303-776-9900By Sean Stewart Shareholder, Lyons Gaddis On February 1, 2026, Colorado will put into effect the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA). the first law of its kind in the nation to regulate “high-risk” AI systems. These include technologies used to make or assist in major decisions affecting people’s lives, such as hiring, promotions, housing, credit, […]
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Earlier this year Lyons Gaddis attorney Jeff Kahn was invited to speak to the Boulder County Bar Association’s Real Estate and Natural Resource Sections on “Developers and Ditch Companies—Agreements to Cross, Relocate or Otherwise Affect Irrigation Ditch Easements.” This was a particularly compelling topic given that, as Jeff points out, “Colorado’s water and land resources […]
By James Godbold, real estate attorney Fort Collins is rewriting the rules of growth, and for anyone developing, buying, or investing in the city, the playbook is changing fast. Whether you’re mid-project or eyeing your next site, understanding how these new zoning standards reshape density, parking, and land use could be the difference between staying […]
It started, as these things often do, with a headline built for panic: Uranium found in new Colorado reservoir project. Cue the mental images. Glowing green ooze. Geiger counters clicking wildly. Some poor intern in a hazmat suit squinting into the blazing sun just west of Berthoud, Colorado. The truth, of course, is much less cinematic […]
Contracts fall apart. Partnerships go sideways. Disputes happen. And when they do, every business leader knows the next step: call legal. But here’s the real question — do you know what good litigation looks like? Is it faster? Smarter? Less costly? And why does it so often feel like the only winners are the billable […]
As we move into the next phase of the May 6, 2025 regular special district election cycle, we are providing another update on next steps. Cancelled Election. If the election has been cancelled, the Designated Election Official (DEO) must publish the Notice of Cancellation (“Notice”) and post a copy of the Notice at (i) each […]
On Monday, February 10, 2024, the Department of Government Efficiency terminated 89 U.S. Department of Education Contracts totaling nearly $900 million. These cancellations are part of the Administration’s efforts to scale back the U.S. Department of Education. Further cuts to federal spending and contracts related to education may be likely, given President Trump’s consistent messaging around reducing […]
The Trump Administration continues to express its priorities related to education with executive orders and other frequent communications. Some of the recent executive orders are largely informational and do not include substantive changes to how schools must operate. As part of our commitment to keep you up to date on developments in education law, we […]
On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security issued a directive that rescinds the Biden Administration’s guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement actions in or near so-called “sensitive” areas, including schools. Pursuant to the directive, ICE may now take immigration enforcement actions at schools. While […]
January – February 2025 As we prepare for the May 2025 elections, here are the key deadlines and actions for January and February: Board Adoption of Election Resolution. No later than your February Board meeting, the Board should adopt an Election Resolution appointing a Designated Election Official (DEO) and specifying the type of election (mail […]
With the beginning of President Trump’s Administration and a recent federal court decision that vacated the most recent Title IX rules, there is rising concern about protecting individuals from discrimination in schools. Fortunately, Colorado has several laws that prohibit discrimination in schools, including the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, Title IX, and other state laws. These laws […]
In the world of special districts, complex mapping, design, and engineering are part of daily operations. District managers, fire chiefs, board members, and engineers frequently rely on highly technical documents—rich with data, diagrams, maps, and intricate specifications. From AutoCAD schematics to GIS zoning maps, much of the information shared with the public is inherently detailed, […]
