General Interest

Top Ten Legal Issues with Social Media

In a world where we are permanently connected to our “devices” and frequent “status” updates are the norm, special districts…

10 years ago

A Primer and Update on Open Meetings and Colorado’s Open Records Act

Submitted by Adele L. Reester Do you have questions about open meetings and public records?  Are you knowledgeable about recent…

10 years ago

Thinking About Purchasing Equipment?

Submitted by Chad A. Kupper If so, your District may need to determine whether a lease-purchase agreement is necessary. Under…

10 years ago

A Tale of Two Towns…and their Fire Protection Districts

Authorities can be formed in accordance with Section 18, Article XIV of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 29-1-201, et seq.…

10 years ago

Fracking Ban May Lead to Takings Claims

Submitted by Cameron A. Grant Recently the Denver Post reported that Boulder County could be liable for $1 billion in…

10 years ago

Your Wills and Trusts May Need a Checkup

After more than 10 years of tax chaos, the American Tax Relief Act (ATRA) of 2012 ended the uncertainty that…

10 years ago

Colorado Open Records Act

On May 2, 2014, Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 14-1193 into law.  This legislation was passed in response to recent court…

10 years ago

DO YOU GET COMPENSATION FOR LOSING YOUR LAND IN AN ADVERSE POSSESSION CASE?

After the famous case in Boulder District Court, McLean v DK Trust, Colorado‘s legislature revised the statute on adverse possession.…

10 years ago

Proposed Rule Redefining “Waters of the United States” Under the Clean Water Act and New Interpretive Rule for Agricultural Exemption for 404 Permits

Submitted by Matthew Machado The EPA has proposed a rule that will expand the need for federal permits under the…

10 years ago

Are You Putting Yourself At Risk By “Saving” On Your Car Insurance?

According to statistics compiled by the Center for Disease Control, the number one cause of death due to unintentional injury…

10 years ago