by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Aug 17, 2020 | Collections, Colorado Law, Covid-19, Homeowners Association
On June 29, 2020, Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 20-211 into effect. Considering the devastation of COVID-19, Senate Bill 20-211 places a temporary prohibition on extraordinary collectionsactions. This includes “an action in the nature of an attachment,...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Aug 11, 2020 | Construction, Property Owners
When entering into a construction contract it is important that a property owner take measures to protect themselves from possible issues that may arise. The most common disputes between property owners and contractors stem from miscommunication. It may have to do...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Aug 3, 2020 | Business Law
At Smith Jadin Johnson, we represent a wide variety of businesses. In doing so, our firm often discovers that clients have key employees that are aware of the business’s confidential information and yet no protections are in place for preserving that information. This...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Jul 30, 2020 | Insurance Law
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently reconsidered the application of Minnesota’s “bad faith” insurance statute. At issue was whether an insurance company has denied a claim in bad faith if it has any conceivable basis to deny the claim at all, or whether a denial...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Jul 27, 2020 | Homeowners Association
It is a common misunderstanding that at a homeowner association, Directors are the same as Officers. While often these rolls are filled by the same people, this is not always the case and the differences and distinctions can be important. The Association’s Board of...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Jul 10, 2020 | Homeowners Association
2020 has been an extremely difficult year for nearly everyone across the world. Working together and supporting each other can go a long way towards creating a thriving community. HOA Boards of Directors can have a genuine impact on the community members and can set...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Covid-19, General Contractors
The Department of Labor and Industry Requires All Minnesota General Contractors Create a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Following Governor Walz’s executive orders, all General Contractors in Minnesota (and any business engaged in the construction trades), must develop and...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Jun 17, 2020 | Homeowners Association
The Colorado legislature is back to work following the COVID-19 shutdown and proposing legislation to cease “extraordinary collection actions” through November 1, 2020. Senators Winter and Gonzales along with representative Herod introduced Senate Bill 211 just 15...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Jun 15, 2020 | Covid-19, Homeowners Association
As we slowly creep into June, it sometimes feels like we have been taking it “day-by-day” forever. That there is no “business as usual.” Many are left with lingering questions about the state of financial affairs for their business and what the next 60, 30, or even...
by Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Covid-19, General Law
Many states continue to be governed by some version of a “stay-at-home order” that prohibits normal social and work gatherings, including courthouses. This has led to nearly every event imaginable taking place virtually over video conferences platforms like Zoom. ...
