In the latest development in the ongoing struggle between opponents of Colorado metropolitan districts and the developers who use them to finance infrastructure and other public works projects, the Senate Local Government...more
For the second straight year, metropolitan district reform legislation is moving through the Colorado House of Representatives. If the proposed legislation passes—or if resident-controlled metropolitan district boards set new...more
Signed into law by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on May 17, 2021, and made effective as of Sept. 7, 2021, HB21-1167 implements a new retainage law applicable to construction contracts for private projects. In general, retainage...more
Recent fluctuations in the prices of construction materials have threatened to wreak havoc on otherwise well-planned and well-managed construction projects. Economists and industry professionals have identified numerous...more
Needless to say, a coronavirus pandemic (or even the threat of such a pandemic) could have significant impacts on ongoing construction projects. A potential or actual pandemic could dramatically affect the labor force and...more
A coronavirus pandemic (or even the threat of such a pandemic) could easily make it more difficult for parties to perform their obligations under many types of contracts—especially contracts requiring travel or involving the...more
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