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The front of Boettcher Mansion, the residence of the Colorado Governor, from a side angle. The exterior is of red brick, with several windows and columns in site.

District Court Hears Suit Arguing that Colorado Campaign Contribution Limits are Unconstitutional

Three plaintiffs, represented by the Institute for Free Speech and Advance Colorado, are arguing to the district court that the current campaign contribution limits for gubernatorial candidates and General Assembly candidates are unconstitutional.
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Holland & Knight Partner Stephen Dietrich Details his Mental Health Journey as an Attorney

Stephen Dietrich’s new book may offer attorneys insight on the techniques and strategies used to battle anxiety in professional life.
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Attorneys Discuss the Corporate Transparency Act as Filing Deadline Approaches

Existing businesses that don’t qualify for an exemption under the Corporate Transparency Act will soon be required to report their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
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ABA Releases Opinion About Rule to Reduce Risk of Assisting in Crime or Fraud...

In Opinion 513, the ethics committee explained which matters need to be investigated to avoid assisting with crime or fraud through representation.

Kroger sues FTC in attempt to block in-house review of proposed Albertsons merger

Kroger filed a federal lawsuit Monday claiming the Federal Trade Commission violated the company’s constitutional rights by challenging its proposed merger with Albertsons outside of federal court proceedings.
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Colorado River Basin’s Largest Users Look to Conservation Strategies While Negotiators Work on Future...

With the Colorado River Basin facing an uncertain future, farmers, ranchers and municipal water managers look to various water conservation strategies to reduce and maximize their water usage.

Federal Judge Blocks FTC Noncompete Ban, Finds Agency Lacked Authority

Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas found that the FTC exceeded its authority with the noncompete ban and that the rule was arbitrary and capricious.
Chief Justice Monica Márquez holds her right hand up in a courtroom as she is sworn in to her new position as the Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice.

New Colorado Supreme Court chief justice optimistic about judicial culture improvements

Márquez said the branch is in “a period of significant transition” as the branch has seen high turnover at all levels, including judicial clerks, probation staff and judicial officers.

Colorado AG weighs formal role as Supreme Court reviews oil-train case

Proposed Uinta Basin rail project in Utah could result in surge of hazardous shipments along Colorado River

Denver County Court Receives $1 Million Grant from the Caring for Denver Foundation

The grant will be awarded over a two-year period and spread across five of the Denver County Court’s speciality programs.