Tag: ethics
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Ethics panel dismisses complaint against Colorado agency chief Dan Gibbs
A state ethics panel has dismissed a complaint against Dan Gibbs, executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The complaint, filed in December 2021 by the Republican-affiliated group Defend Colorado, alleged Gibbs awarded the think tank Keystone Policy Center a contract valued at $496,000. The contract was “for services related to public outreach…
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Colorado Supreme Court overrides regulators, orders admission of attorney despite concerns
The Colorado Supreme Court last month ordered an attorney be admitted to practice law over the recommendation of a regulatory board that concluded his “gamesmanship” during the admissions process continued to raise concerns about his character. Matthew Tobin Arnold sought to join the Colorado bar following his 2022 law school graduation. However, during multiple stages…
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Federal judge speaks about ‘concerning trends’ of threats against judges, weighs in on judicial ethics
Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael E. Hegarty spoke about a wide range of topics to a Lakewood audience on Tuesday, from judicial ethics and threats against judges to the role of religion in the courtroom. “In my world, you don’t even want the appearance of impropriety. You want to be above reproach. And so, we…
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City Councilman Dave Donelson calls for campaign finance transparency during Friday news conference
Colorado Springs Councilman Dave Donelson called for the cancellation of Tuesday’s scheduled special council meeting along with campaign finance reform during his own news conference Friday. Donelson, who was supported by around two dozen people in front of City Hall, represents District 1 that includes areas in the northwest and north central parts of the…
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Ethics, family law and AI: Colorado’s justices, judges speak about appellate do’s and don’ts
During a pair of events earlier this month, one for young lawyers and one for appellate attorneys more broadly, several of Colorado’s judges and justices provided commentary on subjects ranging from professionalism and artificial intelligence to key developments within the judiciary. Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright also disclosed he will swear in Justice Monica M. Márquez on July…