Briefs

Longtime Municipal Court Judge Linda Cooke to Step Down June 30

Municipal Court Judge Linda Cooke announced she plans to step down from her role June 30, ending 22 years with the court.

Gov. Polis Appoints Tayler Thomas to the 10th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis on May 31 appointed Tayler Thomas to the 10th Judicial District Court to replace retiring Judge Larry Schwartz, effective immediately.

Mayor Hancock Appoints Isaam Shamsid-Deen to Denver County Court

Mayor Hancock appointed Isaam Shamsid-Deen to the Denver County Court bench, filling the vacancy from departing Judge Tanya Wheeler.

Three Candidates Nominated for 10th Judicial District Court Judgeship

The 10th Judicial District Nominating Commission has nominated three candidates for a district court judgeship covering Pueblo County.

ABA Releases Opinion on Advance Paid Fees

The American Bar Association released an opinion May 3 discussing fees paid in advance for potential services.

Executive Committee: COVID-19 No Longer Impacting Functioning of Federal Courts

The Judicial Conference’s Executive Committee found the COVID-19 emergency is no longer impacting the functioning of federal courts, according to an announcement May 11. 

Gov. Polis Appoints Jeremy Boyce to the 16th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Jeremy Boyce to the Crowley County Bench in the 16th Judicial District, effective June 1.

Colorado AG’s Office Settles with Lender for Exceeding State Interest Rate Limits

Colorado AG Phil Weiser announced a $275,000 settlement with EasyPay for alleged interest rate limit violations.

Merchant & Gould Wins Major Patent Decision for Colorado Client

Merchant & Gould P.C. announced April 19 its Colorado-based client Patch My PC, LLC, won a major decision in a patent case against Ivanti, Inc.

Sherman & Howard Upholds $4.8 Million Judgment at Colorado Court of Appeals

Sherman & Howard upheld a $4.8 million jury verdict in a breach of contract case representing a local orthopedics medical device sales firm.