Seventeen Legal Non-Profits to Support This Colorado Gives Day
Law Week rounded up some of the state’s legal non-profits to make it easier for Colorado’s legal community to “give where they live.”
Colorado Federal Judges Update Practice Standards
Two federal judges announced updated practice standards this week, and the U.S. District Court says more revisions are coming.
CBA and CJI Announce New Co-Chair to Diversity on the Bench Coalition
Christine Hernández was appointed co-chair for the CBA|CJI Diversity on the Bench Coalition, the organizations announced on Dec. 1.
Cole Finegan Sworn in as U.S. Attorney
The DOJ announced on Dec. 1 that Cole Finegan was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado.
U.S. District Court Local Rules Revisions Effective Dec. 1
The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado reviewed and approved revisions to its local rules effective Dec. 1.
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibilities for Transaction Lawyers: CBA-CLE Education Event
The Colorado Bar Association on Nov. 30 hosted a CLE, “Ethics for Transactional Lawyers.” The CLE program covered rules of conduct for lawyers
Arnold & Porter Represents Canadian RIV Capital in $150 Million Equity Investment
Denver attorneys for Arnold & Porter represented RIV Capital's $150 million purchase by the Hawthorne Collective, Inc.
Denver’s Restorative Justice Program More Than Doubles Case Load in Second Year
Restorative Denver program celebrates 1% recidivism as sophomore success. The program more than doubled its cases in 2021.
Task Force Issues Recommendations on Attorney Well-Being
The Colorado Supreme Court Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being issued a final report last week offering recommendations to address physical and mental health problems that plague attorneys, judges and law students and build a more sustainable culture in the legal industry.
Survey Reveals Falling Trust in Courts, Growing Support for Remote Proceedings
A recent survey from the National Center for State Courts shows public trust in state courts and other government institutions has fallen.