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Defamation Claims – The Tenth Circuit Decides Statements Should Be Examined In Context

A July 9, 2014 Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision makes it potentially easier for litigants to pursue defamation claims.  In Brokers’ Choice of America, Inc. v. NBC Universal, Inc. the court decided that “the totality of circumstances must be considered when litigating a defamation claim.” Brokers’ Choice of...

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The Importance Of Preserving A Personal Jurisdiction Defense

Without personal jurisdiction over the defendant in a lawsuit, the court lacks authority to make decisions binding on the defendant. Personal jurisdiction does not exist when the defendant lacks constitutionally required “minimum contacts” with the state where the lawsuit is filed. Critically, though, appearing before a court without first...

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Fraudulent Concealment Claims Require Actual, Rather Than Imputed, Knowledge

To prevail on a fraudulent concealment claim in Colorado, one must prove: (1) concealment of a material fact that in good conscience should be disclosed; (2) knowledge of the concealment by the party defending against the claim; (3) ignorance of the fact concealed by the party asserting the claim;...

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Parties Cannot Always Extended Statutory Time Limits for Filing Lawsuits

Statutory time limits for filing lawsuits (often called statutes of limitation) are regularly tolled by mutual agreement, and sometimes are extended based on a court’s equity powers. Yet, in certain circumstances, such statutory time limits cannot be extended. To determine whether an applicable statute of limitation can be tolled,...

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The Economic Loss Rule Continues To Expand – Make Sure Your Contract Addresses Tort Risks

In 2000, the Colorado Supreme Court adopted the “economic loss rule” in Colorado. The rule “provides that a party suffering only economic loss from the breach of an express or implied contractual duty may not assert a tort claim for such a breach absent an independent duty of care...

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