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Yours or Mine?

Virtually every construction contract requires a subcontractor to indemnify the general contractor and add the GC (and sometimes other parties) as an additional insured...
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Tennis Coach Wins First Set In Gender Bias Match Against University

It goes without saying that federally funded educational institutions cannot discriminate on the basis of gender. Some federal courts believe Title IX is the...
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Nobody Leaves Empty Handed

Protecting intellectual property is critical to building, maintaining and growing a successful company. Whether your business is high tech or low tech, big or...
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Exploring The Boundaries Of Vallagio

The Colorado Supreme Court’s decision in Vallagio at Inverness Residential Condominium Association, Inc. v.  Metropolitan Homes, Inc., was deemed a victory for the development...

Lean, Mean and Green

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced last month the release of the City of Denver’s 80x50 Climate Action Plan. The 80x50 Plan gets its name...

U.S. v. Osage Wind, LLC: Mining Does Not Mean What You Think It Means

“Inconceivable!” That, of course, is Vizzini’s repeated exclamation of Princess Bride fame. But perhaps just as memorable is Inigo Montoya’s quizzical response: “You keep...
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Will the Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance Affect Colorado Law?

After eight years of contentious development, the American Law Institute recently approved publication of the Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance. The only...
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Fostering a Collaborative Relationship With Your Client’s HR Leadership

In mid- to large-size organizations, outside legal counsel is often asked to assist with employment litigation or to provide guidance to internal HR departments...
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The Future Landscape of Maintenace in Divorces

Two major pieces of legislation that affect maintenance and divorce have been enacted over the last year. First, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...

The Best Interest of the Child

Anyone participating in a proceeding that allocates parental responsibilities quickly becomes aware of the phrase “best interest of the child.” Courts focus nearly of...