By: Michelle Harden, Austin J. Gemmell & Daniel J. DeLay Get ready Denver, soon guests will be able to drink alcohol in designated outdoor areas thanks to the Mile High City’s recent approval of Common Consumption Areas (CCA). These new licenses will allow local eateries and retailers to unite to create a new dining and […]
This summer has brought the firm new cases and with that – an outstanding lineup of new Messner Reeves attorneys. We are thrilled to welcome the following new attorneys to our firm: Brandon Friede – Associate, Denver Office Brandon joins Messner Reeves as an associate for the firm’s litigation practice group. Friede’s focus lies in […]
Coloradans have gotten used to alcohol delivery and takeout during the pandemic. Thanks to recent Colorado legislation, guests will continue to be able to do so. Attorneys Michelle Harden and Austin Gemmell cover the new law and what it entails in our Colorado Liquor Licensing Update below. The recent legislation creates new opportunities for liquor […]
By: Rowan P. Smith Now more than ever, we’re seeing a plethora of articles making the bold claim that the world’s biggest and most powerful companies don’t really care that much about intellectual property. Although provocative, the articles oftentimes miss the point. For example, in this article written by the Harvard Business Review, the authors […]
Independent Contractor or Employee? This one detail has an immense effect on employment and unemployment claims. On January 5th, the U.S. Department of Labor developed a multi-factor test determining whether workers are independent contractors for purposes of the FLSA regarding overtime and minimum wage issues. Despite this, the U.S. Supreme Court has stated numerous times that […]
If you delve into the world of workers’ compensation, ADA claims or personal injury issues, no doubt you have encountered chronic pain and the role is plays with employees and plaintiffs seeking treatment and damage components to lawsuits. It’s important to understand the definition of pain, and within that – what is chronic pain. Our […]
Colorado passed the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act on January 1, enforcing employers to implement the additional prohibitions under existing Colorado law. Our very own Kate Mowry goes in-depth discussing what the law prohibits employers from doing, additional requirements and how this affects job postings and promotions. Click the link to download the full pdf and […]
New Colorado Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Employers: This week the Colorado Supreme Court weighed in on whether the so called “use-it or lose-it” vacation pay policies are prohibited by law. In a pivotal decision, the Court held that the Colorado Wage Claim Act (CWCA) bars employers from implementing policies that require employees to forfeit […]
Our Las Vegas attorneys are always at the forefront, ready to defend their clients to the best of their abilities. In these three cases, Las Vegas partner, Mike Edwards, along with associates Nick Hamilton and David Pritchett, were able to achieve Summary Judgments on behalf of their clients. Case 1: The Plaintiff: In this case, […]
Torben Welch was a featured speaker at the Colorado Restaurant Association Boulder County chapter virtual meeting. The series focused on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, giving insight into the origination of the fund and update on the current status. Welch outlined the options available, leaving the audience with an understanding of what to expect in the […]
Is COVID-19 a force majeure event that would prevent performance under an employment contract? Our very own Kate Mowry looks at what an employer can do to protect itself should it elect to invoke a force majeure clause in an employment agreement. To learn more about Force Majeure Clauses, we invite you to download the full pdf below. TMYK: Force Majeure
Spring has sprung along with a sharp, resilient and intelligent lineup of new Messner Reeves attorneys. We are happy to welcome the following attorneys to our firm: Courtney Christopher – Partner, Las Vegas Office Courtney joins Messner Reeves as a partner with a focus on medical malpractice and personal injury defense. Christopher has vast […]
