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ABA Releases Ethics Opinions for June, July Covering Nonlawyer Assistants, Office Sharing

Recently, the ABA offered guidance to lawyers with nonlawyer assistants and who share office spaces with other lawyers.

Settlement with Walmart for Charging Customers Higher Prices at Registers Announced

AG Weiser announced July 13 a settlement was reached with Walmart over the company’s alleged failure to update prices listed on shelves.
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Colorado Zoo Named in Elephant Habeas Corpus Case

The petition is the latest in a recent wave of similar cases that hope to extend common law rights to non-human animals.

University of Colorado Law School Professor Claims Discrimination, Retaliation in Lawsuit

A University of Colorado Law School professor is accusing the school of underpaying him based on his race and retaliating against him.
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The Ins and Outs of Drone Law

Drones seem to be everywhere these days, but sometimes the law surrounding them can be confusing for users.

What the 303 Creative Ruling Means for Colorado, Beyond

The decision has opened questions around expressive conduct, anti-discrimination laws and the First Amendment.

Expert Weighs In: Colorado’s anti-SLAPP Statute

After the major settlement between Dominion and Fox News, defamation cases continue to bubble up in Colorado courts after the anti-SLAPP statute was approved by the Colorado legislature in 2019.
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Supreme Court Finds First Amendment Trumps Colorado Public Accommodation Law Protections

The Supreme Court ruled the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act can’t compel a website designer to make custom wedding sites for LGBTQ+ clients.
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Supreme Court Overrules Colorado’s Standard for Determining ‘True Threat’ Mens Rea

The U.S. Supreme Court found a reckless standard should be used to determine mens rea in true threat determinations.

After Blockbuster Dominion Settlement, Experts Speak Out About Defamation Law

After a settlement of nearly $800 million in a defamation case involving Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News in April, questions arise about whether this case could be a boom in business for defamation lawyers.