Briefs

Executive Committee: COVID-19 No Longer Impacting Functioning of Federal Courts

The Judicial Conference’s Executive Committee found the COVID-19 emergency is no longer impacting the functioning of federal courts, according to an announcement May 11. 

Gov. Polis Appoints Jeremy Boyce to the 16th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Jeremy Boyce to the Crowley County Bench in the 16th Judicial District, effective June 1.

Colorado AG’s Office Settles with Lender for Exceeding State Interest Rate Limits

Colorado AG Phil Weiser announced a $275,000 settlement with EasyPay for alleged interest rate limit violations.

Merchant & Gould Wins Major Patent Decision for Colorado Client

Merchant & Gould P.C. announced April 19 its Colorado-based client Patch My PC, LLC, won a major decision in a patent case against Ivanti, Inc.

Sherman & Howard Upholds $4.8 Million Judgment at Colorado Court of Appeals

Sherman & Howard upheld a $4.8 million jury verdict in a breach of contract case representing a local orthopedics medical device sales firm.

Gov. Polis Appoints Christian Hatfield as 22nd Judicial District Attorney

Following a selection panel process, Gov. Jared Polis appointed Christian Hatfield as the 22nd Judicial District Attorney.

U.S. Supreme Court Stays Mifepristone Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court stayed a ruling to pull from the market mifepristone, a medication commonly used in abortions.

Nikhil Ramnaney Named Senior Counsel of the Office for Access to Justice

Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice named Nikhil Ramnaney as senior counsel for the office.

Colorado to Get Nearly $32 Million Settlement with E-Cigarette Maker Juul

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced April 12 Colorado will receive nearly $32 million after a $462 million multistate settlement was reached with Juul Labs, Inc.

New Directive Requires Livestreaming of Certain Criminal Proceedings

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright issued a directive requiring judicial officers to livestream certain proceedings with restrictions.