Tag:Law Week

Use of the Term ‘Excited Delirium’ Now Prohibited in Colorado

On April 4, Colorado became the second state in the country to ban the official use of the term “excited delirium.”

Proposed Program to Reduce the Competency Waitlist Passes Unanimously in Committee

HB24-1355 creates a diversion program focused on treatment rather than competency restoration for defendants with mental health issues in certain cases.

Law Firms Work to Close the Gender Gap in Leadership and Management

Recent data shows that only 28% of law firm partners are women, but several firms have initiatives in place to help address the gap.

2024 State of the Solo Survey Findings

Law Week partnered with executive business counselor Gene Commander to survey 146 solo practitioners in Colorado.

Foley Hoag, Sherman & Howard, CP2 Add Attorneys

Foley Hoag, Sherman & Howard and Coan, Payton & Payne added new attorneys and more.

Contractors at Three Colorado Agencies Could Soon be Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness

Colorado House Bill 24-1374 would make contractors with three state judicial agencies eligible for the federal public service loan forgiveness program.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for March 27

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling in a case involving social security disability benefits.

Two Bills Instituting More Emission Regulations, Higher Fines Pass First Committee Hearing

A pair of Colorado Senate bills with an aim of reducing emissions to improve air quality in the Front Range passed their first Senate committee hearing.