When Did They Kick In? Most laws passed during Colorado’s regular 2025 legislative session took effect 90 days after adjournment, which fell on August 6, 2025—unless a different date was specified. Some, however, became effective earlier (e.g. upon signing) or later, depending on the bill. A Glance at Key New Laws New Consumer Protections & […]
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At RQ Law, formerly Ruebel & Quillen, our boutique approach isn’t just a label—it’s our greatest strength. With our office in Westminster, we focus on civil litigation—including construction defect, professional malpractice, personal injury, trucking and transportation, and trial and appellate advocacy—across Colorado. Our size enables us to combine deep expertise with personalized service for every client. […]
Colorado Supreme Court City & County of Denver v. Bd. of County Comm’rs of Adams County—Statute of limitations; Breach of contract accrual—2024CO5 (01/29/2024). The Supreme Court clarified when a breach-of-contract claim accrues for purposes of the applicable three-year statute of limitations. It held that a breach-of-contract claim accrues at the time the breach is, or […]
Federal Rules of Evidence Though not case law, we find it important to note three significant amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence that took effect on December 1. The most important change is to F.R.E. 702. It has been revised to explicitly state that the proponent of an expert must demonstrate to the court […]
Colorado Court of Appeals Rosten v. ICAO—Court holds failure to conduct in-person examination does not invalidate medical finding—2023COA62 (06/29/23). The Court of Appeals addressed whether the failure to conduct an in-person examination invalidates a doctor’s report finding that a claimant has no permanent impairment. It concluded that, while a record review without a personal examination […]
Colorado Supreme Court State v. Ctr. for Excellence in Higher Educ., Inc.—CCPA remedies are equitable and thus defendant not entitled to jury—2023 CO23 (05/15/23). This case was a civil enforcement action under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act and the Colorado Consumer Credit Code (“UCCC”). The issue was whether the Court of Appeals erred when it […]
Colorado Court of Appeals Turoff v. Itachi Capital—Court finds no jurisdiction to review district court order re: arbitration—2022COA147 (12/29/23). An arbitrator entered an award in Itachi’s favor and later awarded Itachi its attorney fees and costs. Appellant Turoff then filed a motion to vacate the arbitration award, arguing that the refusal to postpone the hearing […]
Colorado Court of Appeals Amaya v. Indus. Claim Appeals Office.—2022COA131 (11/10/22). In this workers’ compensation appeal, the Court of Appeals concluded that the apportionment of death benefits among a deceased worker’s dependents under section 8-42-121, determines a dependent’s “proportionate share” of the maximum lump sum allowed by statute under section 8-43-406(3). The division thus affirmed […]
Colorado Court of Appeals Giron v. Hice. Lights, camera, then chase the bad guy or else you are liable—2022COA85 (7/28/22). Under Tidwell v. City & County of Denver, 83 P.3d 75 (Colo. 2003), the Supreme Court held that Colorado governmental immunity could be waived when an operator of an emergency vehicle is in pursuit of […]
