Briefs

U.S. Supreme Court Stays Mifepristone Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court stayed a ruling to pull from the market mifepristone, a medication commonly used in abortions.

Nikhil Ramnaney Named Senior Counsel of the Office for Access to Justice

Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice named Nikhil Ramnaney as senior counsel for the office.

Colorado to Get Nearly $32 Million Settlement with E-Cigarette Maker Juul

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced April 12 Colorado will receive nearly $32 million after a $462 million multistate settlement was reached with Juul Labs, Inc.

New Directive Requires Livestreaming of Certain Criminal Proceedings

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright issued a directive requiring judicial officers to livestream certain proceedings with restrictions.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Monica Haenselman to Boulder County Court

Gov. Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Monica Haenselman to the Boulder County Court, effective immediately.

Final Rule Issued for Home Confinement Under CARES Act

The DOJ issued a final rule giving the director of the Bureau of Prisons discretion to keep individuals in home confinement after the COVID-19 emergency ends.

DOJ Sues to Block Activision from Suppressing Overwatch, Call of Duty Player Compensation

The DOJ sued Activision to prevent it from suppressing Overwatch and Call of Duty player compensation with its Competitive Balance Tax.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Michelle Chostner to the 10th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Michelle Chostner to the 10th Judicial District Court, effective April 29.

ABA Releases Model Rule Addressing Jurisdiction of Attorney Regulation Authorities

The ABA ethics committee addressed ABA Model Rule 8.5 and clarified the jurisdiction of attorney regulation authorities.

Colorado Supreme Court Approves Creation of Legal Paraprofessional License

The Colorado Supreme Court on March 27 announced it approved the licensure of legal paraprofessionals in a new rule.