Inside Colorado Clemency: the Process, Pain Points, Possible Reforms
The governor has exclusive authority to grant clemency in Colorado, but advocates say the process lacks transparency for attorneys, applicants and the public.
New Federal Bill Aims to Eliminate Liability for Abandoned Mine Cleanups
Organizations and governments are currently hamstrung by liability concerns when it comes to cleaning up abandoned mines, but a federal bill is looking to change that.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Alleges Part of Colorado’s Free Allergy Pen Program is Unconstitutional
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is arguing that part of the Colorado allergy pen law constitutes a per se taking and is a violation of the Fifth Amendment.
Colorado Supreme Court Amends Rule on Contesting Presidential Electors
The amended rule creates a process specific to the contest of presidential electors and changes the process to a summary judgment, rather than a trial.
Golden’s First City Attorney Sandra Llanes Looks Back on Her First Year in the...
Last year, the city of Golden hired Sandra Llanes to become its first city attorney. She told Law Week about the issues she’s seen in the position’s inaugural year and why the role is her dream job.
EEOC Sues United Airlines for Title VII, Title I Violations
The EEOC is alleging that United Airlines created a hostile work environment and an employee resigned because of the company’s failure to prevent or remedy the environment.
597 Pass July Bar Exam
More than 744 test takers sat for the July 2024 bar exam and 597 passed, an 80% pass rate.
Taft, Sherman & Howard Combine to Bring Middle-Market Practices National
Taft’s seventh merger brings it to the Mountain West in a combination with Sherman & Howard, as both firms work to expand their business nationally.
The Complementary Fit Between Womble Bond Dickinson, Lewis Roca
Caitlin McHugh, Colorado managing partner for Lewis Roca, and Scot Anderson, Denver managing partner for Womble Bond Dickinson, told Law Week about how the two firms fit together and what the integration looked like for the combined firm’s Denver office.
Only a Year in, Olson Grimsley Already Has Some Stories to Tell
From a momentous Colorado Supreme Court decision to antitrust and human trafficking suits, it’s been a busy year for Olson Grimsley.