Briefs

Court Denies Wolf Reintroduction Lawsuit

A U.S. District Court judge on Dec. 15 dismissed a lawsuit to block wolf reintroductions in Colorado. 

AG Phil Weiser Sues National Collegiate Athletic Association

AG Phil Weiser’s office filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association over “unfair” athlete transfer restrictions.

Woman Files Federal Lawsuit against Pueblo Police Officer and Police Chief

Cristy Gonzales has filed a federal lawsuit with Mehr Law against Pueblo Police Officer Bennie Villanueva and Police Chief Chris Noeller.

Gov. Polis Appoints Timothy Lane to the Gilpin County Court in the 1st Judicial...

Gov. Polis appointed Timothy Lane to the Gilpin County Court in the 1st Judicial District, replacing Judge David Taylor, effective immediately.

Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation and the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado Announce New...

COLTAF and the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado announced new executive director Jordan Bates-Rogers Nov. 27.

Judge Kyle Seedorf Appointed Chief Judge of 17th Judicial District

Judge Kyle Seedorf was appointed chief judge in the 17th Judicial District, replacing retiring Judge Donald Quick on Jan. 23, 2024.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Amanda Philipps to the 4th Judicial District Court; Judge...

Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Amanda Philipps to the 4th Judicial District Court and Judge Brittany Schneider to the 14th Judicial District Court.

American Board of Trial Advocates Honors Justice Richard Gabriel With Judicial Excellence Award

ABOTA announced Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard Gabriel is this year’s recipient of the Judicial Excellence Award for the organization’s Colorado chapter.

Gov. Polis Appoints Natalie Stricklin to the 18th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Natalie Stricklin to the 18th Judicial District Court bench to replace retiring Judge Patricia Herron, effective Dec.1.

Gov. Polis Appoints Judge Chantel Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Judge Chantel Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court replacing Judge Randall Arp, effective Jan. 1, 2024.