Supreme Court backs CCJL in judgment interest case

Today, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a claimant is not entitled to interest on damages if no court action is filed.  The opinion written by Justice Brian Boatright supports the position taken by Colorado Civil Justice League in an amicus brief...

Carlos Samour newest Justice on Colorado Supreme Court

Monday, July 09, 2018 Judge Carlos Samour became Colorado’s newest Supreme Court justice earlier this month when he was sworn in to replace retiring Chief Justice Nancy Rice. Although most widely known for presiding over the trial of James Holmes for the Aurora...

Much ado, but little done to reduce lawsuits in 2018

The 2018 legislative session produced much political posturing but resulted in comparatively no meaningful policy accomplishments toward reducing litigation in Colorado. Most significant legislation to pass was re-authorization of the Colorado Civil Rights Division...

Exceptionally misguided: HBs 1377, 1378

Two bills introduced late in this legislative session purport to protect employees – specifically female employees – from wage discrimination.  Instead, House Bills 1377 and 1378 paint a target on the Colorado businesses and invite trial lawyers to unleash a new wave...