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State Supreme Court scrutinizes legislators’ redistricting proposal
Colorado’s highest court on Monday heard arguments over whether state legislators have the authority to enact a law that would adjust the voter-approved state redistricting process, with several justices skeptical of the legality or prudence of lawmakers’ proposal. At issue is a bill advanced by lawmakers that aims to keep the state’s redistricting commissioners on…
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Law school enrollment may be on the rise
Many smart, ambitious undergrads no longer automatically think of law school as their path to success. The recession of the late 2000s resulted in a nationwide drop in student interest in law school and opportunities for young lawyers. Numbers might be ticking up slightly now, based on Law School Admission Test statistics and first-year class…
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Hickenlooper appoints new members to judicial nominating commission
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced non-attorney appointments to 7 judicial district nominating commissions Wednesday, Nov. 23. All terms run from Jan. 1, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2022. 1st Judicial District: Nicole Dews of Lakewood, Republican, Jefferson County. 2nd Judicial District: Sean Bradley of Denver, Democrat, Denver County. 3rd Judicial District: Paula Irene Murphy of Trinidad,…