Revised Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Tenth Circuit Local Rules Available Now; Fees to Increase

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:41:11 +0000

On December 1, 2013, changes to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure will take effect. Primary changes are to Rules 28 and 28.1, which address briefing requirements.

Tenth Circuit: Filing Lis Pendens Does not Create a Transfer of Interest in Property Under Bankruptcy Code

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:38:55 +0000

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals published its opinion in Ute Mesa Lot 1, LLC v. First-Citizens Bank & Trust on Monday, November 25, 2013.

Tenth Circuit: Two Life Sentences for Violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(e) Violated Double Jeopardy

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:34:10 +0000

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals published its opinion in United States v. Jackson on Tuesday, November 26, 2013.

Tenth Circuit: Unpublished Opinions, 11/27/13

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:32:49 +0000

On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued no published opinion and two unpublished opinions.

Tenth Circuit: Unpublished Opinions, 11/26/13

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:32:28 +0000

On Tuesday, November 26, 2013, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued two published opinions and eight unpublished opinions.

JDF Form Affidavits Revised in Several Categories by State Judicial

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:31:22 +0000

Updated JDF forms are now available from State Judicial in several categories, including criminal, filing fees, eviction, probate, miscellaneous, money cases, and protection orders. Many of the revised forms are affidavits. The updated forms have revision dates of October and November 2013.

District Court Judges Appointed in Eighth and Nineteenth Judicial Districts

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:29:34 +0000

On Monday, November 25, 2013, Governor Hickenlooper's office announced the governor's appointment of judges to fill vacancies in the Eighth and Nineteenth judicial districts.

Colorado Supreme Court: Water Court’s Invalidation of State Engineer Rule Based on Tribal Rule Reversed

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:27:54 +0000

The Colorado Supreme Court issued its opinion in Pawnee Well Users, Inc. v. Wolfe on Monday, November 25, 2013.

Colorado Court of Appeals: No Error in Juvenile Court’s Allocation of Peremptory Challenges Per C.R.J.P. 4.3(b)

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:27:37 +0000

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued its opinion in People in Interest of J.J.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2013.

Colorado Court of Appeals: Surviving Spouse’s Settlement of Wrongful Death Claim Precludes Son’s Filing of Identical Claim

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:27:20 +0000

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Barnhart v. American Furniture Warehouse Co. on Thursday, November 21, 2013.