If 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
Did 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
Twenty percent of America’s workforce are subject to some form of a Non-Compete Agreement (Agreement) with their employers. These Agreements have been popular among employers in certain industries but have also been viewed by many as an obstruction to the… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Published in BizWest’s Thought Leader column, July 2022
Disputes frequently arise among landowners and heirs over the ownership of oil, gas, and mineral rights. Common reasons for such ownership disputes include: gaps or missing documents in the “chain of title”;… Read More
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
As published in BizWest’s Thought Leader Column June 2022
How do the proceeds of a life insurance policy impact the value of a deceased individual’s estate?
Surprising to many clients, the proceeds of a life insurance policy are included in… Read More
Published in BizWest’s Thought Leader Column in May 2022
On March 1, 2022, Colorado became the first state to criminalize the use of illegal non-compete agreements. Any person who knowingly uses an illegal non-compete agreement commits a Class 2 misdemeanor… Read More
Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders Column in April 2022
Limited liability companies (“LLC’”) are increasingly popular entities under which to operate small businesses and own real estate for rental or development. There is good reason for this as an… Read More
By: John Kolanz – February 2022
Published in the Colorado Environmental Law Journal
INTRODUCTION
“The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.”
– Charles Kettering*
For over four decades, Colorado, like virtually every other… Read More
Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders Column in March 2022
PFAS is a shorthand reference for a large group of man-made substances (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) often called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down readily in nature. Buyers… Read More
By: Tim Brynteson – Published in the BizWest Book of Lists in January 2022
We normally write short essays trying to educate our readers about some particular area of law or to provide a legal perspective on some current issue. … 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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