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Charlie Wilkinson

Charles Wilkinson, Beloved Longtime CU Law Professor, Marks 50 Years as Leading “Law of...

Charles Wilkinson of the University of Colorado celebrates 50 years of a notable legal career as a practitioner and professor
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LLPS: Paraprofessionals in Family Law Working Toward Justice

The Colorado Supreme Court gave the go-ahead to create a system allowing non-attorney to practice family law as an access to justice measure.
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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.
Vanessa Guillen

Effort to Remove Prosecution Power from Military Commanders Gains Congressional Momentum

Congress is moving closer to enacting legislation to remove the prosecution of felony crimes by members of the U.S. armed forces from the chain of command.
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In First Year of Colorado Red Flag Law, AG’s Office Reveals Misuse was Rare

The Colorado red flag law raised concerns in 2019, but after a year reports show abuse of the law legally requiring surrendering guns is low.
Bump stock

Bump Stocks Case Seeks SCOTUS Clarity, Brings Sights in on Chevron Deference

Raising questions about a long-standing legal principle, a cert sent to SCOTUS hopes to clarify if bump stocks are legal — and if agency experience can be forcefully deferred by courts.

The Legal Work Behind Video Games

According to legal experts, video game law can be challenging as many practice areas overlap and blend together in unusual ways.
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No More Remote Bar Exams, So Long as COVID Stays Low

Remote bar exams look to disappear in the future, as the National Conference of Bar Examiners released guidance stating that future bar exams will be conducted in-person and on paper — COVID and public health concerns permitting.

Big Deals Q2 2021: And the Rest…

DGS, Sherman & Howard, Hogan Lovells, Ballard Spahr and Holland & Hart all reported various Big Deals in Q2.

Big Deals Q2 2021: Debt Finance

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Perkins Coie LLP and Holland & Hart all reported Big Debt Finance Deals in Q2.