Construction projects hardly ever go seamlessly from start to finish. Even when everyone takes the utmost care and responsibility for their duty and workspace, some things just go wrong. Although most people may be under the assumption their responsibility for construction site cleanup is limited to the site itself, leaving debris on surrounding property may result in injury and a costly lawsuit. Unless the project is new construction on a wide-open lot, urban construction projects are typically side-by-side with other…

Applying for a liquor license in Colorado can be a great way for business owners to expand upon their current enterprises. If you wish to sell adult beverages in your establishment, having a liquor license in place is essential to ensure you remain in full compliance with all pertinent regulations. Colorado Liquor License Application Process The Colorado Department of Revenue outlines the proper steps you must take when applying for a liquor license. Background checks play a significant role in…

In rare surgery cases, patients may experience a distressing phenomenon known as anesthesia awareness. Anesthesia awareness involves regaining consciousness during surgery, potentially leading to heightened pain, fear and psychological trauma. How Rare is Anesthesia Awareness? Anesthesia awareness is a real condition and is believed to affect one in every 1,000 surgical patients. It happens when a patient under general anesthesia is still aware of their surroundings and sensations during the procedure. Considering more than 51 million inpatient surgical procedures are…

If you live in Denver proper, you bottom out – a good kind of bottoming out – because you’ve got the lowest amount of property taxes in the metro area, according to Aldo Svaldi with The Denver Post. Contrast that with some other metro area counties, such as Westminster (home of Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.) and Adams, which have some of the highest property taxes in the state. Bear in mind, though, that almost no matter where you live in…

Couples who are working through divorce in Colorado and who also have 401(k) accounts may be surprised to learn that their spouses may be entitled to a percentage of the account balance. The portion of 401(k) accounts that accrued during the marriage are considered to be marital property subject to equitable property division in divorce proceedings. The law allows the withdrawal of the amount ordered by the court without the early withdrawal penalties given in the event that both spouses…