Marijuana is Legal in CO, But Can Get You Fired
This is just a quick reminder to all of those out there who partake in recreational - or even medicinal - marijuana use. It doesn't matter that it's legal! Your employer can still fire you for smoking on your own time if it violates their drug policy. Wait, say what?...
Skiing & Inherent Risk
We live in a litigious society, and I’m not sure it’s good for us. [I know this is a bit rich coming from a lawyer, but bear with me for a moment]. Earlier this month, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that avalanches are an “inherent risk” in skiing, and that if an...
The Importance of Asking for Help
If you can’t see the bigger picture, hire someone who can!
When Equal Parenting Time Isn’t Fair
When equal parenting time isn’t working for your family, what do you do?
In Defense of The Bluebook
Judge Richard Posner thinks we should "burn The Bluebook." Ok, sure, what lawyer hasn't thought that at some point? It does feel arcane, tedious, and unreasonably nuanced some times. But we need rules! We like rules - we're lawyers, after all! Yes The Bluebook is a...
Work Smarter, Not Harder
According to a recent Law360 article, firms of all sizes are struggling with meeting client demands and minimizing overhead. "Clients’ increased price sensitivity and demand for price control have put increased competitive pressures on law firms, raising the attention...