DENVER, Colo. (July 29, 2020) — Law Week Colorado quoted Brooke Colaizzi in an article titled “Paid Sick Leave Bill Signed Into Law.” The article, published on July 27, discusses the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) signed by Governor Jared Polis on June 14, requiring Colorado employers to provide annual paid sick leave and paid […]

DENVER, Colo. (July 21, 2020) — Law Week Colorado quoted Joe Hunt in an article entitled “Whistleblower Protections Bill Signed into Law.” The article, published on July 20, discusses recent whistleblower protections signed into law by Governor Jared Polis on June 11, increasing protections for Coloradans returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The law […]

DENVER, Colo. (June 26, 2020) — Sherman & Howard lawyers William Reed and Christopher Mosley co-authored an article in the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal Spring 2020 issue. The publication reviews the latest Insurance Recovery industry developments. Reed and Mosley address case law and expanding insurance coverage options relating to the […]

DENVER, Colo. (June 17, 2020) — Sherman & Howard associate Joseph Hunt was quoted in a recent Law Week Colorado article regarding a flurry of proposed employment-related legislation. The article highlights Senate Bill 207, which expands unemployment eligibility for several groups of workers. The bill directs the state’s unemployment insurance division to consider whether compliance with public health […]

DENVER, Colo. (June 1, 2020) Sherman & Howard attorney Gordon “Skip” Netzorg was quoted in a recent Law Week Colorado issue regarding his recognition as a 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers Top 10 list honoree. The article highlights his recent transition from litigating to alternative dispute resolution as an arbitrator and mediator. After practicing alternative dispute resolution for nearly a decade and […]

DENVER, Colo. (May 13, 2020) — Law360 quoted Patrick Scully in an article titled “NFL CBA Curbs Goodell’s Power But Won’t Stop Court Fights.” The article, published on May 12, discusses the new collective bargaining agreement, approved in March, and whether the agreement significantly limits  Commissioner Roger Goodell’s disciplinary power. The CBA establishes a neutral disciplinary officer to hold […]

DENVER, Colo. (May 7, 2020) — Sherman & Howard Intellectual Property Group leader Jim Sawtelle provided comment for Law Week Colorado on travel website Booking.com’s recently argued case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Booking.com brought its case to court after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected its trademark application seeking protection for its name. In the […]

DENVER, Colo. (April 22, 2020) — Law Week Colorado quoted Brooke Colaizzi in an article titled “Employers Pondering Layoffs Have Tough Choices.” The article, published on April 13, discusses the challenges that employers are facing as they seek economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. Brooke was quoted recommending that companies take time to review the many stimulus packages and […]

DENVER, Colo. (March 24, 2020) — Law Week Colorado quoted Lyle Wallace, a senior member of the Corporate & Transactional group, in an article titled “Prognosis for Business.” The article, published on March 23, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Colorado businesses. Wallace noted that many buyers are “hitting the pause button” on mergers and acquisitions. […]

DENVER, Colo. (March 18, 2020) — Sherman & Howard’s mandatory remote work plan was covered in an Above the Law article titled, “Biglaw Coronavirus Policy Tracker: Which Firms Will Let Lawyers Work From Home?” Sherman & Howard was among the first law firms nationwide—and one of the only firms in Denver—to implement a mandatory remote […]