Tag:Law Week

General Assembly Passes Measure to Expand Colorado’s Law Prohibiting Local Anti-Growth Ordinances

The measure expands on the 2023 prohibition on anti-growth ordinances and aims to clamp down on communities limiting residential density in urban areas.

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.

Court Opinions: PDJ Suspends Attorney Over Unreported Conviction

The disciplinary judge suspended the attorney for a year after finding he didn’t comply with the mandatory reporting requirement in Rule 242.11(c)(1).

New Colorado Law Aims to Raise Accessibility Standards in Local Building Codes

The law’s sponsors hope that the measure will increase accessibility and reduce the amount of ADA lawsuits brought against municipalities and businesses.

Greenberg Traurig Adds Four Attorneys to its Litigation Practice in Denver

Greenberg Traurig announced March 17 that Stacy Carpenter and Michael Dulin joined the firm as shareholders, and Gina Tincher and Nicholas Banelli joined as of counsel and associate, respectively.

Jennifer Cornejo Returns to Vinson & Elkins as Partner

Vinson & Elkins announced March 17 that Jennifer Cornejo had rejoined the firm as a partner in its environmental practice.

Denver’s Failed Attempt to Resist Alcohol Prohibition

The City and County of Denver’s attempt to resist a statewide prohibition on alcohol ended up in the Colorado Supreme Court.

Two Labor, Employment Bills to Watch This Session

One bill would add three professions to the “highly compensated workers” exemption for the state’s new noncompete law and the other restricts “surveillance pricing” for wages and consumer prices alike.