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Introduction to Mediation Jun 17, 2013 Over 98% of civil law suits in Colorado get settled rather than go to trial. Litigation can be expensive, and trials can be even more expensive. They are almost always time consuming, and are often unexpectedly stressful. They can consume an enormous amount of a business’ time, resources, and…
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May 22, 2013 Arbitration has become an increasingly popular method for businesses to resolve their disputes without having to go through litigation. Arbitration can be used in a wide array of legal disputes involving: business contracts, employment agreements, real estate contracts, collections, lending, international transactions, and franchises, among others. Both Federal and Colorado law incorporate…
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Replevin: A Courtroom Procedure to Get Your Colorado Business Property Back May 06, 2013 By Reed Morris Lawsuits take time and can be expensive. Sometimes, though, you can obtain early court rulings such as preliminary injunctions where the court preliminarily rules on the merits of a case after an evidentiary hearing held within the first…
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New Court Ruling Upholds Termination of Colorado Employee for Off-Site Use of Medical Marijuana Apr 29, 2013 By Reed Morris **[See Update Below]*** On April 25, 2013, the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a firing of an employee for off-site use of medical marijuana in violation of company policy. In this split (2-1) decision by a…
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COLORADO NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENTS Mar 29, 2013 By: Craig Watrous Every Colorado business dreads the thought of losing a trusted, management or executive level employee to a competitor or to start their own competing business. Having a well-drafted and enforceable non-compete agreement is an important method to limit the damage to your business from the loss…
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