Workers’ Rights Q&A: Dealing with Discrimination in the Workplace
Click here to view a PDF of this article. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed an alarming uptick of xenophobia and racism. Just like when the Muslim, Sikh, Arab,…
Did Denver Police Really Shoot Jessie Hernandez Out of Self-Defense?
A recent autopsy report on 17-year-old Jessica Hernandez, who was shot to death by Denver cops on January 26 after allegedly driving a vehicle into an officer, has raised serious doubts about…
Denver paid $1.5 million to outside law firms in Booker, Hunter cases
Denver paid nearly $1.5 million last year to eight law firms to defend the city, the Denver Sheriff Department and seven deputies in two jail abuse lawsuits. The money spent…
Denver Sheriff’s Department faces 100+ disciplinary cases, Safety Director Stephanie O’Malley says
Denver safety director Stephanie O'Malley says she's striving to create a fair but efficient system for reviewing more than 100 disciplinary cases at the troubled Denver Sheriff's Department. View full…
Using the First Amendment as a Defense in Criminal Cases
In this country, many people know that the First Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for freedom of speech. Specifically, the First Amendment provides that "Congress shall make no…
What is the Difference Between an Attorney and a Lawyer?
By Qusair Mohamedbhai on Saturday, March 30, 2013 The simple and practical answer: nothing. "Lawyer" and "attorney" mean the exact same thing, i.e. the words are precisely synonymous. There is…