Corporations May Be Subject to Uncapped Noneconomic Damages
By Lee J. Morehead, Esq. The Colorado Court of Appeals in Ross v. Public Service articulated a significant expansion of liability for corporations in wrongful‐death cases. The plaintiffs (the heirs of Carol Ross) sued the utility company Xcel Energy after a drilling incident ruptured a natural‐gas pipeline, resulting in an explosion that killed Ms. Ross and destroyed her home. At […]
Liability in the Digital Age: Why the Old-Fashioned Phone Call Still Matters
By Lia Szasz, Esq. In today’s business world, email is a primary means of communication, especially for sending invoices and confirming payments. But this convenience has created a dangerous vulnerability: email-based wire fraud. In a world where hackers exploit even brief lapses in diligence, courts are signaling that email alone isn’t enough. The Imposter Rule […]
The Challenges of Collecting a Judgment: Understanding the Process and Roadblocks
By Lee J. Morehead, Esq. Prevailing in a lawsuit and obtaining a judgment in your favor is often seen as the end of a legal battle, but it’s far from the end of the process. One of the most difficult aspects of the legal process comes after the judgment is awarded: Collection. Collecting a judgment […]
2024 Legal Developments in Trade Secret Law
By Frederick J. Steimling, Esq. Trade secrets are crucial to businesses across industries, safeguarding sensitive information that provides their competitive edge. Recent federal court cases highlight key principles and trade secret litigation. These cases also suggest that the law is developing in a way that is more friendly to trade secret owners. A preliminary question […]
The Federal Trade Commission New Non-Compete Rule in Effect
By: Frederick J. Steimling, Esq. July 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed the Non-Compete Clause Rule on January 19, 2023, under sections 5 and 6(g) of the FTC Act. After a comprehensive review of empirical research and over 26,000 public comments, the FTC adopted a final rule addressing non-compete clauses. The issuance of this […]
Commercial Landlords & Property Managers Beware! Alleged Discrimination May Impede Eviction
By: Lee J. Morehead, Esq. May 5, 2024 On February 20, 2024, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that a tenant could allege violations of the Colorado Fair Housing Act as a defense to an eviction proceeding. Previously, tenants had to countersue for the alleged violations, thus allowing the eviction process to proceed while the discrimination […]
