303-776-9900UPDATE: On June 1, 2020, Governor Polis issued an updated Executive Order, linked here, that extended the Safer-at-Home phase of the states COVID-19 pandemic response for thirty (30) days. That Order now only recommends rather than directs employers to accommodate employees with childcare needs or that live with a Vulnerable Individual. That Order also encourages Coloradans […]
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Article IV, Section 2 of the Colorado Constitution states that “The supreme executive power of the state shall be vested in the governor, who shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” Perhaps no other time in recent memory has this authority been wielded more rapidly, widely, and with such impact to members of […]
As of May 1, 2020, after working 6 years on the west side of Louisville, Lyons Gaddis moved the Louisville office downtown. Our new address is 950 Spruce Street, Suite 1B, right across the street from the Louisville Public Library. We look forward to serving and seeing you at our new office.
May 15, 2020Highlights from Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act)By Brian L. Allard, Associate On May 12, 2020, the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, introduced a $3 trillion bill, titled the HEROES Act, to provide further assistance to individuals, state and local governments, and public and private businesses impacted by […]
April 14, 2020Special Education during the COVID-19 Global PandemicBy Brian L. Allard, Associate As the spread of the global pandemic of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, causes school closures for in-person learning across the nation, school districts have been left with extraordinary challenges, including but not limited to rapidly transitioning to online learning and conducting day-to-day […]
April 24, 2020COVID-19 and Potential Employment and Liability IssuesBy Brian L. Allard, Associate As businesses confront challenges not seen in generations, due to the COVID-19 crisis, it is extremely easy to become complacent with basic personnel and business liability matters. Yet now more than ever, businesses must stay vigilant. As revenues drop and payrolls become […]
April 17, 2020 Grant Funds Available to Local Governments and Nonprofits by Adele L. Reester, Shareholder School and special districts throughout Colorado continue to make adjustments in conducting business operations and educating students during the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, expending funds in response to the numerous public health orders and school closures. Following the federal and state emergency […]
April 15, 2020 1031 Exchange and Opportunity Zone Investment Deadlines Extended by Cameron A. Grant On April 9, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2020-23 extending certain deadlines provided by the Internal Revenue Code for taxpayers either engaging in Section 1031 like-kind exchanges or making investments in Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds. If you have recently […]
April 15, 2020 COVID-19 ALERT: Beware of Scams by Jennifer M. Spitz, Shareholder During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many examples of altruism and community support. Unfortunately, though, not everyone has good intentions. Some people use this difficult time to try to defraud others. Below are some examples to watch out for. IRS Scams Many Americans […]
Lyons Gaddis Covid-19 Alert This Alert is one in a collection of articles created by Lyons Gaddis in our effort to get important information to our clients regarding the effect of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States. This Alert focuses on the transfer of C-BT water by the NCWCD. April 10, 2020 […]
