Insights

For the seventh alert in our series, we explore what the COVID-19 outbreak means for the already-struggling retail sector and those that rely on retail sales as an economic lifeblood.

Next in our series of alerts on the COVID-19 crisis and our work comes a look at housing and, more specifically, what effects we think this pandemic might have on the future of residential development in Colorado.

This installment in our series of alerts covering COVID-19 issues addresses how pending and approved entitlements may be impacted by the economic slowdown and considerations for mitigating these impacts.

Among the many tragic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is its impact on small businesses. Small businesses often have very limited cash reserves, and many have seen their revenues drop to zero overnight as a result of the pandemic. The CARES Act passed by Congress in late March 2020 attempted to provide some relief to small businesses – notably, forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program – but early results suggest that the relief delivered by the CARES Act will be insufficient to meet the enormous need.

Check out this informative piece about how other cities are handling the issue of a lack of affordable housing through zoning. Otten Johnson's own Brian Connolly is interviewed and featured prominently in this piece that not only highlights what we can…

Part 4 of our series takes a brief break from the world of land use and real estate law to look at how our judicial system is coping with the pandemic. As you’ll see, while our courts have slowed dramatically, the world of land use, real estate, and business litigation marches onward. Today’s alert discusses how COVID-19 is impacting litigation and courts in Colorado.

This installment of our series of alerts on the COVID-19 crisis focuses on legal and practical barriers facing local governments with respect to public meetings, and highlights some measures being taken to overcome those barriers.

Our second alert in this series looks at local governments’ emergency powers—how they work, and what they mean for us, our clients, and our community.

We kick off our series of alerts on the COVID-19 crisis and our work, by looking at zoning and public health. The short answer to the question of “does zoning protect us from disease?” is “it can, if done properly!”