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LOCAL NEWS
Brownstein’s Growth Over 2019
Brownstein saw growth over 2019, thanks in part to growth in its lobbying, gaming and other practices. (Law.com)
STEM School Suspect Pleads Guilty
One of the alleged killers in the Highlands Ranch STEM School shooting has pleaded guilty to 17 counts, including first-degree murder.
Mayor Pete Visits Colorado
Pete Buttigieg is coming to Colorado ahead of the state’s Super Tuesday primary. He’ll hold a town hall in Aurora on Feb. 22.
DOJ Steps Into Denver Immigration Fight
Federal prosecutors are getting involved in a dispute between Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and the City of Denver. U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a motion on behalf of ICE to compel Denver’s sheriff to comply with subpoenas regarding jail detainees who ICE says should be deported.
Mesa County Pays Out in Age Discrimination Lawsuits
Mesa County has spent over $350,000 in age discrimination lawsuits — $200,000 in settlements with former county employees and $158,000 in paying attorneys.
NATIONAL NEWS
Legal Industry Adds Jobs
The legal services sector gained 4,500 jobs in January, with total employment surpassing the previous 10-year high set in November.
Four Charged for Equifax Hacks
The Department of Justice charged four Chinese hackers for their alleged involvement in the Equifax data breach. The four defendants were members of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s 54th Research Institute, an arm of the Chinese military.
White House Budget Released Today
The White House budget, released today, includes a proposed 11% decrease in Labor Department spending, a smaller request for border wall funding, slashing foreign aid and other overall spending cuts.
Companies Expand CCPA Coverage
The CCPA might officially only apply to California, but at least a dozen companies are applying the law’s provisions across the country.
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