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
Is your property titled correctly?
By: Timothy P. Brynteson – Published in the BizWest Thought Leaders column in October 2016
Most couples assume that if one them dies, their home or other real estate will pass automatically to their spouse. Normally couples own their home… Read More
Considering options for your home if you are worried about long-term care
By: Timothy P. Brynteson
Many of our older clients are worried about two things – 1. Having the resources to afford long-term care, or qualifying for government assistance if they don’t, typically Medicaid; and 2. They want to leave their… Read More
The First Decision in Forming a Business: What Type of Entity?
By: Corey Moore
Choosing the appropriate entity for a new business is not as easy as one might think. Most people tend to gravitate towards a limited liability company, or LLC, for its relative ease of formation and asset… Read More
Do I need an Army Corps Permit for My Project?
By: John Kolanz
A version of this article was published in the March 2016 BizWest Thought Leaders column.
This question touches many activities, from large residential and commercial developments, to stream or ditch bank repairs, to family home construction. Generally,… Read More
Texas Court’s Rejection of Endangered Species Act Listing Has Widespread Implications
By: John Kolanz
A version of this article was published in BizWest in September 2015.
Oil and gas and agricultural interests in Colorado and four nearby states celebrated a Texas federal judge’s ruling last week vacating Endangered Species Act (“ESA”… Read More
New Federal Water Rule Taps Reservoir of Angst
By: John Kolanz
A version of this article was published in the June 2015 BizWest Thought Leaders column.
It is largely about perspective. Some say that the new federal rule defining the reach of the Clean Water Act (“CWA” or… Read More
Trust – Probate
By: Tim Brynteson
Estate planning attorneys are frequently asked by clients to explain the difference between a “will” and a “trust.” This is normally in the context of planning for the disposition of assets upon the client’s death – so… Read More
