by Mark Hillman | Sep 24, 2019 | News
DENVER — Colorado Civil Justice League has 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 working families from the cost of frivolous litigation....
by Mark Hillman | May 13, 2019 | News
Although legislators passed several bills that will increase the costs and risks of lawsuits, they also served notice that they won’t automatically support every legislative whim that will expand unnecessary litigation. Even before the General Assembly convened in...
by Mark Hillman | Feb 22, 2019 | News
Equal pay for equal work isn’t just a laudable goal. It’s basic fairness, so Colorado law can certainly require it of employers. On the other hand, Senate Bill 85, as originally introduced by Sen. Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, and Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood,...
by Mark Hillman | Feb 9, 2019 | News
Nearly one month into the 2019 legislative session, CCJL is keeping a close eye on bills that would create new lawsuits or impose new costs on Colorado businesses and the working families who rely on them. Here’s a look at emerging bills and issues: Criminal History...
by Mark Hillman | Dec 10, 2018 | News
Anyone wondering why insurance premiums are on the rise in Colorado need look no further than four recent decisions by the Colorado Supreme Court. Those rulings expand liability and increase litigation costs, so consumers can expect to pay more for insurance...
by Mark Hillman | Sep 23, 2018 | News
DENVER — Colorado Civil Justice League has announced winners of its Common Sense in the Courtroom Awards, given to state legislators who have demonstrated a commitment to curtailing lawsuit abuse. Awards will be presented at CCJL’s Legislative Awards Luncheon on...
