Tag:Law Week

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Vacates Qualified Immunity in a Malicious Prosecution Case

The 10th Circuit reversed the district court’s finding of qualified immunity for a malicious prosecution claim and remanded it to the district court to consider the other remaining elements in the case.

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.

Justin Winquist Joins Spencer Fane in Denver

Spencer Fane announced that Justin Winquist joined the firm’s Denver office as of counsel and will be part of the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice group.

Court Orders: Supreme Court Allows Arizona Proof-of-Citizenship Law to Rule for 2024 Presidential Election

The court denied a request to reinstate part of the law requiring applicants to provide additional information to prove citizenship to register and requiring election officials to forward failed applications to “the county attorney and attorney general for investigation.”

ABA Releases Opinion About Rule to Reduce Risk of Assisting in Crime or Fraud Through Representation

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

Brownstein’s Sloane Whelan Joins the Board of a Local Nonprofit, Judge Appointments Made for 13th, 21st Judicial District Courts

In case you missed it this week: Brownstein Senior Policy Advisor Sloane Whelan joined the board for Focus Points Family Resource Center. Also, Gov. Jared Polis made judicial appointments for the 13th and 21st Judicial Districts.

Scott Perlov Joins Polsinelli as Shareholder

Polsinelli announced that Scott Perlov joined the firm’s venture capital and emerging growth companies practice as a shareholder.

Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley Combine

Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley are combining, bringing their total attorney count to 360 across 13 offices in eight states and Washington, D.C.