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Court Opinion: Colorado Appeals Court Rules HCWPA Claims Are Subject to CGIA Notice Requirement

In a wrongful termination case, the Colorado Court of Appeals determined that the Health Care Worker Protection Act is subject to a notice requirement under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.

Rassa Ahmadi Joins Fisher Phillips as a Partner

Rassa Ahmadi joined the firm as a labor and employment partner in the Denver office.

Litigator Jeff Clarke Joins Spencer Fane’s Denver Office

Jeff Clarke joined the firm’s Denver office as an associate in the litigation and dispute resolution practice group.

Court Opinion: Colorado Attorney Suspended for Calling Client, Opposing Counsel Obscene Names

A Colorado attorney was suspended May 5 for calling both opposing counsel and his own client an obscene name.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Sides With Hospital Insurer in PorterCare Surgical Sterilization Insurance Dispute

The 10th Circuit determined PorterCare isn’t entitled to insurance coverage for the claims of multiple patients grouped together.

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: 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.