Civil Rights Litigation Blog
Colorado updates anti-discrimination laws
In 2022, Colorado passed HB 22-1367 that made several updates to the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA).
Can the police lie to me?
The police can’t lie in every instance but most of the time it’s completely legal for them to lie.
How did my Miranda rights change?
Do you know how your Miranda rights have changed with the recent 2022 SCOTUS ruling?
Fighting back against malicious prosecution
Malicious prosecution happens when someone prosecutes you without probable cause, and with malice.
Record the police and protect your rights
If you are ever in a situation with the law, take the opportunity to respectfully record the police and protect your civil rights.
Anti-discrimination and the laws that protect you
Regardless of whether you are a member of a protected class or not, it’s important to understand the anti-discrimination laws and how they have changed over the years.
How to spot workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination can take a variety of forms that may not always be easy to spot. But before we get into the details of how to spot workplace discrimination, it's important to understand exactly what discrimination is. Simply put, discrimination means treating...
What are your civil liberties and civil rights?
What are your civil liberties and civil rights and why do we need to keep fighting for them?
Know your rights when questioned by the police
It’s important to know what your civil rights are when being questioned by the police.
Speaking up about workplace discrimination
While gathering evidence and documentation is necessary for your workplace discrimination case, the first step is often the hardest for most people to take: say something. If you feel you are being discriminated against for any reason, the most important thing is for...
When is recording conversations legal in Colorado?
Never be afraid to pull out your phone and start recording conversations or situations if you think something illegal is happening or about to happen.
Equal pay for equal work is a law in Colorado
Despite the passage of the federal Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, pay disparities continue to exist for women, especially women of color. Studies show that women typically earn 86 cents for every earned by a man, with Black women...
