by Mark Hillman | May 18, 2022 | News
When the Colorado General Assembly adjourned on May 11, its record on civil justice was nothing to write home about. For advocates of Common Sense in the Courtroom, this was no surprise given the expansions of liability handed to TV lawyers over the past four years. ...
by Mark Hillman | Mar 29, 2022 | News
Not long ago, Colorado discouraged frivolous or speculative lawsuits. But such safeguards have been eroded. The penalty for filing a lawsuit that is frivolous, groundless or vexations (Section 13-17-101, C.R.S.) is so seldom invoked by judges that it’s...
by Mark Hillman | Nov 13, 2021 | News
DENVER — Colorado Civil Justice League announced winners of its Common Sense in the Courtroom Awards, given to state legislators who have demonstrated a commitment to curtailing lawsuit abuse and protecting small business and working families from the cost of...
by Mark Hillman | Sep 7, 2021 | News
Colorado Civil Justice League will recognize leading state legislators on Thursday, Oct. 28 during its annual Legislative Awards Luncheon at the Denver Four Seasons. CCJL’s Common Sense In The Courtroom Awards are given to state legislators who have...
by Mark Hillman | Jul 12, 2021 | News
By Mark Hillman When the Colorado General Assembly adjourned on June 8, small-business owners and job creators breathed a collective sigh of relief. After suffering through COVID-related restrictions and closures for most of the previous 12 months, employers were...
by Mark Hillman | Jan 9, 2021 | News
The Colorado Supreme Court next week will consider whether a Denver judge was correct when he declined to bar confidential documents from being used in a lawsuit after the state had previously released them publicly through an open records request. “Plaintiffs have...
