ArticleChanges To Whistleblower Protections In ColoradoThroughout the 2022 Colorado legislative session, the General Assembly enacted numerous laws impacting the landscape of employment law within the state.United StatesEmployment and HRBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleNew FTC Telemarketing Rule Could Affect More Than Just TelemarketersThus, it is important that all entities engaging with consumers over the phone consider whether the proposed rule changes may affect them. United StatesFinance and BankingBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleCFPB Finalizes Controversial Overdraft OverhaulOn Dec. 12, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a controversial rulemaking that would fundamentally alter how banks and credit unions offer overdraft services.United StatesFinance and BankingBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleThe Current Landscape Of Federal Law Governing CannabisFor the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis.United StatesCannabis & HempBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleVoting Rights Legislation UpdateOn Jan. 19, the Senate failed 48-52 to change its filibuster rules, which would have been required in order to pass elections and voting reform. United StatesGovernment, Public SectorBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleSignificant "Bright-Line" Interpretation Of Compensable Time Under The FLSAEmployers are often faced with the difficult dilemma of whether, and how much, it has to pay its employees who take rest breaks under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and corresponding state laws.United StatesEmployment and HRBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Article2025 Deadline For Health Insurance Subsidies Looms Over ElectionsAs part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022, Congress passed a three-year extension of enhanced subsidies for individuals purchasing their own health coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces.United StatesInsuranceBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleCFPB And FHFA On List Of Agencies To See Course Change Under TrumpAs we continue to analyze the strength of former President Trump's red wave, one thing is clear: a number of federal agencies are poised for a major shift in their rulemaking agendas, priorities, staffing and approach.United StatesFinance and BankingBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleSports Sponsorships In Cannabis: The Long Legal Road AheadIf legal cannabis isn't already a key facet of American culture, it is well on its way. The multibillion-dollar industry is already ubiquitous in politics, ...United StatesCannabis & HempBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleDefense Prepares For Changes Under Trump AdministrationWith an impending Republican leadership trifecta under President-elect Donald Trump, the GOP will be the primary drivers of defense policy and spending until at least fiscal year 2027 (FY27).GlobalGovernment, Public SectorBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleTrump's Alliance With RFK Jr. Indicates Realignment Of Priorities For HHS In Second TermAs former President Donald Trump has clinched a second term with a victory, his health care priorities will differ somewhat from his first term...GlobalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleSenate Finance Committee: "Spotlighting IRS Customer Service Challenges"On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing entitled "Spotlighting IRS Customer Service Challenges." The witnesses includedNational Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins...United StatesTaxBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleChanges In Colorado Cannabis Law: What To Expect With Four New BillsState lawmakers put a considerable focus on cannabis this legislative session, passing four important bills that will change the landscape of the industry in ColoradoUnited StatesCannabis & HempBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleAug. 10 Arrival: Colorado's Non-compete Changes Are EffectiveEffective today, Aug. 10, 2022, the Colorado Legislature's significant changes to the state's noncompetition and restrictive covenants statute become effective. United StatesEmployment and HRBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleCFPB Finalizes Data Sharing RuleOn Oct. 22, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule on Personal Financial Data Rights, which changes the way financial institutions hold and distribute customer-generated data. United StatesFinance and BankingBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticlePrepare For Midterms To Be Tough On DemocratsIf history repeats itself, the 2022 midterm elections will be a messy year for Democrats.United StatesGovernment, Public SectorBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleLessons Offered By Deficient Proposal Expelled From GSA Task Order CompetitionBeyond their immediate purpose of resolving procurement disputes, bid protest decisions of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims...United StatesAntitrust/Competition LawBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleTaxation & Representation, September 20, 2022Democrats' Latest Push for an Expanded CTC. With the year-long effort to legislate a comprehensive energy, healthcare and tax bill finally completed, many Democratic lawmakers and members...United StatesTaxBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleDOJ Introduces A Mix Of ‘Carrots And Sticks' To Combat Corporate CrimeThe Department of Justice is sending a clear message to companies when it comes to corporate crime: invest in strong compliance structures and culture and come forward quickly with information...United StatesCriminal LawBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ArticleCity's Termination For Convenience Found In Breach Of ContractA recent Tenth Circuit ruling in an appeal successfully defended by Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck affirmed a lower court judgment arising from a termination for convenience.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck