Judicial Conference of the U.S. Seeks Congressional OK for Security Spending
The federal judiciary is urging Congress to include funds for courthouse security and the protection for the next fiscal year.
Congress Ponders Whether to Add More U.S. District Judges as Caseloads Rise
With rising cases, Congressional leaders debate adding new District Judges to courtrooms around the country.
Jamaican National Sentenced for $970k Lottery Scam of Estes Park Woman
A Jamaican national scammed an elderly woman from northern Colorado out of nearly $100,000 in a fake lottery scheme
Panel Recommends Investigators for Judicial Branch Scandal Investigation
An independent investigation is advised into the state Judicial Department for alleged sexual harassment and an improperly awarded contract.
Supreme Court Scales Back Equity Doctrine in Patent Cases
A recent Supreme Court decision reaffirmed a long-standing intellectual property doctrine that bars inventors who turn over their patents to others from later claiming the patent is invalid.
Two Judges Disciplined Publicly, Three Privately in 2020
The Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline on Aug. 3 released its annual report detailing disciplinary actions taken against Colorado judges and the number and nature of judicial misconduct complaints it received in 2020.
Former Attorney Sentenced for Conspiracy to Wire Fraud & Money Laundering
Former California attorney David Kaplan was sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
CU Law’s Spencer Gives Insights on History of Voting Rights in U.S., Part Two
Law Week talked to Doug Spencer about the Voting Rights Act in a two-part discussion on a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Doug Spencer, Newly Appointed CU Law Professor, Discusses SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision
Law Week talked recently with Doug Spencer, a new addition to the University of Colorado Law School’s faculty, about the high court’s July 1 decision in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee.
New Child Fatality Review Process Looks to Shine Light on Gaps and Legal Limitations
Colorado is stepping in line with independent review processes of child deaths due to abuse and neglect of other states across the U.S.