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Proposed Colorado law will cause explosion in predatory disability lawsuits (ap)
"If HB 1239 becomes law, many lawsuits, once filed under federal law, will now shift to state court because damage provisions are more lucrative." -- Mark Hillman

ap: Apparently, lawyers should be used to solve every dispute in Colorado
Billboard lawyers don’t spend that kind of money because they are desperate. They advertise because litigation is profitable – especially in Colorado. For reasons that defy common sense, our lawmakers...

ap: To the benefit of billboard attorneys, Colorado lawmakers rely on civil suits to enforce more laws
Too many of this year’s bills simply declare a disfavored behavior to be a deceptive trade practice in order to enable plaintiffs to claim treble damages.

ap: Coloradans deserve a fair election, not one tainted by a lawsuit to keep Trump off the ballot
The lawsuit is a meritless legal ploy that rivals John Eastman’s hare-brained scheme to hijack the Electoral College for Trump’s benefit. It should be summarily dismissed.

ap: Some unsolicited but direly needed advice for Colorado’s young lawmakers
In the past, what kept ambitious young legislators from running roughshod over political opponents were older legislators bold enough to say, “We may do what you want but not the...

Mark Hillman: Coloradans deserve more accountability from our courts
The court system operates behind a veil.

Guest commentary: Progressive Democrats deceived Colorado voters
The brazen cutthroat attack by “progressive” Democrats against Colorado’s oil and gas industry is astonishing. But the most astonishing aspect may surprise you.