Undoubtedly one of the best methods of deferring capital gains taxes is through the use of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly known as the 1031 Exchange. However, as popularity of the 1031 Exchange increases so do concerns. In today’s market, a basic understanding of 1031 Exchanges is invaluable and thorough due diligence […]
Most directors and officers of non-U.S. companies cringe at the thought of subjecting their company to the U.S. securities laws, especially the onerous requirements that were imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and subsequent regulation. However, there are certain benefits to non-U.S. companies if they register their common stock or other class of securities […]
John Gleason was selected to speak at the American Conference Institute National Malpractice Conference, New York City, New York, November 19-20, 2014
Dana Eismeier addressed the La Plata/Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association meeting in Durango on October 27. He discussed tips for avoiding lawsuits in contract negotiations.
John Gleason was a speaker at the 2014 Colorado State Public Defender Conference September, 2014
Entrepreneurs and other business owners have a variety of choices when it comes to choosing the legal entity through which to implement a new venture. In Colorado, those choices are found in Title 7 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Read more
The protection of trade secrets starts at the beginning of any new employment relationship and is a continual process. While Colorado law provides protection to employers under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, C.R.S. § 7-74-101, et seq., there are several protective measures that an employer should undertake to help ensure its trade secrets are secure. […]
John Gleason was asked to do an on-sight Evaluation of Wisconsin Attorney Regulatory System at the request of the Wisconsin Chief Justice and the Director of the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation, July, 2014.
By Dana L. Eismeier The Colorado Supreme Court recently issued two significant decisions involving the Colorado Employment Security Act (“CESA”). In Industrial Claim Appeals Office v. Softrock Geological Services, Inc., 2014 CO 30 and Western Logistics, Inc. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office, 2014 CO 31, the Court resolved a split among divisions of the Court […]
The most common mistakes we see in start up and early stage companies involve not papering purchases of securities, including shares issued to founders, shares and promissory notes issued in the seed capital round, and other securities issued to purchasers and service providers. Read more for a few inexpensive tips for minimizing liability from Theresa M. […]
