Briefs

Judicial Officers Update Practice Standards

Several U.S. District Court Judges for the District of Colorado updated their practice standards, effective Dec. 1.

Ray Ojeda Resentenced for 1997 Attack on 15-Year-Old Girl

After the Denver DA’s Office reached a plea agreement with Ray Ojeda in August, he was resentenced this week to 96 years.

Grand Jury Indicts Clear Creek Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting

A grand jury indicted two former Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office deputies involved in the fatal shooting of Christian Glass.

Stryker Ordered to Pay $2.2 Million in Fees and $70K in Sanctions in Breach...

A federal judge ordered medical distributor corporation Stryker to pay $2.2 million after paying $4.75 million in damages to ORP Surgical in May.

ABA Issues Guidance for Lawyers on Email Protocols and ‘Reply All’ Use

The ABA’s ethics committee released a formal opinion cautioning lawyers to refrain from including their clients in emails to opposing lawyers.

Colorado House Minority Leader Hugh McKean Dies Suddenly Oct. 30

Colorado House Republicans announced Oct. 30 House Minority Leader Hugh McKean died suddenly at his home.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Matthew Zehe to the Larimer County Court in the 8th...

Polis appointed Magistrate Matthew Zehe to fill a vacancy on the Larimer County Court in the 8th Judicial District, effective immediately.

Gov. Polis Appoints Rachel Olguin-Fresquez to the 5th Judicial District Court, Jeremy Chaffin to...

Gov. Polis appointed Judge Rachel Olguin-Fresquez to the 5th Judicial District Court and Jeremy Chaffin to the 21st Judicial District Court.

Gov. Polis Appoints Michael Halpin to the Custer County Court in the 11th Judicial...

Gov. Jared Polis on Oct. 20 appointed Michael Halpin to the Custer County Court in the 11th Judicial District.

Gov. Polis Appoints Keith Goman to the Jefferson County Court in the 1st Judicial...

Gov. Jared Polis on Oct. 19 appointed Keith Goman to the Jefferson County Court in the 1st Judicial District.