Easements: What’s Snow Got to Do with It?

/in , /by
As published in BizWest’s Thought Leader Column, January 2023 It is increasingly common for property owners to divide their properties into two or more lots, with the resulting lots being owned by either a single owner or several related parties.… Read More

“The Little Fish That Could” Comes Full Circle

/in , /by
A version of this article was published in BizWest, December 2022. Many have heard of the legend, but few know the story behind how a 3-inch fish became the star of a United States Supreme Court opinion and managed to… Read More

Beware of the Unintended Partnership

/in , , /by
As 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 , , /by
  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 , , , , /by
As 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

Recent Supreme Court Ruling Raises Major Questions for Regulators and Businesses

/in , , /by
A version of this article was published in BizWest in September 2022 For better or worse, depending on your perspective, the United States Supreme Court (“Supreme Court”) has certainly shaken things up lately.  While much attention has focused on the… Read More

The Importance of Due Diligence – Title Commitments

/in , , , /by
As published in BizWest’s Thought Leader Column, September 2022  Regardless 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… Read More

Minimizing the Cost of Debt Collection

/in , , /by
As published in BizWest’s Thought Leader Column, August 2022 The goal in recovering any debt is to settle the account as efficiently and inexpensively as possible. The upfront costs of debt collection may include collection agency fees, court costs, attorney… Read More

Avoid A Lawsuit – Due Diligence in Business Transactions

/in , , , /by
  Published in BizWest’s Thought Leader column, February 2022 Businesses regularly enter mergers and acquisitions, asset purchases, stock assignments, and other types of full or partial purchases of another company.  Businesses that have executed an agreement for one of these… Read More

What Is ESG and How Will It Fit into the Biden Administration’s Environmental Agenda?

/in , , , /by
A version of this article was published in BizWest in January 2021 ESG stands for “Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance,” which represent three criteria for measuring corporate sustainability and social impact.  Though it first emerged over a decade ago, it… Read More