Tag:Justice Melissa Hart

New Colorado Supreme Court chief justice optimistic about judicial culture improvements

Márquez said the branch is in “a period of significant transition” as the branch has seen high turnover at all levels, including judicial clerks, probation staff and judicial officers.

Colorado Lawyers Committee Hosts Annual Luncheon Sept. 27

CLC celebrated its latest accomplishments at its annual luncheon in Denver.

Ireland Stapleton Announces New Director; Davis Graham & Stubbs Announces New Attorney; Awards Luncheon of the Colorado Lawyers Committee Sept. 27

Ireland Stapleton announced a new director, DGS added an attorney and the CLC will host its 2023 awards luncheon next month.

Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for June 27

The Colorado Supreme Court unanimously reversed en banc a judgment that upholds a juvenile court’s decision that held the Denver Department of Human Services made great efforts to help a mother with rehabilitation, but was unsuccessful, leading to the mother losing her parental rights. 

Justices Appear Skeptical About Hospital Contract Requiring Patient to Pay Six-Figure ‘Sticker Price’

The Colorado Supreme Court heard arguments about hospital billing practices that left one patient on the hook for $229,000 more than expected.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Feb. 22

The Colorado Supreme Court abolished res gestae and concluded a bumpy Boulder sidewalk didn't pose an “unreasonable risk” to a pedestrian.

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Legislative Redistricting Maps

Critics say the Colorado Supreme Court should reject an independent commission’s state Senate district map because it splits up the cities of Lakewood and Greeley and groups parts of Jefferson County with more rural counties.

Legal Aid Foundation Announces New Leadership

The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado announced Thursday that six trustees have been elected to its board: Jonathan Boonin, a member at Hutchinson Black...