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Correctly classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors is one of the most important employment law decisions facing Colorado businesses. Misclassification can expose businesses to costly penalties, litigation and back payments of wages, taxes and benefits. This article offers an overview of the main legal tests used in Colorado to distinguish between employees and independent contractors; and explains the broad benefits Colorado law provides to employees.

In Colorado real estate, the phrase “buyer beware” often applies most strongly when it comes to property boundaries. Many buyers assume that the backyard fence, the driveway edge, or the tree line marks the true property line. In reality, only a survey can tell the full story—and the surprises it reveals can be costly if overlooked.

On June 18, 2025, I attended the City of Salida’s update meeting and public comment session regarding the proposed land use code rewrite—a long-overdue update designed to improve housing flexibility, streamline development, and better reflect Salida’s evolving...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries, and the legal sector is no exception. As AI tools become more sophisticated and integrated into daily practice, they bring both immense opportunities and complex challenges, particularly within...

Colorado's employment law landscape has undergone significant transformations in the past five years, presenting new challenges for employers operating within the state. Staying abreast of these changes is crucial for compliance and more difficult to manage than ever....

Challenges for Development Under Chaffee County's New Land Use Code Chaffee County’s newly adopted Land Use Code, effective January 1, 2025, introduces sweeping changes that could pose significant challenges for developers. While the county aims to balance growth with...

In a welcome move for the small business community in the United States, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has issued an “interim final rule” removing the beneficial ownership interest (“BOI”) reporting requirement for U.S. entities. Over the past...

Residential Landlord Notice Obligations to Tenants: Radon Disclosure and Termination of Tenancy at Expiration of Lease Term Colorado’s landlord / tenant law is constantly evolving and generally favorable to tenants of residential properties. As a result, landlords of...