Thanks again
- April 6, 2015
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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…
Perez on Workplace Privacy: Balancing Employees’ Rights with their Employer’s Right to Know
- January 28, 2015
- Miles Buckingham
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On July 25, 2014, Kevin Perez was a speaker at the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association’s Telluride Summer Conference. Kevin’s presentation was titled, “Workplace Privacy: Balancing Employees’ Rights with their Employer’s Right to Know.” The discussion covered several hot topics, including…
Colorado Supreme Court: Law firms in dissolution retain rights to contingency assets
- January 24, 2015
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On Jan. 20, 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court issued an opinion on Lafond v. Sweeney stating that the unfinished business rule applies to contingency cases. The opinion held that when a law firm formed as a limited liability company (LLC)…
Court of Appeals: Parties cannot contract to shift all attorney fees – only reasonable attorney fees
- December 18, 2014
- Miles Buckingham
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On December 18, 2014, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Southern Colorado Orthopedic Clinic Sports Medicine and Arthritic Surgeons, P.C. v. Weinstein. In the case, the Court of Appeals was asked to interpret a fee shifting provision…
Ron Nemirow featured in two webinars on legal ethics
- December 3, 2014
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ALTOONA, WIS. — On November 10 and 11, 2014, Ron Nemirow, along with Charles F. Luce, from the firm of Moye White, filmed two continuing legal ethics presentations for the National Business Institute. “Legal Ethics: Top Ten Challenges” will be…