“Many in our community steal much less and go to prison,” Judge Eric Johnson said. The case will instead move ahead to trial.
‘Contrary to justice’: Judge rejects probation plea deal for Bachar in $125K theft
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Pikes Peak summit builder sues Colorado Springs over unpaid invoices
The mountain’s new visitor center opened in 2021, a year later than anticipated. GE Johnson says it’s not responsible for the delays because of the challenge of building at 14,000 feet.
Defrauding developer took $2.3M from investors, state charges
Joseph Libkey Jr. is accused of securities fraud in connection with three projects, including a proposed conversion of a downtown Colorado Springs hotel.
Lawyer who swerved into cyclist will lose law license for six months
Jonathan D. Haas, 47, pleaded guilty to hitting a man along Cherry Creek South Drive in October 2021.
Littleton IP law firm absorbed by national player
Adsero IP merged with Quarles & Brady on March 1.
Court rules Wash Park house can be 18 inches too high
The Court of Appeals rejected a neighbor’s attempt to stop a three-story build across from Washington Park.
Arrest warrant issued as disbarred attorney Steve Bachar skips theft sentencing
The admitted thief faces up to a dozen years in prison for taking $125,000 of a longtime friend’s money.
Injury lawyer suspended 30 months for forgery after pandemic fraud claims dropped
Michael Yi, a former Aurora prosecutor, admitted to forging the signature of his brother, a notary.
The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 3.2.23
A high school says it was overbilled, The Source sues a tenant, Rosenberg’s is accused of abandoning its Boulder lease, and more.
Dispute over $300M Keystone project scaled back by Breckenridge judge
The property owner will maintain ownership after warning that split ownership could cause the project to collapse.
