Tag:Gov. Jared Polis

Thousands Protest State Education Funding Shortfalls, Executive Order Closing Education Department Signed

One of the signed bills so far in Colorado makes mid-year adjustments to school funding to account for changes in enrollment and the local share anticipated.

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Whistleblowers at Large Artificial Intelligence Companies

Two Colorado lawmakers brought forth a measure to create a state-level whistleblower protection for workers building artificial intelligence models.

When the Sanctuary Movement Went on Trial

A religious movement that provided safe harbor to refugees found itself in the legal crosshairs of the federal government in the 1980s.

2025 Top Litigators: Suneeta Hazra

From her representation of chocolatiers to her work stopping illegal mining activity, Suneeta Hazra’s year in the courtroom involved several notable victories.

Legal Lowdown: WilmerHale, Ogletree Deakins, Otteson Shapiro, Caplan & Earnest Welcome New Attorneys Plus the CBA, DBA Get a New Executive Director

In case you missed it this week: Four firms added attorneys to Denver offices this week plus the CBA and DBA named a new executive director. Gov. Jared Polis also appointed judges to the state’s new 23rd Judicial District.

Legal Lowdown: Holland & Hart, Sherman & Howard Add Attorneys, Vinson & Elkins Opens Denver Office

In case you missed it this week: two local firms added attorneys to Denver offices and one law firm moved in to the city’s Cherry Creek neighborhood.

Legal Lowdown: Greenberg Traurig Adds 4, Holland & Knight Gains a Partner

In case you missed it this week: Greenberg Traurig added three shareholders and one of counsel to its Denver office. Holland & Knight added a partner from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.

Inside Colorado Clemency: the Process, Pain Points, Possible Reforms

The governor has exclusive authority to grant clemency in Colorado, but advocates say the process lacks transparency for attorneys, applicants and the public.