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Reidy Contracting Group v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Company - Insurance Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment in an insurance dispute between Reidy Contracting Group and Mt. Hawley Insurance Company. The court held that Reidy was an additional insured and that Mt. Hawley's Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and should be construed against Mt. Hawley.

United States v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion regarding DNA evidence disclosure and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Second Circuit Affirms Judicial Immunity in Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges reviewing license applications are protected by absolute judicial immunity and that federal courts lack jurisdiction over such claims due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Peña Garcia v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs - Workers' Comp

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding a Department of Labor decision that denied reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court cited the Controlled Substances Act's classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance.

Repeal of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee

Colorado Bill HB26-1182 proposes to repeal the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee, implementing a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill SJR26-016: Improve Retirement Readiness

Colorado Senate Joint Resolution 26-016 has been introduced in the 2026 Regular Session, concerning the improvement of retirement readiness and financial well-being. The resolution is currently under consideration and has an upcoming Senate Consideration of Resolutions meeting scheduled.

Colorado Bill: Optional Individualized Readiness Plan for School

Colorado HB26-1050 proposes to make it optional for local education providers to offer individualized readiness plans to students who meet minimum proficiency requirements on school readiness and kindergarten reading assessments. This bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Updates Behavioral Health License Terminology

Colorado House Bill HB26-1220 proposes to update terminology within behavioral health licenses. The bill aims to change references from "acute treatment unit" to "behavioral health entity" to align with existing licensing structures established in previous legislative sessions.

Colorado HB26-1157: Human Services Supplemental Appropriation

Colorado HB26-1157 provides a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Human Services for the 2026 Regular Session. The bill has passed both houses and was signed into law on March 6, 2026.

Colorado Bill Exempts Auctioneers from Charitable Solicitation Rules

Colorado HB26-1025 exempts auctioneers from the registration, bonding, and reporting requirements of the "Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act" when providing services to a charitable organization. This exemption applies regardless of whether the auctioneer is paid or volunteers, provided they do not directly handle contributions.