On April 22, 2024, several trade associations representing Denver landlords (the “Plaintiffs”) sued the State of Colorado, the City and County of Denver, and other related entities (collectively, the “Defendants”) in federal court, challenging a state statute and the Energize Denver Ordinance, which together impose a collection of energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings (the “Efficiency Regulations”). Notably, on June 18, 2026, the Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) filed a Notice of Potential Participation stating that the case presents questions of interest related to the preemptive scope of the EPCA.
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City Prism: Dining Out in Denver Highlands
Law is what we do and a part of who we are, but our lives are fully immersed in the people, places and perspectives that create Denver’s identity. Deeply entwined with our legal practice is our love of place. This is our opportunity to share our personal insights.
An impressive number of Denver’s best restaurants
New Pilot Program for Property Tax Protests in the City and County of Denver
The Colorado legislature recently passed HB-13-1113, which was signed into law on March 8, 2013. This act creates a pilot program for an alternative property tax valuation protest and appeal procedure for the City and County of Denver. Though the bill has been signed into law, the pilot program will not actually go into