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Smashburger closed Lowry location due to ‘sewer odors,’ landlord says
Burger chain Smashburger was forced to close its Lowry location in Denver due to 'sewer odors', according to a lawsuit.

Denver developers, architect clash in $3.6M trial over apartment building in RiNo
A Denver trial is underway over delays at Flora, a RiNo apartment project. Developers blame the architect for $3.6M in costs, while Studio Completiva says itap being unfairly scapegoated.

Founder vs. president: Trial to decide future of dog toymaker Kong begins
A trial to determine who will own Kong, which grew out of a Denver auto shop to become a global pet toy valued at a half-billion dollars, got underway Monday.

A year later, no charges in $12M Cherry Creek jewelry heist
One year after a sophisticated quartet of criminals pulled off one of the largest jewelry heists in Denver history, no one has been charged and only one of the alleged...

Lawsuit claims Denver restaurant owner inflated $4.4M sale of Englewood auto body shop
Former Denver restaurateur Alex Gurevich was named in a lawsuit claiming he inflated the $4.4 million sales price of an Englewood auto body shop.

Drive Coffee, billed as ‘Official Coffee of the Denver Broncos,’ owes $1.5M, team says
The 'Official coffee company of the Denver Broncos', Drive Coffee had its agreement terminated after failing to pay $1.5M in sponsorship fees, according to the team.

Denver-based bootseller Freebird sold to private equity firm after closing Colorado locations
Denver-based boot reseller Freebird was bought by a private equity firm after closing four Colorado locations this summer.

Judge rules Castle Pines can block McDonald’s restaurant development
Judge Stacy Guillon ruled Castle Pines City Council did not overstep its authority when it stopped a McDonald’s development.

CEO of Denver-based oil and gas company says he was subject of ‘sham investigation’
The co-founder of a local energy firm claims that an inner-company rival used a “sham investigation” and whisper campaign about his lifestyle to oust him as CEO.

PetSmart used dog grooming school to ‘trap’ employees, Colorado says
“PetSmart lured prospective dog groomers with promises of ‘free’ paid training, only to trap them into staying with the company,” Attorney General Phil Weiser said.