Tag:U.S. Supreme Court

Water, Water, Everywhere – Except the West

After a 16 year-battle to preserve federal water transfer rules, Western states and water providers can finally rejoice. Late last month, the U.S. Supreme...

When Location Complicates Free Speech

The balance of free speech rights with public safety has risen to the top of consciousness recently in the wake of last summer’s Unite...

SCOTUS: State Courts Can Keep Federal Securities Class Actions

More companies might be stuck defending federal securities claims in state courts following a new decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Elena Kagan delivered...

Michael Best Expands in Denver

Michael Best’s recent westward expansion, with office openings in Austin and Salt Lake City, now includes a new intellectual property practice in Denver. Stephen...

Sixth Circuit Rules Discrimination Against Transgender Employees Violates Civil Rights Act

The 6th Circuit on March 7 ruled that discrimination against transgender employees is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Colorado’s...

Top Litigators 2018: Fred Yarger

Colorado Solicitor General Fred Yarger credits a bit of luck and a hint of fate in obtaining his role within the Colorado Attorney General’s...

Top Litigators 2018: Jack Robinson

When Jack Robinson lost a major 10th Circuit Court of Appeals special education case interpreting the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act a decade ago,...

Chief Justice Rice Announces June Retirement

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy Rice on Wednesday announced she will retire from the state’s high court June 30. “It’s the greatest honor of...