Otis & Bedingfield, LLC attorney James Godbold appointed to the Larimer County Oil and Gas Regulations Task Force
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
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
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
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
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
Covenants Not to Compete in Colorado
By: Tim Brynteson – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in February 2019
Whether you are an executive, top salesperson, professional employee, or business owner; it is likely you have been confronted with a covenant not to compete. These… Read More
The Use of Buy-Sell Agreements in Succession Planning
By: Corey Moore – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in October 2018
If you are a business owner, do you know what will happen to your business in the event you pass away or become permanently disabled? Every… Read More
Amendment 74
By: Tim Brynteson- Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column on November 29th, 2018
It may seem like common-sense that the Government is required to compensate land owners when it “takes” or “damages” private property. In fact, this has been… Read More
Environmental Policy Change has Major Implications for Colorado
By: John Kolanz
A version of this article was published in BizWest in November 2018.
The Trump Administration’s emphasis on state empowerment has garnered significant attention, particularly in the environmental arena. So it is somewhat surprising that a recent change… Read More
Simplest Estate Planning
By: Jeff Bedingfield – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column on September 27th, 2018
Have you ever wondered if there is a simple way to pass assets at death? Maybe for that elderly parent with few remaining assets? Well,… Read More
Revocable Living Trusts for Second Homes
By: Tim Brynteson- Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in July 2018
Many residents of Colorado own real estate in other states. If you own a condo, townhome or other piece of real estate in such popular destinations as… Read More
Adverse Possession: Losing the Farm without Even Knowing It
By: Lia Szasz – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in May 2018.
Did you know that, under Colorado statute, someone can obtain title to your land without paying for it? Under the doctrine of adverse possession, if someone… Read More
ARE YOU THE CONTROLLING TYPE?
By: John Kolanz
A version of this article was published in the March 2018 BizWest Thought Leaders column.
If so, and you own property on which tenants engage in certain regulated activities, you should consider consulting a specialist for a… Read More
Surprising Scope of Asbestos Regulation
By: John Kolanz
A version of this article was published in the January 2018 BizWest Thought Leaders column.
Most know that asbestos is bad stuff. However, building owners are often surprised to learn that federal and state asbestos requirements can… Read More
Clean Water Act Rule: Review of the Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Rule Considerations for Moving Forward by: John Kolanz
John recently had an extensive article published in The Water Report (see link below). He also spoke at CSU on June 13th on the Waters of the United States rulemaking at the 2017 Universities Council on Water Resources/National Institutes for… Read More
Utah Rodent in Middle of Ideological Tug-Of-War
By: John Kolanz
A version of this article was published in BizWest in May 2017.
Against the backdrop of the Trump Administration’s determined deregulatory efforts, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Colorado) recently affirmed substantial federal authority to… Read More
Should I Form a Corporation or an LLC for My New Business?
By: Lia Szasz – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in January 2017.
Two of the most popular entities chosen by entrepreneurs when forming a new business are the corporation and the limited liability company. Both entities offer protection… Read More
Turning Over the Keys to Your Business
By: Jeffrey T. Bedingfield
We’ve all heard the saying that there are only two things in life that are certain – death and taxes. The same might be said for your business that you’ve spent a good part of your… Read More
Should I Look for Environmental Issues Prior to Completing My Real Estate Transaction?
By: John Kolanz
A version of this article was published in the November 2016 BizWest Thought Leaders column.
When purchasing (often even leasing) commercial or industrial property, the answer is usually yes. Environmental issues take various forms, such as soil… Read More
