In the recent decision of Veolia Water Tech., Inc. v. Antero Treatment LLC, 2024 COA 126 (Colo. App. 2024), the Colorado Court of Appeals addressed the “murky” application of the economic loss rule to the intentional tort of...more
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
A new proposed bill has the potential to significantly impact the viability of consumer protection claims brought against Colorado homebuilders. Consumer protection claims brought by homebuyers against homebuilders in...more
Colorado’s Homeowner Protection Act (“HPA”), C.R.S. § 13-20-806(7)(a), renders void as against public policy a contract’s limitation or waiver of a “residential property owner’s” rights and remedies provided under Colorado’s...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
The Colorado Legislature recently addressed that Colorado is experiencing a lack of affordable housing at critical levels. On May 20, 2022, Colorado governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 22-1282. The act, called...more