About Nicole Robinson
Nicole Robinson is a freelance journalist and editor with experience in both consumer and B2B publications. She completed her journalism degree at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is currently working on a master’s degree in Sustainable Urbanism at University College London. With more than a decade of experience writing about the construction and engineering industries, she has expanded her beat to an extensive range of sectors including sustainability, law, architecture, development, finance and the environment.
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A Conversation Starter
How Rob Domol’s 10-year-old daughter helps him fight for the injuredAs a personal injury attorney with Hupy and Abraham’s Green Bay office, Rob Domol has always strived to gain expertise in the medical issues that befall his clients and to approach each one with genuine empathy. Then, in February 2019, his youngest daughter Willa received the devastating diagnosis of Rett syndrome. “I’ve seen people gain abilities and lose them—I’ve seen that with my own family,” he says. “It’s given me a deeper understanding of people who had abilities taken …
Fisheries Observer Out of Water
Daniel Larin abandoned ships and found 'land ho' in the lawThe courtroom has never really intimidated criminal defense attorney Daniel Larin. That’s largely thanks to the four months he spent in the Bering Sea working as an observer for the National Marine Fisheries Service. Facing even the most notorious judges pales in comparison to riding out monstrous swells with a survival suit in his lap and the knowledge that just six minutes in the icy sea would kill him. “I lack fear in pretty much any situation now,” he says, “because I know that …
When Should I Consider Getting a Trust in Colorado?
For many people, trusts may seem like they’re only for children with billions of dollars set aside for their futures. Estate planning attorney Klaralee Charlton encounters this misconception often. “You don’t need to have any particular wealth level to do a trust,” says Charlton, of 3i Law in Denver. There are many reasons why an everyday person might consider having a trust to disperse their assets upon death. However, it’s important to clear up several other misconceptions that …
What To Do When Student Rights Are Violated at School
High-profile lawsuits in the Denver metro area have shown the importance of educational law when students are facing discrimination at school. A prominent example is the case against Prairie Middle School teacher Brian Vasquez. A student came forward in 2013, reporting a sexual relationship with Vasquez, and the school allegedly pressured her into recanting, stressing the damage her report would do to the teacher. She ultimately took it back and was suspended for lying. The teacher went on to …
Strategies for Businesses To Prevent Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is a malicious software, also called malware, designed to disable computer systems and capture sensitive data until the victim pays a ransom to recover access. Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and the tools deployed by threat actors — people or groups who intentionally cause harm to digital devices or systems — are increasingly sophisticated. “Assume you're going to get hit at some point,” says Jason Kravitz, head of the cybersecurity and privacy practice at Nixon Peabody …
What Should Be Included in a Well-Made Construction Contract
Most people know very little about the potential dangers of the construction process until it's too late. So when businesses look to expand or remodel their facilities, a seasoned construction law attorney can act as a safety net.Construction laws vary by state. Talk to a local construction lawyer for legal advice about enforcing a construction contract for your building project. Preparation Is Key in Construction Projects "The level of quality between contractors can be astounding," says Matt …
'I Could Do This All Day'
After working construction, long legal days aren’t so tough for John Crawford“My parents were proponents of, ‘If you’re going to work in this industry, you can’t tell somebody what to do unless you’ve done it yourself,’” says John Crawford, managing member of Kenison, Dudley & Crawford. His parents’ industry was construction, which meant spending a lot of time outdoors and a lot of hard work. “I was on a job site working before I had my driver’s license.” The family’s company built houses through a government program that supported home …
Letting the Witness Have It
Sam Outten had a plan for cross-examination, then gave it awayNo trial goes perfectly no matter how well one prepares. Sam Outten learned this the hard way, but takes it in stride, “Sometimes a light-hearted moment during trial is a good thing.” In 2015, Outten was defending a legal malpractice client with now Assistant U.S. Attorney Everett McMillan. The team was huddled with their expert during lunch break on the second day of trial to strategize the cross examination of the plaintiff’s expert witness, University of South Carolina professor John …
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