Briefs

Frost Brown Todd Opens Denver Office

Frost Brown Todd opened a new office in Denver with nine attorneys and plans to double the office’s size by the end of 2024.

Gov. Polis Appoints J. Chris Larson to 20th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed J. Chris Larson to the 20th Judicial District Court, replacing retiring Judge Patrick Butler, effective May 11.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Lisa Gomez to the Denver Juvenile Court

Polis appointed Magistrate Lisa Gomez to the Denver Juvenile Court in the 2nd Judicial District, replacing retiring Judge D. Brett Woods.

Gov. Polis Appoints Sean Murray as DA for the 6th Judicial District and William...

Gov. Polis appointed Sean Murray as DA for the 6th Judicial District and William Culver to the Otero County Court.

Colorado to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam Starting July 2028

Starting July 2028, Colorado will use a different bar exam for the first time since 2012. The NextGen bar exam will replace the UBE.

Judge Elizabeth McCarthy Named Denver Juvenile Court Presiding Judge

On March 12, Judge Elizabeth McCarthy was named Denver Juvenile Court presiding judge, effective immediately.

Colorado Appellate Opinions Dating Back to 1871 Now Available for Free on New Website

Published state appellate opinions dating to 1871 are now available free of charge through a new website.

Colorado Landowners and Farmers Sue Oil and Gas Companies

This is a class action complaint in Adams County alleged nearly 200 oil and gas wells were abandoned.

Denver DA Beth McCann Testifies in Support of Bipartisan Human Trafficking Enforcement Bill

DA Beth McCann testified in support of a new bill that seeks to strengthen the enforcement of human trafficking.

Gov. Polis Announces Panel to Review Applications for the District Attorney in the 6th...

The governor announced a panel to review applications and recommend finalists for the appointment of the new district attorney for the 6th Judicial District.