Civil Rights Litigation Blog
Were you a victim of police brutality during the Denver protests?
If you experienced police brutality during the protests in Denver this summer, we would like to hear your story.
Police misconduct and your civil rights
There are many types of police misconduct. Know your rights.
The civil rights Ruth Bader Ginsberg championed
When Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away last month, she left an impressive legal legacy in her fight for civil rights.
Sexist language and subtle discrimination
While the obvious sexist language and behaviors are frowned upon and generally avoided in the workplace, it’s the more subtle sexism that seems to be taking over.
Face mask mandates unlikely to violate civil rights
Given the public-available data on the Covid pandemic, face-mask orders probably bear a reasonable relationship to the emergency and are probably legal, based on pre-existing case law.
Police accountability improving in Colorado
In June 2020, the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity bill was passed in Colorado to help reduce police misconduct and improve police accountability.
What are my rights if I protest the police?
The most important thing to remember is that the First Amendment guarantees every person in America the right to peacefully assemble and protest.
Paid time off and your rights during the coronavirus
Employees have new rights regarding paid time off. If you are having issues securing paid time off, read about the new laws that protect you.
Coronavirus and your employee rights
The coronavirus pandemic our country is going through right now is unprecedented and different states are battling the coronavirus in different ways.
Whistleblower protection and employee rights
Colorado is an at-will employment state, but there is whistleblower protection in the case of wrongful termination and other retaliatory measures.
Know your ‘symbolic speech’ rights
The First Amendment protects your right to symbolic speech when expressing your ideas or opinions.
Wrongful death lawsuits in Colorado
Colorado allows wrongful death suits to be filed on behalf of a deceased person, for the compensation they might have recovered if they were still alive.
