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LOCAL NEWS
Law Firms Mull Return to Work
Businesses are able to get back to work this week, but local law firms seem satisfied with the work-from-home situation.
Colorado DAs Rely on Warnings — So Far
Western Slope district attorneys and law enforcement have relied on warnings more than ticketing to ensure compliance with public health orders so far, but they worry that might have to change the longer the orders remains in place.
Coronavirus Might Trigger Major Property Tax Cut
The Gallagher Amendment could have lawmakers forced into slashing property taxes, providing relief to homeowners and potentially crippling local governments.
GrubHub Accused of Misleading Customers
A local lawsuit claims GrubHub is trying to maximize profits during the pandemic by leading customers away from some businesses and toward ones that pay to partner with the food delivery service.
Aurora Law Firm Fights to Keep Its Name
An Aurora law firm in Aurora is suing to keep its new alpine-inspired name, Mountain Peak Law Group, which an Oregon law firm says is too similar to its own name and branding.
NATIONAL NEWS
Faithless Electors Before the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments this morning in Colorado’s “faithless electors” case.
SCOTUS Asks Why Trump is Different From Past Presidents
The U.S. Supreme Court asked lawyers for differences in President Trump’s tax return case and President Nixon or President Clinton’s own scandals.
Judge Asks for Briefs in Michael Flynn Case
The judge overseeing the Michael Flynn case asked for amicus briefs without ruling on or addressing the DOJ’s decision to drop charges.
SCOTUS Decision Emboldens Governments in Climate Cases
State and local governments say a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling bolsters their argument that they’re entitled to pursue claims in state court against fossil fuel companies for their role in climate change.
Poor Test Results in California
California’s Bar Exam pass rate hit a record low 26.8%.
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