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Special District Election Bill Signed by the Governor

Special District Election Bill Signed by the Governor

On February 18th, Governor Hickenlooper signed into law the much anticipated Local Government Election Code, legislatively known as HB-1164.  HB-1164
Colorado Water Law Legislation Update

Colorado Water Law Legislation Update

Submitted by Jeffrey J. KahnProposed Water Legislation and Ballot Initiative Legislation: The 2014 Colorado Legislative Session convened on January 8th
LEGISLATURE CONTINUES PATTERN OF STRONGER REGULATION OF HOAs

LEGISLATURE CONTINUES PATTERN OF STRONGER REGULATION OF HOAs

The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”), C.R.S. § 38-33.3-101, et seq, was amended in 2013.  Two statutory amendments were
A Holiday Gift to Your Family

A Holiday Gift to Your Family

Is your will up to date?  Do you have powers of attorney delegating financial and medical authority to a trusted
Starting a New Business

Starting a New Business

Submitted by Chad A Kupper A limited liability company is flexible, and offers distinct advantages over a sole proprietorship, namely,
Public Benefit Corporations

Public Benefit Corporations

Have You Heard?Public Benefit Corporations Submitted by Suzan D. Fritchel Beginning in April, 2014, Colorado will have a new business
Powerful Powers of Attorney

Powerful Powers of Attorney

Three Ways to Empowerment When clients make appointments for “estate planning”,  they tend to be focused on how they leave
Mutual Indemnification in Leases

Mutual Indemnification in Leases

Why Can’t I Have What the Landlord Gets? Submitted by Cameron A. Grant I recently spoke to a group of
Civil Unions & Estate Planning

Civil Unions & Estate Planning

Spouses, Partners, Children & Uncertainty The Colorado Civil Union Act’s Legislative Declaration states that its purpose is to provide eligible