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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.

Gov. Polis Appoints John Scott to the Lake County Court in the 5th Judicial...

Gov. Jared Polis on March 24 appointed John Scott to the Lake County Court in the 5th Judicial District.

University of Denver Sturm College of Law Facing Critiques Following Controversial Speech

Following a controversial speech at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, some Colorado Bar Associations are criticizing the administration’s response. 

Tyson & Mendes Attorney Wins Appellate Ruling in Insurance Case

An attorney at Tyson & Mendes Denver office won a major Colorado Court of Appeals ruling in an insurance case involving a developer.

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.