Colorado

State laws about pay transparency in job ads are gaining popularity, lawyers say

Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers with at least one employee in the state to post salary ranges, benefits packages and application details for all jobs, including internal promotions. The law, which became effective in 2021, is widely considered a trendsetter in pay transparency, along with a 2023 California law.

Apr 1, 2026 12:40 AM CDT

Supreme Court rules against ban on ‘gay conversion therapy’ for minors

The Supreme Court on Tuesday found that a Colorado law banning “conversion therapy” for gay and transgender minors probably violates free speech rights, the latest in a string of decisions by the high court rolling back protections for LGBTQ+ people and expanding the rights of the religious.

Mar 31, 2026 11:24 AM CDT

Colorado policy could shield AI from complaints regarding unauthorized practice of law

Does using artificial intelligence for legal help constitute the unauthorized practice of law? Lawyers in Colorado are saying no and taking novel approaches to protect the developers of AI tools that aim to expand access to legal services.

Mar 18, 2026 3:11 PM CDT

New group focuses on judges’ use of artificial intelligence

A new consortium aims to bring together state and federal judges to boost their knowledge of artificial intelligence.

Feb 2, 2026 1:37 PM CST

Judge who paid defendant’s $1 bond is suspended

A Denver County Court judge who was under investigation after paying a defendant’s $1 bond last year has been suspended for one week without pay, according to a story by Denver7.

Jan 14, 2026 12:04 PM CST

Google and chatbot maker settle lawsuit alleging teen’s death was linked to chatbot

Google and artificial intelligence chatbot maker Character Technologies have agreed to settle a Florida’s mother lawsuit alleging that a chatbot prompted her 14-year-old son to kill himself.

Jan 8, 2026 12:21 PM CST

Man who set fire in state supreme court building is sentenced

A man who pleaded guilty to starting a fire in the Colorado Supreme Court building was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison.

Dec 17, 2025 9:26 AM CST

Activist lawyer caught up in accusations of sex and drugs with client is disbarred

An attorney known for his activism on behalf of the homeless has been disbarred for allegedly pressuring a client to sign a plea agreement and mishandling her money while also propositioning her for sex and cocaine.

Dec 16, 2025 10:07 AM CST

Lawyer hospitalized after man body slams him at courthouse

A 69-year-old Colorado attorney was hospitalized with serious injuries after a man attacked him earlier this week using an “MMA style takedown” before a court hearing.

Dec 11, 2025 12:53 PM CST

Former judicial ethics chief files suit claiming Colorado justices, other officials conspired to hide misconduct

Updated: The former judicial ethics chief in Colorado has filed a lawsuit alleging that Colorado Supreme Court justices "engaged in a conspiracy intended to absolve themselves of any accountability” in a scheme to conceal information about a lucrative contract with a departing court administrative official.

Oct 27, 2025 12:38 PM CDT

Supreme Court sharply questions law banning conversion therapy

The Supreme Court sounded deeply skeptical Tuesday about a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for gay and transgender minors, suggesting the justices may scuttle the statute and similar restrictions in nearly 30 states.

Oct 7, 2025 1:28 PM CDT

Lawyer suspended after criticizing client’s mothering skills in response to negative review

A Denver lawyer who called a client “a terrible mother” in response to a negative Facebook review has been suspended from law practice for her online comments and her conduct in three other cases.

Sep 25, 2025 9:31 AM CDT

Intellectual property and pop culture collide over the Labubu, this summer’s hottest collectible

The Labubus are so popular that the elflike plush dolls produced by Chinese toy company Pop Mart have inspired a surge in knockoffs. While the intellectual property issues involving the Labubus aren’t exactly novel, the increasing acceptance of “dupes” is a new trend.

Aug 4, 2025 9:16 AM CDT

Lawyers for MyPillow CEO sanctioned for fake case citations; judge questions their explanation

Updated: A federal judge has imposed a sanction of $3,000 each on two lawyers representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for submitting a brief citing cases that didn’t exist.

Jul 10, 2025 9:01 AM CDT

See the Video: Lawyer calls appeals judge ‘honey’ in heat of oral arguments, struggles to continue

An appellate lawyer has gained internet fame after he called a female judge “honey” during the heat of oral arguments before the Colorado Court of Appeals last week.

Jun 24, 2025 3:11 PM CDT