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Colorado’s legal landscape for personal injury defense is shifting—and fast. With new legislation and evolving judicial interpretations, defense attorneys and their clients must stay ahead of the curve. Here are some of the most impactful recent developments that could reshape how you approach personal injury claims in Colorado.  1. Massive Increase in Damage Caps (HB 24-1472)  […]

At RQ Law, we’re proud to combine personal, small firm service with results that rival the largest firms in Colorado. Based in Westminster, our tight-knit team brings local insight and statewide experience to every case. Here’s a closer look at the people who make it all possible: Jeffrey C. Ruebel — Managing Member & Trial […]

When Did They Kick In?  Most laws passed during Colorado’s regular 2025 legislative session took effect 90 days after adjournment, which fell on August 6, 2025—unless a different date was specified. Some, however, became effective earlier (e.g. upon signing) or later, depending on the bill.  A Glance at Key New Laws  New Consumer Protections & […]

MileHigh CRE reposted Casey’s article originally written for the AIA Emerging Professionals blog discussing a recent design copyright case. Follow this link for the full article.

The Colorado Bar Association Ethics Committee recently released Formal Ethics Opinion 128 addressing the ethical duties of a lawyer who cannot contact her client.  The opinion recognizes that the “missing client” problem, which was already prevalent in the insurance defense context, has become even more common since the enactment of C.R.S. § 42-7-414.  That statute […]

When a subcontractor would like to file suit against the U.S. government, what procedures must the subcontractor follow, and what obstacles will it face? What follows is Part II of a two part discussion of both the procedural requirements and obstacles a subcontractor must consider when it evaluates a potential suit against the federal government. […]

A subcontractor must be especially wary of performing services on a government project where payment is delayed, where it appears that the prime contractor may not be financially stable, or where payments from the government to the prime contractor cease or are in dispute. A subcontractor cannot count on being able to resort to filing […]

Liquidated Damages

COLORADO COURT OF APPEALS AGREES THAT DEFAULT CLAUSE OF CONTRACT PERMITS ENFORCEMENT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES On January 28, 2016, the Colorado Court of Appeals discussed the meaning of ‘having one’s cake and eating it too’ within the context of a contract clause which gave the non-defaulting party the option of being entitled to liquidated damages […]

Please join RQ Law January 28th from 2:30-4:30 for a free seminar on Mechanic’s Lien rights (Westmoor Conference Center, 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 105, Westminster, CO – Training Room). We will cover these critical issues:– 5 Things You Must Know Before You Start a Project– How to Submit a Claim / Lien– When to Submit […]

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