Jonathan M. Allen – January 17, 2013 On November 21, 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued a decision with potentially far-reaching implications. In Collard v. Vista Paving Corp., 2012 COA 208 (2012), the court concluded that contractors have a duty to warn of potential dangers at a construction site resulting from their work after… Continue reading Even after Work is Completed and Accepted by the Project Owner, Contractors have an Ongoing Duty to Maintain Construction Site Conditions
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Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
Scott C. Sandberg – December 2012 While Colorado’s General Assembly passed no significant legislation affecting construction law in 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals handed down a number of significant rulings. In Melssen v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company, the Colorado Court of Appeals held that a notice of claim made under Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform… Continue reading Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
What Points Trigger You To Choose The Right Construction Defect Attorney
In fact, the very nature of a construction project makes it liable for risks and liabilities for those individuals involved in the project. Among a range of people involved in a project include financial institutions, business owners, architects, developers, engineers, contractors and even subcontractors. Well, a construction defect could include design,material and even poor workmanship… Continue reading What Points Trigger You To Choose The Right Construction Defect Attorney
Paperwork, and more Paperwork–Discovery in the Construction Lawsuit
Melissa Dewey Brumback – November 19, 2012 As I mentioned at the start of this series, one of the reasons that I like watching Law & Order is that things happen fast, and there is always a smoking gun paper to be found by the lawyers over a night of eating cold Chinese food. Yes, well-… Continue reading Paperwork, and more Paperwork–Discovery in the Construction Lawsuit
Five Recent Updates in the Law
Laura Bowman – November 2, 2012 Several recent changes that affect construction law have occurred. Some of the key updates are described below. State of Ohio Public Notice Website In February 2012, the state public notice website required by H.B. 153 became operational. All advertisements and notices required by the R.C. to be published in… Continue reading Five Recent Updates in the Law