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Is it Time to Think about Evolving Past the Realtor® Code of Ethics?

A portion of the Realtor® Code of Ethics Part provided part of the legal justification for the $1.78 billion jury verdict against the National Association of Realtors® in October of 2023. The offending language (and its accompanying case study) could be surgically removed from Article 16 of the Code. Perhaps, however, we have blind spots … Continue Reading

My partner and I want to buy a house together, but we aren’t married.

What’s the best way for me to protect my interests? In addition to the rise of ‘fractional equity ownership’ in Colorado real estate, it seems more and more common for individuals to buy a house together absent formal marriage. In such a situation, it is advisable to enter into an agreement that sets out the … Continue Reading

Update on the Corporate Transparency Act and Recent District Court Ruling

Co-Author: John Koechel The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), passed in January 2021, aims to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities by requiring certain companies to disclose specific information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). In response to the passage of the CTA, the National Small Business Association … Continue Reading

Is Buyer’s Termination Over “Loan Availability” Legit?

What happens when a seller and a buyer disagree over whether the buyer’s termination of a contract due to lack of “loan availability” is legit? Watch this video to learn the four-step process to resolve these fights. This webcast links to other relevant webcasts: “Loan Termination” Splits in Two; Buyers Using Contingencies for Purposes other … Continue Reading

Why should I set up a Revocable Trust?

Our law firm frequently encounters clients who have either previously set up a revocable trust or are interested in establishing a revocable trust.   A revocable trust, otherwise known as a “living trust,” is a legal document established to hold ownership of assets during the lifetime of the person who creates it.  The party who establishes … Continue Reading

Corporate Transparency Act: What is it and what should I know?

Co-Author: John Koechel INTRODUCTION In the ever-evolving landscape of legislative initiatives, the passage of new laws is a commonplace occurrence. The enactment of a new federal law often results in minimal impact on most individuals, typically not necessitating any specific actions on their part. The passage of the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is one … Continue Reading

I’m interested in buying a property with a ‘mining claim.’ What is it and what are some common problems?

The General Mining Act of 1872, amongst other things, afforded people the right to prepare and mine a particular government-owned property, known as ‘staking a claim.’ Once staked, a survey was prepared to depict the mining claim’s boundaries. A private person who satisfies the required ‘assessment work’ could eventually convert the right to mine into … Continue Reading

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