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  • 2022
    • March
      • Roundabouts Are Here to Stay in Colorado: Here’s Why
  • 2021
    • August
      • Colorado Passes 2021 Medical Lien Legislation to Protect Injured Plaintiffs
    • July
      • Back On The Table: Direct Negligence Claims Against Employers For The Negligence Of Their Employees
    • June
      • Can an Employer Require its Employees to get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
      • June 14, 2021 – Colorado Supreme Court Rules: An Employee’s Earned Vacation Is Compensation that cannot be Forfeited
  • 2020
    • July
      • Colorado’s “Public Health Emergency” Workplace Whistleblower Protections
    • June
      • With Passage of the CROWN Act of 2020, Colorado Prohibits Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Hair
    • April
      • Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19
      • COVID-19 and Colorado Critical Businesses: Critical Employees Required to Wear Masks, and, If Possible, Gloves
      • Auto Insurance Covid Rebates: How to Maximize What You Deserve
      • Gig Workers, Independent Contractors & Self-Employed Individuals: Unemployment Insurance Benefits, the Federal Cares Act and the
      • Coronavirus and Colorado Businesses – Information for “Closed” and “Critical” Businesses and Employees
    • March
      • COVID-19: Employers and Employees
  • 2019
    • September
      • Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers: Colorado and Federal Law
    • August
      • Congratulations to our AV-Rated Attorney
  • 2017
    • July
      • Sears and Associates Sponsors Tierra Plan/CP Racing
    • May
      • Colorado Springs Bike Master Plan
      • Types of Bicycle Accidents
      • 5 Things Truck Drivers Do That Lead to Serious Injury
    • April
      • Distracted Walking : Higher Traffic Deaths
    • February
      • Safest Snowboarding & Ski Helmets — Concussion Safety
      • Mountain Driving Tips: How to Drive Safely to the Slopes
      • Winter Driving Tips for US 24, I-70, and I-25
    • January
      • 3 Most Common Types of Accidents on I-70
  • 2016
    • November
      • Dangerous Colorado Mountain Roads & Passes
  • 2015
    • April
      • Are Colorado Court’s Turning Up the Heat on the Colorado Ski Resorts?
      • Good, Bad or Ugly?” Obama-Care’s” Impact on Personal Injury Claims In Colorado.
  • 2014
    • September
      • Car Accidents- Can Marijuana be the Blame?
      • Does the Mix of Music and the Slopes Cause Injuries?
      • Fatal Change of Lanes Prompts Wrongful Death Suit
      • Run in the Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5k Run/Walk
    • August
      • Colorado Springs’ Zoo in Top 10
      • Record Setting Four Million Miles without a Truck Accident
      • Wrongful Death Suit Only a Snapshot of What Sarah Jones Deserves
      • After Watching this Video You Will Never Text and Drive
    • July
      • Drowsy Package Delivering Leads to Disastrous Truck Accidents
      • It’s a Slippery Slope: Exploring Dangers of Skiing
      • Pedestrians: Don’t Fall Victim to Hit and Run Accidents
      • Interstate 70: The Colorado Danger Zone
    • June
      • Colorado Springs Wounded Warrior Project 8K Run
      • Gale Sayers Sues NFL for Brain Injuries and Negligence
      • Evenflo Car Seat Safety Buckle Recall
      • Colorado House Approves Bill to Double Statute of Limitations for Hit-and-Run Fatalities
    • May
      • Late Recall by GM for Faulty Ignition Switch Linked to 13 Traffic Deaths
      • Are Medical Malpractice Insurance Companies Doing Their Job? Florida Supreme Court Doesn’t Believe So
      • Support Colorado Springs WALK like MADD on May 17
    • April
      • Five Ways Hiring an Attorney Can Benefit Your Colorado Car Accident Case
      • Defective GM Ignition Switch Cover Up
      • Shopping Cart Injuries a Real Threat to Children
      • Visit the Dinosaur Resource Center Near Colorado Springs
      • Vietnam Veterans Suffering from PTSD Sue U.S. Military
      • 104 Vehicles Involved in I-25 Pileup in Denver
    • March
      • Video: Reality of Texting and Driving
      • More Teens Die from Texting and Driving than Drunk Driving
      • St. Patrick’s Day Events in Colorado Springs, CO
      • 3 Most Common Ski Accident Injuries
    • February
      • Video: Are Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing Car Seats Safer?
      • Inexperience and Distractions Raise Risk of Auto Accidents
      • 5 Tips for Preventing Winter Auto Accidents
      • Colorado Springs Downtown Olympic Celebration
    • January
      • Misdiagnosis: Is Your Professional License at Risk?
      • Now a Proud Supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project
      • Man Sues after Finding Rodent in His Monster Energy Drink
      • Holiday Shoppers: 11 Most Dangerous Toys of 2013
  • 2013
    • December
      • “Selfies” the Newest Distracted Driving Fad
      • Billionaire commits hit-and-run, won’t pay for damages
      • Denver Bronco’s Guard Retires at 27 Fearing Long-Term Brain Injuries
      • “Building Colorado’s Brand” at UCCS on Dec. 12
    • November
      • Buy Local Colorado Turkey for Thanksgiving
      • The Truth about Concussions
      • Family Awarded $14 Million in Airbag Failure Settlement
    • October
      • Vegetative Patients Communicate Using Their Attention
      • Colorado DOI Approves 2014 Health Insurance Rates
      • Man killed in Colorado Springs during honorary cross-country walk
      • High teen kills motorcyclist in crash
      • Colorado Springs Science Festival
    • September
      • How effective are ski and snowboard helmets?
      • Who are the worst drivers in America?
      • 3rd Annual Colorado Springs Community Dinner
      • Three-motorcycle, two-car accident
    • July
      • Most dangerous intersections in Colorado Springs, CO
      • What do I do after a bike accident with a vehicle?
    • April
      • Supreme Court Ruled State Can’t Be Sued Under FMLA For Refusing Employee Recovery Time
    • March
      • Children’s Pajamas Recalled Because of Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
      • Lawsuit Claims Overuse of Solitary Confinement Violates Rights of Mentally Ill Pa Inmates
      • Judge Blocks NYC Ban on Large Sodas
      • SCOTUS to decide if generic drug makers can be sued for personal injuries
    • February
      • Mother Sues Psychologist Over Toddler’s Death
      • Town in Texas Joins Trend of Imposing Fee on Accident Victims
      • Lee County Sheriff Settles Wrongful Death Suit Over Pepper Sprayed Mentally Ill Inmate
      • Man sued for killing teenager while allegedly texting and driving
    • January
      • Wife of Aurora Theater Shooting Victim Sues Holmes’ Psychiatrist
      • CO State Patrol to Pay $1 Mill in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
      • Toyota to Pay $1.1 Billion to Settle Gas-Pedal Suit
      • Court Rules Wrongful Death Suit Against Child Protection Worker can Proceed
  • 2012
    • December
      • Class-Action Suit Seeks $20 Million in Case Against UHP Trooper
      • DC Contractor Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Yelp Review
      • CPSC to sue Nap Nanny maker after five infant deaths
      • Panera Franchisee Settles LawSuit Alleging Race Discrimination
    • November
      • Denver resolves $10 million lawsuit against police for $190,000
      • Judge merges seven lawsuits against Cinemark in Aurora shooting
      • Day-Surgery Centers and Hospitals, Insurers Clash in Lawsuit
      • Fort Hood Shooting Victims Sue Accused Shooter & Government
    • October
      • Deaths linked to energy drinks could prompt action from the FDA
      • Supreme Court Considers Copyright Protection on Foreign-Made Items
      • Colorado man wins seven million from food companies for “popcorn lung”
      • Panera Franchisee to Settle Racial Bias Suit
    • September
      • Arizona Supreme Court Rules Tattooing is Protected Speech
      • Denver council to consider settlement in death of deaf inmate
      • Yale School of Medicine study says whiplash injury more sever when the head is turned
      • Pinnacle Medical Solutions to Pay $1.8 Million to Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit
      • ACLU Lawsuit Against Border Patrol Will Move Forward
      • Comedian calls out Progressive Insurance for defending his sister’s killer
      • Sixth Circuit of Appeals Allows Whistleblower Suit to Proceed
      • Fine print in mandatory arbitration agreements limits rights
    • August
      • Wheelchair-accessible van awarded to Colorado Springs injured worker
      • Know what to do if you are in a car accident
      • New Law Requiring Hospital Caps Goes Into Place
      • Medical Malpractice Cap Struck Down by Missouri Supreme Court
      • Girl Scouts Sued for Disbanding Deaf Girl’s Troop
      • Congress Passes Restrictions on Military Funeral Protests
    • July
      • Federal Judge Dismisses Class-Action Lawsuit Against Cooley Law School
      • Judge Rules Wrongful-Death Lawsuit in Priest Abuse Case Can Proceed
    • June
      • Consumers Have No Day In Court If They Take Generics
      • Supermax Prison Accused in Lawsuit of Mistreating Mentally Ill Patients
      • Kolcraft Strollers Recalled for Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazard
      • Family Sues Over Skiers Death in Winter Park Avalanche
    • May
      • Text message sender won’t share blame in car crash
      • Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
      • Montana Woman Awarded Over $34 Million in Insurance Lawsuit
      • Colorado Settles Lawsuit Over the Mental Health Evaluations of Defendants
    • April
      • Analyst Sues FBI Saying One Pushup Kept Him From Being a Special Agent
      • FedEx to Pay $3 Million to Settle Bias Case
      • Ford Sued Over Fuel Tank Defect Said to be Hidden
    • March
      • Utah Supreme Court Say Physicians Have Duty to Patients’ Family
      • Pilots Sue Bankrupt American Airlines
      • Ex-CMS Teacher Awarded $1.1 M over coerced Resignation
    • February
      • Bloomberg Law’s 10 Greatest Legal Movie Quotes
      • Supreme Court Debates When Lies Can Become Crimes In Stolen Valor Act Case
      • Supreme Court Says Ministers Can’t Sue Churches For Employment
    • January
      • Minimum Wage Was Raised In Eight States This Year
      • Muslim Worker Sues Sacramento County For Alleged Religious Harassment
      • Woman’s Discrimination Suit Against U of I Reinstated
      • Study Shows Female Retail Workers Make Less and Receive Fewer Benefits Than Men
  • 2011
    • December
      • EEOC Sues Company For Demanding Credit Checks For Employment
      • Ford Recalls Sedans Over Risk of Wheels Falling Off
      • Supreme Court to Hear Wal-Mart Appeal and Consider Class-Action Status
      • Job Discrimination Complaints To EEOC Hits All-Time High
      • Smokers Penalized With Greater Share of Health Care Costs
      • Religious Discrimination Complaints On The Rise
    • November
      • Veterans With Disabilities Need Multi-Pronged Approach For Employment, EEOC is Told
      • Over 10,000 Sign Petition Asking Target To Open At 5AM Instead of Midnight On Black Friday
      • Colorado Supreme Court says $15 million awarded to fall victim will stand
      • Hertz Fires 26 Muslim Workers For Refusing To Clock Out For Prayer Breaks
    • October
      • Republicans and Democrats Take Sides on Proposal in Jobs Act
      • Unemployment Discrimination: Jobless Applicants Not Wanted
      • New Jersey Supreme Court rules gym not liable for injuries
      • Federal Lawsuit Brought Against Hotel For Firing Non-Hispanic Employees
    • September
      • Amazon Employees Report Brutal Working Conditions
      • Union Pacific Fined For Retaliating Against Workers
      • Federal Judge Gives Women Until Oct 28 To Sue Wal-Mart In Gender Bias Case
    • August
      • Court OK’s Class Action Against AT&T
      • Court OK’s Class Action Against AT&T
      • Apology Statutes Could Reduce Litigation and Preserve Relationships
      • Columnist Says Tort Reform Is Skewed Toward Corporations
      • Wage Lawsuits On the Rise
    • July
      • Verizon Settles Lawsuit For $20 Million
      • GA Court Says Store Can Be Held Liable For Beer Sale
      • Supreme Court Finds Civil Litigants Have No Automatic Right To Counsel
      • Loose Standards On Window Blinds Dangerous For Children
    • May
      • Report Shows 27% Rise In Judgeships Held By Women
      • Supreme Court Dismisses Class Action Suit Against AT&T
      • Court Orders VA Revamp of Mental Healthcare System
      • Bank’s Fine Print Requires Struggling Homeowners To Waive Rights
    • April
      • FDA Revamps Website For Better Access To Food Recalls
      • Medicare publishes data on hospital injuries and infections
      • Nevada Supreme Court Overturns Class Action Ban
    • March
      • Supreme Court Rules Oral Complaints Can Recieve Retaliation Protection
      • Seniors Not Getting Preventative Services
      • Supreme Court Siding With Underdogs
      • Judge Rules Debt Collector Can’t Use Facebook To Collect Debt
      • Supreme Court Rules To Uphold Church’s 1st Amendment Rights
    • February
      • Supreme Court rules parents can’t sue over side effects from vaccines
      • Judge Rules Wal-Mart May Fire Employee For Use of Medical Marijuana
    • January
      • Supreme Court Affirms 3rd Party Right To Sue For Retaliation
      • EEOC Says Fiscal Year 2010 Hit All-Time High In Discrimination Charges
      • Research Shows Tablet-Splitting Can Be A Dangerous Practice
      • USA Today reports military insurer denies coverage of new brain injury treatment
  • 2010
    • December
      • $16.3 Million Judgment against Allstate for Bad Faith
      • Hidden Medical Debt Can Deter Refinance
      • Sears and Associates Files Suit Against Savage Arms
      • Lowe’s Voluntarily Joins Recall on Blinds
    • November
      • Families USA Report Reveals Insurance Scams
      • Oscar Mayer Employees File Suit For Compensation
      • Consumer Watch: 2010 Crib Recalls
    • October
      • Drugs and Supplements From China and India Largely Unregulated
      • Janitors Try to Clean Up Wal-Mart
      • Are You In Good Hands?
    • September
      • Nursing Home Residents Have Civil Rights
    • August
      • Insurance Investment Losses = Lower Claims Settlements
    • July
      • Jurors in the Electronic Age
    • June
      • Warning: The car that hits you is probably not insured
    • May
      • Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
    • April
      • Lawsuits Limited in Colorado
    • March
      • How State Farm handles auto claims
    • February
      • Paxil and Suicide
    • January
      • Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
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