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Sweeping overhaul of Colorado elections gets initial nod for ballot from state Title Board

A proposal backed by one of Colorado’s wealthiest political donors to dramatically overhaul how the state conducts its elections cleared its first hurdle before a little-known panel of public officials on Wednesday.
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Legislative Look Ahead: Public Safety, Cost of Living, the State’s Litigious Environment in Focus

The Colorado Legislature began its session Jan. 10, and property tax, public safety and the cost of living are expected to be top priorities.

Ireland Stapleton Opens Fort Collins Office

Ireland Stapleton on Jan. 11 announced the firm opened an office in Fort Collins, Colorado. This is the firm’s third office.

The Colorado Legal Reform Alliance Works to Improve the State’s Business Climate

The Colorado Legal Reform Alliance works to bring law firms together with businesses to improve the state’s business climate.

Colorado Ethics Sources Weigh in on the New U.S. Supreme Court Code of Conduct

Law Week discussed the new Supreme Court Code of Conduct and how it compares to Colorado's with two local sources.

$700 Million Settlement Announced with Google over Alleged Play Store Monopoly

Colorado AG Phil Weiser and a bipartisan group of 52 other AGs announced a $700 million agreement with Google over alleged monopoly tactics.

Allstate to ban Spanish-language insurance sales after lawmakers pass translation requirement

A major insurer in Colorado is instructing its agents to only conduct business in English once a new law goes into effect next year.

Denver lawyer announces primary challenge to state Rep. Elisabeth Epps

Two Democrats are now challenging Rep. Elisabeth Epps in the primary next year for House District 6 as lawyer Sean Camacho announced his candidacy on Wednesday.

American Bar Association Legal Industry Profile Highlights Legal Aid and the Civil Justice Gap

The ABA 2023 Profile of the Legal Profession focused on legal aid organizations and the scarcity of legal aid resources.

Colorado Legal Services Awarded Two Grants to Develop Self-Help Legal Website, Improve Administrative Processes

Independent nonprofit Legal Services Corporation announced Nov. 16 it’s awarding Colorado Legal Services two technology initiative grants.