Civil Liability
EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT AND CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY’S FEES AWARDS ACT
The Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) (5 U.S.C. §§ 504; 28 U.S.C. §§ 2412) provides for the award of attorney fees (up to $125 per hour) and other expenses to eligible individuals and small entities that are parties to litigation against the government. This information is posted as a reference. No legal advise is [...]
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND CIVIL NEGLIGENCE
Is driving under the influence “negligence” as a matter of law in Colorado? That is, can a drunk driver be haled civilly liable for damages merely because of their blood alcohol level (BAC)? John Zodrow of Denver suggests that these are important questions for you to discuss with your legal advisor, and has complied herein [...]
DRAM SHOP LAWS – SERVING LIQUOR TO INTOXICATED PATRONS
Dram Shop or Dramshop is a legal term in the United States referring to a bar, tavern or the like where alcoholic beverages are sold. Traditionally, it referred to a shop where spirits were sold by the dram, a small unit of liquid. “Dram shop liability” refers to the body of law governing the liability [...]