Tag:legal reporting

Court Opinion: Unanimous US Supreme Court Rules Excessive Force Cases Require Totality of Circumstances Analysis

The court vacated a lower court ruling that applied a moment-of-threat rule to an excessive force case, which the higher court said made the time leading up to the incident irrelevant.

Richard Levin, Bobby Wenner Join Taft Fintech Practice as Partners

Fintech attorneys Richard Levin and Bobby Wenner joined Taft in Denver. Levin is the new chair of the firm’s fintech practice.

Court Opinions: Hallmark Movie Crew Wins Over 10th Circuit Panel in Labor Dispute

The 10th Circuit held that the NLRB ruling in favor of Utah crew members for Hallmark movies “Christmas at the Madison” and “Love at the Pecan Farm” was largely supported by fact, but the court said it lacked jurisdiction to tackle a constitutional challenge from the employers.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Reverses Stalking Ruling That Applied Counterman

The state Supreme Court also allowed Boulder’s lawsuit against Suncor over climate change to proceed, finding Boulder’s claims are not preempted by federal law.

Polsinelli Welcomes Claire Davies, Erin Burns to Denver Office

Polsinelli welcomed former FDA attorney Claire Davies, and health care shareholder Erin Burns to its Denver office.

Legal Lowdown: Spencer Fane, Fisher Phillips Add Attorneys, 20th Judicial District Chief Judge Appointed

In case you missed it this week: Two firms added local attorneys and Chief Justice Monica Márquez appointed Judge Nancy Salomone as chief judge of the 20th Judicial District.

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.