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Colorado Supreme Court Abandons ‘Troublesome Relic’ of Common Law

The Colorado Supreme Court abandoned the res gestae doctrine, calling it a "troublesome relic from Colorado’s common law of evidence."
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Jerry Blackwell, Prosecutor in Derek Chauvin Trial, Speaks at Denver Event

Jerry Blackwell, special prosecutor in the Derek Chauvin trial, spoke about George Floyd, race and DEI at an event in Denver last week.
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Inmates Allege Colorado is Violating Anti-Slavery Amendment

Colorado inmates on Tuesday filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the state violated a constitutional ban on forced prison labor.
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Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 17

On Feb. 17, the Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on three criminal cases and one civil case.
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Supreme Court Finds Latino Juror Improperly Dismissed Due to Race in Rape, Shooting Case

The Colorado Supreme Court on Feb. 14 concluded a trial court should not have dismissed a Latino juror in a 2015 rape and shooting case.
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Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 10

The Colorado Court of Appeals published four opinions including Capital One v. Colorado Department of Revenue and Marriage of Flanders.
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Supreme Court Overturns Kidnapping Conviction

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday reversed a defendant's kidnapping conviction because of a poorly worded jury instruction.
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Employers with Illegal Non-Competes Face New Criminal Penalties in March

In March, Colorado employers will be subject to new criminal penalties, including up to 120 days in jail, for illegal non-compete agreements.
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