Tag:U.S. Supreme Court

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.

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned abortion protections created by its 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade.

U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Colorado Case over Tribe Convictions and Double Jeopardy

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court published its opinion in a Colorado case over double jeopardy, Denezpi v. US.

Leaked Draft Opinion Suggests SCOTUS is Set to Overturn Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a draft opinion leaked on Monday.

Justices Dissent After U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Vacate Racial Bias Death Sentence Case

Three justices dissented from a majority that declined to hear the appeal of a man sentenced to death with a juror who expressed racial bias.

Colorado-Based Attorney Dan Geyser Wins U.S. Supreme Court Arbitration Act Appeal

Local attorney Dan Geyser won a SCOTUS appeal over what sections of the Federal Arbitration Act federal courts have jurisdiction over.

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Moves Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination Forward

On Monday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee returned a split vote to advance the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Trailblazer Behind the Trailblazer Award

There aren’t many Colorado lawyers who haven’t heard of Mary Lathrop — her legal career paved the way for thousands of women to follow in the profession.