Altaira Group, founded in Denver in 1996, took on cigarette maker Philip Morris two decades ago.
Altira v. Altira: Cherry Creek venture capital firm again sues over similar name
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Justin covers litigation, white-collar crime and other news. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and previously reported for The Denver Post, The Oklahoman and The Topeka Capital-Journal. Justin@BusinessDen.com
Chase to close branch by Union Station
The branch at 1760 16th St. is scheduled to shut its doors Aug. 3.
‘Death knell’: State’s last horse track says tax policy could close it
Higher tax on out-of-state bets threatens Bally’s Arapahoe Park in Aurora, it claims.
Judge rejects Steve Bachar’s request to move trial out of Denver
“The pretrial publicity says he has pleaded guilty. That is inherently prejudicial,” Bachar’s attorney argued.
Decorum queen Mary Starkey sued in $100K butler brouhaha
For a second time, a wealthy client has accused her self-described “Harvard of private service education” in Cap Hill of failing to vet.
Englewood contractor charged with stealing $200K in deposits
Kelsey Lyons, 38, faces six counts of felony theft, including theft from an at-risk elderly couple.
The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 5.11.23
A $4.9 million home is caught in a plastic bottle battle, a $3.9 million dispute over Littleton condos, an eminent domain case in Aurora, and more.
Boulder owner of 108 Hardee’s files for Chapter 11
The affiliates of Capstone Restaurant Group blamed COVID, inflation and wage hikes for the bankruptcy and imminent sale.
Feds look to seize 500 acres from southwest Colorado vice-mayor
The IRS says the bulk of the $1 million in taxes owed by Val Truelsen, 82, relate to a restaurant he ran for years.
Crested Butte firefighters say fraudster Steve Bachar impersonated them after rejection
Bachar has been spending time in the ski town and falsely told people around town that he was a volunteer firefighter in order to acquire the smallest of small-town perks.
