On November 5, 2024, Colorado voters passed Amendment I and Proposition 128 into law. Amendment I strengthens the law related to posting bail in first degree murder cases. Proposition 128 toughens the law applicable to parole eligibility for violent crimes. This...
For civil actions filed on or after January 1, 2025, the statutory damages caps related to certain personal injury claims are set to increase significantly. This article discusses personal injury claims, statutory damages caps, and recent changes to the law increasing...
A Texas federal judge reversed the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) salary threshold that was supposed to increase the minimum salary level for employees to be exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The salary threshold increase was supposed to happen...
The Colorado Legislature passed several laws in the Spring of 2024 which affect residential landlords and tenants. Here is a recap of the newly passed laws:Changes to Eviction Laws: The Legislature made significant changes to a landlord’s right to evict residential...
The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective in June of 2023. When it did, Congress directed the Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to issue administrative regulations which provide interpretive guidance for implementing the PWFA. The EEOC has now...
A recent law passed by the Colorado legislature and signed by Governor Polis affecting residential tenancy and eviction rights went into effect on April 19, 2024. This will have a profound impact on both landlords and tenants. The changes seem intended to protect...