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.
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… Read more »
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By Larry Lee Colorado lawmakers have had a busy legislative session. Six new employment laws were enacted in the state addressing equal gender pay, criminal history inquiries, felony convictions for wage violations, local government rule for minimum wage, garnishments and a study of a family and medical leave insurance program. Here’s the highlights and effective… Read more »
By Dave Thayer Doing business has become riskier for broker-dealers giving investment advice. On June 5, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted “Regulation Best Interest” which in a nutshell says that broker-dealers cannot put their own pocketbooks ahead of their clients’ “best interest.” For years, broker-dealers were viewed as purveyors of investment products… Read more »