What’s the Future of Legal Cannabis?: Lawmakers Reflect 10-Years After Amendment 64
Lawyers, politicians and activists gathered to mark the 10-year anniversary of Amendment 64 and discuss the future of legalization.
Denver City Attorney Bronson to Resign, Tipper Nominated as Replacement
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced Kristin Bronson will leave her role as city attorney for the City and County of Denver Nov. 2.
493 Pass July Bar Exam
More than 700 test takers took the July bar exam and 493 or around 70% passed. Lawyers who passed can join the bar after paying fees and attending a mandatory admission ceremony Oct. 31.
Jerome Holmes Replaces Timothy Tymkovich as 10th Circuit Chief Judge
Effective Oct. 1., Judge Jerome Holmes replaced Judge Timothy Tymkovich as the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
Justice Department Will Award $57 Million to Justice System Reforms and Racial Equity Programs,...
The DOJ said it’ll award nearly $57 million to criminal justice reform and racial equity programs in the criminal justice system.
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.
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.
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.