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2019 Legislative Session

Two bills under consideration as the end of the session nears contain significant changes to Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”). …

7 years ago

What are the most commonly claimed issues in construction defect litigation?

By: David M. McLainAs a lawyer that has spent his career defending against construction defect claims, one of the most…

7 years ago

Colorado House Bill 19-1170: Undefined Levels of Mold or Dampness Can Make a Leased Residential Premises Uninhabitable

By Steve HeisdorfferOne of the 407 bills the Colorado legislature is considering as of the date of this blog post…

7 years ago

Plaintiffs’ claims in Barry v. Weyerhaeuser Company are likely to proceed after initial hurdle.

By: Frank InghamOn December 18, 2018, Federal Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak recommended in a written opinion that the Motion…

7 years ago

Two things to consider before making warranty repairs

By David M. McLainIn my last article: “What a construction defect ‘win’ looks like for a builder,” I made the…

7 years ago

THE “RIGHT TO REPAIR” CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN AND PLAINS REGION

In excess of 30 states have enacted tort reform legislation requiring property owners to notify construction professionals of the presence…

8 years ago

Governmental Immunity Waived for Independent Contractor – Lopez v. City of Grand Junction

On July 12, 2018, the Colorado Court of Appeals announced its decision in Lopez v. City of Grand Junction, 2018…

8 years ago

Scholarships Available for the 2018 CLM Claims College – School of Construction

I am happy to have been asked to serve as an Executive Council member and instructor at this year's CLM Claims…

8 years ago

Recent Changes in the Law Affecting Construction Defect Litigation

At Long Last, the Colorado Legislature Passed Construction Defect ReformBy David M. McLainOn May 23, 2017, Governor Hickenlooper signed HB17-1279…

9 years ago