In case you missed it this week: In a hiring flurry that rivaled the snow this week, more than a dozen local attorneys were hired at Denver law firms in addition to two new shareholder elections at Polsinelli’s Denver office.
In case you missed it this week: Quarles & Brady announced a new partner class, including one new Denver partner and the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center will partially reopen next week after a fire was set in the building during a break-in.
Clarissa Lockhart received a 10-year sentence for her alleged involvement in the 2009 murder of Andrew Graham, a crime the Korey Wise Innocence Project believes she didn’t commit.
Colorado lawmakers approved legislation that will send a question to voters asking if people charged with first-degree murder should be denied bail “when proof is evident or presumption is great” that the person will be found guilty.
The governor announced a panel to review applications and recommend finalists for the appointment of the new district attorney for the 6th Judicial District.
