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Colorado’s New Wage Law Packs a Bigger Penalty Punch: 6 Things Employers Need to Know

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Employers in Colorado could face steep penalties for wage and hour violations under a new law that took effect on Aug 6. They also risk losing their license to operate if willful violations are not remedied. To avoid running...more

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Colorado’s 2025 Legislative Session: Key Employment Law Changes and Compliance Updates for Employers

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The 2025 Colorado legislative session concluded on May 7, 2025. This latest session has brought a series of significant updates that are poised to reshape the compliance landscape for employers across the state. Among the...more

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Colorado Raises the Stakes for Compliance with the Colorado Wage Act

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Colorado is raising the stakes for employers when it comes to compliance obligations and increased enforcement with the enactment of House Bill 25-1001 (the Law). The Law amends the Colorado Wage Act and goes into effect...more

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State premerger notification requirements take effect this summer

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Washington and Colorado recently passed laws that require parties that file premerger filings pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) and meet certain state-specific thresholds to...more

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New Mini-HSR Laws Take Effect This Summer

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Starting Sunday, July 27, 2025, any party to an M&A transaction that triggers a federal Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act filing must also submit a copy to the Washington attorney general if the filing party (1) maintains a...more

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Colorado Shifts to Robust State-Level Antitrust Enforcement Regime

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Colorado’s antitrust landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation — not just because of the sweeping legislative changes enacted in 2023, but also due to the assertive approach now being taken by the Colorado Attorney...more

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Colorado’s new registered agent requirements takes effect July 1, 2025: What your business needs to know

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If your business operates in Colorado, significant changes to the State’s registered agent requirements are now in effect that could impact your company’s compliance status. Colorado House Bill 24-1137, which became law in...more

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Employers Face New Fines Under Colorado Wage and Hour Laws for Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors

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What Happened Employers may incur new fines for misclassifying employees as independent contractors under a new Colorado law. On May 22, 2025, Governor Polis signed HB25-1001, which creates new fines starting at $5,000 per...more

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New Colorado Money Transmission Act Parallels Key Provisions of CSBS Money Transmission Modernization Act

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Colorado has adopted a new Money Transmission Modernization Act (“Act”), replacing the old Colorado Money Transmitters Act...more

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Owners May Have Personal Liability for Violations of Wage and Hour Laws in Colorado

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Owners with a 25 percent or greater stake in an employer-entity, regardless of company form, may have liability for the employer-entity’s wage and hour matters under a new Colorado law. On May 22, 2025, Governor Polis signed...more

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Colorado Enacts Groundbreaking AI Consumer Protection Legislation

Key Points - Colorado's new Al law creates new obligations for developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence (Al) systems. Similar to the EU Al Act, the law is risk-based and defines a "high-risk" Al system as...more

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Colorado Passes Law Requiring Governance Measures for High-Risk AI

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Colorado became the first state to comprehensively address artificial intelligence (“AI”), passing Senate Bill 24-205, or the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act, on May 17, 2024 (“Act”). The Act establishes the nation’s...more

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Colorado Continues to Whittle Away at Non-Compete Agreements

Effective August 10, 2022, Colorado’s laws governing restrictive covenants shall be amended to provide additional limitations and hurdles for employers who seek non-compete and non-solicit agreements with their employees,...more

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Colorado joins California and Virginia in Passing a Comprehensive Privacy Law

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On July 7, 2021, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”) into law, making Colorado the third state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation, following in the footsteps of California and...more

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