Colorado

  • August 13, 2026

    States Say DOT Illegally Sought 17M CDL Driver Records

    A group of 21 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia accused the Trump administration on Thursday of illegally pressuring a nonprofit commercial driver database operator to hand over millions of Social Security numbers for immigration enforcement by threatening to cut funding for noncompliance.

  • August 13, 2026

    GEO Takes Immunity Delay To 10th Circ. In Forced Labor Suit

    Private prison operator GEO Group Inc. has filed a notice of appeal seeking Tenth Circuit review of a Colorado federal judge's failure to rule on its qualified immunity bid in a forced-labor suit by detainees, arguing further delay would effectively deprive it of that protection.

  • August 13, 2026

    Arizona, Tribes Sign Deal To Offset Coal Economy Losses

    Arizona, the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation have signed an agreement that aims to boost economic growth for tribal communities that lost thousands of jobs and millions in revenue after major coal mining companies stopped or scaled back operations in the Four Corners region.

  • August 13, 2026

    Lilly Claims 6 Vendors Illegally Sold Obesity Drug Candidate

    Eli Lilly & Co. hit a medical spa business, compounding pharmacy and a group of chemical suppliers with claims they're illegally selling an obesity drug candidate Lilly is researching, telling California and Texas federal courts the alleged "black market" sales threaten public health.

  • August 13, 2026

    Wyo. Archaeologists Challenge Reach Of Native Graves Rule

    The Wyoming Association of Professional Archaeologists is asking a district court to block the transfer of six Indigenous collections to the federal government, arguing that an update to a law designed to protect Native American burial sites goes beyond what Congress intended.

  • August 12, 2026

    Jury Picked For Meta Social Media Addiction Trial

    A landmark federal trial in California over allegations that Meta social media platforms harm children's mental health is ready to begin after a jury was impaneled Wednesday — a selection process in which no prospective juror would say that Facebook or Instagram are safe for kids.

  • August 12, 2026

    Feds Enter FCA Suit, Say 3 Health Cos. Overbilled Medicare

    The federal government has intervened in a False Claims Act suit accusing a trio of Colorado healthcare companies of conspiring to file inflated claims for services they never rendered in order to get more money from Medicare and Tricare.

  • August 12, 2026

    Colo. Gun Group Asks Court To Block Semiauto Law

    Colorado's official branch of the National Rifle Association urged a Colorado federal judge to block the enforcement of a new state law restricting ownership of certain semiautomatic firearms, writing the law "all but eliminates" law-abiding citizens' right to purchase the firearms.

  • August 12, 2026

    NCAA Age Rule Illegally Cuts Athletes' Careers, Suit Says

    Three Division I athletes alleged the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule unlawfully cuts short some athletes' eligibility to compete, according to a proposed class action filed in Colorado federal court.

  • August 12, 2026

    10th Circ. Says NAR Antitrust Suit Came Too Late

    A Tenth Circuit panel found Tuesday that antitrust allegations against listing rules created by the National Association of Realtors are time-barred because the four-year statute of limitations applies to the Utah-based real estate firm's claims.

  • August 12, 2026

    Trump Repeats Call To Remove Stay On Mail-In Ballot Order

    The Trump administration prodded the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to "promptly" lift a Massachusetts judge's order prohibiting the enforcement of new restrictions on mail-in ballots in 23 states and the District of Columbia in this year's midterm elections. 

  • August 12, 2026

    'Core' Generics Leader Must Face Most AG Price-Fix Claims

    A Connecticut federal judge ruled Wednesday that G&W Laboratories Inc. must face most price-fixing claims from dozens of state attorneys general targeting generic-drug makers, teeing the shuttered company up for trial as one of four companies deemed the "core group of leaders most responsible" for the conspiracy.

  • August 12, 2026

    Feds Granted More Time To Defend College Data Ask

    A Massachusetts federal judge granted the Trump administration an opportunity to explain its rationale for fast-tracking a demand for detailed admissions data from U.S. colleges and universities.

  • August 11, 2026

    Stakes Are High In Meta Bellwether Social Media Trial

    A potential trillion-dollar bellwether trial slated to begin Wednesday over states' claims that Meta's social media platforms harm the mental health of children and are intentionally designed to be addictive puts a lot on the line, with one legal expert calling the fight "existential" to the social media industry.

  • August 11, 2026

    Colo. Panel Mulls Insurer's Bid To Reverse $170M Verdict

    A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. urged the Colorado Court of Appeals on Tuesday to reverse a nearly $170 million jury award for a Colorado worker who sustained a "catastrophic" brain injury on the job, arguing that the trial court failed to properly instruct the jury on physical impairment damages.

  • August 11, 2026

    RealPage Points To 2nd Circ. Ruling In NY Pricing Law Case

    RealPage told a New York district court that a recent Second Circuit ruling backs up its challenge to a state law prohibiting landlords from using software to set residential rental rates, because the appeals court found that a New York City law requiring delivery apps to share customer data with restaurants went too far.

  • August 11, 2026

    UPS Says Driver's Colo. Sick Leave Claim Is Moot After Pay

    UPS has told a Colorado federal judge that the driver pursuing a proposed class action over paid-sick-leave violations can't win his bid for partial summary judgment because he isn't owed any money for sick leave, according to UPS's response brief to the driver's motion. 

  • August 11, 2026

    Tenant Says Colo. Law Forbids Apt. Management 'Junk Fees'

    A Colorado woman pursuing claims against a national property management company told a federal judge that even though the company disclosed "junk fees" to tenants, the fees still violate Colorado law because they were disclosed recklessly through a "drip" method.

  • August 11, 2026

    Denver Says DOJ Misuses Police Law In Gun Ban Challenge

    The city of Denver urged a Colorado federal judge to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's challenge to the city's assault weapons and large-capacity magazine bans, arguing that the government is stretching a police-misconduct statute beyond its reach to attack local gun laws.

  • August 11, 2026

    Denver Firefighters Sue To Block $389K Union Dues Claim

    A Colorado firefighters union is refusing to recognize a Denver local's disaffiliation from the state union and is asking for over $388,000 in dues the local doesn't owe, according to a lawsuit filed in state court.

  • August 11, 2026

    NCAA Denied Pause On Eligibility Ruling Amid Appeal

    A Colorado federal judge has denied the NCAA's bid to stay a key ruling against its eligibility policies while an appeal plays out, telling the organization that it is in "a bind of its own making."

  • August 11, 2026

    10th Circ. Revives Pizza Driver's Minimum Wage Suit

    A pizza delivery driver who alleged his employer failed to cover his vehicle expenses has won a second chance at his minimum wage claims after the Tenth Circuit ruled Tuesday that the district court made a fundamental error by deciding a merits question under the guise of a standing analysis.

  • August 11, 2026

    Netflix Presses 10th Circ. To Leave 'Tiger King' Ruling Intact

    Netflix Inc. has urged the Tenth Circuit to reject a bid to revisit its ruling that the streaming giant made fair use of a 66-second funeral clip in its "Tiger King" docuseries, arguing the panel faithfully applied U.S. Supreme Court precedent and did not create special fair use protection for documentaries.

  • August 10, 2026

    ModivCare Execs Must Face Suit Over Cash Flow Woes

    A Colorado federal judge has declined to toss a shareholder class action against current and former executives of patient transportation company ModivCare Inc. over their alleged failure to disclose the negative impact of certain contract renegotiations, finding that the investors pled actionable misstatements.

  • August 10, 2026

    U. Of Colo. Alum Drops 'Email For Life' Suit Amid Extension

    An alumnus of the University of Colorado Boulder who had urged a Colorado state judge to stop the university's board of regents from cutting off graduates' access to their university email addresses has dropped his lawsuit.

Expert Analysis

  • Series

    Watching Hallmark Movies Makes Me A Better Lawyer

    Author Photo

    I realize you may be judging me for watching, and actually enjoying, Hallmark Channel movies, but the escapism and storylines actually demonstrate qualities and actions that lead to an efficient, productive and positive legal practice, says Karen Ross at Tucker Ellis.

  • Keys To Federal Carbon Compliance In Data Center Siting

    Author Photo

    Recent statements from the White House and state governors about making data centers pay for their own power infrastructure have underlined the importance of choosing locations, generation technologies and deal structures to optimize carbon, permitting and compliance costs, say attorneys at Davis Graham.

  • Breaking Down State Legislative Efforts In Telecom Security

    Author Photo

    As the federal government has strengthened national security safeguards for the telecommunications ecosystem, states have also asserted a role in telecom security, with variations among these regimes risking regulatory fragmentation and complicating compliance strategies, say attorneys at Hogan Lovells.

  • 5 Tips For Navigating Your Firm's All-Attorney Summit

    Excerpt from Practical Guidance
    Author Photo

    Law firm retreats should be approached strategically, as they present valuable opportunities to advance both the firm's objectives and attorneys' professional development through meaningful participation, building and strengthening internal relationships, and proactive follow-up, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • Series

    Coaching Soccer Makes Me A Better Lawyer

    Author Photo

    Coaching youth soccer for my 7-year-old son's team has sharpened how I communicate with clients, prepare witnesses, work within teams and think about leadership, making me a more thoughtful and effective lawyer in many ways, says Joshua Holt at Smith Currie.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: The Human Element

    Author Photo

    Law school teaches you to quickly apply intellect and logic when handling a legal issue, but every fact pattern also involves a person, making the ability to balance expertise with empathy critical to the growth of relationships with clients, colleagues and adversaries, says Rachel Adcox at Adcox Strategies.

  • As Justices Mull Suncor, Cos. Face New Climate Suit Realities

    Author Photo

    Following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to hear Suncor Energy v. Boulder County — its first case analyzing the litigation impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rescission of its 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding — companies must consider new preemption questions surrounding climate lawsuits after the rescission, say attorneys at Hollingsworth.

  • The Benefits Of Choosing A Niche Practice In The AI Age

    Author Photo

    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may stand out as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate, but it is important to choose a niche that is durable, engaging and a good personal fit, says Daniel Borneman at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Series

    Podcasting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

    Author Photo

    Podcasting has changed how I ask questions and connect with people, sharpening my ability to listen without interrupting or prejudging, and bringing me closer to what law is meant to be: a human profession grounded in understanding, judgment and trust, says Donna DiMaggio Berger at Becker.

  • Justices' GEO Ruling Sets Gov't Contractor Immunity Limits

    Author Photo

    The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in GEO Group v. Menocal will affect virtually every case in which a government contractor faces liability because they can no longer routinely assert their immunity under the government contract and must instead make a showing on the merits, says Terry Collingsworth at International Rights Advocates.

  • Character.AI Case Highlights Agentic AI Liability Questions

    Author Photo

    The recently settled litigation against Character Technologies Inc. provides an early case study for exploring salient legal issues related to agentic artificial intelligence, such as tort liability, strict liability, statutory liability and contractual liability, says Samuel Mitchells at Smith Gambrell.

  • PFAS Risks In M&A Amid Litigation, Legislative Developments

    Author Photo

    Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances have become a significant M&A concern amid new trends in settlements and state laws, and potential buyers must find ways to evaluate potential related risks, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Series

    Volunteering With Scouts Makes Me A Better Lawyer

    Author Photo

    Serving as an assistant scoutmaster for my son’s troop reaffirmed several skills and principles crucial to lawyering — from the importance of disconnecting to the value of morality, says Michael Warren at McManis Faulkner.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: In Court, It's About Storytelling

    Author Photo

    Law school provides doctrine, cases and hypotheticals, but when lawyers step into the courtroom, they must learn the importance of clarity, credibility, memorability and preparation — in other words, how to tell simple, effective stories, say Nicholas Steverson and Danielle Trujillo at Wheeler Trigg, and Lisa DeCaro at Courtroom Performance.

  • Aligning Microsoft Tools With NYC Bar AI Recording Guidance

    Author Photo

    The New York City Bar Association’s recently issued formal opinion, providing ethical guidance on artificial intelligence-assisted recording, transcription and summarization, raises immediate questions about data governance and e-discovery for companies that use Microsoft 365 and Copilot, say Staci Kaliner, Martin Tully and John Collins at Redgrave.

Want to publish in Law360?


Submit an idea

Have a news tip?


Contact us here
Can't find the article you're looking for? Click here to search the Colorado archive.