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Ethics, family law and AI: Colorado’s justices, judges speak about appellate do’s and don’ts
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During a pair of events earlier this month, one for young lawyers and one for appellate attorneys more broadly, several of Colorado’s judges and justices provided commentary on subjects ranging from professionalism and artificial intelligence to key developments within the judiciary. Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright also disclosed he will swear in Justice Monica M. Márquez on July…
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COVID-19 an ‘occupational disease’ triggering workers’ comp benefits, appeals court rules
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Colorado’s second-highest court ruled for the first time on Thursday that COVID-19 is an “occupational disease” that entitled the widow of a deceased nursing home employee to workers’ compensation benefits. Vincent Gaines was a floor technician at the University Park Care Center in Pueblo County, operated by Life Care Centers of America. Although there was no evidence…
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Appeals court orders resentencing of Denver defendant convicted of elderly man’s death
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Colorado’s second-highest court on Thursday determined a woman convicted of killing an elderly man in Denver must be resentenced for a less-serious offense to avoid a violation of her constitutional rights. Stephanie Martinez did not dispute that she was responsible for the death of George Black, 80, who she attacked in May 2020 at the state Capitol.…
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Appeals court orders resentencing of Denver defendant convicted of elderly man’s death
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Colorado’s second-highest court on Thursday determined a woman convicted of killing an elderly man in Denver must be resentenced for a less-serious offense to avoid a violation of her constitutional rights. Stephanie Martinez did not dispute that she was responsible for the death of George Black, 80, who she attacked in May 2020 at the state Capitol.…
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Adams County conviction overturned after judge blocked questions about victim’s motive to testify
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An Adams County judge blocked jurors from hearing about a victim’s own criminal charge and potential motive to testify the way prosecutors wanted, prompting Colorado’s second-highest court to find a constitutional violation and order a new trial for the defendant. A jury acquitted Semaj Reynolds-Wynn of attempted murder after a 2021 trial, but convicted him…
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Adams County conviction overturned after judge blocked questions about victim’s motive to testify
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An Adams County judge blocked jurors from hearing about a victim’s own criminal charge and potential motive to testify the way prosecutors wanted, prompting Colorado’s second-highest court to find a constitutional violation and order a new trial for the defendant. A jury acquitted Semaj Reynolds-Wynn of attempted murder after a 2021 trial, but convicted him…
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Adams County conviction overturned after judge blocked questions about victim’s motive to testify
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An Adams County judge blocked jurors from hearing about a victim’s own criminal charge and potential motive to testify the way prosecutors wanted, prompting Colorado’s second-highest court to find a constitutional violation and order a new trial for the defendant. A jury acquitted Semaj Reynolds-Wynn of attempted murder after a 2021 trial, but convicted him…
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Colorado Supreme Court committee votes to explore role of AI in practice of law
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An advisory committee to the Colorado Supreme Court recently created a subcommittee that will evaluate existing rules barring the unauthorized practice of law to determine if changes are necessary to accommodate emerging artificial intelligence-powered legal tools. The March 1 vote of the Advisory Committee on the Practice of Law came at the request of the…
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Appeals court says TABOR-compliant contract lets Kit Carson health district off hook for millions in damages
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Thanks to a contractual provision meant to ensure compliance with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR, a Kit Carson County special district does not have to pay roughly $8 million to a healthcare provider after terminating their multiyear agreement, Colorado’s second-highest court ruled last week. However, a three-judge panel for the Court of Appeals…
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‘AI won’: Judges caution lawyers to educate themselves about artificial intelligence in the law
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A panel of federal and state judges last week told a group of attorneys, in explicit terms, artificial intelligence is here to stay and they must educate themselves about how to use it responsibly. “Here’s how I’ve been trying to think about this: Most of us drive cars. I have a car that has a…
