Tag:Law Week Colorado

Top Verdicts 2023

Roughly a third of the state’s top verdicts in 2023 were related to breach of contract claims. Two of the top 10 verdicts for 2023 list Xcel Energy as a defendant.

New Labor Protections for Thousands of Public Workers in Colorado Take Effect in July

The New PROPWA rules, coming into effect July 1, provide rights similar to NLRA rights for many public workers in Colorado.

First LLP Exam Set for April 30 in Denver

In just two months, the first class of LLPs will be able to represent clients in certain family law matters in the state of Colorado.

Restriction on Police Use of Prone Restraint Passes Committee

House Bill 24-1372 would change the guidelines and training on the use of prone restraint by law enforcement officers in Colorado.

Use of the Term ‘Excited Delirium’ Now Prohibited in Colorado

On April 4, Colorado became the second state in the country to ban the official use of the term “excited delirium.”

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for April 8

The Colorado Supreme Court reversed lower court judgments in two cases. One was a first-degree murder case and dealt with Miranda rights.

Proposed Program to Reduce the Competency Waitlist Passes Unanimously in Committee

HB24-1355 creates a diversion program focused on treatment rather than competency restoration for defendants with mental health issues in certain cases.

Law Firms Work to Close the Gender Gap in Leadership and Management

Recent data shows that only 28% of law firm partners are women, but several firms have initiatives in place to help address the gap.