Colorado Court of Appeals Expands CCIOA Sec. 317
- December 28, 2023
- Miles Buckingham
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In a new decision from the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Judges have ruled that bank statements for accounts held by Colorado homeowners associations “may” be included in the category of materials which must be kept by the community, and…
Department of Labor will allow more employees to collect overtime
- October 3, 2019
- Miles Buckingham
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In late September 2019, the Department of Labor issued its final rule to allow more employees to collect overtime by raising the qualifying salary from $455 per week ($23,660 annually) to $684 per week ($35,568). Final Rule Notice. Under the…
Second circuit recognizes sexual orientation as protected class; Supreme Court next?
- April 23, 2018
- Miles Buckingham
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In late February 2018, the Second Circuit, sitting en banc (full panel), became the second federal appellate court (joining the Seventh Circuit) to recognize sexual orientation as a protected class under Title VII. Zarda v. Altitude Express, Inc., 883 F.3d…
Nemirow Perez Attorneys Make SuperLawyers 2018 List Once Again
- March 30, 2018
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We are pleased to announce that each and every shareholder of Nemirow Perez — Ron Nemirow, Kevin Perez, Miles Buckingham, and Chris P. Brown — have once again been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine. Nemirow, Perez and Buckingham have made the…
Employment Law: Mass. Medical Marijuana Users Have Standing to Sue
- July 19, 2017
- Miles Buckingham
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On Monday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recognized standing to sue in an employee who was terminated for using medical marijuana. The Mass. order stands in direct contrast to recent decisions from Colorado, and creates new conflicts between states on…
Super Lawyers recognize Nemirow Perez Attorneys once again
- March 15, 2017
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We are pleased to announce that each and every shareholder of Nemirow Perez — Ron Nemirow, Kevin Perez and Miles Buckingham — have once again, all been selected for the annual Super Lawyers list in Colorado. Of Counsel attorney Chris…
Employees, Independent Contractors, and Volunteers-oh my!
- February 23, 2017
- Miles Buckingham
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Do you know how many employees you have? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. Many employers classify workers as independent contractors and volunteers, but Courts might consider those workers as actual employees. A recent case from…
Nemirow, Perez, Buckingham Named SuperLawyers; Brown a Rising Star
- February 29, 2016
- Miles Buckingham
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February 29, 2016 — All three shareholders of Nemirow Perez P.C. have been recognized with the designation of 2016 SuperLawyers in Colorado by SuperLawyers Magazine. Chris Brown, of counsel with the firm, has been named as a Rising Star by the same publication….
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…
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…