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Winning in Arbitration: From Agreement to Trial

Nicole Westbrook takes aim at several provisions in arbitration that can undermine what is commonly touted as a quicker, cheaper and less complicated alternative to taking a case to court. This Bloomberg Law article reviews these common defenses, waivers and rules of engagement that, when used prudently, can reduce cost and liabilities in arbitration.

Nicole Westbrook brings Cannabis Lawsuit Against National Hemp Exchange

Alleged scheme to defraud hemp clone purchaser ends up in the courts. Read the Cannabis Law Report on the lawsuit brought by Nicole Westbrook at Jones & Keller on behalf of MTN Botanicals.

Estate Planning with Directed Trusts under the Colorado Uniform Directed Trust Act

A directed trust allows trust settlors to involve family members in the administration of a trust and use professionals to comply with fiduciary duties and manage complex assets, providing independent judgment with respect to discretionary distribution decisions. Read more about directed trusts in this article, originally published in Colorado Lawyer. By Jeffrey B. Kadavy and Dylan H Metzner.

Howard Kenison Named to Who’s Who in Energy

Howard Kenison has been listed in the Denver Business Journal's 2019 Who's Who in Energy special report.

SEC Calling: The Trouble With Finders in Connection With the Sale of Securities

By David Thayer Originally published in Law Week Colorado. Picture this: You have a successful business that has grown over the years, but you have hit a wall. Your growth has become stagnant and you need to infuse a hefty sum of money into the business to take it to the next level. So, you […]

Jones & Keller Earns 2020 “Best Law Firms” Recognition

Eighteen Jones & Keller practice groups have been recognized for professional excellence in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms” across a wide range of business categories.

Nicole Westbrook to Teach Deposition Skills at NITA

Join NITA instructor Nicole Westbrook as she shares deposition skills that get results.

DOL final rule on overtime pay goes into effect on Jan. 1

Employers should start preparing now for the upcoming changes in the wage rule.

Nicole Westbrook Receives Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating of AV® Preeminent™

Nicole Westbrook has received the AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell® for professional excellence in general ethical standards and legal ability.

Another Ponzi Scheme – Pot and Cattle

If you are an adviser who sold these investments without knowledge that they were unlawful, or have received a notice from regulators, take steps to protect yourself and your retail clients.

Generational Differences in the Workplace: Confessions of a GenXer and a Millennial

How can the two biggest generations in the workplace right now learn to get along? Enlighten yourself on the differences to capitalize on their collective strengths, prevent labor and employment conflicts, and unite the workplace. Join Lawrence (Larry) Lee, Esq. and Niki Schwab, Esq., as they debate and relate at the 2019 Employment Law Conference […]

“Buy immediately” and get a “free meal” with that Ponzi scheme

If you are an adviser who sold these investments without knowledge that they were unlawful, or have received a notice from regulators, take steps to protect yourself and your retail clients. By Paul Vorndran The warnings issued by the SEC to investors about Ponzi schemes that prey on senior investors in 2018 remain true today […]

Jones & Keller Welcomes Dylan Metzner

Dylan Metzner brings strong experience in Tax and Private Wealth Planning to the Jones & Keller team.

Alternative investment sellers: If you can’t answer these questions, step to the sidelines

You may be liable for what you don’t know. The questions to ask before offering alternative investments to your clients.

Howard Kenison Chair-elect of American Bar Association Section of Environment Energy and Resources

Jones & Keller is proud to announce that Howard Kenison, a shareholder in the Denver-based business law firm, is Chair-elect of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER). He will serve a one-year term before assuming the Chair position from August 2020 to August 2021. Howard was first elected Vice […]