303-776-9900School and special districts, along with other governmental entities, are governed by many federal and state laws, including Colorado’s state laws related to public records and their record retention periods. Section 24-80-101, C.R.S. and following, provide the statutory framework for the legal requirements for school boards of education and special district boards of directors to […]
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I hear it from my family and friends earlier every year: “Can you believe the holidays are coming up?’ I know it’s just the middle of September and we’re going to be in the 90’s all week, but I did see the Halloween decorations on the shelves at Walgreens. So, it’s only a matter of […]
One of the changes in the new “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) affects couples contemplating a divorce where one party will likely have to pay alimony (maintenance in Colorado) to the other party. Today, the payor of maintenance receives a tax deduction and the payee pays taxes on that income. The new tax law […]
Anton Dworak volunteered his services to help with the formation of the USS Colorado (SSN 788) Commissioning Committee. The USS Colorado is the Navy’s newest Virginia Class attack Submarine. The committee supports the crew and families of the submarine and educates the public about the role of the US Navy. In recognition of his contribution, […]
If you own a commercial building and are looking to get the most value out of your investment, one option to consider is creating a commercial condominium association. This article will explore some of the benefits of commercial condos, and provide a brief overview of the process to create a condo association. A condominium is […]
Adele Reester and Cathy Tallerico will both be presenting at this year’s Special District Association (SDA) Conference in September, which will be held in Keystone. They will be speaking on the constitutional and statutory requirements affecting district websites so there is a better understanding of the accessibility compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act, record […]
Steve Jeffers opened an office for the firm in Steamboat Springs, Co in June. Steve plans to work in Steamboat on a part-time basis, in addition to his regular schedule in the Louisville office. The new office will help the better serve our West Slope clients and others while Steve spends more time enjoying the Colorado […]
The firm has been collecting travel size shampoo, conditioner, lotions, etc. These items will be donated to the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless and the Safe Shelter of St. Vrain. Thank you to everyone who has participated as every little bit of these donations will help someone in need. Keep em’ coming!
Congratulations to Longmont’s Team Left Hand for helping to #CrushMS June 23-24 for Bike MS Colorado. Lyons Gaddis is proud to help sponsor such a great team and support a great cause.
In 1982, Colorado voters passed the Gallagher Amendment to the Colorado Constitution. The Amendment got its name from Dennis Gallagher, the state legislator that proposed the action. The primary concern of the Gallagher Amendment was to set a specific policy for determining actual value and assessed value of property in relation to the collection of […]
