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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House Bill 21-1167 (5% Private Retention) Set for Second Reading in the Senate
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Implied Warranty Claims–Not Just a Seller’s Risk: Builders Beware!
One of the thorns in the side of every construction defect defense litigator is the implied warranty claim. The “implied warranty” is a promise that Colorado law is “implied” into every contract for a sale of a new home that…
Attorneys’ fee clauses are engraved invitations to sue
As we start another trip around the sun, hopefully you are in the process of updating your form contracts, including purchase and sale agreements and express written warranties. Because the law and litigation landscape continually changes, it is a good…
Settlement Agreement? It Ain’t Over ‘Til it’s . . . Final, in Writing, Fully Executed, and Admissible
As litigators we have all been there: nearing the end of a hard-fought mediation that lasted all day. Your significant other texts to ask what is for dinner; daycare closes in thirty minutes; the dog needs to be let out. …
Carin Ramirez and David McLain recognized among the Best Lawyers in America© for 2021
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is pleased to announce that Carin Ramirez and David McLain were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2021. Carin Ramirez has been recognized for her work…
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Colorado requires builders to accommodate high-efficiency devices in new homes
Starting in 2009, the Colorado Legislature began adding requirements that builders offer certain options to accommodate high-efficiency devices. These requirements started with solar prewire options in 2009, then water-smart home options in 2010. In 2020, the Legislature added requirements for…


