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  • July 09, 2026

    Actavis Can't Escape State AG Generic Drug Claims

    A Connecticut federal court has trimmed several claims from state enforcers accusing Actavis of fixing prices for dermatology drug products but allowed most of the claims against the drugmaker to proceed.

  • July 09, 2026

    Workers Drop WARN Act Suit To Join Related Colo. Case

    Two former employees dropped a proposed class action accusing a recently shuttered commercial facility services company of failing to warn workers before mass layoffs and facility closures, with the case expected to be consolidated with a related Colorado federal suit.

  • July 08, 2026

    Dish Ch. 11 Plan Disclosure Hearing Pushed Back 2 Weeks

    A Texas bankruptcy judge said Wednesday creditors of EchoStar Corp.'s bankrupt video distribution and wireless network units should be able to conduct discovery of the debtors before they seek approval of Chapter 11 plan disclosures, resetting a hearing on those documents for July 23.

  • July 08, 2026

    Georgia Healthcare Co. Says Ex-Staff Stole Patient Records

    Two former employees of a Georgia-based healthcare company stole patient and caretaker compensation data days before leaving the company's Pueblo, Colorado, branch for one of its rivals, according to the healthcare company's complaint filed in Colorado federal court Wednesday.

  • July 08, 2026

    Colo. County's Mill Increases Unconstitutional, Court Told

    A Colorado county violated the state's constitution by continuing to increase its property tax mill without voter approval and failing to reduce the levy or refund taxpayers when excess revenue was collected, a taxpayer told a state court.

  • July 08, 2026

    Workers Say UPS Didn't Pay For Time In Security Screenings

    UPS did not pay its hourly workers for time spent completing mandatory security screenings before and after their shifts and otherwise did not properly compensate them for all hours worked, employees alleged in a proposed class action in Colorado federal court.

  • July 08, 2026

    Energy Litigation To Watch In The 2nd Half Of 2026

    The energy litigation landscape for the rest of 2026 features high-profile lawsuits over climate change, including a potential moment of truth for climate tort litigation, as well as challenges to Trump administration efforts to boost fossil fuel development. Here are several energy-related lawsuits on attorneys' radar for the second half of the year.

  • July 08, 2026

    Kroger Failed To Pay For Security Screenings, Suit Says

    The Kroger Co. shortchanged hourly employees by requiring unpaid security screenings before and after shifts and denying delivery drivers required meal and rest breaks, according to a proposed class action filed in Colorado federal court.

  • July 08, 2026

    Amazon Nears Deal In Colorado Holiday OT Pay Suit

    Amazon.com Services LLC and a Colorado warehouse worker have reached a tentative settlement in a proposed class action alleging the company improperly excluded holiday incentive pay from overtime calculations, asking a Colorado federal court for more time to finalize the agreement.

  • July 08, 2026

    Property Biz Says Tenant Fees Were Disclosed Upfront

    A national property management company urged a Colorado federal court to toss a proposed class action accusing it of charging tenants more than $2.6 million a year in unauthorized "junk fees," arguing the former resident who sued signed lease documents that repeatedly disclosed the charges she calls hidden.

  • July 08, 2026

    Block To Pay $45M To End State Claims Over Cash App Fraud

    A coalition of 46 states announced Wednesday that Cash App parent company Block Inc. will pay $45 million in a multistate settlement to resolve claims it misled users on the safety of its payment app and failed to protect them from fraud.

  • July 08, 2026

    4 Colorado Cases To Watch For The Rest Of 2026

    A federal judge's ruling on whether the Trump administration can move U.S. Space Command's headquarters from Colorado to Alabama and a jury's determination of liability for a private prison operator in a forced labor class action are among the Colorado court cases to watch in the coming months. Here, Law360 looks at four Colorado cases to watch for during the rest of 2026.

  • July 07, 2026

    Meta Pans States' Bid For $1.4T In Social Media Addiction MDL

    Meta said Monday that California and three other states are seeking more than a trillion dollars in penalties in their upcoming August trial in the multidistrict social-media-addiction litigation, based on sweeping, "unmoored" calculations.

  • July 07, 2026

    X Corp. Fights $8M Award Over Boulder Office Rent Credit

    Colorado appellate judges on Tuesday tested the limits of competing interpretations by X Corp. and its former landlord regarding a contract provision governing almost $5.8 million in rent credits the social media company says it's owed, weighing X's bid to undo an $8.2 million judgment in a rent dispute.

  • July 07, 2026

    States Sue Again Over New Limits On Homeless Housing Aid

    A coalition of 21 states and the District of Columbia took the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development back to court on Tuesday over the Trump administration's renewed effort to restrict funding for programs that provide permanent housing and support services to homeless people.

  • July 07, 2026

    FedEx Hit With Wage Suit Over Security Checks

    FedEx shorted warehouse workers by requiring them to undergo unpaid security screenings before and after their shifts, according to a proposed class action filed in Colorado federal court Tuesday.

  • July 07, 2026

    10th Circ. Revives Voter Intimidation Suit Over Canvassing

    The Tenth Circuit revived voter intimidation claims against three Colorado election activists and a private group they formed to investigate alleged voter fraud after the 2020 election, holding that a lower court wrongly tossed the group from the case and too narrowly limited evidence about its canvassing campaign.

  • July 06, 2026

    Insurer Looks To Knock Out Expert In Employment Trial

    An annuity salesperson whose hostile work environment claim against Jackson National Life Insurance Co. was revived by the Tenth Circuit urged a Colorado federal judge Monday not to bar from trial a damages expert the company says the plaintiff denounced.

  • July 06, 2026

    10th Circ. Sides With Gas Wholesalers In Storm Price Hike Suit

    Residential natural gas customers can't pursue wholesalers under Kansas state law for profiteering from a winter storm that caused natural gas prices to spike, the Tenth Circuit ruled Monday, finding their claims federally preempted under the Natural Gas Act.

  • July 06, 2026

    Colo. Panel Says Prosecutors Must Be Heard On Sanctions

    A Colorado state trial court that dismissed a stabbing case as a sanction after prosecutors failed to turn over required discovery to defense attorneys in a timely fashion should have allowed opposition from prosecutors, a state appeals court said, reversing the dismissal.

  • July 06, 2026

    Judge Urged To Continue Pause On Warrantless ICE Arrests

    Plaintiffs backed by the American Civil Liberties Union who won a preliminary injunction preventing officers with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from making warrantless arrests in Colorado asked a federal judge Thursday to ignore the government's request to narrow the injunction.

  • July 06, 2026

    Calif. Judge Says No To Energy Funding Suit Transfer

    A California federal judge has ruled the Trump administration can't transfer allegations that it unlawfully canceled billions of dollars in energy and infrastructure programs to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims because the claims rest on the same facts as the portion of the complaint it seeks to keep in district court.

  • July 06, 2026

    The Moments That Shaped The Monsanto Decision

    U.S. Supreme Court justices forged unusual alliances when they ruled a federal statute preempts claims Monsanto failed to warn consumers its Roundup weed killer may cause cancer. Oral arguments provided insights on the 7-2 outcome, highlighting issues the jurists were grappling with and showcasing rationales that found their way into the opinion.

  • July 06, 2026

    After Tense Terms, Hints Of High Court Harmony With Circuits

    Following several U.S. Supreme Court terms teeming with reversals and rebukes of lower appeals courts, the justices this term found fault less often with rulings by circuit judges, who are likely becoming better attuned to the conservative supermajority, attorneys say.

  • July 06, 2026

    The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

    When one of the U.S. Supreme Court's most talkative members suddenly struggled to speak, the atmosphere at oral arguments grew increasingly anxious — until the justice deadpanned that it was an advocate's golden opportunity to avoid a grilling.

Expert Analysis

  • State Carbon Cost Disparities Are Pivotal In Data Center Siting

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    When choosing U.S. data center locations, developers must carefully consider the patchwork of state and regional carbon emission pricing regimes that are layered on top of the federal permitting framework, creating compliance cost differentials that could add up to billions of dollars, say attorneys at Davis Graham.

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    Watching Hallmark Movies Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    Coaching Soccer Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    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.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: The Human Element

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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    Podcasting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    Volunteering With Scouts Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    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.

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

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    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.

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