In an apparent gift to plaintiffs’ construction defect lawyers, Representatives Parenti and Bacon introduced House Bill 24-1230 on February 12, 2024. The bill was assigned to the House Judiciary Committee and is scheduled for hearing on March 6th, during the afternoon session beginning at 1:30 pm. To date, the bill does not have any senate […]
Colorado Construction Litigation Blog
On February 5th, Senators Zenzinger and Coleman, along with Representative Bird, introduced Senate Bill 24-106 into the Colorado Legislature. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Local Government and Housing. What follows are the various portions of the bill I believe to be the most impactful, as described in the bill summary, […]
January 10th marked the first day of the 2024 Colorado legislative session. After the pomp and circumstance of opening day, a total of eighty-six bills were introduced. Among them, two impact the construction and insurance industries. First, House Bill 24-1008 would make general contractors and their subcontractors, which are direct employers of an employee, jointly […]
We are thrilled to announce that Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC (“HHMR”) has been recognized in the 2024 Best Law Firm® rankings. Our firm has been placed in Metro Tier 2 in Colorado for Construction Law, a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing top-tier legal services. At HHMR, we pride ourselves on our […]
There is no doubt that urban sustainable building is a growing trend. More and more builders are looking to incorporate environmentally friendly practices into their projects, and governments are pushing for more sustainable development. However, this trend comes with a certain level of risk for builders, as there are a number of legal challenges that […]
During a recent conference, I was reminded of the idea that risk management in construction can be thought of as a three-legged stool. The first leg involves risk management, where a construction professional creates and manages an effective quality assurance/quality control program to minimize the risk of design and construction defects. The second leg involves […]
Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” When the housing market is strong, it is hard to find time to do anything other than acquire lots; build, market and sell homes; and service warranty calls. With the softening of […]
On June 7, 2023, the Colorado Legislature passed House Bill 23-1192 (“HB 23-1192”), now codified at C.R.S. § 6-1-730. As it was first drafted, HB 23-1192 purported to create additional protections in the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”), but instead threatened to put construction professionals at an increased risk during litigation. Under Section One of […]
Colleagues and friends: I am pleased to share with you that I have been recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for my work in construction law. This honor comes as a surprise and is a testament to the dedication and hard work of my team at Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & […]