In today's legal landscape, fostering an environment where people feel valued, heard, and empowered is essential to business success. At Fennemore, we believe that embracing different perspectives...

Washington’s legal landscape for noncompetition agreements is changing again. Beginning June 30, 2027, nearly all noncompetition covenants will be void and unenforceable in the state. Washington will join at least four other states in near-total bans of such agreements.

Employers hiring foreign nationals face critical immigration compliance decisions within the first moments of onboarding. Understanding work authorization categories, Form I-9 requirements, and worksite restrictions can prevent costly violations while supporting new employees. Learn which red flags should prompt immediate consultation with immigration counsel and how to structure a consistent onboarding protocol.

U.S. nonimmigrant visa applicants have always faced careful review at U.S. consulates abroad. What is changing now is not necessarily the law, but the environment in which consular officers apply it.

The recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have left many families and business owners grappling with the aftermath of destruction and loss. Our thoughts are with all those...

Whether a Name Image Likeness (NIL) payment is tied to legitimate commercial activity or functions as indirect compensation for athletic participation, retention, or recruiting value matters, especially in light...

California's housing crisis has put enormous pressure on lawmakers to strike a balance between speeding up development and preserving environmental protections.

A Washington appellate court has ruled that the state's Law Against Discrimination applies to homeowners' association covenant enforcement after a home sale closes, not just during the transaction itself. This decision creates new liability exposure for HOAs and community managers who enforce CC&Rs, as selective enforcement claims can now be investigated by the Human Rights Commission regardless of when the discriminatory conduct allegedly occurred.

A client's everyday AI usage may come back to haunt them in future litigation. More and more, individuals and clients are asking AI for legal advice on a regular basis, both before and during litigation matters.

As the race to build a sustainable energy future accelerates, Colorado and our largest city, Denver, continue to lead in climate action, clean energy deployment, and electrification.

President Trump's administration has shifted from emergency tariffs to Section 301 tariffs targeting forced labor practices, imposing 10-12.5% duties on imports from over 60 trading partners. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal framework, country-specific rates, product exemptions, and the strategic pivot from constitutionally challenged emergency measures to established trade policy enforcement mechanisms.

National nursing organizations have filed federal lawsuits challenging a U.S. Department of Education rule that excludes advanced practice nursing degrees from the "professional student" classification, limiting federal loan access to $20,500 annually instead of $50,000. The plaintiffs argue that advanced practice nurses meet the same educational, licensure, and professional standards as other healthcare professionals explicitly included in the rule, such as physicians, dentists, and pharmacists.

Colorado employers must now navigate new restrictions on handling government-issued identification documents during the hiring process. House Bill 26-1283 introduces strict time limits on retaining original IDs and mandates written notices to employees about their rights, fundamentally changing how businesses verify employment eligibility while completing Form I-9.

At Fennemore's recent fall Labor and Employment Law Symposium, Christine Burns, and I discussed the shifting legal landscape for employers under the new administration.

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Noncompete Clause Rule (final rule) banning post-employment noncompete clauses between employers and their workers.

Many of us remember the events of May 2020, when Minnesota resident George Floyd tragically lost his life in an interaction with local police. This incident placed the Black Lives Matter (or BLM) movement...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. The proposal does not apply in Idaho or Colorado, which remain governed by separate roadless rules. Comments on the proposed rule, draft environmental impact statement, and cost-benefit analysis are due September 21, 2026.

Estate planning can often seem complex, bringing complicated assets and intricate trusts to mind. However, the reality is that everyone, regardless of their financial status...

As Black History Month concludes, we've reflected on the many ways our team chose to engage, serve, and learn throughout February. While the month offers an opportunity to recognize the enduring contributions...

Fennemore is pleased to highlight a significant and favorable development for Colorado’s construction industry. On April 6, 2026, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a landmark decision...