by Mark Hillman | Sep 6, 2022 | 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 | Aug 25, 2022 | News
A dispute over what to do with settlement money from lawsuits brought by state attorneys general is dividing the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), reports the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform Read more here.
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...
