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Court Opinions: Colorado Attorney Sanctioned for Abandoning Clients After Judgment, Failing to File Appeal

A local attorney was suspended after failing to file an appeal, ignoring post-judgment filings and cutting off communication with clients after closing his law practice.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Limits Government Defenses in Wrong-House FBI Raid

The court ruled that the FTCA’s law enforcement proviso overrides only certain tort exceptions and rejected a broad “supremacy clause” defense.

Court Opinion: Appeals Court Upholds Colorado Teacher Evaluation Rules in CEA Challenge

The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld teacher evaluation rules, finding the State Board of Education didn’t exceed its statutory authority in defining performance ratings and limiting appeal grounds.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Partially Revives Transgender Detainee’s Civil Rights Claims, Denies En Banc Rehearing

The 10th Circuit partially revived a civil rights lawsuit by a transgender pretrial detainee, with debate among several judges over whether heightened scrutiny or rational basis review applies to sex-based classifications in prison policies.

Frost Brown Todd Adds Ryan Tharp to Private Equity, Venture Team in Denver

Frost Brown Todd added Ryan Tharp as a partner in its Denver office, where he joins the firm’s private equity and venture practice.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Shields Title IX Participants From Defamation Lawsuit

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that statements made during school Title IX investigations are protected by privilege, reversing a lower court’s refusal to dismiss defamation claims.

Court Opinion: Colorado Attorney Suspended for Trust Account Misuse, Immigration Representation Misconduct

A Colorado attorney was suspended for two years following multiple instances of client trust account mismanagement and misconduct in immigration matters, which also led to the revocation of a prior stayed suspension.

Husch Blackwell Adds Five-Person Life Sciences IP Team

Husch Blackwell has added partners Stephen Gardner and Kathy Lobel-Rice, along with a support team from Quarles & Brady, to its intellectual property and life sciences practice.