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Three Judges Disciplined in 2021, 17 Cases Considered

The annual report offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain of the body responsible for investigating claims of judicial misconduct.
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Paloma Law Hopes to Improve Access to Justice on the Ground

Erica White’s criminal and immigration defense firm hopes to serve marginalized communities and Spanish-speaking clients.
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Anne Kelly Lays Out Plans After Being Appointed District Attorney for 12th Judicial District

Anne Kelly, who most recently worked in the 20th Judicial District, was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis to the DA post for the 12th Judicial District.
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Brittany Kauffman Named IAALS CEO

Kauffman has been with the the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System for 10 years and said she's honored to be CEO.

Colorado Supreme Court Censures Judge Thompson, Gives 30-Day Suspension

Judge Mark Thompson has been suspended from his judicial duties for 30 days without pay and has been publicly censured by the Colorado Supreme Court.

Gov. Polis Appoints Anne Kelly as District Attorney to the 12th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Anne Kelly to DA of the 12th Judicial District following an investigation finding Victim’s Rights Act violations.

Colorado Court Case Goes Viral on TikTok

Millions of views, hundreds of thousands of likes. This Jefferson County property rights dispute has blown up on TikTok.

What’s Next for Judicial Discipline in Colorado?

On Wednesday, lawmakers laid out proposed changes to how judicial discipline cases are handled in Colorado.
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Psychedelic Mushrooms Initiative Reaches November Ballot in Colorado

An initiative allowing the use of psychedelic mushrooms has reached the November ballot in Colorado.
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Town Hall Held After Release of Aurora’s Consent Decree Report

A town hall was held Aug. 9 after the first report was released involving the oversight of public safety changes in Aurora.