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07/01/2024
Peter Koclanes Joins Venable’s Denver Office
Venable announced that Peter Koclanes joined the firm’s Denver office as a partner in the commercial litigation practice group.
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Peter Koclanes Joins Venable’s Denver Office
Venable announced that Peter Koclanes joined the firm’s Denver office as a partner in the commercial litigation practice group.
Colorado has the Nation’s First AI Regulation Law, But it’s not Set in Stone Yet
The new law regulates high-risk AI systems, and the Colorado Legislature will work to refine it before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Legal Lowdown: Legal Awards Season is Underway, Tyson & Mendes Names New Head of Communications, Holland & Hart Adds One
Tyson & Mendes named a new head of comms, Holland & Hart added one, CLC will recognize Phyllis Wan of Holland & Hart LLP and more.
John Walsh Wins Denver DA Primary, Other Races Set for November
John Walsh was in the minority of District Attorney candidates across the state who had to run in a contested primary.
Melissa Braun Joins Holland & Hart
Holland & Hart announced on May 25 that Melissa Braun joined the firm’s Denver office as a tax associate from Stinson LLP.
Dismantling the Obstacles Facing Mothers in Law Firms
Gene Commander provides insights on some of the ways the ABA suggests law firms can support women in legal practice.
Colorado Judicial Institute Elects New Board Members
The Colorado Judicial Institute announced Jim Carpenter, Joe Kennedy, Judge Andrew Luxen and Shawna Seldon McGregor as new board members.
Tyson & Mendes Name Ashley Paige Fetyko Head of Communications
Tyson & Mendes named Denver and San Diego partner Ashley Paige Fetyko as the firm’s new head of communications.
Child Labor Laws Strengthened in Colorado as Violations Rise Across the Country
A new Colorado law increases fines for child labor violations and adds anti-retaliation measures to the statute.
Legal Lowdown: Wilson Elser Adds Four, CP2’s Richard Hess Elected to CBA Section Executive Council
Wilson Elser added four from McElroy Deutsch and CP2’s Richard Hess was elected to a CBA section’s executive council.
Denver DA Candidates Discuss Their Experience, Visions for the Office
The debate between the two candidates comes a week before election day, when the new Denver DA will be decided.
Colorado Judge Orders Nearly $275,000 Sanction Against Stryker Corporation and Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Stryker Corporation and Seyfarth Shaw LLP were ordered to pay nearly $275,000 in one of the largest sanctions in recent Colorado history.
Bennet, Neguse urge EPA review of terminal expansions for Colorado-bound oil trains
Colorado Democrats called on the EPA to “carefully examine” the proposed expansions of rail terminals that could increase hazardous oil-train traffic.
Wilson Elser Adds Denver Partners Todd Jaworsky, Jane Young
Wilson Elser added former McElroy Deutsch partner Todd Jaworsky and former McElroy Deutsch managing partner Jane Young.
Colorado Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Lewis Roca in Attorney Client Privilege Case
The Colorado Supreme Court reversed a district court decision in a case involving attorney client privilege.
Women, Wives, Mothers …and Harrison Butker
Co-founder of BAM Family Law Heather Sanders Broxterman discusses family court trends in divorce cases involving stay-at-home parents.
Legal Lowdown: 5 Local Firms Add Attorneys, Wagstaff Law Attorneys Appointed to MDL Leadership Roles, CBA Launches New Job Board
In case you missed it this week: Wagstaff Law attorneys were appointed to MDL leadership roles and CBA launched an improved job board.
Colorado Establishes First General Legal Aid Fund in State History
The Equal Justice Authority will distribute around $2 million annually to legal aid organizations across the state.
Michael Zehner Returns to Brownstein as a Shareholder
Michael Zehner rejoined Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Denver office as a shareholder in the firm’s construction practice.
62 Pass Colorado’s First LLP Exam
Roughly 84 people applied to take Colorado’s first LLP exam in April and 62 passed out of 70 who took the test, an 89% pass rate.
Aimee Wagstaff, Madeleine Clavier Appointed to Leadership Roles in Federal Litigation Involving Toxic Baby Foods
Wagstaff Law Firm partner Aimee Wagstaff and associate attorney Madeleine Clavier were appointed to leadership roles in a federal MDL.
Employment Litigator Chris Ottele Joins Brownstein
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck added Chris Ottele as a shareholder in the Denver office’s litigation department.
Distance Remains on Colorado River Basin Water Sharing Deal
Representatives from the Colorado River Basin states agreed cuts were needed, but not on how they should be done.
Norton Rose Fulbright Adds Laura Perlov, David Miller, Austin Hartley in Denver
Norton Rose Fulbright announced it added partner Laura Perlov, senior counsel David Miller and associate Austin Hartley to its Denver office.
Tom Dolphin Joins Lyons Gaddis
Former Moye White senior associate attorney Tom Dolphin joined Northern Colorado law firm Lyons Gaddis.
Peter Biberstein Joins Sherman & Howard’s Litigation Practice Group
Sherman & Howard announced Peter Biberstein would be joining the firm’s litigation practice group in Denver, Colorado.
Colorado Becomes State with Broadest Repair Rights in the Country
For the third time in three years, the Colorado Legislature expanded Coloradans’ right to repair their devices and technology.
Judge rules Colorado’s preschool program violated schools’ First Amendment religion rights
A federal judge ruled that Colorado’s universal preschool program violated two Catholic preschools’ First Amendment rights.
Kyle Blackmer Joins Holland & Hart as Partner
Kyle Blackmer, an experienced finance attorney, joined Holland & Hart as a partner in the firm’s Boulder office.
Legal Lowdown: Snell & Wilmer Adds Two, Brownstein Announces New EC Members, Sherman & Howard Appointed Terrance Carroll as Pro Bono Coordinator
Snell & Wilmer added two, Brownstein announced new EC members and Sherman & Howard appointed a new pro bono coordinator.
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