Tag:Water Law

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Holds State Engineer Can Limit Water Withdrawals in Well Permits

The state’s high court held that the state engineer does have the authority to limit the withdrawal of water for certain well permits it issues.

Legal Lowdown: Holland & Hart, Sherman & Howard Add Attorneys, Vinson & Elkins Opens Denver Office

In case you missed it this week: two local firms added attorneys to Denver offices and one law firm moved in to the city’s Cherry Creek neighborhood.

Sherman & Howard Welcomes 6 Associates

Sherman & Howard on Oct. 31 announced it welcomed six associates in the firm’s Denver office.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Stoops Aren’t ‘Dwellings’ Under the ‘Make My Day’ Law

The high court ruled a stoop isn’t considered part of a “dwelling” under Colorado's Make My Day law if it’s uncovered, unsecured and unenclosed.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for May 1

The Colorado Supreme Court made multiple rulings in related cases connected to water law.

Capital Offense Bail, Animal Cruelty Cases to be Heard Before Colorado Supreme Court in May

The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments May 2 and 4 in six cases including ones connected to bail in a capital offense case and an animal cruelty case.

The Life, Times and Tractor of Colorado Sen. Jack Taylor

State Sen. Jack Taylor served roughly 16 years in the Colorado House and Senate and he was well known for his policy stances.

Colorado Supreme to Hear Oral Argument Connected to 1992 Murder Case

The Colorado Supreme Court will hear three cases during oral arguments Feb. 7, including one connected to a murder case.