Messner Reeves LLP Of Counsel Alyson Jaen was recently published in the January 17, 2025, edition of mg Magazine discussing the path forward for legal psychedelics in Colorado. In her article, “Legal Psychedelics Set to Follow Cannabis Regulatory Blueprint,” Alyson examines the possibility of psilocybin and other “natural medicines” following in the footsteps of cannabis […]

As of January 1, 2025, the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division implemented new liquor rules to enforce SB24-231, which became law in 2024. The new law vastly modified the alcohol industry in Colorado based on recommendations received from Colorado’s Alcohol Beverage Liquor Advisory Group. Here are a few of the major […]

A lot is changing across the healthcare landscape, as fast-paced developments in technology allow providers and clinics to see more patients virtually and harness the power of big data to better visualize healthcare trends. But with these developments comes added risk, particularly around data privacy and artificial intelligence (AI). Here are a few themes already […]

This year saw quite a few changes and updates in several areas of employment law at both the state and federal levels. Here’s a quick recap of some of the larger highlights from 2024 to help employers ensure they comply as we head into the new year and adopt any necessary procedure or policy changes. […]

Messner Reeves’ corporate law team provides an important update on the filing deadlines and recent legal rulings, as there has been a flurry of activity related to the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act. Key Update: There is no current reporting obligation to file “beneficial ownership information” or a BOI Report.  This update reflects the […]

Messner Reeves LLP is honored to be awarded Mansfield Certification Plus for our efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession for 2023-2024, our second designation. This prestigious award exemplifies our leadership’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Thanks to the hard work of Vice President of Human Resources Eleanor Deaton, Human Resources […]

Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch Weigh in on Adaptability, Trends in Colorado Practice Areas, Advice for Young Attorneys Best Lawyers releases peer-reviewed lists of top legal professionals annually. Best Lawyers surveys tens of thousands of the industry’s leading attorneys, confidentially gaining insights into the talents and prowess of their peers. CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE

Messner Reeves LLP is honored to recognize six of our esteemed attorneys for their participation in the Colorado Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in celebration of the second annual Jury Appreciation Day on September 5, 2024. Partner Bruce Montoya (a previous Colorado ABOTA Chapter President), CEO Caleb Meyer, Partner Kathleen Carter, […]

What happens when your UDRP panelist doesn’t understand the lifecycle of expired domains? Here’s one such case. Pennsylvania State University previously used the domain nardep.info for its National Agricultural and Rural Development Policy Center website. It later decided to move its web presence to a directory on its website at aese.psu.edu/nardep. Set aside the fact […]

Messner Reeves LLP announces that our esteemed colleague, trial lawyer Bruce A. Montoya, has been selected as Colorado “Lawyer of the Year” in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants  in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This prestigious award, bestowed annually by Best Lawyers®, is a testament to Mr. Montoya’s four decades of […]