Briefs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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