behind, the case must be remanded to state court.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Rules an Electric Company Can Charge Customers Higher Rates

The state Supreme Court found an energy company could charge a customer a higher rate to cover its own costs during a cold snap.

Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Says USCIS, Secretary of Homeland Security Can Revoke Visa Petitions for ‘Sham-Marriage’ Finding Without Judicial Review

In a unanimous decision on Dec. 10, the U.S. Supreme Court held that revoking an approved visa petition based on a sham-marriage determination by the Secretary of Homeland Security is the kind of discretionary decision that strips federal courts of jurisdiction to review certain actions.

Court Opinion: PDJ Disbars Attorney for Unauthorized Practice in Colorado

Colorado’s disciplinary judge disbarred an attorney who was suspended in two other states for the unauthorized practice of law in Colorado.

Court Opinions: PDJ Suspends Attorney After Conviction for First-Degree Assault With a Deadly Weapon

The disciplinary judge also suspended another attorney and censured another after uncovering issues with record keeping and client communication.

Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Finds a Right to Jury Trial in FED-Possession Cases

In forcible entry and detainer cases, the state Supreme Court found Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 338(a) and the FED statute confer a right to a jury trial regarding factual disputes.

Court Opinions: Colorado Appeals Court Finds Trinidad Ambulance District Reasonably Complied With its Service Plan After Modifying Services

The appeals court also ruled party rights under the state’s Offer of Settlement statute are to be determined as to each statutorily compliant offer made.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Vacates Judgment in Another Discrimination Case Against Masterpiece Cakeshop

The state Supreme Court found the state’s anti-discrimination law didn’t allow an individual to file a new claim in district court following a failure in conciliation and a private settlement between the Civil Rights Division and Masterpiece Cakeshop.