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Food For Thought – Article on Non-Competes May 12, 2014 Food For Thought – Article on Non-Competition Agreements By: Craig Watrous In past blog posts, we’ve discussed the enforceability of covenants not to compete in Colorado (also called non-competition agreements or non-competes). It’s an interesting, evolving area of law. A covenant not to compete is…
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May 05, 2014 By: Craig T. Watrous If you’ve ever written, read or negotiated a contract, you will recognize the term “boiler plate” (sometimes spelled “boilerplate”). It’s an often misused and misunderstood term used to describe a series of miscellaneous contract provisions which are often included towards the end of a contract. Sometimes these provisions…
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By Reed Morris Hiring processes often move rapidly and offer letters are hastily thrown together. Planning for this process ahead of time can mitigate risk during and after that employment relationship begins, something that is difficult for positive-thinking companies to even consider during the excitement of expansion and bringing on new talent. Early preparation for…
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Start-Up Basics Course at the Denver Metro SBDC Apr 21, 2014 Denver business attorney Craig Watrous will be teaching the legal portion of the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center’s “Start-Up Basics” course on Monday, April 21st, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This is an excellent program for entrepreneurs and business owners. The Start-Up Basics…
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Trade Secrets Part 3: Is Unused Business Information Protectable as a Trade Secret? Apr 05, 2014 By Reed Morris An important element in the statutory definition of trade secrets in Colorado is that the trade secret must be something “relating to any business or profession which is secret and of value.” An argument can be…
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