Colorado Supreme Court’s Baker Opinion Affirms Narrow Window of Liability for Attorneys
- January 20, 2016
- Miles Buckingham
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On January 19, 2016, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its Opinion in Baker v. Wood, Ris & Hames, 2013 SC 554. In its Opinion the Court reexamined the issue of whether an attorney may be held liable to a non-client for…
Congratulations to our own Casey Brown….
- October 8, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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…and everyone else who sat for, and passed, the July 2015 Colorado Bar Examination.
Boulders at Escalante-Foreseeability and Causation in Legal Malpractice Actions
- July 9, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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On June 18, 2015 the Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Boulders at Escalante LLC v. Otten Johnson Robinson Neff and Ragonetti PC, 2015 COA 85. The case carries significant implications for legal malpractice cases in Colorado. The case involves…
PEREZ AND BROWN OBTAIN SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS AGAINST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
- May 6, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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On April 20, 2015, Kevin P. Perez and Christopher P. Brown obtained summary judgment for their homeowners’ association client, which led to the dismissal of all Title VII sexual harassment and retaliation claims brought against the HOA. The United States…
Thanks again
- April 6, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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Thanks again to the friends, clients, and colleagues who helped Nemirow Perez enjoy a successful and fulfilling first year in business. We are grateful for the support and trust that each of you have shared with us in this endeavor.
Employment Law: Parenting leave bill in Colo. will not be renewed
- March 26, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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March 26, 2015 – A committee within the Colorado Legislature voted not to extend the State’s 2009 Parental Involvement in K-12 Education Act. That law, which will now expire, required larger employers to provide employees with up to six hours…
Nemirow recognized as Super Lawyer, and Brown a Rising Star
- March 18, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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The 2015 issue of Super Lawyers for Colorado identifies Ron Nemirow as a Colorado Super Lawyer, and Chris Brown as a Rising Star. Both were recognized in the ‘Professional Liability: Defense’ category. This recognition is a repeat performance for both…
Uber and Lyft Drivers Challenging Independent Contractor Status
- February 24, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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In two California cases filed this month, Uber and Lyft drivers are seeking to be considered employees rather than independent contractors. The Uber and Lyft business models has the companies acting as clearing houses for assignments. Drivers can choose whether…
Colorado Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Client
- February 24, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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On February 5, 2015, a panel of the Colorado Court of Appeals entered its opinion on a case won by summary judgment by Nemirow Perez’s Miles Buckingham. The suit, which alleged multiple civil violations by an Arapahoe County homeowners’ association,…
The EEOC and additional considerations in claims of pregnancy discrimination
- January 28, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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In July 2014, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued formal guidance that clarifies its position on the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”). Though this guidance does not have the force of law, it offers an indication of how the…