Tag:legislature

Public Defenders Union Petition Hopes to Allocate Funding Boost to Core Staff

Most recently, DUC circulated a petition with the hope of reducing pay gaps for staff ahead of the office’s legislative budget request.

The Biggest 2023 Labor and Employment Bills Passed in Colorado

With labor and employment law always on the move, it can be hard to keep up with the legislation that made it into law this year.

Estate Planning Continues to Change and Grow

Estate planning has seen some major adjustments in recent years, whether it be from law changes or issues related to the pandemic.

‘Fair Workweek Standards’ Bill Killed in Committee

A controversial labor and employment bill on scheduling for hourly workers was killed in committee at the Colorado capitol last week.

Colorado Lawmakers Eye Permanent Remote Court Options

The bills come as courts weigh the benefits and pain points of carrying pandemic-era changes into the future.

Lawmakers Eye Colorado Criminal Justice Reforms in First Month of Session

Hot topics include juveniles in the criminal justice system, competency proceedings and support programs for people who are incarcerated.

What Legislation Colorado’s Legal Community is Watching in 2023

Law Week caught up with bar associations and legal organizations to hear what topics and bills they’re keeping an eye on this session.

Western ‘Zoom Towns’ Take Aim at Short-Term Rentals

Voters in eight separate Colorado mountain towns recently passed various local option sales taxes and lodging taxes on short-term rentals, the proceeds of which are aimed at addressing housing shortages.