The terms “copyright” and “trademark” are thrown around a lot when people talk about intellectual property protections, but many people either get them confused or don’t have a full understanding of what their protections entail. Both are distinct forms of intellectual property protection, and protect very specific, and different, things. In this copyrights & trademarks […]
As a follow-up to our previous post, Bank Failures: Basic Protections for Consumers and Businesses, we wanted to also make clients aware of a rise in Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams as fraudsters attempt to take advantage of the current climate of uncertainty. As the dust settles around the most recent bank failure announcements, many […]
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023 was one of the largest bank failures in the United States since the 2008 financial crisis. Unsurprisingly, the scale and high visibility of the failure raised wide-spread concerns about the health of other banks, particularly those heavily involved with the technology sector. The Federal Reserve […]
There’s no question that drone photography has been a boon to the real estate market, making it more affordable and easier to show the full footprint of a property, as well as highlight any geographical or landscape features that add value to a home, such as waterfront proximity, pools and more. But with the rise […]
Few real estate transactions are simple and straightforward, but thankfully most are completed at the closing table without any further issue or need for litigation. There are, however, some situations that can lead to legal proceedings. We’ve compiled a quick list of the most common challenges that brokers and sellers should be mindful of and […]
Businesses are just as susceptible to identity theft as private individuals. According to the Colorado Secretary of State, reports of business identity theft have been on the rise in recent months. But there are steps you can take to safeguard your business and be vigilant against any fraudulent activity. The best place to start is […]
On August 10, 2022, Colorado House Bill 22-1317 amended the state’s existing non-compete law by tightening restrictions on employers and increasing potential penalties. Essentially, Colorado tightened up its prohibition on the use of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, by more clearly and narrowly defining the exceptions and creating more liability for employers who violate the statute. […]
Every new year brings change to Colorado’s employment laws and rules, and 2023 has already brought exciting headlines for minimum wage earners and private employees. Below are four of the biggest 2023 employment law updates that employers need to know about: Minimum Wage Increase Beginning January 1, the state increased the hourly minimum wage by […]
A number of Colorado House bills and rules were enacted toward the end of 2022 that will affect Colorado businesses in 2023 and beyond, from sales tax exemptions to cryptocurrency to special deductions and more. In case you missed one, here’s a recap of the bigger Colorado tax law updates to pay attention to as […]
It’s incredible how much life changes from year to year. The changes may seem small as they happen, but they can become massive transformations over time. This is especially true when marriages, divorces, births, and adoptions impact a family. That’s why reviewing your estate plan every year is especially critical. Doing so will ensure that […]
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