Category: Construction Law
Posted December 19, 2024
In 2009, Colorado passed the Construction Defect Action Reform Act (CDARA), a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing the growing number of construction defect lawsuits in the state. One of the primary goals of CDARA was to balance the interests of property owners, builders, and contractors while ensuring that claims related to construction defects […]
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Posted November 14, 2024
At Volpe Law LLC, we have seen firsthand the consequences of poorly drafted contracts. From disputes over unclear terms to costly six-figure litigation stemming from overlooked clauses, the importance of ironclad contracts cannot be overstated. In Colorado’s competitive business environment, safeguarding your company’s assets is not just a necessity—it’s a cornerstone of success. Well-structured contracts […]
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Posted July 13, 2024
Running a business in Colorado, as in any other state, inevitably involves navigating a variety of legal challenges. Commercial litigation can be particularly burdensome, both in terms of time and financial resources. Understanding the most common and costly types of commercial litigation cases can help businesses better prepare for and mitigate these risks. This page […]
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Posted July 13, 2024
Construction contracts are complex agreements that outline the responsibilities, rights, and expectations of the parties involved in a construction project. In Colorado, the specific provisions within these contracts can often lead to disputes and litigation if not carefully drafted and clearly understood. Understanding these contentious areas can help parties draft clearer, more effective contracts and […]
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Posted June 27, 2024
One inevitable part of conducting business is the possibility of commercial disputes. Whether it’s a disagreement with a supplier, a breach of contract, or a conflict with a partner, these disputes can be disruptive and costly. However, with the right strategies, businesses can handle these disputes effectively and minimize their impact. We appreciate our friends […]
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Posted March 12, 2024
With the largescale and ongoing residential development in Colorado, we continue to receive numerous calls from nervous homeowners asking what to do because their brand new ¾ million-dollar house is absolutely falling apart at the seams. Colorado, and perhaps other growing states, suffers from the public policy issue of how to increase affordable housing while […]
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Posted March 12, 2024
If you are a builder, general contractor, plumber, electrician, HVAC professional, architect, or engineer, you probably have developed contracts for your business over the years. In general, many newer construction businesses work off of generic estimates that they make the customer sign, rely on verbal agreement, or pull a sample contract off the internet. This […]
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Posted March 12, 2024
Changes to Colorado Construction Defect Laws in 2024: a Basic Overview In February, the Senate introduced Bill 24-106, which proposes new changes to construction defect actions in Colorado. Modifying key provisions of the Construction Defect Action Reform Act (“CDARA”), SB 24-106 intends to help create affordable housing by decreasing costs to developers by reigning in […]
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