Stansbury v. Kropf - Breach of Contract and Warranty

The Colorado Court of Appeals, Division V, affirmed the trial court's judgment denying plaintiffs Jerry Stansbury, Front Row Seat, Inc., and Cortez Main, LLC's claims for breach of contract and express warranty against defendants Verlin Kropf and Mountain West Roofing, LLC. The dispute concerned a 2009 commercial roof installation with a 15-year limited warranty. The court applied the economic loss rule to bar tort claims and found the warranty claim failed on the merits.

Peo v. Rader - Criminal Appeal

Colorado Court of Appeals Division VI affirmed the conviction and sentence of Robert Steven Rader on charges of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust as part of a pattern of abuse, along with his adjudication as a habitual criminal. Rader raised four claims on appeal regarding evidentiary rulings, sentence enhancement, SOLSA sentencing, and proportionality review—all of which the court rejected. The judgment was affirmed in a non-precedential opinion.

Peo v. Li - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the second degree murder conviction of Lin F. Li in case 22CA1584. The jury found Li guilty after he pistol-whipped and shot the victim during an argument at a house party. Li was sentenced to 48 years in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

Marriage of Larock - Divorce Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a divorce judgment from Arapahoe County District Court in the Marriage of Larock case. The appellate court upheld rulings on property division, spousal maintenance, and child support while remanding for correction of a typographical error in the valuation of one marital residence.

Peo v. Clark - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order reinstating a life without parole sentence for first-degree kidnapping following an extended proportionality review. Defendant Patrick Allen Clark challenged the sentence under Eighth Amendment and Colorado constitutional proportionality standards. The appellate court upheld the sentence as constitutionally proportionate.

Marshall v. BOCC - Open Meetings Law Violation

Colorado Court of Appeals reversed Douglas County District Court order denying plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction in Open Meetings Law case. Court found plaintiffs demonstrated likely COML violations by the Board of County Commissioners holding eleven closed meetings between December 2024 and April 2025 to discuss public business related to home rule charter formation. Case remanded for further proceedings.

Peo v. McGee - Criminal Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a decision in People v. McGee, partially affirming and partially vacating the defendant's conviction for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and related charges. The case originated from a traffic stop on I-70 where law enforcement observed suspicious driving behavior and subsequently discovered evidence of drug distribution.

McClaflin v Land Title, Denver civil case, judgment affirmed

McClaflin v Land Title, Denver civil case, judgment affirmed

P2P Methyl Glycidic Acid List I Chemical Designation

The Drug Enforcement Administration published a final rule designating P2P Methyl Glycidic Acid as a List I chemical under 21 CFR 1310. This designation imposes DEA registration, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements on entities handling this chemical precursor. The rule takes effect May 4, 2026, with registration applications required by that date.

NEUROJYOTI Trademark Application - Class 042 AI Services

The USPTO published trademark application TM99739882 for NEUROJYOTI in Class 042 (Technology Services). The application covers AI-based non-downloadable software, online entertainment and education information services, and health care wellness programs. The trademark was filed on April 1, 2026 and published for opposition on April 2, 2026.