Introducing STRATUM: A New Co-working Space for DBA Members

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:53:18 +0000

The Denver Bar Association hosted the Stratum ribbon cutting and happy hour event on Tuesday, April 8. Stratum is a first-of-its-kind community focused, co-working space for members at the DBA offices. The space is free for members to use from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Bills to Allow Governments to Invest in Securities, Decriminalize Prohibited Practices by Lobbyists, Extend Duty to Warn, and More Signed by Governor

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:52:55 +0000

On Monday, April 7, 2014, Governor Hickenlooper signed 10 more bills into law. To date, he has signed 129 bills into law and vetoed two bills. The bills signed on Monday are summarized here.

Colorado Court of Appeals: Announcement Sheet, 4/10/2014

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:52:14 +0000

On Thursday, April 10, 2014, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued seven published opinions and 38 unpublished opinions.

Tenth Circuit: Unpublished Opinions, 4/10/2014

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:51:44 +0000

On Thursday, April 10, 2014, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued no published opinions and four unpublished opinions.

SB 14-176: Defining Crimes Related to Chop Shops

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:48:55 +0000

On March 31, 2014, Sen. Michael Johnston introduced SB 14-176 – Concerning Crimes Related to Entities that Trade in Stolen Vehicles.

SB 14-175: Prohibiting Government Interference in an Individual’s Reproductive Health Care Decisions

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:48:02 +0000

On March 31, 2014, Sen. Andy Kerr introduced SB 14-175 – Concerning Freedom from Government Interference in an Individual's Reproductive Health Decisions.

SB 14-174: Creating the Prosecution Fellowship Program

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:46:45 +0000

On March 31, 2014, Sen. Rollie Heath introduced SB 14-174 – Concerning the Creation of the Prosecution Fellowship Program.

The Practice of Life (Part 2): Getting Started on Getting Happy

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 05:12:57 +0000

This series is about happiness as a success strategy. Before we go on with it, here’s a quick update on a post a couple weeks back about lawyers learning to be entrepreneurs.

Tenth Circuit: In Consolidated Appeal, Trial Court’s Rulings Upheld as to All Defendants

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 05:11:10 +0000

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion in United States v. Morgan on Wednesday, April 8, 2014.

HB 14-1285: Amending Colorado Consumer Protection Act to Include Colorado Taxpayer Protection Act

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 05:09:05 +0000

On February 19, 2014, Rep. Su Ryden and Sens. Irene Aguilar & Mike Johnston introduced HB 14-1285 - Concerning a Requirement that a Professional Tax Preparer Provide Certain Disclosures to a Client When Preparing Tax Documents for the Client.