Civil / Commercial Litigation Articles
2021 Legislation Affecting Child Custody and Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse SB21-088 Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act Concerning establishing a civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. Senate Bill 88 would give survivors of abuse after 1960 for whom the civil statute of limitations has…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zach Neumann Sept. 1, 2020 zach@cedproject.org BREAKING: CDC issues nationwide eviction moratorium, halting non-payment evictions starting Friday Broad non-payment eviction moratorium aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 will keep millions housed but underlying economic issues remain unaddressed and demand immediate action. Denver, CO – Today the CDC and HHS issued…
Landlord/tenant law is a complex and quickly changing area of Colorado law, and the clients seeking assistance are growing in number. Recently, Colorado experienced two natural disasters that affected a significant portion of the residential population. Homes were lost, occupants were displaced, and parties to residential lease agreements were at a loss for how to…
Bad Faith Insurance – Big Business for Insurers at the Expense of Insureds Article by Lindsay Obert, Esq. The purpose of life insurance to is provide peace of mind: if something should happen to you or your loved one, your family would be protected from financial ruin. Employer-offered policies are nearly irresistible, due to the…
Click here for most recent version of this summary Pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 11-02, the Colorado Supreme Court has adopted a pilot project to study whether adopting certain rules regarding the control of the discovery process reduces the expense of civil litigation in certain business actions. The pilot project is scheduled for two years,…