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Judge Stephen Higginson Warns of the Peril of Affiliation at John Paul Stevens Lecture

Judge Stephen Higginson discussed his research on the Nuremberg trials and warned students about the dangers affiliation can bring.
Hall Estill’s office.

A Bigger Bench Comes to Grand Junction with the Affiliation of Rider & Quesenberry,...

The affiliation between Hall Estill and Rider & Quesenberry brings a deeper bench and more resources to an underserved legal market.

FTC Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials Goes Into Effect

Companies may now face civil fines from the FTC for practices involving fake reviews, fake testimonials, negative review suppression and more.

Colorado Nonprofit Big Green Settles on Unfair Labor Charges

Big Green settled on six unfair labor practice charges, with 10 employees receiving nearly $450,000 in backpay, benefits and wages.
Two working professionals smile at each other in a meeting room.

The Difficulties, Draws of Law Firm Mergers

Roxanne Jensen, a legal consultant and former managing partner, told Law Week about the trends driving mergers in Colorado and secondary markets.
Gov. Jared Polis

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.
A green valley in the mountains with a lake in the center, with debris from an inactive mine in the foreground.

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.
Sandra Llanes.

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.