Tax Implications for Life Insurance in Business Succession Planning Co-Author: Blake S. Gabriel The recent Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States, has introduced significant legal and tax considerations for business owners involved in succession and estate planning using life insurance policies. The Court’s ruling determined that a company-held life insurance policy on a … Continue Reading
Mold and the Implied Warranty A rental property that someone lives in is considered uninhabitable under Colorado law if there is mold present due to damp conditions that if left unaddressed could significantly affect the health or safety of tenants. Most properties may have some minor signs of mold, especially on surfaces prone to moisture … Continue Reading
Introduction Colorado recently enacted new laws regarding child custody (allocation of parental responsibilities) and divorce cases to better protect children and individuals claiming to be victims of domestic abuse. This article provides details on some of these recent changes. Children’s Wishes About Parenting Time and Decision Making Under past and present Colorado law, a child … Continue Reading
Colorado Tenants May Demand Jury Trial to Determine Factual Disputes in Certain Eviction Proceedings Co-Author: Britney Beall-Eder On October 21, 2024, the Colorado Supreme Court rendered its decision in In re Mercy Housing Management Group, Inc. v. Naomi Bermudez, issuing a noteworthy opinion for Colorado landlords and tenants. The Court held that there is a statutory … Continue Reading
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The plaintiffs in the settled antitrust lawsuits were sellers, not buyers. It is natural that regulators may not be keen on settlement terms that intend to help sells and may hurt buyers. Yet the Division is not stating that it will prosecute brokers for honestly complying with the Settlement Agreement. Colorado law does not prohibit … Continue Reading
Co-Author: Britney Beall-Eder In early 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to ban most traditional non-compete clauses in employment contracts across the United States. This initiative was part of a broader strategy to enhance economic mobility by removing barriers that inhibit workers from pursuing new employment opportunities, thereby promoting competition, innovation, … Continue Reading
A Brokers Guide for Navigating Colorado’s New Antitrust Requirements and MLS Rules Significant changes are reshaping the real estate landscape following the National Association of REALTORS® (“NAR”) Settlement Agreement entered into on March 15th, 2024 (the “Settlement Agreement”), updated state regulations, and new Multiple Listing Service (“MLS”) rules. These new requirements are designed to eliminate … Continue Reading
Co-Author: Mara B. Peterson, Esq. The fall is a very exciting time with children preparing to go off to college. As part of back-to-school preparations, it is important for young adults to understand what legal documents they should have in place before heading off to college or out into the world. Under Colorado law, once … Continue Reading
In Colorado, Senate Bill 23-184 provides a fairly clear answer: No.
