Briefs

Judge Todd Plewe named Chief Judge of the 22nd Judicial District

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright appointed Judge Todd Plewe to serve as chief judge of the 22nd Judicial District.

Colorado Joins Pesticide Lawsuit

AG Phil Weiser joined nine other states in a lawsuit against Syngenta and Corteva for anti-competitive actions that hurt farmers.

John “Clay” McKisson named Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright appointed Judge John “Clay” McKisson to serve as chief judge of the 3rd Judicial District.

Connie Talmage Announces Departure from Colorado Lawyers Committee

Connie Talmage, executive director of the Colorado Lawyers Committee, announced her departure from the group, she will stay at the CLC until her successor is hired.
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Annual CDAC Conference Continues Education for DA’s

Hundreds of prosecutors and DA investigators across Colorado attended the 2022 CDAC Conference to take classes and continue their education.

DPD Sergeant Files EEOC Complaint

Denver police Sgt. Carla Havard recently filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission according to the Denver Post, citing issues with the work environment within DPD.

Gov. Polis Makes District Court Appointments

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Robert Gunning to the 20th Judicial District Court and Michelle Jones and David Karpel to the 18th Judicial District Court.

Gov. Polis Appoints Katharine Lum and Karl Schock to the Colorado Court of Appeals

Gov. Jared Polis on Sept. 15 appointed Katharine Lum and Karl Schock to the Colorado Court of Appeals, effective Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 respectively.

Denver Attorney Files Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination in Denver County Court

Denver-based attorney Spencer Kontnik and the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Denver County Court.

Physical Therapy Company to Pay $400,000 for False Claims Act Violation Allegations

A physical therapy company in Colorado Springs agreed to pay $400,000 to settle allegations it falsely billed federal healthcare programs for aquatic therapy services in violation of the False Claims Act.