Tag:Law Week

Defenders Union of Colorado Backs Public Defender Workload Study Bill

House Bill 24-1289 would instruct the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender to conduct a workload study and implement workload standards.

Federal Judiciary Calls Out Budget, Caseload, Judge Security in 2023 Report

The judicial branch’s 2023 report highlights concerns about budget, high caseloads and court and judge security.

Colorado Legislature Considers a $2 Million Annual Fund for Legal Aid Organizations

House Bill 24-1286, which passed in the Colorado House Judiciary Committee, creates a new $2 million fund for legal aid organizations.

2024 Top Litigators: Mindy Sooter

Mindy Sooter has represented clients from household companies to asylees, and has won a number of big victories along the way.

2024 Top Litigators: Tyrone Glover

Tyrone Glover has already built two storied careers in law and MMA, and there’s still more to come from his legal one.

2024 Top Litigators: Trip DeMuth

Law Week profiled Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath partner Trip DeMuth for its 2024 Top Litigators special edition.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for March 7

The 10th Circuit affirmed a ruling in a case involving a confidential informant.

Bipartisan Effort Aims to Eliminate Defendant Filing Fees in Eviction Cases

Defendants in eviction cases would no longer be required to pay certain filing fees if HB24-1099 becomes law.