December 08, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
The 'Colorado River' Abstention: A Potentially Overlooked Forum-Selection ToolGiven the perpetually crowded nature of federal dockets, limited judicial resources, and current backlog of cases due to COVID-19, it is possible that the legal community will see the Colorado River abstention doctrine used with increased frequency to reroute certain federal cases to state courts.
By Carolyn Boucek
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