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More on Minerals: What You Need to Know About the Mineral Notification Act
Dec 900:23:25Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck podcast series. Please listen in as Brownstein’s Greg Vallin and Amy Diaz bring back Jennifer Blum to discuss the Minerals Notification Act.
Transcribe →Dissecting Colorado's Ballot Measure Process
Nov 1701:21:50Tap to summarizeWith the recent off-year election in the rear view, eyes are now turning to the 2026 cycle. And in Colorado, that means sorting citizen-initiated measures that make the ballot next year. Colorado’s ballot measure process is one of the most direct and impactful tools for shaping state policy—and also one of the most complex. Join Brownstein’s David Meschke and Sarah Mercer as they walk through the constitutional and statutory framework and timeline governing statewide citizen initiatives and offer insights into recent trends, legal challenges and strategic considerations for drafting, advocating for or opposing ballot questions. They also cover key differences and considerations for county and municipal ballot measures, which play an increasingly important role in local governance.
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Appropriate Timing: End of Shutdown Leads to Government Funding Questions
Nov 1300:13:42Tap to summarizeIt’s been a big week on Capitol Hill for congressional appropriators. To reopen the government, the Senate has passed a legislative package that includes multiple appropriations bills and a continuing resolution to fund all other parts of the government. As the bill now heads to the House, our team discusses the content of the legislation and what the government funding process looks like moving forward.
Transcribe →Oversight on Overdrive: Congressional Investigations in the Second Trump Term
Oct 3100:23:28Tap to summarizeAs the Republican-controlled Congress ramps up investigations into education, emerging technology, democratic fundraising, foreign influence and regulatory enforcement, new risks have arisen for industry members. Our team of oversight policy professionals dive into what this means for agencies, contractors and other stakeholders, and how things could change approaching the 2026 midterms.
Transcribe →House Rules: Density, Demand and the Future of Master-Planned Communities in Colorado
Oct 2200:36:05Tap to summarizeColorado is rolling up its sleeves to try to solve the home attainability challenge and master-planned communities will be at the forefront. In this episode, Brownstein’s Greg Vallin sits down with well-known real estate brokers Mike Kboudi and John Covert, both from Cushman and Wakefield, to dive into the forces shaping residential development across the Front Range.
Transcribe →I Have a Permit: Project Approval Changes in the Second Trump Administration
Oct 100:30:04Tap to summarizePermitting has long been a concern of those in the energy extraction and production sectors. Long review periods drive up the costs and delay profits in both the renewable and fossil fuel industries. Today our team discusses the history of both parties’ efforts to fix this process, options that have been proposed by the current Congress and administration, and what to watch leading up to 2026.
Transcribe →What You Need to Know About Severed Mineral Interests
Sep 1600:25:53Tap to summarizeThere are important practical considerations for development projects with severed mineral interests. Tune in as Brownstein’s Amy Diaz and Greg Vallin talk to attorney Jennifer Blum, founder of Blum Law and Title, to understand the complex legal history and modern-day headaches of “split estates,” and learn how developers can avoid pitfalls that slow down project timelines and ruin budgets.
Transcribe →Policy Meets the Blockchain: Crypto Under the Trump Administration
Sep 900:33:36Tap to summarizeRecent reports that the Senate Banking Committee has a new draft of digital asset market structure legislation ahead of a potential markup this month is just the latest sign of Washington’s bipartisan momentum to make the United States the “crypto capital of the world,” as President Trump pledged during the campaign. This progress builds on a wave of landmark executive orders and regulatory policy changes that are unleashing decentralized finance. Two members of Brownstein’s financial services team discuss the risks and opportunities facing industry leaders amidst this fast-evolving crypto policy landscape. Matt Grinney served as a senior advisor in the first Trump administration, and Rob Robillard is a capital markets strategist who worked for one of Congress's most outspoken crypto skeptics, Rep. Brad Sherman of California.
Transcribe →From Dirt to Declarations: Why Colorado Developers Should Engage Association Counsel Early in the Process
Aug 12, 202500:27:30Tap to summarizeFor navigating the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act and avoiding costly missteps, early legal guidance can make all the difference. In this episode, Brownstein’s Corey Zurbuch and Greg Vallin break down what developers need to know about HOA formation, common pitfalls and smarter alternatives that could save time—and headaches—down the road.
Transcribe →How to Overcome Entitlement Obstacles in Colorado
Jul 15, 202500:21:20Tap to summarizeOne of the biggest obstacles for Colorado’s master-planned community developers is municipal approvals. The timing, uncertainty and communication issues that arise during the entitlement process can plague a project before it’s ever built. Listen in as Brownstein’s Carolynne White and Greg Vallin discuss the entitlement process and the role of home-rule, how developers can navigate the most common hurdles and risks involved with realistic project timelines and financial sustainability.
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