On September 29, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98) into law. AB 98 was created to add to California’s attempts to reduce emissions by providing new requirements for warehouse...more
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On August 1, 2024, a division of the Colorado Court of Appeals issued an opinion regarding the nature of delay damages asserted in a verified statement of claim, the Colorado statutory lien system for constructions services...more
A mechanics’ lien affords unpaid contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and/or material suppliers a security interest in the property’s real estate and title. A blanket lien is a type of mechanics’ lien that covers more than...more
During the 2023 legislative session, Colorado passed eleven bills related to wildfire prevention and recovery. The Centennial State had its worst fire season in history in 2020 and is still recovering from the devastating...more
The construction industry often prefers arbitration for dispute resolution. This is evident as 2022 data demonstrates that construction disputes comprised a significant share of the disputes handled by arbitration...more
Three recent developments, one a bill before the Colorado state legislature, another a referendum in Denver, and the last a decision by the Colorado Court of Appeals, highlight some of the challenges for residential...more
In June of 2022, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 22-1119, informally known as the Colorado False Claims Act (the “CFCA”). The CFCA is modeled after the federal False Claims Act and imposes liability...more