Global Trade Talks co-hosts Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff welcome Karen Gerwitz, President of the World Trade Center Denver, as she provides insight to our listeners on how companies are managing and operating in this uncertain trade environment where they
Lawyers Council Explores Legal Innovation with Arizona Chief Justice Timmer
On September 16, members of the IAALS Lawyers Council gathered in downtown Denver to discuss the growing momentum of alternative business structures with Arizona Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer and Jess Bednarz, IAALS’ Director of Legal Services and the
Trapped on a Bus: How I Became a Lawyer
I was born in Denver, Colorado where we lived in a simple neighborhood through third grade.
Our grade school was just through the gate of our backyard. No bus. No stress. The highlights of my day were playing with my
Colorado Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment For Employer In EEOC Case Alleging Long COVID Complications
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Tiffany Alberty, and Brett Bohan Duane Morris Takeaways: On September 3, 2025, in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. A&A Appliance, Inc. d/b/a Appliance Factory Outlet, Inc., No. 1:23-CV-02456 (D. Colo. Sept. 3, 2025), Judge Daniel
Federal Court Rejects “Illegality Defense” in Cannabis Trademark Case
The creative defense that failed
A trademark infringement defendant argued it couldn’t be sued in federal court because its cannabis business was engaged in illegal activity under federal law. This seemingly clever strategy fell flat in Colorado federal court, representing
Asked & Answered | GT’s Labor & Employment Podcast Episode 10: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – What Employers Need to Know Now
In this episode of Asked & Answered, host Kelly Bunting welcomes Mikaela Masoudpour to discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Mikaela breaks down how the PWFA expands protections for pregnant workers, highlights differences from the ADA, and explains employer
Actionstep Establishes AI Center of Excellence, Helping Midsize Law Firms Leverage AI for the Management of Law
Announce the Hire of Senior, Dedicated AI Product Strategist, and Refreshed Product Roadmap Designed for the Future of Law Firm Management
Denver, Colorado – August 10, 2025 – Actionstep, a leading provider of cloud-based law firm management software supporting nearly
Denver Announces a Middle Income Housing Pilot Program
Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (“HOST”) and Denver Housing Authority (“DHA”) are partnering to pilot a program aimed at spurring development of middle-income housing. As reported in the Denver Post, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has described the pilot program as
District Court Affirms Unum’s Denial of Long-Term Disability Benefits for Attorney with Long COVID Symptoms
In J.J.H. v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America, No. 23-CV-02288-CNS-JPO, 2025 WL 1896456 (D. Colo. July 9, 2025), on a joint motion for determination on the administrative record, Colorado District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney affirmed Defendant Unum Life
Actionstep Introduces Scout AI Support Assistant
AI assistant enhances Actionstep’s Practice Management platform support experience, maximizing platform value with accurate, 24/7 self-service support when users need it.
Denver, Colorado – July 2, 2025 – Actionstep, a leading provider of cloud-based law firm management software supporting nearly