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Jun 26, 20206 min read
When It Comes To Water Rights, This Once-A-Decade List Details Who Will 'Use It Or Lose It'
Partner Rob Pierce discusses water rights and whether you 'Use It Or Lose It' on Colorado Public Radio. Click here to listen to the CPR...
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Jun 15, 20202 min read
Landlords required to give 30 days notice to evict for non-payment of rent
On June 13, 2020, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 101(“Executive Order”) extending the length of time that a landlord has to...
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May 29, 20202 min read
Landlord-Tenant Law Update 5-29-2020
Clarification of recent developments in landlord-tenant law in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 21, 20201 min read
What's a Durable Power of Attorney?
Learn About General Durable Powers of Attorney with Annie Murphy
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May 15, 20201 min read
Learn about Ground Water Rights
In the West they say that whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting. While technical knowledge is critical, Rob believes that...
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May 11, 20202 min read
CARES Act Changes to Required Minimum Distributions
You can suspend required minimum distributions from your IRA or 401K.
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May 8, 20203 min read
Landlord-Tenant COVID Update: 5-8-2020
May 8th update on Landlord-Tenant
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Apr 17, 20203 min read
Hundreds of Water Rights Will Be Abandoned in 2020: How to Make Sure Your Right Isn't One of Them.
Every 10 years the Division of Water Resources starts the process of abandoning numerous water rights. Here’s how to hold onto your rights.
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Apr 3, 20203 min read
Preparing a Residential Rental Property to Sell
Thinking of selling a residential rental property? Here’s a checklist that may come in handy before you list the property for sale.
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Apr 2, 20204 min read
Federal Moratorium on Evictions
Any landlord that meets the definition of a “lessor of a covered dwelling unit” may not initiate eviction proceedings...
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Mar 27, 20205 min read
Landlord-Tenant Legal COVID Update 3-27-2020
To our valued clients, If you are receiving this email, it is because we are working with you or have worked with you in the past...
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Mar 23, 20203 min read
The state of active landlord/tenant cases in Colorado due to COVID-19.
Our firm continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 virus and are committed to providing continued professional legal services...
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Feb 6, 20201 min read
Video Tutorial on Ponds & Pitwells
Rob Pierce provides insights on the law behind ponds and pitwells.
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Dec 13, 20191 min read
One-Minute-Law Video - CO Landlord Tenant Law Changes
Lauren O'Dell discusses recent changes to Colorado Landlord Tenant laws.
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Oct 24, 20192 min read
New Law Regarding Ditch Rights-of-Way
August 2, 2019, House Bill 19-1082 made effective what has been a part of the common law in Colorado for many years. The General Assembly...
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Oct 18, 20191 min read
Colorado Legal and Legislative Update Class and Webinar
On Thursday, November 21, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., CHFA will be offering a class and webinar on Colorado Legal and...
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Oct 10, 20193 min read
Wearing Different Hats: Becoming a Personal Representative or Trustee
If you are the oldest child, considered to be “the most responsible,” “always so organized,” or a trustworthy friend, you may be named or...
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Jul 3, 20192 min read
Colorado Legislature Enacts New Notice Provisions for Landlord/Tenant Law
The Colorado Legislature recently passed HB19-1118 which amends the notice requirements outlined in C.R.S. § 13-40-104. Colorado law...
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Jun 11, 20191 min read
Bruce Walters Elected to Colorado Canyons Association’s Board of Directors
Colorado Canyons Association, based in Grand Junction, Colorado, has elected Dufford Waldeck associate Bruce Walters to the Association’s...
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May 20, 20192 min read
New Colorado Law Provides Protections for Consumer Data
Under the new Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act (the “Act”), as of September 2018, most businesses are required to have a written...
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May 1, 20191 min read
Annie Murphy to Speak at 2019 Statewide Housing Conference
Annie Murphy will be one of the speakers at the North Dakota 2019 Statewide Housing Conference in Bismarck, North Dakota, on May 20 & 21,...
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Apr 16, 20191 min read
Welcome Shelly Dackonish!
We are very pleased to announce that Shelly S. Dackonish joined our firm of counsel in April 2019. Shelly comes to us after 14 years in...
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Mar 30, 20191 min read
DWMK Community Support
We are proud to serve our community by volunteering our time and providing financial support. We've added a new page to our website...
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Feb 6, 20192 min read
Court Rules that Fossils are Minerals
In 2005, the Murrays bought a ranch in Montana. One year later they discovered dinosaur fossils. These were not ordinary fossils. They...
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