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Representative Cherie Jahn

Speaker Pro Tempore

Colorado State Representative District 24 (D)

303-866-5522

cheri.jahn.house@state.co.us

 

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"It really doesn't matter what party is in charge. 

It matters what is coming out of the legislature

and how it can enhance and incentivize

and help our businesses and small businesses." 

... Rep. Cherie Jahn

 

For the first time in 40 years following the 2006 election, all branches of the Colorado state government are controlled by democrats. Speaker Pro Tempore Cherie Jahn joins Kristyn Shayon to talk about the importance of supporting small business by creating and maintaining a level playing field in the state of Colorado. As a small business owner, and a democrat, Representative Jahn shares her unique insight into the importance of coalition among the business community to create common sense legislation.

 

Excerpt From:

The Directorship Annual Guide to State Legal Climates:  Colorado  (Rank: 10)

 

"Colorado scored high in the two econometric studies, but only toward the middle of the Harris Poll. While its liability laws are conducive to a fair, predictable litigation climate, there are several threats to its high ranking. The Legislature has begun to chip away at the reform legislation, especially since the departure of pro-reform Governor Bill Owens. Current Governor Bill Ritter’s judicial appointments are troubling and include a former plaintiff lawyer who was opposed by liability-reform proponents. Worse yet, the Colorado Supreme Court has an activist majority that is open to expanding tort liability. For the time being, however, reasonable limits on non-economic and punitive damages, elimination of joint liability, and medical malpractice and product liability reforms remain in place. Attorney General John Suthers is a strong advocate for the rule of law."  -- Steve Hantler, et. al., Directorship, June-July 2007, page 54.

 

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If you would like to nominate a legal reform leader to be interviewed by AJP for Partner Spotlight, please send the appropriate contact information to Kristyn Shayon, Director of Communications Services, American Justice Partnership, at KShayon@lawexec.com. Original material © 2007 American Justice Partnership. All rights reserved.