To update our previous post, Colorado Senate Bill 12-181 regarding construction contracts failed today in the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee by a vote of 6-1.
Proposed Legislation Would Profoundly Impact Colorado Construction Contracts
A last minute bill has been introduced in the Colorado Senate. Colorado Senate Bill 12-181, introduced last week by State Senator Lois Tochtrop, proposes new requirements related to construction projects in Colorado. These proposed changes are not favorable to property owners in Colorado and will limit the ability of property owners to negotiate business terms
DOJ Signals Shift on Medical Marijuana
In October of 2009, the United States Department of Justice issued a memorandum (the “Ogden Memo”) stating that scarce federal resources should not be focused “on individuals whose actions are in clear and unambiguous compliance with existing state laws providing for the medical use of marijuana.” The Ogden Memo also emphasized the federal commitment to
Will FasTracks Shortfall Impact Denver Area TODs?
Recent stories in the business section of the Denver Post have featured real estate development around light rail stations. First, there was the story of the Denver Federal Center, and a few days later an article on the Denver Design District. This appears to be a continuation of the theme that transportation will
Connected Urban Development – Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute
Last week I attended the 20th annual Rocky Mountain Land Land Use Institute conference at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Nicola Villa with Cisco was the Keynote Speaker on Friday morning. Mr. Villa works with the Connected Urban Development (“CUD”) program across the world in cities like Amsterdam, San Francisco