Gerald Caplan: In Memoriam
We are saddened to share news of the passing of our co-founder Gerald (Jerry) Caplan. He passed away on June 26 at the age of 92. Mr. Caplan is survived by his wife Betsy, their daughter Lindsay Smith, her husband,…
A Primer on Service Animal Law
By Doug Stevens and Justin Miller Understanding what a service animal is and how they should be accommodated is a difficult question often faced by business owners in every industry. Even when the status of a service animal remains in…
Caplan & Earnest Announces New Managing Partners
We are thrilled to announce our new managing partner team composed of attorneys Elizabeth Friel, Kristin Edgar, and Barbara Glogiewicz. The managing partner team succeeds the previous managing partner, Brad J. Hendrick. As co-managing partners, Ms. Friel will oversee strategy…
Caplan & Earnest and Christian Griffin Law Obtain $1 Million Settlement from the City of Boulder for Concealing and Destroying Evidence
The City of Boulder has agreed to pay a $1 million settlement to a client of Caplan & Earnest and Christian Griffin Law whose rights were violated when detectives from the Boulder Police Department concealed and destroyed exculpatory evidence. Those…
Navigating the Maze: Fraud and Abuse Advisory Opinions and Frequently Asked Questions
By Sheryl Bridges, Jennifer Sullivan, and Travis Miller Attorneys Federal law contains several statutes and regulations aimed at addressing potential fraud and abuse in the healthcare industry. These include the Federal Anti-kickback Statute (“Federal AKS”) and the Beneficiary Inducements Civil…
Colorado Court of Appeals Cautions Against Questioning a Service Animal’s Status
By Justin Miller Attorney In a decision that impacts public entities and business owners across the state, the Colorado Court of Appeals recently rebuked attempts to question the status of a service animal—even in the presence of evidence that places…
Caplan & Earnest Attorneys Recognized As Colorado ‘Super Lawyers’
We are pleased to announce that nine Caplan & Earnest attorneys have been selected to the 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list. No more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers and no more than…
USCIS Announces 2024 H-1B Lottery Dates and Changes
By Brad J. Hendrick and Ashlyn Kahler-Rios Attorneys Last week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made several announcements regarding this year’s H-1B lottery. First, the 2024 lottery will be open for entries at 12 p.m. Eastern Time…
USCIS Announces Substantial Fee Increases
By Brad J. Hendrick and Ashlyn Kahler-Rios Attorneys On Wednesday, January 31, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published its long-anticipated rule adjusting USCIS filing fees. The rule becomes effective for filings received at USCIS on or after April…
5280 Magazine Names Three Caplan & Earnest Attorneys Top Lawyers
5280 magazine announced its 2024 list of “Top Lawyers,” and Caplan & Earnest is proud to have three attorneys recognized: Barbara Glogiewicz – Medical Malpractice – Defense Meghan Pound – Health Law Jennifer Sullivan – Health Law Both Ms. Glogiewicz…