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Federal Non-Compete Ban – Legal Update

Rule is Currently Blocked Nationwide The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a new rule that was set to render most non-compete clauses with employees and contractors unenforceable starting September 4, 2024. However, on August 20, 2024, a federal court held the FTC’s non-compete rule was unlawful and blocked its enforcement nationwide. What does that mean […]

Colorado Non-Compete Law Amendment: What Employers Should Know

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. […]

Business partnership disputes often arise for various reasons as partners operate a company together and work together. The problem with conflicts is the strain and potential fracture they can cause in business partner relationships and their risk to the company.  Some of the most frequent reasons for Colorado partnership disputes arise from:  Breach of Fiduciary Duty  Each business partner must act in the best interests of the company. Misappropriating company monies, taking business funds that belong to the business for personal benefit, or taking any action that could hurt the monetary interests of the […]