Investigating and prosecuting the use of force by ICE
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota were tragic, horrific and maddening to watch. Tragic because two lives ended during encounters...
Enforcement, ethics and litigating in a politicized landscape
Over the past year, government investigations, audits and enforcement actions have risen sharply. This trend affects not only Colorado’s Fortune 500 companies but also the state’s nonprofits, startups, universities, government contractors...
A Colorado employer’s review of new and proposed legislation for 2026
This past year saw many changes to Colorado’s legislative landscape affecting businesses and employers. We’re here to help you stay informed on what’s new....
State alone can enforce water-waste statute
On Jan. 26, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a significant water law decision that clarifies how Colorado property owners can pursue claims against neighbors...
Colorado’s New Construction Bill: What Developers Need to Know
In this opinion article, Adams & Reese associate Chris Yost takes a deep dive into Colorado’s new House Bill 25-1272, which reforms the construction defect process in the state.
Colorado Supreme Court Rules Boulder’s Tort-Based Climate Change Damages Lawsuit Can Proceed in State...
In this opinion article, Spencer Fane Of Counsel John Watson discusses a recently released Colorado Supreme Court opinion that allowed a climate change lawsuit to proceed in state court.
Court Opinion: New York Attorney Disbarred in Colorado
Colorado’s presiding disciplinary judge disbarred the attorney for abandoning three vulnerable immigration clients and for later falsifying bank records ahead of a disciplinary investigation, according to the opinion.
Colorado Court of Appeals Says Employers May Not Deduct Product Fees That Are Costs...
Clark Hill member Mike Laszlo explains a recent appeals court decision that found deducting product fees from an employee’s wages unlawfully shifts the burden of an employer’s business costs and reduces an employee’s wages.
Colorado Court of Appeals Reinforces Value of Contractual Clarity
Spencer Fane partner Adam Veltri and associate Sadaf Deedar explain the contractual implications from a recent appeals court decision.
You Were Warned: Colorado Court of Appeals Outlines Potential Sanctions for Misuse of Generative...
Spencer Fane partner Jacob Hollars explains a recent appellate decision that paved the way for potential court sanctions for the misuse of AI in drafting court documents.