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… Read more »
Several concepts of contract law may provide the non-paying party relief from default and breach of contract claims or termination when the cause is government ordered closure due to a pandemic.
Business contracts and financial agreements may have hidden risks triggered by today’s pandemic. Curb those risks with a real-time review of your operating agreements and legal contracts. Here’s where to start.
By Dave Thayer The SEC recently issued orders (Release No. IA-5469 and Release No. 34-88318) providing conditional regulatory relief and assistance to reporting companies impacted by the COVID-19. If certain conditions are met, the order provides companies an additional 45 days to file certain Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) reports otherwise… Read more »
Colorado joins the growing number of states and jurisdictions fighting wage gap with bans on salary history questions. By Larry Lee, as featured in Law Week Colorado.
The private equity firm GPB Capital Holdings LLC ongoing investigation for sales practices used in financing its acquisitions of automotive dealerships.
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 »
Employers should start preparing now for the upcoming changes in the wage rule.
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.