While the public health emergency of Covid-19 may have ended, the legal ramifications of the pandemic will be with us for years to come. The federal government enacted many emergency steps to protect citizens and businesses during the pandemic and the shutdowns that followed, such as the CARES Act. One aspect of the CARES Act [...]
The Residential Roofing Bill A decade ago, Colorado enacted a new law as part of its Consumer Protection statutes that specified mandatory terms in roofing contracts to be paid by insurance proceeds to ensure transparency and protect homeowners. The Residential Roofing law was passed to protect consumers from roofing fraud following a surge in storm [...]
The Roof Insurance and Construction Process After a bit of a hiatus, hail is back with a vengeance in Colorado this year. From the perspective of a roofing company, that means now is the time to go connect with customers because it is far more likely roofs have been damaged and will require repair. From [...]
Starting a business can be overwhelming, but having the right Denver business attorney can make it much easier. At Moriarty Underhill LLC, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs run their businesses quickly and efficiently. From choosing the right legal structure for your business to filing the necessary paperwork, we walk you through every step. We also [...]
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Small Business? Among the many worries that small business owners face, there is always the question of whether they need to hire a lawyer. The misconception is that attorneys charge an arm and a leg, and most small enterprises don’t have extra capital to spare. Due to this, [...]
Ready to handle legal issues when someone quits? Long gone are the days where companies could expect every employee to stay with the same employer for decades. We now live in the age of “job hopping,” where employees are regularly changing jobs for various reasons, such as higher pay, better benefits, flexible hours, [...]
Many times, a homeowner or a general contractor is surprised to learn that the mortgage company on a house is able to intercept insurance proceeds on a covered loss and delay payment. The mortgage company might refuse to disburse money until after the construction project is completed, despite the fact that the construction contract requires [...]
By now, employers should be aware that Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplace Act (“HFWA”) includes a provision requiring employers to provide up to eighty (80) hours of paid leave for employees affected by a Public Health Emergency (PHE). See C.R.S. § 8-13.3-405(1). Of course, at the time of its passage in 2020, this law was [...]
Most people do not have the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars it takes to repair their property after a major loss just laying around. So, contractors who specialize in repairing from losses due to weather, fire, or flood often will agree to work for the insurance proceeds. This can create some tension when [...]
Nobody wants to be in a situation where they need a lawyer, but the reality is that they are necessary for a multitude of situations. Uncovering the right person to represent you can be a confusing situation, but there are a few things you should look at before trusting someone for your legal situation. Lawyers [...]
