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The Legalization Landscape

The laws around marijuana legalization are quickly changing, with states that were later to legalization now leading some policies.
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Merchant & Gould Attorneys Selected for Diversity Leadership Programs

Merchant & Gould partner David Harrell and associate Rachel Hammond were selected to join programs within the firm targeting diversity goals.
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Legal Departments Push Firms on DEI

A 2010 survey found 18% of U.S. legal departments track diversity efforts but in-house legal departments want more effort to meet goals.

AAPI Lawyers Stand Up to Increased Racism

Asian Pacific Americans have faced a year of increasing violent acts and racism. But attorneys and legal groups are standing up in response.
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Lawmakers Hope for Federal Rail Assistance in ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Option

To improve chances of funds for rail development, state lawmakers have introduced SB21-238 to create a Front Range Passenger Rail District.
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As Biden Looks to Diversify the Bench, Party Politics Could Play a Hand in...

President Joe Biden has promised to add diversity to the federal bench with his 80 seats to fill but long-term impacts remain to be seen.
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Construction and Real Estate Practices Prove to be Busy Through the Pandemic

Despite many businesses slowing down through the pandemic, construction and commercial real estate in have surged over the past year.
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Life Lessons and Post-Pandemic Predictions

Three business lawyers recognized on the 2021 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists share the acclaim of colleagues’ recognition

The Top of the Top Talk Shop

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption to many businesses, work has remained steady for attorneys ranked on Super Lawyers' Top 10 list

Super Lawyers-Ranked Women Share Successes from a Strange Year

While the past year has brought unprecedented challenges, some attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers report achievements and new ventures