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Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Intentional Fentanyl Overdose is an ‘Intervening Cause’ Under New Sentencing Guidelines

The state Supreme Court found that because suicide by intentional overdose may serve as an intervening cause, evidence of a purchaser’s suicidal intent may be relevant to apply the law’s proximate-cause requirement.

116 Pass February 2025 Bar Exam

More than 220 test takers sat for the February 2025 bar exam and 116 passed, a 53% pass rate.

Court Opinions: Colorado Appeals Court Rules Evidence of Prior Abuse Against Witnesses are Admissible in Trials

The appeals court found that such evidence may be admissible under Colorado Rule of Evidence 404(b) to buttress a witness’s credibility.

Legal Lowdown: Spencer Fane, Crisham & Holman Add Attorneys, Gibson Dunn Moves Denver Office

In case you missed it this week: Two local firms added attorneys and Gibson Dunn moved its Denver office. Plus Fox Rothschild and Fortis announced partner elevations.

Corporate Counsel Weigh in on Job Satisfaction, Salaries, Benefits in Law Week’s Latest Survey

More than 100 in-house counsel provided Law Week with insights into job satisfaction, bonuses, salary trends and representative industries.

Court Opinion: Split US Supreme Court Rules Military Reservist Was Entitled to Differential Pay During National Emergency

In a 5-4 split, the high court found that a military reservist is entitled to differential pay if they serve during a declared national emergency without needing to show their service is connected to a particular emergency.

Matt Johnson Joins Crisham & Holman as an Associate

Crisham & Holman announced that Matt Johnson has joined the firm as an associate from Jackson Walker LLP.

Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Weighs in on Supplementary Security Income Benefits Calculations Under Medicare

The high court found that an individual is entitled to SSI benefits when they are eligible to receive an SSI cash payment during the month of hospitalization.