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Gov. Polis Appoints Matthew Margeson to the Dolores County Court in the 22nd Judicial...

Gov. Polis appointed Matthew Margeson to the Dolores County Court in the 22nd Judicial District, effective immediately.

Eight Recovery Court Participants to Graduate from Program

Eight participants in the 4th Judicial District Recovery Court will be graduating on Feb. 9.

Gov. Polis Appoints Meegan Miloud to the 1st Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Magistrate Meegan Miloud to the 1st Judicial District Court, effective March 1.

Foster Graham Makes Waves in State Senator Recall, Return of Cryptocurrency

Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP announced two big wins at the end of 2022, one delaying the recall of a Colorado state senator.

Colorado Supreme Court Updates “Reasonable Doubt” Instructions in Annual Report

The Colorado Supreme Court Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee revised the “reasonable doubt” instruction in its annual update to Colorado’s model jury instructions for use in criminal trials. 

Colorado Joins Lawsuit Against Google’s Monopoly on Online Advertising

Colorado joined a DOJ lawsuit against Google's control over online advertising — one of three lawsuits against Google the state has joined.

U.S. Supreme Court Tosses Attorney-Client Privilege Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has tossed out a case involving the breadth of attorney-client privilege for dual-purpose communications.

Justices Participated but Didn’t Sign Sworn Affidavits in Dobbs-Leak Investigation, Marshal Says

Friday’s statement clarified investigators spoke to the justices but they were not asked to sign an affidavit like other employees.

Snapchat Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Fentanyl Deaths

Snap, Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, is facing a wrongful death lawsuit alleging Snapchat created a space that allowed the sale of fentanyl-laced pills that resulted in eight deaths.

Gov. Polis Appoints Judge Anthony Baca to 6th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Judge Anthony Baca to the 6th Judicial District Court after the resignation of Judge Todd Norvell.