Enforceability of Noncompete Agreements in a Global Marketplace

In this troubled economy, many Coloradoans are finding themselves out of a job. Finding a new job can become even more difficult if the former employee signed a valid, noncompete agreement.

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So, You Think You Want to Arbitrate?

Contract Disputes, Arbitration, and Arbitration Clauses While arbitration clauses are often a good idea, sometimes an arbitration clause can work against recovery on the contract. Before including an arbitration clause in a contract, think about who will most likely be a plaintiff, who will most likely be a defendant and the amount of damages. Arbitration […]

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Residential Purchase Contract As-Is Addendums

Home buyer’s remorse used to mean having some misgivings about the house purchase price paid and the monthly mortgage payments.  Today, it can mean a lawsuit against the home seller.  Sometimes, those lawsuits can be for hundreds of thousands of dollars.  In most cases, insurance does not cover the loss or even the defense.  For […]

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Life Insurance, Suicide & the Two Year/One Year Rules

In Colorado, a life insurance company cannot use suicide to avoid payment of a death benefit if the suicide occurs more than one year after the life insurance policy is in force.

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The HOA Insurance Coverage Two-Step

When damage occurs in condominiums or townhomes, one of the main questions is whose insurance is left holding the bag. Does the homeowner’s insurance pay? Or does the Homeowners Association’s?  An Association’s responsibilities are laid out in their Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (“CC&Rs” or “Declaration”). However, when it comes to allocating insurance responsibilities between homeowners […]

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Regulating Short-term rentals in your Colorado Community

Short term rentals are defined generally as a rental that lasts for less than 30 consecutive days.  Airbnb and VRBO are just a few of the many companies who are trying to profit off homeowners renting empty rooms or empty homes to vacationers. While that may seem like an appealing way to make money for […]

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HOA vs. Old Glory

As we approach the Fourth of July, you and many of your neighbors are probably planning to fly the American flag. However, if you live in a community governed by a homeowners association, this benign act of patriotism may be against the rules. In fact, a quick Google search reveals pages full of news articles […]

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Copyright and Facebook

Have you used Facebook to break the law? Probably. Your slippery descent into the criminal underworld starts so innocently. Post a funny video.  Share a good song.  Upload a comic found on another site. These are all everyday Facebook activities. They may also be copyright law violations. Most people have a hazy understanding of what […]

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Service Dogs and Other Animals

Federal and state laws protect the rights of disabled individuals who need a service dog or other service animal in places of public accommodation. Unfortunately, some individuals take advantage of this federal law to allow their pet to accompany them.

Starting Your Side Gig the Right Way

Thinking about starting a side gig? You are part of a growing trend. Forbes[1], Business News Daily[2], Time[3], and Fast Company[4] have all published articles within the last year discussing success stories and tips for an ever-growing sector of workers who are starting businesses outside of their 9-to-5 job. This work as an independent contractor, […]