Colorado Partners to Expand Quantum Careers and Hiring Support

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and Elevate Quantum have partnered to expand access to quantum-related careers and enhance hiring support for quantum industry employers in Colorado. This initiative will leverage the Connecting Colorado system for skills-based job matching and talent connection.

Atlantic Richfield Company v. NL Industries, Inc. - Third-Party Complaint Granted

The District Court of Colorado granted defendants NL Industries, Inc. and NL Environmental Management Services leave to file a third-party complaint in the case Atlantic Richfield Company v. NL Industries, Inc. The underlying suit concerns environmental cleanup costs at a former mining site in Rico, Colorado.

Khalfan Khamis Mohamed v. United States of America - Motion to Compel Ruling

The District Court for the District of Colorado granted in part and denied in part a motion to compel filed by the plaintiff in Khalfan Khamis Mohamed v. United States of America. The ruling addresses discovery disputes related to video footage of an alleged incident.

Colorado Federal Court Enters $2.5 Million Consent Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado entered a consent judgment for $2.5 million against Ricki Wells and Rise Development LLC. This action resolves a dispute over revenues from residential property development.

Lucas Cranor v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company - Insurance Contract Dispute

The District Court of Colorado issued an order on a motion for summary judgment in the case of Lucas Cranor v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The dispute centers on claims for bad faith breach of an insurance contract and unreasonable delay of benefits following an automobile accident.

FAA Proposes Class E Airspace Change for Nenana Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a modification to Class E airspace for Nenana Municipal Airport in Nenana, Alaska. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 13, 2026.

Washington State Fines Roofing Companies $1.4 Million for Fall Violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has issued $1.4 million in fines to five construction companies for serious fall protection violations over the last four months. Falls from heights remain the most cited serious workplace safety violation in the state.

Bus Driver Charged with Workers' Comp Fraud

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced that a Renton bus driver faces a felony theft charge for allegedly collecting over $50,000 in workers' compensation benefits while working other jobs. The charges were filed by the Washington State Attorney General's Office.

Seattle Company Fined for Asbestos Safety Violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has fined Seattle Environmental Services LLC over $200,000 for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos and misleading investigators. The company ignored numerous safety rules during an asbestos removal project, putting workers at serious risk.

Massachusetts AG's Labor Day Report Highlights Worker Protections

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the annual Labor Day Report for Fiscal Year 2025, detailing efforts to protect workers' rights. The report highlights over 1,500 enforcement actions against employers, resulting in the assessment of more than $196.6 million in unpaid wages and penalties for over 137,890 workers.