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Trial Date Set in 2004 Cold Case, but Questions Remain on How Police Obtained the DNA

Denver prosecutors arrested a man they say is connected to a 2004 cold crime, but he argues the government acted outrageously when it collected his DNA from discarded utensils at a restaurant.

Cass Garner Freed After 15 Years for Wrongful Conviction

Cass Garner was released from prison April 23 following a court ruling finding his conviction and subsequent 15-year imprisonment wrongful.

Bill Targeting Prices, Wages Set by Surveillance Data Shelved by Colorado Legislature

The bill aimed to prohibit the use of individualized prices or wages based on surveillance data regarding a worker or consumer.

Measure Aiming for More Transparency in Health Care Transactions Postponed Until Next Legislative Session

Sponsors withdrew the bill amidst heavy opposition, and John Saran, a partner at Holland & Knight, chatted with Law Week about nationwide efforts in the arena and the potential consequences to investment in the health care sector.

Court Opinion: Split US Supreme Court Rules Voluntary Departure Deadlines Extend to Next Business Days

In a 5-4 split, the Supreme Court found that Congress intended for deadlines to be extended to the following business day if they land on a weekend or holiday.

Xian Wang Joins Spencer Fane in Denver as an Associate

Xian Wang joined the Spencer Fane’s Denver office as an associate in the litigation and dispute resolution practice group.

Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Finds No Exception to Economic Loss Rule for Willful, Wanton Conduct

In a case related to a kitchen fire in a local restaurant, the state Supreme Court determined that the rule barred an insurance company from asserting a negligence claim premised on a duty established by a contract.

Presidential, NEPA Changes Put Federal Lands in Flux

Shifting priorities between administrations and a big change to NEPA review have significantly changed the legal landscape around federal lands.