Briefs

EPA Fines Suncor for Alleged Chemical Accident Prevention and Reporting Violations

The EPA announced a $300,030 settlement with Suncor’s Commerce City refinery to resolve alleged violations of toxic chemical-related regulations.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Ryan Loewer to the 1st Judicial District Court Bench

Gov. Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Ryan Loewer to the 1st Judicial District Court bench, effective Sept. 1.

Judge Amanda Hopkins Appointed Chief Judge of 12th Judicial District

Judge Amanda Hopkins was appointed to serve as chief judge for the 12th Judicial District, effective immediately.

Gov. Polis Appoints Amy Touart to the Arapahoe County Court

Gov. Jared Polis on Aug. 3 appointed Amy Touart to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District, effective immediately.
De'Von Kissick-Kelly

City of Boulder Announces New Administrator for Municipal Court De’Von Kissick-Kelly

De'Von Kissick-Kelly was named the court administrator of the Boulder Municipal Court, effective July 17.

Gov. Polis Appoints Victoria Klingensmith to the 18th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Victoria Klingensmith to the 18th Judicial District Court, effective Sept. 1.
The Colorado Capitol Building. A close up image of an official building with a gold dome over a rotunda with pillars. On the right of the dome is a flag pole with the American flag above the Colorado flag.

House of Representatives Members Accused of Violating Sunshine Law in Lawsuit

Two Colorado House of Representative members are accusing their colleagues of routinely breaking the Colorado Open Meetings Law.

Edelson Files Complaint Against Xcel Energy for Marshall Fire Damages

Edelson PC on July 10 announced it filed a lawsuit against Xcel Energy on behalf of plaintiffs who survived the Dec. 30, 2021, Marshall Fire.

Gov. Polis Appoints Christopher Rhamey to the 1st Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Christopher Rhamey to the 1st Judicial District Court. He replaces Judge Robert Lochary, effective July 29.

Gov. Polis Appoints Elise Myer to the 9th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Elise Myer to the 9th Judicial District Court to replace retiring Judge James Berkley Boyd effective July 1.