Invested With Moral Authority
Newly minted Attorney General Phil Weiser received a moral mandate to protect the rights of Coloradans during his formal investiture Wednesday.
Although Weiser was sworn...
‘Work Toward Something Great, Not Just When It Is Easy’
On a Tuesday morning with sunlight warming the steps of the Capitol, Jared Polis shed the suffix “-elect” from his title and gave his...
Federal Judge Rules Against Sweet Leaf
A judgment against owners of now-shuttered marijuana dispensary chain Sweet Leaf shows that the Colorado courts will treat contracts involving cannabis businesses the same...
AG’s Office Kickstarts Victim Support Nonprofit
Colorado has its history of mass violence, but a new nonprofit kickstarted by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office will help organize community response to...
Denver Will Expedite Expungement for Cannabis Convictions
With an announcement last week from Mayor Michael Hancock, Denver revealed itself as the latest U.S. city to try to get more minor marijuana...
One-Size-Fits-All Approach Won’t Work for New Title IX Regulations
In mid-November, The Department of Education released anticipated regulation proposals for schools investigating allegations of sexual misconduct under Title IX. They replace guidance set...
Companies See Publicity Opportunity in Dropping Arbitration After #MeToo
Facebook, Google and Uber have more in common than all being tech companies that have achieved dominance in Silicon Valley despite not existing two...
Ballard Spahr Advises Denver Restaurant Brand on Houston Expansion
For corporate attorneys, the opportunity to advise businesses on their growth and head off legal issues that could result in the businesses getting sued...
State Releases Latest Cornerstone Marijuana Study
As the result of Tuesday’s election, Michigan became the 10th state to allow the sale and possession of recreational marijuana, and voters in Missouri...
AG Candidates Make Closing Arguments
Last week, candidates in nearly all elections made public appearances to sway undecided voters. The attorney general candidates, Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican George...