Corporate Counsel Insight

New Labor Laws, Guidance Has Major Impact on Colorado Employees and Employers

The Colorado General Assembly and Department of Labor and Employment are having a big year implementing new laws and guidance impacting many employers and employees.
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Colorado Lawyers on Growing Number of Federal Antitrust Cases

A massive antitrust case is an example of a growing trend in Colorado and across the country, according to local attorneys.
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Denver Attorneys Weigh in on Colorado Supreme Court Ruling Involving General Partnerships

Denver attorneys weigh in on a recent Colorado Supreme Court decision involving general partnerships.
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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Connected With Airline Worker Leads to More Questions in Gig...

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a ramp supervisor seeking overtime compensation from Southwest Airlines, bringing arbitration requirements into question for other gig jobs.
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As Noncompete Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk, Employers Should Review Notice Requirements, Pay Thresholds

The governor is expected to sign a bill limiting the use of noncompete agreements for workers earning less than six figures.
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EEOC Updates Guidance on Pandemic-Related Discrimination Against Caregivers

The EEOC released guidance on caregiver discrimination with pandemic-related examples of stereotypes and scenarios employers should avoid.
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Employers with Illegal Non-Competes Face New Criminal Penalties in March

In March, Colorado employers will be subject to new criminal penalties, including up to 120 days in jail, for illegal non-compete agreements.
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Legal Departments Expect to Hire More Attorneys and Face Data Privacy, M&A Challenges in...

A new survey reveals corporate legal departments expect to hire more attorneys and outsource more work in 2022 compared to last year.
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Legal Organizations Can Combat Industry Burn Out, Turnover with an ‘Inclusify’ Approach

Firms can “inclusify” their organizations to increase attorney well-being and address turnover and burnout in the legal industry.
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Survey Shows Growth in Corporate Counsel Pay, but ‘Ceiling Remains Hard to Reach’

A recent Above the Law survey shows corporate counsel compensation has risen overall, but few in-house attorneys break $400,000 in base pay.