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Speed and Weed — How Does Colorado Feel About Driving While Stoned?
How often do cannabis customers consume and drive? Is driving while high really a usual practice thing these days? Native Roots Cannabis Co. in Colorado wanted to know the answer in order to find the best way to reach its customers and make a positive impact. Finding a gap in existing data, they partnered with […]
Colorado Privacy Act (CPA): New Obligations for Businesses Processing Consumer Data
On July 1, Colorado will join four other states as its comprehensive privacy law, the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), goes into full effect. The CPA imposes significant new obligations for businesses and nonprofit organizations that come under its umbrella, as well as the possibility of substantial fines for lack of compliance. All [...]
LLCs and Real Estate Investing: Pros and Cons You Should Know in 2023
Whether you are new to real estate investing or a seasoned professional, chances are good you have considered forming an LLC at one time or another. This type of business structure has many different pros and cons when it comes to making money on your investment. Weighing these can help you make a more informed […]
GUEST COLUMN: Colorado Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, Dives into Her Deceptive Solicitations Act
As Secretary of State, my priority is to make running a business easier, cheaper, and more accessible to hardworking Coloradans while cutting red tape and saving Coloradans money. That’s why I’m immensely proud that the Deceptive Solicitations Act has been signed into law. This new law — one of my priorities in the 2023 le[...]
GenXYZ 2023 — Andrew Comer
They’re uncommon achievers, whether as entrepreneurs, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, visionaries critical to their companies’ success or, in some cases, all of those roles. This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals figure to continue making a difference professionally and in their communities for years to come. Read on to learn abo[...]
How to Protect Trade Secrets When Noncompete Agreements Are Not an Option
Colorado has always been one of the most restrictive states when it comes to enforcing noncompete agreements. However, Colorado’s restrictions have always included an exception for noncompete agreements that are tailored to protect a business’s trade secrets. That said, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a [...]
GenXYZ 2023 — Heather Broxterman
They’re uncommon achievers, whether as entrepreneurs, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, visionaries critical to their companies’ success or, in some cases, all of those roles. This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals figure to continue making a difference professionally and in their communities for years to come. Read on to learn abo[...]
GenXYZ 2023 — Top 25
They’re uncommon achievers, whether as entrepreneurs, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, visionaries critical to their companies’ success or, in some cases, all of those roles. This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals figure to continue making a difference professionally and in their communities for years to come. Nominations for the [...]
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The Business of Business Valuations and Divorce
Business owners often face many competing demands of their time and energy: employees, clients, human resources and strategic growth, just to name a few. When that business owner is facing the possibility of a divorce, the stress can mount: How will divorce impact my business interest? Am I going to be forced to co-own my [&hell[...]
CiviCO is Accepting Applications for the 2023 Governors Fellowship Program
CiviCO, a nonprofit that cultivates civic-minded leaders, is now accepting applications for its 2023 Governors Fellowship Program. Each year, CiviCO selects 30 mid- to senior-level career executives from across Colorado who demonstrate professional credibility and achievement, are actively engaged in the community through volunt[...]
New Limits on Noncompete Agreements: What Colorado Employers Need to Know
When Colorado enacted its new noncompete agreements statute in August 2022, many employers expressed apprehension about what it would mean for their company and how to comply. Not only is the new law a dramatic departure from the old, but there are also serious financial penalties for violations. Even companies based outside of [...]
How Will FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Impact Colorado Law?
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 new law on restrictive employment agreements in June 2022. The FTC’s en[...]
