Briefs

Disbarred Denver Attorney Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Denver DA Beth McCann announced disbarred attorney Steven Bachar was sentenced to three years in prison Nov. 6.

Rep. Ken Buck not seeking reelection next year

Colorado Rep. Ken Buck, a Windsor Republican, will not seek a sixth term in Congress next year, he announced on Wednesday.

Gov. Polis Appoints Jon Olafson to the 2nd Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Jon Olafson to the 2nd Judicial District Court to replace retiring Judge Shelley Gilman, effective Dec. 1.

AG Weiser Joins Coalition Defending Gun Safety Laws

AG Weiser joins 18 other attorneys general in an amicus brief defending a large-capacity magazine gun safety law in the District of Columbia.

14th Judicial District Court Judgeship Applicants Announced

Five people have applied for nomination to the office of district judge for the 14th Judicial District.

Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General vs. Meta

A coalition of attorneys general filed lawsuits against Meta asserting it harms youth’s mental health through its social media platforms.

AG Weiser Joins Coalition Urging High Court to Reverse Lower Court Ruling Involving Medication...

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in protecting access to medication abortion.

Judge Finalists Named for 2nd Judicial District Court

The 2nd Judicial District Nominating Commission has announced it has nominated three candidates for a district court judgeship.

Vacancy Announced for Gilpin County Court

The vacancy is being created by the resignation of Judge David Taylor and will occur Nov. 4. 

Colorado AG Phil Weiser Issues Formal Legal Opinion On DEI In the Workplace

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts remain legal under federal law, according to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.