This is one defender Henry can appreciate.

Harvey Steinberg is a pain to the NFL. But he's our pain. And by ours, I mean not just the Broncos, but the Rockies, the Nuggets and Avalanche. Over the years, whenever a high-profile Denver sports figure is standing humbly before Your Honor, chances are it's Steinberg addressing the court. Clarence Kay, Pedro Astacio, Bill Roman-owski and Travis Henry are among the grateful. Read Denver Post article.

Broncos' Henry wins appeal, avoids drug suspension

DENVER (AP) — Broncos running back Travis Henry won his appeal of a one-year suspension over a failed drug test Tuesday. The NFL informed Henry in September he had failed a test for marijuana. He disputed the results and sued the NFL to avoid a suspension. He contended the league violated its substance abuse policy by not allowing an expert of Henry's choosing to be present for the testing.

Henry's lawyer Harvey Steinberg told The Associated Press that he wasn't surprised by the decision. Read USA Today article.

Lobbyist criticized, but not sanctioned

A lobbyist who organized misleading robo-calls about pending legislation did not violate legislative rules and won't be punished, lawmakers said today. Read Denver Post article.

Ex-Red Robin chief fined over travel costs. Michael Snyder misstated the purpose of $1.2 million in expensed trips, the SEC says. He has paid it back.

"Mr. Snyder is pleased the matter has been resolved with the SEC," said Jeffrey Springer, an attorney for the former executive. Read Denver Post aticle.

Droughns case to be dropped, attorney says.

DENVER (AP) — A domestic-violence case against Cleveland Browns running back Reuben Droughns will be dropped, his lawyer said Wednesday. Defense attorney Harvey Steinberg said prosecutors apparently concluded their case was too weak. Read USAToday article.

Jury awards $5.4 million to Grand Junction, Colo., man hurt in mine accident.

A federal jury in Denver awarded a multimillion-dollar judgment Thursday to a Grand Junction man who suffered permanent brain injuries from an accident that occurred at the Twentymile coal mine in Routt County.

Faulty equipment built by Winfield, Ala.-based Continental Conveyor & Equipment Co. led to an accident in which Kyle Webb fell 35 feet and was hit by falling rocks while he was working in the mine, said Webb's attorney, Jeff Springer. The accident occurred June 6, 2000.

Plummer reaches road rage plea.

The misdemeanor road-rage charge against the Broncos' quarterback became a plea agreement Wednesday between Plummer's attorney, Harvey Steinberg, and the Englewood prosecuting attorney's office. Under the plea, Plummer did not have to issue an admission of guilt and his trial was given a nine-month continuance, according to Steinberg. Read entire article.

Romanowski acquitted on drug charges

Jeff Springer, one of Romanowski's lawyers, said the trial has taken its toll on the football player and his family. Read entire article.

Williams sought millions but pleased with verdict.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Marcus Williams won his case against former Oakland Raiders teammate Bill Romanowski. He just won't be receiving the millions he was seeking after his face was smashed by a punch two years ago.

"Bill is relieved and pleased and has always felt badly about the incident and offered to help Marcus out," Springer said. "Instead, Marcus filed a lawsuit and tried to get a payday. When you add up all the costs to get there, this is anything but a payday." Read entire story.