Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart Bradley has been publishing an ongoing survey of state-level bid protest processes and procedures. For the next state in this series, we focus on the protest process in Utah. What Rules Apply? Protests of state-level agency procurements in Utah are generally governed by Utah Code Ann. §§… Continue reading Bid Protests in Utah
Bid Protests in Arizona
Aron C. Beezley and Nathanial J. Greeson | BuildSmart Bradley has been publishing an ongoing survey of state-level bid protest processes and procedures. For the next state in this series, we focus on the bid protest procedures in Arizona. Who Can File a Protest? Any interested party may file a protest challenging: How to File… Continue reading Bid Protests in Arizona
Bid Protests in Nevada
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart In Nevada’s competitive public procurement landscape, contractors and vendors invest substantial time and resources to secure government contracts. When a bid is unsuccessful — especially when there’s a suspicion of procedural errors or unfair treatment — the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) provide a formal avenue for… Continue reading Bid Protests in Nevada
No Exception for Willful and Wanton Conduct: Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies the Economic Loss Rule
David McLain | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell In its recent decision in Mid-Century Insurance Co. v. HIVE Construction, Inc., 2025 CO 17, the Colorado Supreme Court definitively closed the door on an often-litigated theory: that the economic loss rule does not bar tort claims based on willful and wanton conduct. The ruling clarifies a lingering… Continue reading No Exception for Willful and Wanton Conduct: Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies the Economic Loss Rule
Colorado’s New Construction Bill: What Developers Need to Know
Christopher Yost | Adams & Reese On May 12, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed HOUSE BILL 25-1272, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming the construction defect process, particularly for middle market housing (multifamily, attached housing of two or more units), to promote the construction of affordable homes in Colorado. This bill introduces several changes… Continue reading Colorado’s New Construction Bill: What Developers Need to Know