US v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Labor Recovers $1.08M for Workers Denied Minimum Wage and Overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $1.08 million in back wages and damages for 24 warehouse workers. The settlement with Expresso Forwarding Inc. resolves violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, including failure to pay minimum wage and overtime.

Colorado Resolution Reappoints Kerri L. Hunter as State Auditor

The Colorado General Assembly has introduced a resolution (SJR26-017) to reappoint Kerri L. Hunter to the position of State Auditor. The resolution is currently under consideration and has a scheduled Senate consideration meeting.

Colorado Homeowner's Insurance Data Privacy Protections Bill

Colorado has enacted HB26-1091, establishing new data privacy protections for consumers in homeowner's insurance transactions. The bill restricts how insurers and related entities can use, sell, or share personal consumer data, requiring affirmative consent for certain practices.

Colorado Bill Reduces Regulatory Burdens on Education Providers

Colorado's HB26-1299 aims to reduce regulatory burdens on local education providers. The bill proposes changes to how missing children data is shared, repeals requirements for paper and pencil assessment policies, and streamlines planning and evaluation submissions for certain educational institutions.

Colorado Bill SB26-138: Reducing Health Care Administrative Burdens

Colorado Bill SB26-138, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to reduce administrative burdens within the health-care system. The bill is currently under consideration in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee.

Colorado Bill SB26-137: Reduce Administrative Burdens

Colorado bill SB26-137, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to reduce administrative burdens by modifying mandatory rule reviews by principal departments and clarifying the scope of the attorney general's authority in litigation discovery. The bill is currently under consideration.

Colorado Bill Prohibits Discharge of Preproduction Plastic Materials

Colorado SB26-016 proposes to prohibit facilities that make, use, handle, package, or transport plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials from discharging these materials into state waters, wastewater, or storm water runoff. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Authorizes Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists

Colorado Bill HB26-1042 authorizes occupational therapists to perform dry needling starting September 1, 2027, provided they meet specific training and patient consent requirements. The bill mandates the division of professions and occupations to adopt equivalent rules to those for physical therapists.

Colorado: Discretionary Examination of School District Records

Colorado Bill HB26-1191 proposes to make the State Auditor's examination of school district records concerning capital construction projects for qualified charter schools discretionary rather than mandatory. This change would repeal a current annual examination requirement.