On June 18, 2024, the US Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced new efforts “consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment” to promote family unity in the US immigration process. The Department intends to offer Parole-in-Place to spouses of US Citizens who meet certain requirements as of June 17, 2024. More information and details on the […]
Messner Reeves LLP lawyers recognized as 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars recently shared some insights on what it means to be recognized and what they’re looking toward to in the future for Law Week Colorado. Partners Austin Gemmell, Adam Royval, Allison Dodd and Matthew George were each recognized in the article as Rising Stars […]
Messner Reeves LLP Of Counsel Alyson Jaen recently published an article in MJBizDaily titled “A Decade Later, is Colorado’s Regulated Marijuana Model Still a National Leader?” In the article, Alyson explains that 10 years ago, there was no model to guide state-regulated marijuana, so Colorado became the test case that other states would follow. However, […]
On May 21, 2024 Greenwood Village Partner Valerie Bromley moderated five panelists in a discussion of “Live, Work, Play: Principles for Effective Mixed-Use Development” at the Denver Hospitality & Mixed-Use Summit. Composed of hospitality executives, an architect and Denver City Council member, the panel focused on topics related to unlocking urban potential, fostering community engagement, […]
Messner Reeves LLP Of Counsel Alyson Jaen was recently published in the April 11, 2024, edition of MG Magazine discussing the “5 Legal Services Every Cannabis Founder Needs.” In the article, Alyson explains that while most cannabis founders are well-versed in how to sell their product, they may not be so savvy in running a […]
Messner Reeves LLP is pleased to announce that six lawyers have been selected to the 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list and five lawyers have been selected to the 2024 Colorado Rising Stars list. Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner Michelle Harden has been recognized on the Top 100: Colorado Super Lawyers 2024 and Top 50: […]
Messner Reeves LLP Of Counsel Alyson Jaen was recently published in the February 9 edition of Weed Week. In her article, “3 Tips for Navigating Cannabis Corporate and Regulatory Challenges in the Face of an Uncertain 2024,” Alyson examines some of the latest rumors of what 2024 may hold for the cannabis industry, as well […]
Messner Reeves LLP Orange County Associate Sejal Patel was recently published in the January 2024 issue of Los Angeles Lawyer, “Barristers Tips” section. Sejal’s article focuses on premise liability and an examination of potential defense strategies and potential outcomes. “The first line of defense is to determine if facts or lack thereof of a case […]
The year’s end is a crucial time for businesses to ensure that they’re in legal compliance while they still have a window of opportunity to identify and address any red flags. Below is a checklist of the key compliance areas to evaluate: Tax Compliance: Review the year’s tax filings for accuracy and make any corrections […]
When you check in at a spa, it’s not unusual to be offered a bubbly refresher before your treatments. Nor is it uncommon to pop down from your hotel suite for a nightcap at the lobby bar. Indeed, a drink before and after a meal is so commonplace we’ve borrowed the French phrases aperitif and […]
Regulatory compliance is a tangled web for healthcare providers, due to its complexity and ever-changing nature. Non-compliance can not only result in penalties, fines, and even criminal charges, not to mention increased risk of litigation. Below are some of the most common mistakes for healthcare providers to avoid: Failure to implement a comprehensive compliance program. […]
The world of patent protection is complex and detailed, with many people needing clarification about the level and length of protection, the expense, and more. At a minimum, the idea of a patent is simple: for a set period, a U.S. patent protects inventions from being made, used, or sold without the inventor’s permission in […]
