Colorado

The state of Colorado joined the U.S. as the 38th state on August 1, 1876, earning the nickname the Centennial State. It has a population of roughly 5.5 million making it the 21st most populous state. It sits in the 10th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the state capital is in Denver. 

Colorado is known for its vivid landscape including mountains, plateaus, mesas, high canyons, and desert land, making it one of the most diverse states, in terms of land and structure. Colorado has a total area of about 104,000 miles, making it the 8th largest in the US.

Colorado became part of the U.S. with the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The state’s early economy was driven by discovery of silver in the rugged Rocky Mountain town of Leadville. Colorado is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Newmont Mining, Arrow Electronics, DaVita healthcareBall food packagingMolson Coors Brewing Company, and Vail Resorts.

The population of Colorado is highly diverse with a major Mexican-American population. Politically, the state tends to support the Democratic party. In 2010, the state elected former Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper to be Governor of Colorado.  

The mountainous landscape makes Colorado a major tourist hub for skiers, hikers, mountain climbers, and all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Top tourist attractions include Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde National Park, Four Corners Monument, Colorado National Monument, Gunnison National Park, and the Silverton Narrow Gage Railway.

Colorado's major cities include Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Aspen, and Durango. Denver is home to the Denver Broncos NFL team, the Colorado Rockies MLB team, the Denver Nuggets NBA team, and the Colorado Avalanche NHL team. Major local educational institutions include University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Denver, and Colorado School of Mines.

The National Law Review covers a wide range of Colorado issues, including medicinal and recreational marijuanaenvironmental conservation and water rightsimmigration, food and alcohol laws, and more. The National Law Review also covers court cases coming out of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over Colorado.

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May
23
2017
Construction Defect Reform in Colorado; HB 1279: Pluses, Pitfalls & Practical Pointers Holland & Hart LLP
May
16
2017
Those Contractual Protections That You Bargained For Might Be Void Holland & Hart LLP
May
8
2017
Colorado Appellate Opinion Regarding Probate Court Jurisdiction Holland & Hart LLP
May
7
2017
Family Sues Toy Drone Manufacturer for Christmas Day Injury Polsinelli PC
May
5
2017
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Issues Notice to Operators to Inspect Flowlines Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
2
2017
Colorado Legislative Update: The Fate of Employment-Related Bills (So Far!) Holland & Hart LLP
Apr
21
2017
New York Department of Financial Services Provides Guidance on Cybersecurity Regulation; Colorado Financial Regulator Proposes Cybersecurity Rules Affecting Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
20
2017
Los Angeles, California Pedestrian Injuries Fatalities Steven M. Sweat, APC
Apr
19
2017
Wage Violations Are Now “Public Record” Under Colorado’s New Wage Theft Transparency Act Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
14
2017
New Colorado Law Opens Door for Public Disclosure of Employer Wage Law Violations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
13
2017
Colorado Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers May Soon Face New Cybersecurity Requirements Holland & Hart LLP
Apr
13
2017
Colorado’s COOL Efforts Shot Down: Country of Origin Labeling Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
10
2017
Contracts to Make Wills or Trusts Holland & Hart LLP
Apr
6
2017
Colorado Court Sends Shepherds’ Wage-Fixing Antitrust Suit Out to Pasture Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
3
2017
Colorado Contemplates COOL Comeback: country of origin labeling Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
28
2017
No Choice of Law Provisions Allowed: Colorado Law Applies to All Colorado Construction Projects Holland & Hart LLP
Feb
27
2017
Colorado Supreme Court Cleans Up Indemnification Timing Mess Holland & Hart LLP
Feb
21
2017
Latest (and Greatest) Colorado Construction Defect Reform Bill—SB17-156 Holland & Hart LLP
Feb
18
2017
Colorado Court Overturns $1.3 Million Trade Secret Award Because Design Isn’t Secret Holland & Hart LLP
Feb
10
2017
Colorado Allows Interference Claim Against Neighbor Who Scared Off Contractor Holland & Hart LLP
Jan
31
2017
Driverless Truck Rolls Past Drivers on Freeway Stark & Stark
Jan
30
2017
Charitable Trusts and Cy Pres Doctrine: Overview Holland & Hart LLP
Jan
17
2017
New Colorado Fiduciary Act Brings Both Progress and Uncertainty Holland & Hart LLP
Jan
6
2017
Many States Are Increasing Their Minimum Wage In 2017 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
21
2016
State Law Round-Up: 2017 Minimum Wage Rates, Paid Sick Leave Compliance, and More Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
19
2016
Claims Challenging Colorado Estate Plans Holland & Hart LLP
Dec
16
2016
Labor and Employment Law Under the Trump Administration: A Brief Overview for Colorado Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
21
2016
Beware of Lost Wills Holland & Hart LLP
Nov
18
2016
Minimum Wage Increases for Milwaukee and Four States Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
17
2016
Automobile Insurers: Colorado Supreme Court Allows Duplicative Recovery Under UM/UIM Coverage Faegre Drinker
Nov
16
2016
The Cannabis Industry: Burning Batteries, Tasty Treats and Budding Product Liability Litigation Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Nov
15
2016
Five More U.S. Cities to Tax Soft Drinks Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
11
2016
New Colorado Ethics Opinion Provides Guidance Regarding Missing Clients Holland & Hart LLP
Nov
2
2016
States Looking at Legalized Fantasy Sports as Revenue Source Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
28
2016
Employees May Be Entitled To Time Off For Voting Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Oct
22
2016
Statute of Limitations Can Bar Indemnification Claims If Brought Too Soon Holland & Hart LLP
Sep
28
2016
Unused Vacation Not “Priceless” in Colorado Polsinelli PC
Sep
9
2016
Date Of “Substantial Completion” Now Different For Each Subcontractor Holland & Hart LLP
Aug
11
2016
Colorado Probate and Trust Cases Now Searchable in ICCES Holland & Hart LLP
Aug
3
2016
Colorado Bill Grants Employees the Right to Review Their Personnel Files Polsinelli PC
Jul
18
2016
Seeking Clarity in Distribution of Mineral Interests from Decedent’s Estate Holland & Hart LLP
Jul
5
2016
Trust Administration: Colorado’s New Digital Assets Act Holland & Hart LLP
Jul
2
2016
Colorado Broadens Whistleblower Protection for State Employees Who Disclose Confidential Information Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
28
2016
Colorado Law Grants Employees Right to Access Personnel Files Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
27
2016
New Colorado Law Grants Employees Access to Personnel Files Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
27
2016
Colorado Student Data Privacy Bill – What EdTech Software Providers Need to Know Mintz
Jun
20
2016
Colorado Uniform Trust Decanting Act Holland & Hart LLP
Jun
17
2016
Colorado Repeals State Employment Verification Requirement Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
13
2016
Repeal of Colorado’s Employment Verification Law Holland & Hart LLP
Jun
9
2016
Colorado Expands Pregnancy Discrimination Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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