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14 Oct Weighing the Benefits of Settlement vs. Trial Under 16.1
If you and/or your business are currently embroiled in litigation, or plan to be engaged in litigation in the near future, at some point in the litigation you will likely need to consider whether it would be more beneficial to accept or to make a...
30 Sep How Much Will it Cost to Sue Under Rule 16.1?
In our last three blogs Edwards Law discussed the new mandatory Rule 16.1 now governing how cases are litigated in Colorado — major changes to expect, how to prepare for the changes, and the types of cases that are conducive to 16.1 litigation. In this...
16 Sep Is Mandatory Rule 16.1 Litigation Right for You?
In its last two blogs Edwards Law discussed Rule 16.1— major changes to expect and how to prepare for the changes. In this last blog, we provide some guidance on the types of cases that would be appropriate for Rule 16.1 and when you might...
02 Sep Be Prepared for Mandatory Rule 16.1 Litigation
In our last blog we addressed important changes in the way state court civil cases will be litigated in Colorado after September 1, 2018. Now that September 1 has come and gone, your litigation strategy will now need to include a plan of action for...
18 Aug Thinking About Suing? Do It Now Before Rule 16.1 Becomes Mandatory
This week Edwards Law kicks off a series of blogs concerning an important change in the way state court civil cases will be litigated in Colorado. Today’s blog is a general overview of the change. Bottom line, if you and your company are thinking about...
05 Aug The Nuts and Bolts of an Interlocutory Appeal
In our last few blogs Edwards Law discussed whether you should appeal, how to write a good appellate brief, and whether it makes sense to appeal before your case is over. This week we jump into the nuts and bolts of an interlocutory appeal—when to...
30 Jul Filing an Interlocutory Appeal Under C.A.R. 4.2 – A Special Kind of Appeal
In our last couple of blogs Edwards Law discussed whether you should appeal and the makings of a great appellate brief. This week, we discuss a very narrow type of appeal—interlocutory appeals under C.A.R. 4.2 and whether you have a case that is appropriate for...
22 Jul If You Appeal Make Sure Your Attorney Writes a Winning Appellate Brief
Last week Edwards Law discussed several items you must take into consideration before you spend time and money hiring an attorney to appeal your case. This week’s blog discusses the recipe for drafting a winning appellate brief. The Goal of an Appeal As stated in our last...
15 Jul So You Want to Appeal Your Case? Consider This Before You Spend the Money
In its last series of blogs, Edwards Law discussed ways to recoup your attorneys’ fees and costs through a litigation clause in your business contracts; via statute or via motion papers if you and your business are sued in a baseless and frivolous lawsuit. But...