SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
Child Custody – Changes to the Spousal Maintenance Law Historically, spousal maintenance, (aka alimony) was tax-deductible for the paying spouse and taxable income for the receiving spouse. The tax overhaul resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed things such that, effective January 1, 2019, spousal maintenance in Colorado will not be a deduction […]
DEPUTY PROSECUTED FOR EXCESSIVE FORCE
Reid Elkus and Patrick Welsh defended a F.O.P. member who was criminally charged for an allegation that he used excessive force upon an inmate. The member was criminally charged with two counts of third-degree assault and two counts of harassment. The allegation is was that the F.O.P. member threw an inmate down on a chair, […]
OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES RESULTING FROM CAR ACCIDENTS
Steven Mandelaris recently negotiated a successful resolution of an F.O.P. member’s workers’ compensation claim. The incident arose from injuries resulting from an on-duty car crash involving a Patrol Deputy Sheriff. Occupational injuries arising out of a car accident involve unique complexities. While the workers’ compensation carrier is obligated to pay for all reasonable and necessary […]
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER LAWSUIT
On October 15th the Executive Board of Lodge 27 FOP filed a lawsuit against the City and County of Denver in the United States District Court. The basis of the complaint maintains the Administration of the City and County of Denver changed the Career Service Authority rules last in a deliberate attempt to deprive Denver […]
PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL NOTIFIES SURGERY PATIENTS MAY BE AT RISK OF CONTRACTING HIV, HEPATITIS B AND HEPATITIS C
On February 21, 2018 the Colorado Public Health Department was notified of an “infection control breach” at Porter Adventist for people who had orthopedic or spine surgery over an 18-month period between July 21, 2016 and February 20, 2018. Porter Adventist Hospital advised patients could be at risk for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV […]
PASSING ON PROPER CAR INSURANCE COVERAGE DOES NOT PAY
Many drivers believe they can save money on car insurance by either skating around the duty of having a car insurance policy or by choosing a policy with minimum coverage. What those drivers do not realize is their scheme to save some cash may not outweigh the costs of a major car accident. Proper car […]
REPORT SHOWS PATCHY ENFORCEMENT OF DISTRACTED DRIVING LAW IN DENVER AREA
A recent investigative report by CBS4 revealed that police departments in the Denver area have had very mixed results when it comes to enforcing Colorado’s new distracted driving law. COLORADO DISTRACTED DRIVING LAW The Colorado distracted driving law, which went into effect in 2009, prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using cellphones to […]
PERSONAL INJURY 101: WHAT DAMAGES CAN INJURED VICTIMS RECOVER?
Personal injury claims are civil legal actions brought by victims who have suffered injuries as a result of negligent or wrongful acts. Because unforeseen injuries can create a number of setbacks and challenges for victims and their loved ones, our civil justice system recognizes their need for holding at-fault parties accountable for negligence, and financially […]
NHTSA URGES CAUTION WHILE DRIVING THIS WINTER
Although the winter of 2012-2013 has been relatively mild so far, there is plenty of time yet for snowy and icy conditions to develop on the Colorado roadways. Therefore, when you are out and about this winter, it is important to be prepared for such conditions and to take proper precautions. Doing so will lessen […]
ATTORNEY DON SISSON FEATURED ON CBS 4 NEWS
Elkus and Sisson partner, Don Sisson, was recently featured on CBS 4 News in connection with their investigation into the death of Cpl. Nate Carrigan. CBS 4 News requested that Mr. Sisson review the CBI report in connection with this case. You can read CBS 4’s investigation as well as Ms. Sisson’s analysis on the […]
