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Where it Stands Now: 100th Anniversary of Colorado River Compact

The Colorado River Compact celebrates its 100th anniversary this year as drought concerns continue.

ABA Issues Guidance on Lawyers Who Represent Themselves

The ABA ethics committee released a formal opinion to clarify its model rules for lawyers representing themselves.
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Advisory Opinion: Colorado Judges Can Now Use LinkedIn

The Colorado Judicial Ethics Advisory Board released an opinion Sept. 19 allowing state judges to use LinkedIn.
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Colorado Attorneys Weigh in on Upcoming Colorado Privacy Act

The Colorado Privacy Act will take effect July 1, 2023 and local attorneys are gearing up to help local businesses navigate the change, as a federal proposal also looms.

Judiciary Repeats Calls for Improved Security for Judges, Agrees to Administer Workplace Survey

The Judicial Conference of the U.S. repeated a call for improved security for judges and agreed to administer regular workplace surveys.
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Colorado AG Gives Insight Into Upcoming Privacy Act

As cybersecurity concerns grow, the Colorado Privacy Act will soon take hold in the ever-evolving world of data.
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Colorado District Attorneys Unveil Prosecution Performance Dashboards

Colorado DAs have launched a collection of online dashboards to bring more transparency into the prosecutorial process and build public trust.

Colorado Public Defenders Form Union

The Defenders Union of Colorado hopes to improve burnout and case outcomes at the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender.

Instec Agrees to Pay $625,000 for Alleged False Claims Act Violations

Instec Inc. and Instec’s owner and president agreed to pay $625K to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act.
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SCOTUS Decisions Could Have Major Impact on Schools in Colorado

During the U.S. Supreme Court’s last session controversial opinions were released that could reshape how schools operate.