Top Women 2020 — Elizabeth Vonne
Despite splitting her time between a half-time in-house counsel role for a multinational medical manufacturer, acting as general counsel for several companies, and plenty...
New Project Aims to Streamline Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits
The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System recently announced it is developing litigation protocols aimed at helping coronavirus-affected businesses and their...
Public Defenders, Attorneys, Civil Rights Groups and Public Protest Through Streets
Public defenders and other attorneys gathered outside the Lindsey-Flannigan Courthouse on June 8, shutting down streets throughout downtown Denver and marching straight up the...
Prosecution Reform Takes Spotlight in 18th District DA Candidate Debate
The 18th Judicial District has never elected a Democrat district attorney, but two candidates are looking to change that. Amy Padden and Matt Maillaro...
Bill Removing Statute of Limitations in Civil Misconduct Claims Passes House
The Colorado House of Representatives last week gave initial approval to a bipartisan bill that aims to remove the statute of limitations on civil...
Detainees Test Positive COVID-19, ICE’s Next Steps Unclear
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed last week that two people in its custody at the Aurora immigrant detention center have tested positive for...
CU Law Professor Discusses ‘Must Know’ Cases for Business Lawyers
On May 13, the University of Colorado Law School hosted a webinar titled “Cases Every Business Lawyer Should Know,” featuring Mark Loewenstein, associate dean...
Polis Provides COVID Update After Presidential Meeting
Gov. Jared Polis spoke to the press Wednesday evening in a remote conference from Washington, D.C., following his meeting with President Donald Trump and...
Judge Orders Weld County Jail to Increase Inmate Protections
Federal Judge Phillip Brimmer in a 39-page ruling required Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams to provide special protection to medically vulnerable inmates in the...
In Legal Profession, Not All Roles Created Equal
Discussions about diversity in the legal profession tend to focus on lawyers in private practice: Women and people of color fill more associate positions...