Tag:Law Week

Court Opinion: US Supreme Court Finds VA Service-Related Disability Claims Determinations Can be Reviewed Only for Clear Error

The U.S. Supreme Court held that the VA’s determination that the evidence regarding a service-related disability claim is in “approximate balance” is a predominantly factual determination reviewed only for clear error.

A Different Type of M&A: Hogan Lovells Helps Denver Land a Professional Women’s Soccer Team

Attorneys from Hogan Lovells helped Rob Cohen put together the ownership group and deal bringing a professional women’s soccer team to Denver.

The Colorado Law at the Heart of Health Care Clinic “Bubble Zones” Across the Country

Colorado’s first in the nation “bubble bill,” aimed at shielding individuals entering health care clinics from activists, was recently cited in dissent from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Legislative Effort to Expand Automatic Residential Solar Permitting Clears First Hurdle

The bill would mandate local governments use an automated process for a large portion of their residential solar applications.

Legal Lowdown: Foley Hoag Adds One, Sirius XM Announces New GC, Reed Smith Opens Denver Office

In case you missed it this week: Foley Hoag added a tax partner, Sirius XM announced a Colorado attorney as its new general counsel and Reed Smith opened a Colorado office.

Old Laws Impede Energy Transition Efforts on Public Lands

Tommy Beaudreau, former deputy secretary at the Department of Interior and now a partner at WilmerHale, gave a lecture at the University of Colorado Law School on the challenges of pursuing energy transition policy on public lands.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Rules Voluntarily Dismissed Lawsuits May Be Reopened

The high court held that a case voluntarily dismissed without prejudice under Rule 41(a) counts as a “final proceeding” under Rule 60(b).

Colorado Legal Services Celebrates 100 Years

The statewide legal aid organization traces its history back to 1925, when it was founded as the Legal Aid Society of Denver.