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New CFPB Rules Push the Credit Limit Jan 10, 2024

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released new rules, through the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) (pronounced sa-brief-a) process, that would drastically change the landscape of credit reporting. The regulations would heavily restrict credit reporting agencies’ ability to use medical debt in determining credit scores of borrowers, as well as expand the definition of credit reporters which will likely have measurable effects on internet content providers. Shareholders Leah Dempsey and Sarah Auchterlonie are joined by Ph.D. economist Andrew Nigrinis to discuss the background of these guardrails, how they may affect different industries and what legal and political challenges these rules face.

Libations and Liability at the Office Holiday Party Nov 15, 2023

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‘Tis the season for office holiday parties! These events present a once-a-year opportunity to boost employee morale and reward workers for another great year, but they can also open employers to a number of litigation risks and liability headaches. Take a listen as employment shareholders Kayla Dreyer and Luke Glisan discuss the most important questions for employers—from serving alcohol and time of day to mandatory attendance and inclusivity concerns—and the best strategies to avoid the biggest risks when planning end-of-year festivities.

Colorado Prop HH: Property Tax Relief vs. TABOR Oct 19, 2023

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Colorado voters have a choice this November: trade relief from increasing property tax rates in exchange for smaller refunds for all taxpayers. If approved, Proposition HH would reduce assessed property valuations for the next 10 years and backfill lost revenues to local governments by allowing the state to retain more tax revenue from TABOR refunds. Before you vote your ballot, take a listen as Brownstein’s Caitlin Quander and Andi Stader go over the particulars of the ballot question, impacts on commercial real estate, how it implicates TABOR and how it would effect education funding and rent relief.

Over the Childcare Cliff Oct 13, 2023

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On Sept. 31, 2023, a collection of federal subsidies for childcare expired. The loss of this funding has sent state and local governments, along with operators and patrons of childcare businesses, scrambling for answers on how this will affect organizations focused on early childhood development. Today members of Brownstein and the Early Care & Education Consortium teams will discuss the status of programs affected by the subsidies cliff, how it may impact stakeholders and possible solutions for policymakers.

Rescheduling Cannabis and SAFER Banking: More Substance Than Show? Oct 11, 2023

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When Biden announced moves last year to reform cannabis, most thought it was just virtue signaling. Then, late last month, the Department of Health and Human Services surprised the entire industry with a recommendation to reclassify cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 under the Controlled Substances Act. A few weeks later, the Congressional Research Service predicted the DEA would follow that recommendation “if past is prologue." And most recently, a perennially debated bipartisan bill that would open up banking options to the cannabis industry passed a key Senate committee for the first time. How long will the DEA process take? Will they follow HHS’s recommendation or go for a middle-of-the-road option? Will the SAFER Banking Act survive further votes in the full Senate and Republican-controlled House? How will this impact the nation’s $33 billion cannabis industry? Tune in as shareholder Joshua Weiss and policy advisor Osiris Morel discuss recent developments and predict where we go from here.

Brownstein Health Care Business Panel 2023: Threats and Opportunities Oct 09, 2023

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Our 2023 Health Care Business Panel looked at the top threats and opportunities in health care right now. The panelists covered the business outlook and dealmaking recalibration that is taking place in the health care industry, the regulatory power of the Biden administration and how they are looking to change health care, as well as antitrust issues, drug imports, telemedicine, generative AI and learnings from COVID-19. Moderator: Mike King, shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Panelists: Nadeam Elshami, policy director at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Alex Geier, managing director at GLC Advisors & Co. Deema Tarazi, senior policy advisor and counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

What Tax Laws Will Pass in 2023? Aug 31, 2023

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Brownstein’s Tax team discusses how to read the topography of the tax landscape as we come out of Congress’s summer recess and approach the final months of 2023. Bipartisan support for renewing or extending various tax provisions has shown promise for new legislation, yet there is little movement on Capitol Hill since the midterms. Our team talks through which provisions have received the most attention, their path to adoption and the timeline to watch through the end of the year.

Colorado Lawmakers Focus on Tenants’ Rights Aug 04, 2023

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Tenants’ rights were certainly on the minds of Colorado lawmakers this legislative session. The state passed several bills that will significantly impact multifamily properties and how landlords can write their leases and interact with tenants. Tune in as Blair Lichtenfels and Zach Siegel go over the new legislation covering everything from newly banned provisions in rental agreements and changes to what landlords can consider when vetting tenants to how much landlords can charge for pets.

Getting Defensive: What to Expect Regarding Defense Spending Jun 16, 2023

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Now that the smoke has cleared from the debt ceiling negotiations, what defense spending may look like heading into the next year has come into a clearer view. The $886 billion agreed to by House GOP leaders and the Biden administration represents a 3.3% increase over last year but has already drawn criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike. Now with the National Defense Authorization Act on the horizon, we bring together our defense team to discuss how we got here and what to expect over the next few months in the defense space.

Denver Runoff Election Results Recap Jun 09, 2023

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With Denver’s municipal runoff over, the city finally has a new mayor-elect with Mike Johnston winning by a healthy margin. While the results in the mayor’s race may not be surprising, results in the City Council runoff elections saw one incumbent progressive edged out in favor of a more moderate candidate—leaving open questions about the political future of Colorado’s capital city in the grips of housing turmoil. Tune in as Zach Siegel and Blair Lichtenfels break down the data, share their reactions and talk about what the results might mean for the future of Denver.

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