Publications: Articles And Alerts

Our attorneys frequently write articles for various business and legal publications, make presentations, and provide alerts with informative industry information. Here are a few recent articles, alerts and presentations.

 August 2010 So, Your Property is Being Taken for an Infrastructure Project. What Should You Do? 
 August 2010 Colorado's New Broker Lien Law: Some Key Implications 
 August 2010 Can You Profit From the Wind Blowing Across Your Land? 
 August 2010 Voters Beware – Publicly Financed Development is At Risk! 
 August 2010 Raising the Stakes for Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors 
 August 2010 RJ&L Investment Adviser Advisory - New Form ADV Part 2 
 August 2010 RJ&L Investment Adviser Advisory 
 August 2010 Correcting Documentary Misdescription With Reformation 
 June 2010 No More Free Lunch: Insurance Division Limits Handouts of Title Companies' Products and Services 
 June 2010 Revisions to Colorado's Standard Forms 
 June 2010 Truth in Advertising: What is a Broker's Duty to Ensure that Marketing Materials are Acccurate? 
 June 2010 Colorado Adopts Broker Lien Law 
 June 2010 Sale by Auction 
 June 2010 2010 Colorado Legislation Overview: Update on Laws Affecting Real Estate Brokers 
 May 2010 Governor Signs Broker Lien Law 
 May 2010 Alert - The Privacy Limits of Accessing Employee Emails 
 April 2010 Understanding the Legality of Unpaid Summer Internships 
 April 2010 Denver is Rewriting its Zoning Code – Be Alert! 
 April 2010 Perfection of Mechanic's Lien Rights: Deadlines & Pitfalls 
 April 2010 Commercial Deed-in Lieu Transactions on the Rise 
 April 2010 Brokering Transactions In a Challenging Economy: New Statutes and Procedures 
 February 2010 MMSEA Alert: Personal Injury Settlements & Medicare Compliance 
 January 2010 Representing Independent Directors After Sarbanes-Oxley 
 October 2009 Solar Panels and Cell Phone Towers in the Belfry 
 October 2009 Church Security: Concealed Weapons and Cowboys 
 October 2009 Schism & Secession: Four Churches, Four Disputes, Four Legal Strategies 
 October 2009 Supreme Court Watch: Religious Symbol Decision Upcoming 
 October 2009 "Looking After Orphans" at New Life Church 
 October 2009 How the Changing Complexion of the Supreme Court May Affect Religious Liberty Law 
 October 2009 Church Affiliates and Their Use: Self-Help for Managing the Campaign Prohibition 
 October 2009 Opportunities and Benefits for Community Banks in Tax-Exempt Bond Financings 
 September 2009 Existing Federal CRE Guidance Placing New Pressures On Financial Institutions 
 September 2009 Forming Groups To Invest In Real Estate: Don't Run Afoul of Securities Laws  
 September 2009 Successfully Serving Consumers In The Global Real Estate Market 
 September 2009 Broker Compliance With Carbon Monoxide Safety Act 
 August 2009 Colorado Attorneys' Fund For Client Protection 
 July 2009 Selling Away: Time to Do Away With the Presumption of Guilt 
 July 2009 Has the Protocol for Broker Recruiting Become the de facto Industry Standard? 
 July 2009 Don't Get Left Behind: A Time-Saving Guide to Keeping Up With FINRA Rule Changes 
 July 2009 Ponzi Schemes and "Selling Away" 
 July 2009 Treasury Releases Interim Final Rule Governing Compensation for TARP Participants 
 July 2009 Appraisers, REALTORS® And Appraisal Management Companies: Coexisting In The New Marketplace 
 July 2009 House Bill 09-1254 Provides Much-Needed Protection to Consumers Engaging in 1031 Exchanges 
 July 2009 No More Junk Fees: HUD Intends to Reduce Real Estate Closing Costs by Eliminating Unearned Fees 
 July 2009 What You Need to Know About HB 09-1091 
 July 2009 Creating Websites: Certain Key Legal Issues You Need to Address 
 June 2009 Amendment 54 - Contracting with the Government Takes on a New Dimension 
 June 2009 RESPA Update: HUD Withdraws Revisions to the "Required Use" Definition 
 June 2009 The Proctective Doctrine of Undue Influence 
 March 2009 Real Estate and Securities Law: A Trap For the Unwary 
 March 2009 Update on the Colorado Division of Real Estate 
 March 2009 Good News for Licensed Brokers 
 March 2009 Avoiding the Perils of a Short Sale 
 March 2009 RESPA Reform: The Final Rule's Impact on the Real Estate Industry 
 March 2009 Leases in Changing Markets 
 March 2009 Dual Status Disclosure Form: Real Estate Brokers Also Acting As Mortgage Brokers 
 March 2009 Recovery Act - Tax Relief for Struggling Businesses 
 March 2009 IRS Guidance Published: Reimbursement for Employers for Advancing COBRA Premiums 
 March 2009 Preserve Your Privilege 
 March 2009 Big Changes for Health Care Continuation Coverage 
 March 2009 Employers Must Comprehend the Employee Free Choice Act 
 March 2009 The WARN Act's "Unforeseeable Business Circumstance" Exception 
 March 2009 An Overview of Special Education Law - Part II 
 March 2009 New Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Has Sweeping Implications for Employer Pay Practices 
 February 2009 MarciWorld 
 January 2009 Banking on 2009?—What to Expect in Colorado Bankruptcy Filings 
 January 2009 Let the Lender Beware: Developments in Automotive Floor Plan Lending 
 January 2009 The Perils of Delayed Lien Perfection 
 January 2009 Not So Puny Punitive Damages Awarded Against Repossessing Bank 
 January 2009 RESPA Reform: Final Rule 
 January 2009 An Overview of Special Education Law - Part I 
 December 2008 When Is an Undocumented Worker a Lawful "Employee"? 
 December 2008 The Significant Changes to the Americans With Disabilities Act  
 December 2008 Rumors and Gossip: Managing Inappropriate Talk in the Workplace 
 December 2008 NEW STATE LAW ALERT 
 December 2008 NEW FEDERAL LAW ALERT: Significant Changes to the FMLA Effective January 16 
 October 2008 Tenth Circuit Holds Colorado’s Financial Aid Program Unconstitutional 
 October 2008 Pastor’s Lawsuit Against His Former Church Rejected on First Amendment Grounds 
 October 2008 Charitable Choice and the 2008 Presidential Campaign 
 October 2008 Churches And Candidates: The Time Has Come For A Better Rule 
 October 2008 Pastor Rick Warren And The Tax Law 
 October 2008 Frequently Overlooked COBRA Rules During Active Employee Open Enrollment Periods 
 October 2008 Ending the Employment Relationship: Some Basic Definitions 
 October 2008 Compendium of Colorado Transporation Law 
 October 2008 Compendium of Colorado Construction Law 
 October 2008 The Federal Range War: IRS Attack on Colorado Conservation Easements 
 October 2008 Charities and Politics: Beware of Mixing the Two 
 October 2008 How Much Is Too Much? Limitations Upon Political Speech by Tax-Exempt Organizations 
 October 2008 Timely Notify Your Insurer to Prevent Loss of Insurance Coverage for Employment Claims 
 October 2008 The Internet Age: Technology and the Workplace 
 October 2008 Show Me the Money! What Charities Must Do to Raise Funds in Colorado 
 October 2008 2008 Colorado Legislation Overview: Change for Real Estate Brokers 
 October 2008 The Limits of Monetary Protection Afforded Employers by the After-Acquired Evidence Doctrine 
 October 2008 Employing Brokers: The Fundamentals 
 August 2008 Homeruns In The Global Game: Colorado Gets You On Base 
 July 2008 Culture & Customs: Two Keys to Global Success 
 July 2008 Policies Prohibiting Employees from Sharing Wage Information: Unfair Employment Practice in Colorado 
 July 2008 Non-Agent Brokerage Relationships: The Courts Speak 
 July 2008 Amendments to Family Medical Leave Act Expand Leave for Service Members and Their Families 
 July 2008 Colorado Real Estate Commission to Begin Auditing Property Management Firms Again 
 July 2008 When the Hammer Falls 
 July 2008 Workplace Investigations Part 2: A Consistent Methodology 
 June 2008 Elements of a Successful Appellate Brief 
 April 2008 Cover Your AfBA with RESPA 
 April 2008 Clean Energy Project Can Benefit Landowners 
 April 2008 New Short Sale Addendum Provides Broker Protection 
 April 2008 Referral Fees 
 April 2008 Seller-Paid Concessions: Is a New Corrupt Practice Unfolding in the Real Estate Industry? 
 March 2008 New Amendments to Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Impacts Churches 
 March 2008 United States Senate Reviews Ministry Finances 
 March 2008 Tenth Circuit to Decide Whether Colorado May Discriminate Among Religious Colleges 
 March 2008 How Is It with Your Soul? 
 March 2008 Integrity and Responsibility in the Professions 
 March 2008 Fallen Pastors 
 March 2008 The Archdiocese of Denver Vindicates Religious Liberty 
 March 2008 The System Works: Court Rejects Suit Against Catholic Bishops Seeking National Disclosure of Priest  
 March 2008 Secessionist Congregation Disputes 
 December 2007 The Aging Of The Baby Boomers: What Does It Mean For The Legal Profession? 
 December 2007 Timely Notify Your Insurer to Prevent Loss of Insurance Coverage for Employment Claims 
 December 2007 Rewarding Healthy Behavior: Wellness Programs Help Employers Contain Health Care Costs 
 December 2007 EEOC Issues Guidance Concerning Disparate Treatment of Employees with Caregiving Responsibilities 
 December 2007 Colorado Court Lays Down New Rules for Interpreting and Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements 
 November 2007 Disclaimers and Releases 
 September 2007 Colorado Adds "Sexual Orientation" and "Religion" to the List of Protected Classifications 
 September 2007 Small Employers Speak Up Early Lest Liability Await 
 September 2007 New 401(k) Plan Deferral Rules 
 September 2007 Communicating Compensation Decisions 
 September 2007 When is Disparate Pay Actionable? The Law According to Ledbetter 
 July 2007 Protect Your AfBA 
 June 2007 Restoring PERA Contributions by Returning Employees 
 June 2007 Know the Risks Before Developing an Affinity for Affinity Groups 
 June 2007 Amendments to the Colorado Wage Act Increase Penalties for Offending Employers 
 June 2007 "Cat's Paw" Fable Becomes Legal Doctrine to Support Subordinate Bias Liability 
 June 2007 Employers Sued in Federal Court Must Preserve Electronically Stored Information 
 June 2007 Conducting Effective Investigations of Employee Complaints 
 May 2007 National Trends Emerging in Construction Defect Statutes 
 March 2007 The Care and Feeding of Family Limited Partnerships 
 March 2007 Variable Annuities: New Rule Coming!  
   The Public Communion Cup: An Historical Perspective