artificial intelligence
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2025 Unfiltered: Colorado Supreme Court vacancy, surge in federal filings and more
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This year was awash in legal news nationally, with federal courts taking an outsize role in responding to executive branch actions. In Colorado, that effect was evident, but it was not the only factor at play. Here are the top developments in 2025 from the state and federal judiciaries. Unexpected vacancy There was an unusual,…
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‘Lawyers haven’t gotten the message’: Colorado justices hear debate about proposed AI rule
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The Colorado Supreme Court heard comments from members of the legal profession last week about a proposed rule change intended to remind attorneys that misuse of new artificial intelligence tools can violate longstanding professional obligations. Court of Appeals Judge Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov, who chairs the Rules of Professional Conduct Standing Committee, told the…
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A practical path for bringing responsible innovation to Golden | OPINION
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By Laura Weinberg The responsibility to innovate is now part of everyday local governance. For a town like Golden, that responsibility means using practical tools that strengthen infrastructure planning, improve service delivery, and create clearer ways for residents to interact with their city. When government operates with purpose, communities gain stability and room to grow.…
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Leadership in the age of artificial intelligence | CRONIN
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The Wall Street Journal recently ran a feature story asking about when and if AI humanoid robots will be able to be chief executives and manage companies. AI evangelists Sam Altman of OpenAI and Elon Musk of Tesla and xAI say AI robots already do remarkable engineering and logistical activities, and we can expect them…
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Trump targets Colorado AI law with executive order, setting stage for legal fight
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Colorado’s 2024 effort to regulate artificial intelligence is facing a direct challenge from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to block states from enforcing their own AI laws. Trump also announced the creation of a legal task force to challenge state AI laws that the order said are inconsistent…
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Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at blocking states from crafting their own regulations for artificial intelligence, saying the burgeoning industry is at risk of being stifled by a patchwork of onerous rules while in a battle with Chinese competitors for supremacy. Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil…
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Federal judge recommends sanctions on plaintiffs for faulty case citations
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A federal judge recommended that a pair of self-represented plaintiffs be subject to a range of sanctions for including flawed and non-existent case citations in their filings, potentially by using artificial intelligence. “A federal court is not a workshop for fictional writing. It is a forum that exists to uphold the law, administer justice, and…
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Federal judge fines lawyer $3,000 for ‘reckless’ filings with incorrect info
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Judge suspects use of generative artificial intelligence; attorney denies using AI A federal judge took the unusual step last week of fining an attorney $3,000 for submitting flawed case citations, being evasive when her opposing counsel raised concerns and relying on cases that did not support her argument. U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang…
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Gov. Polis convenes new working group to address Colorado’s lingering AI law challenges
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For the second time in as many years, Gov. Jared Polis has appointed a working group to address the issues around the state’s 2024 law on artificial intelligence. The law, which Polis signed despite major misgivings last year, is still not ready for prime time. The implementation date for the new law, as set by lawmakers…
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Colorado judicial conference features legal, security updates and appearance by ex-Cabinet secretary
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The annual conference for Colorado’s judicial branch featured legal updates, trainings and an appearance by former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, revolving around the theme of “Justice for All: Judging with Integrity in a Divided Climate.” “We make a point of making sure that when we have attorneys teaching these classes, we have attorneys…
