State Initiates Stakeholder Process to Clarify Asbestos Regulation

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By: John Kolanz A version of this article was published in BizwWest in November 2019. Asbestos regulation involves one of the most far-reaching environmental regulatory programs.  Colorado’s program establishes requirements for owners of all types of buildings from commercial space,… Read More

It Might Be Time to Amend Your Operating Agreement

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By: Stacey Shea – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in December 2019.  While you are not required to have an LLC or Partnership Operating Agreement, your attorney will recommend that you do. The Operating Agreement (“OA”) is the… Read More

QUIET TITLE ACTIONS – WHAT ARE THEY? WHEN TO USE THEM?

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By: James Godbold – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in October 2019.  Quieting title is a legal procedure to establish someone’s right to ownership of real property against one or more adverse parties.  An adverse party is one… Read More

A Closer Look at Environmental Deregulation

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By: John Kolanz – Published in BizWest, August 2019. The Trump Administration’s focus on deregulation is nowhere more noticeable than in the environmental arena, with several headline-grabbing actions to reduce regulatory burdens in matters involving air quality, water quality, fossil… Read More

Colorado Permitting Alert

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By: John Kolanz – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in July 2019 The Clean Water Act’s reach holds considerable interest for those in development, oil and gas, and agriculture.  Many in those sectors have closely followed recent battles… Read More

Otis & Bedingfield, LLC attorney James Godbold appointed to the Larimer County Oil and Gas Regulations Task Force

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Otis & Bedingfield, LLC attorney James Godbold appointed to the Larimer County Oil and Gas Regulations Task Force This 15-member task force will advise the County on local regulations to supplement Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (“COGCC”) and other… Read More

The Importance of Operating Agreements

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By: Tim Brynteson – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in June 2019 An operating agreement is one of a Limited Liability Company’s most important documents.  Although most states don’t legally require an operating agreement, all LLC’s should have… Read More

SB 181 – WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR MINERAL OWNERS

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By: James Godbold – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in April 2019. Senate Bill 19-181, the proposed comprehensive overhaul of oil and gas regulation in Colorado, has sparked widespread controversy and debate.  The bill is now headed to… Read More

Estate Planning For All Ages

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By: Corey Moore – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in March 2019 Statistics show that the average American waits until the latter stages of life to obtain an estate plan, and while we all hope to live long… Read More

Backyard Chickens: Complying with Municipal Requirements for Suburban Poultry

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By: Lia Szasz – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in March 2019. In recent years, growing popularity for keeping chickens in urban and suburban areas has caused many municipalities to adopt ordinances governing backyard chicken operations. While homegrown… Read More