Briefs

Judge Charged with Felony Menacing Steps Down From Leadership Position

Judge Paul Dunkelman was appointed as the 5th Judicial District’s chief judge after Judge Mark Thompson resigned from the leadership position.

DOJ Settles with Kroger on Accessibility Violations for COVID-19 Vaccine Website

The DOJ announced a settlement agreement with Kroger that’ll help people with disabilities get information about COVID-19 vaccines and book appointments online.

Chief Justice Discusses Scandal Investigations, Judicial Discipline Commission Independence During Legislative Hearing

Lawmakers questioned Chief Justice Brian Boatright about investigations into judicial branch scandals during a hearing on Tuesday.

Maritza Dominguez Braswell Selected as U.S. Magistrate Judge in Colorado Springs

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado announced Maritza Dominguez Braswell was selected as a U.S. magistrate judge.

FTC and DOJ Seek Input on Updating Merger Rules

The FTC and DOJ announced they are seeking public comment on how to update merger guidelines for the modern economy.

Gov. Polis Appoints William Moller to 4th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis on Jan. 14 announced the appointment of William Moller as a district court judge in the 4th Judicial District.

Federal Judge Christine Arguello Updates Practice Standards Effective Dec. 1

U.S. District Judge Christine M. Arguello has updated her practice standards, effective Dec. 1.

Independent Investigation into Colorado Judiciary Ready to Proceed; Two Vendors Awarded Investigation Contracts

The Colorado Judicial Department announced it has entered into contracts with two vendors to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination and claims of an improperly awarded training contract to a former senior administrator.

California Man Charged with Assault and Interference with a Flight Crew

The DOJ charged 20-year-old Brian Hsu of Irvine, California, with interference with a flight crew and assault.

5th Judicial District Chief Judge Charged With Felony Menacing

Mark Thompson stepped away from his position as Chief Judge of the 5th Judicial District after being charged with felony menacing on Saturday, according to the state Judicial Department and Summit County court documents.