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IN LOCAL NEWS
Supreme Court Abortion Case Raises State Law Questions
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this week to hear a Mississippi abortion case is raising questions about impacts on state laws around the country.
Clyde & Co Comes to Denver
Global law firm Clyde & Co is opening a Denver office with three insurance-focused attorneys as part of a greater Southwest expansion.
Polis to Issue Pardons for Possession
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will issue additional pardons to Coloradans convicted of low-level marijuana possession crimes now that possession of up to 2 ounces of cannabis is legal.
Lawsuit Over Homeless Camp Changes Venue
A lawsuit filed by Park Hill homeowners over a proposed city-sanctioned homeless camp in the neighborhood was dismissed as the plaintiffs are moving to another venue. (Denver Post)
Diversity on the Bench
The Colorado judicial department’s head of judicial diversity outreach discussed new programs aimed to make Colorado’s judiciary look more like the community it serves.
IN NATIONAL NEWS
Tim Cook Takes the Stand
Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stand today to testify in the trial for his company’s legal battle against the game developer Epic.
Need a Job?
New data shows a huge spike in legal job openings. There has been a 150% increase in open jobs from the start of the pandemic.
Florida Judge Resigns After Ethical Infractions
A Florida judge has resigned after being disciplined for skipping work and making his staff run personal errands.
Death Row Inmates Sue Over Execution Methods
Two death row inmates in South Carolina are suing the state because, with a shortage of lethal injection drugs, the state is requiring them to pick between two other methods of execution: firing squad or electrocution.
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