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Ex-dean of University of Colorado Law School on state’s ballot for governor

The former dean of the University of Colorado Law School won the state’s democratic primary election for governor last week, defeating sitting U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado.

Jul 7, 2026 11:58 AM CDT

Judge tosses free speech claim of former public defender who alleged burnout

A judge in Denver on Wednesday dismissed a First Amendment claim of an attorney who is suing the Colorado state public defender, alleging that he was fired after speaking out about case overload.

Jun 25, 2026 11:43 AM CDT

Former crime lab scientist pleads guilty to mishandling sexual assault evidence

A former Colorado crime lab scientist has pleaded guilty to four charges related to mishandling criminal evidence.

Jun 24, 2026 9:40 AM CDT

State attorneys general open investigation into OpenAI, company says

Several state attorneys general have opened an investigation into OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

Jun 16, 2026 9:43 AM CDT

Law grad can move forward with suit over bar exam accommodations, appeals court says

The appellate court in Colorado has revived a lawyer’s disability discrimination claim against the state’s attorney regulation office.

May 21, 2026 9:50 AM CDT

Court orders hospital to resume gender-affirming care for transgender kids

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Children’s Hospital Colorado must resume offering gender-affirming care to transgender kids, after the hospital received pressure from the federal government to suspend services.

May 19, 2026 11:17 AM CDT

Colorado moves to ban fee sharing with nonlawyers

Colorado has passed a bill that bans fee sharing with nonlawyers.

May 18, 2026 9:56 AM CDT

Judge who teared up during child abuse testimony does not warrant new trial, appeals court says

A Colorado judge who teared up during a child abuse victim’s testimony was not enough to warrant a new trial, an appeals court has ruled.

May 11, 2026 7:40 AM CDT

LASIK malpractice plaintiff can keep $7.2M award, judge rules

A judge in the Denver suburbs ruled last week that a pilot could keep the $7.2 million jury award in his medical-malpractice case involving LASIK eye surgery, even though Colorado has a $1 million cap on economic damages.

Apr 23, 2026 10:42 AM CDT

Supreme Court to review Catholic preschools’ bid for LGBTQ exemption

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review the bid of Catholic preschools to participate in Colorado’s universal prekindergarten program even as they deny admission to the children of LGBTQ parents.

Apr 20, 2026 1:20 PM CDT

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

Ex-dean of University of Colorado Law School on state’s ballot for governor

Judge tosses free speech claim of former public defender who alleged burnout

Former crime lab scientist pleads guilty to mishandling sexual assault evidence

State attorneys general open investigation into OpenAI, company says

Law grad can move forward with suit over bar exam accommodations, appeals court says

Court orders hospital to resume gender-affirming care for transgender kids

Colorado moves to ban fee sharing with nonlawyers

Judge who teared up during child abuse testimony does not warrant new trial, appeals court says

LASIK malpractice plaintiff can keep $7.2M award, judge rules

Supreme Court to review Catholic preschools’ bid for LGBTQ exemption

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

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

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

New group focuses on judges’ use of artificial intelligence

Judge who paid defendant’s $1 bond is suspended

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