Briefs

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Deaf Student’s ADA Complaint

SCOTUS found IDEA's exhaustion requirement doesn’t foreclose ADA complaints looking for compensatory damages.

Judge John Neiley Appointed Chief Judge of 9th Judicial District

Judge John Neiley was appointed as chief judge of the 9th Judicial District serving Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties, effective July 1.

Judge Gregory Styduhar appointed Chief Judge of the 10th Judicial District

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright appointed Judge Gregory Styduhar as chief judge of the 10th Judicial District.

ABA Appoints New Interim Executive Director

The American Bar Association on March 6 announced it named Alpha Brady as its interim executive director, succeeding Jack Rives.

Gov. Polis Appoints Thomas Henderson to the 18th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis on March 3 appointed Thomas Henderson to the 18th Judicial District Court, effective immediately.

Colorado Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment as it Considers Chief Justice Directives on the...

The Colorado Supreme Court is seeking public comment as it considers codifying how virtual proceedings can be used.

Quarles & Brady Announces Combination with Colorado’s Adsero IP

National law firm Quarles & Brady LLP announced it’s combining with Colorado-based Adsero IP beginning March 1.

Gov. Polis Appoints AG Phil Weiser to be State’s Prosecutor for 22nd Judicial District

Polis appointed AG Weiser to state prosecutor in the 22nd Judicial District until a new DA is appointed.

Gov. Polis Appoints Reid Stewart to the La Plata County Court

Gov. Polis appointed Reid Stewart to the La Plata County Court in the 6th Judicial District, effective immediately.

Judge Increased Punitive Damages in Cyclist’s Wrongful Death Case

The Jefferson County Court increased punitive damages from $250 million to $300 million in an update to the wrongful death lawsuit in the death of Coloradan cyclist Gwen Inglis.