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IN LOCAL NEWS
Lawmakers Consider Gun Bills
State lawmakers are preparing new gun legislation in response to the mass shooting that took place in Boulder last month. One of the proposed bills would temporarily prohibit people convicted of a violent misdemeanor from purchasing a firearm in Colorado, among other provisions.
Democrats Ask to End Filibuster
Colorado Reps. Jason Crow, Joe Neguse and Ed Perlmutter are among the 100 House Democrats asking for an end to the filibuster.
Census Information Incoming
The U.S. Census Bureau could be releasing its reapportionment — and signal whether Colorado will gain a congressional seat — as soon as today.
DA Discusses Illegal Ammunition Magazines
Boulder DA Michael Dougherty said there is no evidence that the ammunition magazines used in the Boulder mass shooting were bought illegally.
Activists Focus on Energy
Activists are focusing on Colorado’s energy production as part of an environmental justice push. (Denver Post)
IN NATIONAL NEWS
Legal Officer Musical Chairs
Coca-Cola’s legal chief is moving to a “strategic consultant” role and an in-house lawyer is moving to a general counsel role. Meanwhile, Tesla’s top lawyer left the company to join a startup.
Associate Bonuses
Above the Law is keeping track of firms that are handing out spring bonuses to their associates.
Florida Won’t get a Choice on Marijuana
Florida’s Supreme Court ruled that the state’s voters wouldn’t be given the chance to decide whether to legalize marijuana in the state
Supreme Court Rules in Payday Loan Case
The U.S. Supreme Court said the FTC can’t seek a permanent injunction to obtain restitution or disgorgement in a payday loan case
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