On January 8, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its groundbreaking proposed rulemaking that, if adopted, will ban the use of non-compete clauses for most workers nationwide. The FTC’s proposed rule comes on the heels of Colorado passing its…
Over the last few years, we have seen an unprecedented uptick in the number and severity of cyber attacks on small businesses throughout the country. Small businesses are facing an onslaught of attacks day in and day out: phishing emails,…
Real estate investing is risky enough even before you consider the typical challenges of owning a property. If you are planning on adding to your investment portfolio, here are 10 things you should check for in your home and property…
Even with whispers of a possible recession on the rise, there continues to be high demand in the Denver metro and Front Range areas from buyers looking to buy all kinds of small businesses, at any price point. However, as…
In one of Aesop’s fables, a monkey dupes a cat into pulling roasted chestnuts from a hot fire, promising the cat a share of the bounty. The flattered cat complies — burns its paw in the process — only to…
KFC’s secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, Burger King’s secret sauce, and Google’s algorithm are all examples of trade secrets. They are things that competitors do not know and, accordingly, provide a competitive advantage. While it’s easy to name…
One of the most important decisions you can make when completing your estate plan is naming the fiduciary or fiduciaries who will execute your wishes and manage your assets after death, or when you are no longer willing or able…
Erin Simmons, who handles complex lending transactions for financial clients, has joined Haynes and Boone, LLP as a Denver-based partner in the firm’s Finance Practice. Erin has a broad lending practice representing banks, financial institutions, businesses, and private equity sponsors…
Ideally, if you are getting divorced, you will have money in your bank accounts, reliable retirement savings, and some equity in your home. While you can’t keep everything under Colorado property division laws, the more you start with, the more…
In the winter of 2021, a congressional report exposing four major baby food manufacturers for allowing unsettling concentrations of heavy metals in their products was made public. The Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy found these companies' infant and toddler…
When going through a divorce, who gets the marital home is often a big point of contention. Many individuals focus on their emotional connections to the home without considering the financial implications and whether it is in their best interests…
In every divorce, there are many aspects, financial and otherwise, that spouses must consider as they reach a divorce settlement. The family home is one of them. While some divorcing couples may have an easier time deciding who should keep…
Lawyers looking to expand their solo law firms into small law firms need to examine their location options, ensuring that their new market will provide ample work for them while still being affordable. This state is one of the best options for a second location outside of Denver due to the plethora of businesses that call it home.
This challenging economy may actually be the perfect time to flex your entrepreneurial spirit. From a legal perspective, that means choosing an entity, raising capital, and navigating other start-up considerations that will help guide your business decisions, tax efficiencies and ability to scale.
Race discrimination in a workplace harms the interests of every employer of every size, operating in every sector. Racism in the workforce impedes morale, creates distrust, and obstructs teamwork.
