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Access to Justice
The 2024 Amendments to C.A.R. 5(e)
By Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov and Katayoun A. Donnelly
Can Robot Lawyers Close the Access to Justice Gap?
By Maria E. Berkenkotter and Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Beyond the Standard Settlement Conference
By Andrew Shoemaker
The De-biasing Effect of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Mediator Training
By Wesley Parks and Melora Bentz
Embracing the Inevitable
By Ryan Searson
Antitrust and Consumer Protection Law
The Colorado State Antitrust Act of 2023
By Matt Schock
Comprehensive Data Privacy Rules Reach Colorado
By Jessica J. Arett and Emily F. Keimig
Appellate Law
How (Not) to Mess Up an Appeal
By Christopher M. Jackson and Aja R. Robbins
How (Not) to Mess Up an Appeal
By Christopher M. Jackson and Aja R. Robbins
The 2024 Amendments to C.A.R. 5(e)
By Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov and Katayoun A. Donnelly
Artificial Intelligence
AI and the Future of Legal Aid
By Tony Arias
Winning the Race Against Artificial Intelligence
By Colin E. Moriarty
Can Robot Lawyers Close the Access to Justice Gap?
By Maria E. Berkenkotter and Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov
Business Law
Digital Age Shapes Modern Contract Law
By George H. Singer
Security “Tokens”
By Stephen Keen
Corporate Governance
By George H. Singer
Constitutional Law
Trump v. United States
By Scott S. Barker
Construction Law
Contractors’ Civil Liability Under Colorado’s Mechanics’ Lien Trust Fund Statute
By Laura Martinez
The Past, Present, and Future of Residential Construction Defect Action Reform in Colorado
By Jennifer Seidman and Melissa L. “Mel” Roeder
The Homeowner Protection Act Charitable Organization Exemption
By Ronald M. Sandgrund and Jennifer A. Seidman
Contract Law
Is Your Client Really Selling Their Home “As Is”?
By Mark Cohen
Digital Age Shapes Modern Contract Law
By George H. Singer
Drawing Boundaries Between Tort and Contract
By Mike Cross
Criminal Law
Search and Seizure of Digital Evidence
By Matthew Bradley
Construing the Restitution Statutes
By Adam J. Espinosa and Abigail Walker
Criminal Contempt for the Civil Practitioner
By Adam Mueller
Diversity
Judge Isabel Pallarés
By the Diversity on the Bench Coalition
The Deserving Disabled
By Kevin Rhodes
Environmental Law
PFAS Regulation in Colorado
By Scott H. Reisch, Elizabeth (Liz) Och, and Matthew E. Miller
Good Samaritan Cleanups at Abandoned Mines
By Jason King
Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Over Wetlands
By William Davis Wert and Moneka Worah
Family Law
Filling the Justice Gap
By Angela R. Arkin
The Algorithmic Family
By Maha Kamal
The Treatment of SLATs in the Event of a Dissolution of Marriage
By Emily L. Bowman, David W. Kirch, and Gerard (G.) Deffenbaugh
Government Counsel
Conflicting Procedures for Prosecuting Campaign Finance Cases
By Matthew Norwood
Ballot Measures
By Gavin Wolny
Follow the Money
By Jennifer Lake
Health Law
Doing Away with Dogmatic Medical Directives
By Casey Frank
Immigration Law
RMIAN Turns 20
By Hiroshi Motomura, Mekela Goehring, and Patricia Medige
Intellectual Property Law
Patent Dispute Primer—Part 3
By Elizabeth Manno and Manny Caixeiro
Patent Dispute Primer—Part 2
By Elizabeth Manno and Manny Caixeiro
Patent Dispute Primer—Part 1
By Elizabeth Manno and Manny Caixeiro
International Law
Vader on Trial
By Gurney F. Pearsall III and Robert Bracknell
Juvenile Law
Disclosure and Discovery in Dependency and Neglect Cases
By Zaven (Z) Saroyan, Jennifer Mullenbach, and Anna Ulrich
House Bill 22-1038
By Ashley Chase and Cara Nord
Labor and Employment Law
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Reverse Discrimination
By John M. Husband
Expanded Job Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers
By John Husband
Colorado’s Non-Compete Statute Q&A
By Martine Wells, Airina Rodrigues, and Kayla Dreyer
Legal Research
Free Online Tools for Out-of-State Primary Law Research
By AnnaKatherine Wherren
Researching Historic Regulations in Colorado
By Katharine Hales
Researching Colorado Regulations
By Katharine Hales
Legal Writing
Less Is More
By Jared West and Maria Zalessky
Simplifying Our Writing—Part 2
By John Hiski Ridge
Simplifying Our Writing
By John Hiski Ridge
Legislative Matters
CBA’s 2025 Legislative Session in Review
By Tyler Mounsey
CBA’s 2024 Legislative Session in Review
By Tyler Mounsey
CBA’s 2023 Legislative Session in Review
By Tyler Mounsey
Malpractice
Avoiding Financial Fraud
By Aaron L. Evans, Keith D. Lapuyade, and Julia Huitt
Colorado Expands Litigation Privilege in Class Action Cases
By John M. Palmeri and John R. Mann
Legal Malpractice Under Colorado Law
By Anthony Viorst
Natural Medicine Law
Colorado’s Bold Move to Legalize Psychedelics
By Rachael Z. Ardanuy and C. Adam Foster
Natural Resources and Environmental Law
Is It Time to Revive the Colorado Bee and Bee Products Act?
By Ann J. Atkinson
Managing Hotspots in Wildfire Risk at Public Lands Ski Areas
By Heidi Ruckriegle, Lauren Mercer, and Leah Fugere
A Guide to Colorado Sand and Gravel Permitting
By Kent Holsinger and Todd Ohlheiser
Practice Management
Yes, Your Law Firm Is a Business
By Doug Hastings
Reimagining Talent Development
By Gene Commander
Is the Billable Hour Mandate Holding Us Back?
By Chuong M. Le
Professional Conduct and Legal Ethics
Can Robot Lawyers Close the Access to Justice Gap?
By Maria E. Berkenkotter and Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov
Modeling the Art of Conflict Management
By Rebecca Payo
Point/Counterpoint on Competitive Keyword Advertising
By Charles F. Luce Jr. and Jack Tanner
Real Estate Law
New Law Gives Local Governments Rights to Purchase Multifamily Rental Properties
By Ryan Wilcox and John A. Siragusa
Anti-Money Laundering Rules
By Herrick K. Lidstone and Victoria B. Bantz
New ADU and Occupancy Limit Laws in Colorado
By Amy Brimah
Tax Law
Rollover Equity Conundrum in Transactions With Private Equity Funds
By Virginia Y. Duong and Asel M. Lindsey
Tax and Estate Planning for Nonresident Real Estate Owners
By Brent W. Nelson and Griffin H. Bridgers
The Civil Litigator
The 2024 Amendments to CRCP 11(b) and CRCCP 311(b)
By Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov and Katayoun A. Donnelly
Refreshing Recollections Without Waiving Work Product Protections
By Brent Owen and Michael Freyberg
The Organization Speaks
By Franz Hardy and Abigail Kregor
Tort and Insurance Law
Colorado CGL Coverage A Demystified
By Britton D. Weimer
Management Liability Coverages
By Britton D. Weimer
Colorado’s Good Samaritan Laws
By Jordan Lipp and Jared West
Trust and Estate Law
Beneficiary Deeds in Colorado—20 Years Later
By Heidi J. Gassman
Everhart—Probate, Meet Civil
By Jonathan Leinheardt and Jessica H. Catlin
The Treatment of SLATs in the Event of a Dissolution of Marriage
By Emily L. Bowman, David W. Kirch, and Gerard (G.) Deffenbaugh
Water Law
Pollution, Police Power, and the Hupp Hotel
By Frank Gibbard
Nutrient Standards for Lakes and Reservoirs
By Bill Wombacher, Adam DeVoe, and Stacy Brownhill
Wellness
The Impacts of Exercise on Brain Health, Longevity, Stress Management, and Mood
By Debra Austin
Workers’ Compensation Law
Sticking Points—Part 2
By Gregory B. Cairns, Mark Saliman, Kenneth Platt, and David Seserman
The Game of Liens
By Joseph W. Gren and Emily M. Miller