Tag:Killmer Lane & Newman

Court Sides with Attorney in Million Dollar Legal Fees Dispute Brought by Mother of Elijah McClain

A court ruled Sheneen McClain must pay attorneys at Killmer, Lane & Newman after she fired them for alleged misconduct.

Parents of Elijah McClain Reach Settlement in Principle with Aurora

Attorneys for the family of Elijah McClain announced on Monday they have reached a settlement in principle with the City of Aurora in a civil rights lawsuit, but the city said the parents must complete a separate allocation process before it can sign a settlement agreement.

Criminal Law Attorneys Reflect on Legislative Wins, Worries and the Work Ahead

The Colorado General Assembly passed about 40 new laws related to criminal justice and corrections, including an overhaul of the state’s misdemeanor code and a bill limiting the use of ketamine injections by first responders.

Barrister’s Best 2020

Supreme Court Justice Barrister’s Choice: Nathan Coats Chief Justice Nathan Coats has served on the Colorado Supreme Court for more than 20 years. The chief’s public...

The Weaponization of Discord

Research has shown a deep divide among Americans over their opinions about this summer’s protests of deaths of Black people at the hands of...

Elijah McClain’s Parents Sue City of Aurora, Police Officers and Paramedics

The parents of Elijah McClain on Aug. 11 sued the City of Aurora and members of its police and fire departments for civil rights...

State Bill Could Limit Enforcement of Camping Bans

The Colorado legislature is using a county court ruling in a lawsuit over Denver’s urban camping ban as a model for a new piece...

Barrister’s Best 2019

Law Week Colorado asked its readership to weigh in on the best attorneys in just about every practice area we could think of. We...