Briefs

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Monica Haenselman to Boulder County Court

Gov. Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Monica Haenselman to the Boulder County Court, effective immediately.

Final Rule Issued for Home Confinement Under CARES Act

The DOJ issued a final rule giving the director of the Bureau of Prisons discretion to keep individuals in home confinement after the COVID-19 emergency ends.

DOJ Sues to Block Activision from Suppressing Overwatch, Call of Duty Player Compensation

The DOJ sued Activision to prevent it from suppressing Overwatch and Call of Duty player compensation with its Competitive Balance Tax.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Michelle Chostner to the 10th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Michelle Chostner to the 10th Judicial District Court, effective April 29.

ABA Releases Model Rule Addressing Jurisdiction of Attorney Regulation Authorities

The ABA ethics committee addressed ABA Model Rule 8.5 and clarified the jurisdiction of attorney regulation authorities.

Colorado Supreme Court Approves Creation of Legal Paraprofessional License

The Colorado Supreme Court on March 27 announced it approved the licensure of legal paraprofessionals in a new rule.

Gov. Polis Appoints John Scott to the Lake County Court in the 5th Judicial...

Gov. Jared Polis on March 24 appointed John Scott to the Lake County Court in the 5th Judicial District.

University of Denver Sturm College of Law Facing Critiques Following Controversial Speech

Following a controversial speech at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, some Colorado Bar Associations are criticizing the administration’s response. 

Tyson & Mendes Attorney Wins Appellate Ruling in Insurance Case

An attorney at Tyson & Mendes Denver office won a major Colorado Court of Appeals ruling in an insurance case involving a developer.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Deaf Student’s ADA Complaint

SCOTUS found IDEA's exhaustion requirement doesn’t foreclose ADA complaints looking for compensatory damages.