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Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) Contained in Colorado

Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) Contained in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s office has released a number of quarantine and hold orders associated with the recent spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state; the disease is considered contained within Colorado and no new cases have been confirmed since May 20, 2011. “I’m…

Directors Serving on Special District Board

As originally proposed, Colorado House Bill 11-1124 would have prohibited persons from serving on metro district boards and HOA boards at the same time. In many communities, particularly smaller communities, public spirited individuals serve on both types of boards simultaneously. In recognition of this situation, the bill was amended to substitute a disclosure requirement for…

Denver District Court-Family Law Matters Heard by Judges/Magistrates

Family Law Matters Heard by Judges in Denver District Court 1) Pre-Decree matters a) All initial filings (through entry of decree/permanent orders) b) All temporary/permanent restraining orders and related motions (pre or post-decree) c) Motions to enter/withdraw by counsel (as submitted pre-decree) d) Motions for change of venue (as submitted pre-decree) e) Motions for publication…

Aaron Barrick Selected as Chairman-Elect

Aaron Barrick was recently selected as the Chairman-Elect to the Board of Directors of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1955, the purpose of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is to support and promote the 2,700 businesses in Castle Rock, be a “voice” to government and foster a livable community with positive…

New Rules for Child and Family Investigators in Colorado

The Colorado Supreme Court recently amended Chief Justice Directive 04-08, which concerns Child and Family Investigators. Child and Family Investigators (CFI’s) are available to be appointed in family law cases to investigate the parties’ living situations and any potential witnesses to develop a recommendation to the Court to aid in custody or parental responsibility disputes. …