Messner Reeves LLP was excited to sponsor the Drink Red Wear Red fundraiser for the Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) held on May 30, 2024 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Partners Mac Joyce and R.J. Ertmer attended the event, which raised funds for the CRA Mile High Chapter Hardship Fund and the Colorado […]
Messner Reeves LLP Partner Amber Blasingame recently participated in an online lecture focused on Alternatives to H-1B for the Immigration Law Section of the Federal Bar Association, held on May 22, 2024. The discussion centered around alternative pathways for individuals who were not selected during the H-1B lottery to apply for the H-1B visa, as […]
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 proudly announces the $18 million jury verdict secured in a federal design patent and trademark infringement case. Partners Greg Sitrick and Isaac Crum were lead counsel, and along with associate attorney Sharif Ahmed tried this case in Arizona federal court. It’s a rarity for design patent cases to reach trial in the […]
The FTC voted on April 23 to ban new non-competition agreements and render existing non-competition agreements unenforceable for most workers. The new rule would also require employers to provide notice to most employees who currently are subject to a non-compete that such agreements are not enforceable. The FTC determined that noncompetition agreements are an unfair […]
Messner Reeves LLP is honored to announce that Denver Partner Simone Montoya has been appointed by Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatwright to the Judicial Performance Commission for the 2nd Judicial District of Colorado. Simone will serve a minimum four-year term with the commission. As a commissioner, Simone will play a vital role in […]
Messner Reeves LLP is excited to welcome Meranda M. Vieyra as the firm’s Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer as of April 1, 2024. With decades of experience in the legal industry, nine of which as CEO of an award-winning marketing firm, Meranda brings a unique blend of expertise in law firm operations, marketing, B2B […]
