Tag:Opioid Crisis
Courts
Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Says Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan Violates Codes by Releasing Sacklers From Future Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Purdue Pharma’s proposed reorganization plan violates bankruptcy code because it would release the Sackler family from future claims.
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Legislature
Durango students after classmate’s overdose death inspire Narcan bill at Colorado Legislature
Students in Colorado would be expressly allowed to carry drug overdose reversal medication on campus and at school activities under a bill working its way through the Legislature, a policy that advocates say is a reasonable application of harm reduction thinking.
Legislature
Bills to Increase Compensation for DAs, Allow Opiate Antagonists on School Buses Introduced in First Week of Session
Colorado lawmakers hit the ground running last week, introducing more than 160 bills in the first week of session.
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Legislature
Office of Judicial Ombudsman, Employer Assistance For Home Purchase Tax Credit Bills Introduced
A bill that would establish the office of judicial ombudsman and a selection board with various duties and responsibilities was introduced.
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Legislature
Remote Access to Criminal Court Proceedings, Low-Income Housing Tax Exemption Bills Introduced
Lawmakers introduced a bill that would require courts to have remote public access to criminal court proceedings, with various exceptions.
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News
Proof of Intent Required to Convict Doctors Under CSA, Supreme Court Rules
The court overturned two opinions by appeals courts, including one by the 10th Circuit, and ruled prosecutors must prove a doctor's intent.
Legislature
Fentanyl Bill Passes First Committee Vote with Amendments Following Emotional Hearing
A bill to address the fentanyl crisis passed its first committee vote on Wednesday with amendments to add harsher penalties for possession.
Features
Legislative Look Ahead: Fentanyl, Consent and Youth Interrogations Among Criminal Law Topics to Watch at Capitol
The 2022 legislative session is likely to bring criminal justice-related bills on fentanyl, witness intimidation and youth interrogations.