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Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Alison Connaughty Joins WTO

Former federal prosecutor and trial attorney Alison Connaughty joined Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell as of counsel.

Legal Lowdown: WilmerHale, Taft Add Colorado Attorneys

In case you missed it this week: WilmerHale and Taft both added attorneys to Denver offices and two attorneys were appointed to serve terms on judicial district nominating commissions.

Kristen Frost Joins Taft’s Litigation Group in Denver

Kristen Frost joined Taft’s litigation group in Denver. She focuses on white collar, criminal antitrust, business disputes and criminal defense matters.

Court Opinions: Divided US Supreme Court Affirms Oklahoma Supreme Court’s Denial of State-Funded Catholic Charter School

An equally divided Supreme Court affirmed a ruling rejecting a bid from an Oklahoma virtual charter school to be the country’s first state-funded religious charter school.

Court Opinions: Colorado Appeals Court Rules Parent Death in Parental Responsibilities Case Voided District Court Jurisdiction

In an allocation of parental responsibilities case, the appeals court found the district court erred when it granted a motion by a maternal grandmother to get majority parenting time and sole decision-making authority over the child’s father after the child’s mother died before the APR order could be issued.

Ken Salazar, Former US Ambassador to Mexico, Rejoins WilmerHale

WilmerHale announced that former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar will rejoin the firm as senior counsel in Denver in June.

Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Reaffirms Venezuelan Nationals May Not be Deported Under Alien Enemies Act

In an unsigned opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court found that President Donald Trump may not use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals without due process.

Court Opinions: Colorado Attorney Suspended Over File Loss in Home Burglary, Prior Filing Issues

In the five years leading up to the burglary and file loss, the attorney failed to file any petitions, motions or notifications with the client or the court.