You may or may not have heard of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a component of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, which takes effect January 1, 2024. This law is, at its heart, an anti-crime law intended to combat… Read More
Are Verbal Agreements Enforceable in Colorado?
/in Business, Litigation, Otis & Bedingfield, LLC/by Lia SzaszTo the surprise of many non-lawyers, most verbal agreements are enforceable under Colorado law, subject to a few categorical exceptions. Generally, the formation of a binding contract requires only that the contracting parties reach a “meeting of the minds” about… Read More
The Importance of Due Diligence – Title Commitments
/in Business, Otis & Bedingfield, LLC, Real Estate/by Stacey SheaRegardless of if you are purchasing commercial or residential property, it is always a good idea to make sure you do your due diligence. Due diligence can cover several aspects of property and document review including, but not limited to,… Read More
The Benefits of Appointing an Attorney as Registered Agent for Your Business
/in Business/by Derrick GalantowiczWhen starting a business, one of the many legal requirements is to appoint a registered agent. A registered agent is a person or entity designated to receive legal notices and other important documents on behalf of the business. This is… Read More
Are There Alternatives to Litigation?
/in Business, Litigation, Otis & Bedingfield, LLC/by Savannah M. NelsonThe process of civil litigation and trial can result in costly outcomes for all parties; however, it is important for anyone involved in a civil legal matter to note that there are various ways to create and encourage dispute resolution.… Read More
Lease Agreement – Time for an Update?
/in Articles, Business, Real Estate/by Derrick GalantowiczIf you are a landlord and have not updated your lease agreement in recent years, it may be time to do so. In the past few years, Colorado has enacted many new laws affecting a landlord’s obligations to its tenants.… Read More
The Contract Clause Small Businesses Should Never Go Without: Fee-Shifting Provisions
/in Articles, Business, Litigation, O & B News, Otis & Bedingfield, LLC/by Lia SzaszDid you know the default rule in Colorado is that each party to a lawsuit pays their own attorneys’ fees, no matter who prevails? Colorado law also generally prohibits a non-attorney from representing a company in court, subject to a… Read More
Beware of the Unintended Partnership
/in Articles, Business, Otis & Bedingfield, LLC/by Lee MoreheadAs published in BizWest’s Thought Leader Column, December 2022
To many, the legal threshold to form a partnership is surprisingly low. Under Colorado law, a partnership is created by the association of two or more people who carry on, as… Read More
Is a Member-Managed or a Manager-Managed LLC Right for My Business?
/in Articles, Business, Otis & Bedingfield, LLC/by Derrick Galantowicz
As Published in BizWest’s Thought Leader column, November 2022
Two of the first decisions a new business will be faced with are: the selection of a business structure, and an outline of the business’s day-to-day operations. The most popular… Read More
Livestock Owner Liability to Motorists in an Open Range State
/in Articles, Business, Litigation, Otis & Bedingfield, LLC, Real Estate/by Callie CapraroAs published in BizWest’s Thought Leader Column, October 2022
Livestock owners are generally aware of the laws enacted that make Colorado a “fence out” or “open range” state. Many owners are also aware that they may be liable in some… Read More
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At Otis & Bedingfield, LLC, we believe every client deserves the highest quality legal services from a law firm that is part of their community. We know we can’t be everything to everyone everywhere. That’s why we focus on providing only real estate law and business law services in the Northern Colorado region. Our commitment to real estate law and business law and our Northern Colorado community permeates everything we do. We value personal relationships, knowledge, integrity, trust and loyalty. Read More >>
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