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The $174,000 question: Who gets the money Steve Bachar brought to court?
In a trust account sits $174,370 of Steve Bachar’s money. Should he be able to withdraw it?

Oilman Jack Grynberg “suffered from insane delusions” but his contract valid, judge rules
The late Denver wildcatter Jack Grynberg “suffered from insane delusions” in the waning years of his life, a Centennial judge says, but that doesn’t nullify a contract he signed.

‘I’m not sorry’: Business lawyer suspended for forging letter to ex-wife
“I knew the risks when I did what I did,” Newell said. “I’m not sorry that I did it.”

DoorDash says discovery request in Denver crash suit will cost it $159M
A judge in Centennial ordered DoorDash to hand over millions of documents to a Denver man who was seriously injured in a crash with one of its drivers -- a...

Mother-son duo behind Tavern restaurants battle in court over $8M
Denver restaurateur Frank Schultz has been sued by the co-owner of his various businesses, accused of pilfering hundreds of thousands of dollars from their companies, cutting his partner out of...

Ikon Pass holders to get $17.5M in Alterra settlement over COVID-shortened season
Alterra Mountain Co. has agreed to pay $17.5 million to skiers who bought an Ikon Pass and were unable to fully use it during the pandemic year of 2020.

Deaf juror can sue Denver court for discrimination, judge rules
A Denver judge has ruled that a lawyer who is hearing impaired and was removed from a jury pool due to his disability can sue the Denver County Court for...

Denver lawyer suspended 30 months for sex with clients, misplaced money
A Denver attorney who was caught sleeping with a client for a second time will be barred from practicing law for 30 months after admitting to that and nine other...

Jury finds Highlands Ranch doctor stole $242K in pandemic aid
A Highlands Ranch doctor has been convicted of two federal felonies related to the theft of $242,000 in pandemic relief funds that he used on personal expenses.

Feds will investigate Englewood tiny home nonprofit after learning of Vegas trips
A federal agency has been granted permission to fully investigate the books and bank accounts of a bankrupt tiny home builder in Englewood after its preliminary investigation found $860,000 in unexplained money...