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AG’s Office Kickstarts Victim Support Nonprofit

Colorado has its history of mass violence, but a new nonprofit kickstarted by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office will help organize community response to...

Denver Will Expedite Expungement for Cannabis Convictions

With an announcement last week from Mayor Michael Hancock, Denver revealed itself as the latest U.S. city to try to get more minor marijuana...

One-Size-Fits-All Approach Won’t Work for New Title IX Regulations

In mid-November, The Department of Education released anticipated regulation proposals for schools investigating allegations of sexual misconduct under Title IX. They replace guidance set...

Companies See Publicity Opportunity in Dropping Arbitration After #MeToo

Facebook, Google and Uber have more in common than all being tech companies that have achieved dominance in Silicon Valley despite not existing two...

Ballard Spahr Advises Denver Restaurant Brand on Houston Expansion

For corporate attorneys, the opportunity to advise businesses on their growth and head off legal issues that could result in the businesses getting sued...

State Releases Latest Cornerstone Marijuana Study

As the result of Tuesday’s election, Michigan became the 10th state to allow the sale and possession of recreational marijuana, and voters in Missouri...

AG Candidates Make Closing Arguments

Last week, candidates in nearly all elections made public appearances to sway undecided voters. The attorney general candidates, Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican George...

SCOTUS Denies Cert to Colorado Prisoner Rights Case

A prisoner rights case that originated in Colorado fell short of getting U.S. Supreme Court review, but it did get recognition from Justice Sonia...

Barrister’s Best 2018

Best State Supreme Court judge People’s Choice: Justice Richard Gabriel Justice Gabriel is one of the state Supreme Court’s more vocal justices, but remains even-keeled and thoughtful...

Substance Use Disorder Study Committee Approves Five Bills

After weeks of work sessions and a few dozen amendments, Colorado legislators will introduce at least five bills to address the state’s substance use...