Briefs

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Elise Myer to the 9th Judicial District Court to replace retiring Judge James Berkley Boyd effective July 1.

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright signed a directive to increase access to Colorado’s trial courts through virtual proceedings.

Gov. Polis appointed Sarah Stout to the 17th Judicial District Court, replacing retiring Judge Robert Kiesnowski Jr. July 1.

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Judge LaQunya Baker and Magistrate Judge Jacob Edson to vacancies on the 18th Judicial District Court.

EPA announced a settlement with Anheuser-Busch, resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act’s chemical accident prevention requirements.

The case asks how public or political figures’ rights to privacy and publicity weigh against freedom of speech with trademarks.

Municipal Court Judge Linda Cooke announced she plans to step down from her role June 30, ending 22 years with the court.

Gov. Polis on May 31 appointed Tayler Thomas to the 10th Judicial District Court to replace retiring Judge Larry Schwartz, effective immediately.

Mayor Hancock appointed Isaam Shamsid-Deen to the Denver County Court bench, filling the vacancy from departing Judge Tanya Wheeler.

The 10th Judicial District Nominating Commission has nominated three candidates for a district court judgeship covering Pueblo County.