Colleagues and friends:I am pleased to share with you that I have been recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for my work in construction law. This honor comes as a surprise and is a testament
Colorado Construction Litigation
Colorado Construction Litigation, published by Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, focuses on legal issues affecting the construction industry in Colorado. The blog covers topics such as construction defect claims, contract disputes, risk mitigation strategies, insurance defense related to construction projects, and mechanic's liens. It also addresses professional liability defense for architects, engineers, and contractors, as well as employment law matters relevant to construction businesses. The content includes analysis of recent court decisions, legislative developments, and practical guidance for builders, developers, insurers, and contractors navigating construction-related legal challenges in Colorado.
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By David McLain
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Anti-Concurrent Causation Endorsements in CGL Insurance Policies: A Word of Caution
While I have not performed exhaustive research into the origin of anti-concurrent causation (“ACC”) endorsements on insurance policies, or how or when they migrated from first-party property policies to commercial general liability (“CGL”) policies, they have done so. The result…
Municipal Ordinances Create Additional Opportunities for the Defense of Construction Defect Claims in Colorado
Municipal ordinances may provide additional defenses for construction professionals where state law does not provide sufficient protection for Colorado’s builders. Colorado state law can be a minefield of potential liability for construction professionals. Even though the state legislature has stated…
U.S. District Court of Colorado Interprets Insurance Policy’s Faulty Workmanship Exclusion and Exception for Ensuing Damage
Recently, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado interpreted a faulty workmanship exclusion in a property insurance policy in The Lodge at Mountain Village Owner Association v. Eighteen Certain Underwriters of Lloyd’s of London, 22 U.S Dist. Ct…
Colorado’s Workers’ Compensation Act and the Construction Industry
In general, issues relating to employment law occur in all industries. However, some issues are more likely to be raised in certain employment contexts. For example, office work environments tend to give rise to harassment and discrimination claims while wage
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The Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act: It may be time to review your paid sick leave policy
Gov. Jared Polis signed the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) on July 14, 2020, and it became effective at the start of this year. It requires that all employers provide each employee paid sick leave as and to
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HHMR is Hiring a Director of Operations/EOS Integrator
Founded in 2001, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC (“HHMR”) exists to embody and exemplify the principles of service and stewardship. In everything we do, we focus on serving our clients selflessly and to the best of our ability. In…
Denver’s Proposed Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis
Over the past ten years, Colorado has seen a population growth of almost 15 percent, with many residing in Denver. In fact, in 2020, Denver ranked among the top five cities for inbound growth in the United States. At the…
Revisiting Denver’s construction defect ordinance
I recently had the opportunity to write an article for the Winter 2022 edition of the Colorado Builder Magazine. Since we are now seeing construction defect claims on projects built after enactment of Denver’s construction defect ordinance, it seemed an…