U.S. District Court Judges update practice standards
Several judicial officers in the District Court for the District of Colorado, including Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer, Senior District Judge Robert E. Blackburn,...
U.S. District Court posts amended local rules
The Advisory Committee on the Local Rules of Practice and Procedure has completed their review of public suggestions and comments for improvements to the...
Sabrina James appointed to Kiowa County Court
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has appointed Sabrina James to the Kiowa County Court in the 15th Judicial District. The appointment is effective immediately, occasioned...
Laura Harvell appointed to the 7th Judicial District Court
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has appointed Laura Harvell to the 7th Judicial District Court, effective Jan. 1. Harvell's appointment is preceded by the retirement...
From the Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Amendments to Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) Rules
On October 30, 2025, the Colorado Supreme Court adopted amendments to the rules governing LLPs. The amendments expand...
Limited judiciary operations to continue during shutdown
On Oct. 20, U.S. courts began limited, constitutionally required functions under the Anti-Deficiency Act until Congress restores appropriations.
Federal judges will continue to serve...
Colorado Supreme Court Narrows Limitations Period for Minimum Wage Claims
The Court has ruled the two- to three-year statute of limitations under the Colorado Wage Claim Act applies to claims brought under the Colorado Minimum Wage Act.
Court Opinions: Colorado Attorney Sanctioned for Abandoning Clients After Judgment, Failing to File Appeal
A local attorney was suspended after failing to file an appeal, ignoring post-judgment filings and cutting off communication with clients after closing his law practice.
Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Limits Government Defenses in Wrong-House FBI Raid
The court ruled that the FTCA’s law enforcement proviso overrides only certain tort exceptions and rejected a broad “supremacy clause” defense.
Court Opinion: Appeals Court Upholds Colorado Teacher Evaluation Rules in CEA Challenge
The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld teacher evaluation rules, finding the State Board of Education didn’t exceed its statutory authority in defining performance ratings and limiting appeal grounds.