Defending securities actions requires strategy in navigating a tricky process and qualified answers at critical decision points during an SEC investigation. Watch Video Now By Paul Vorndran Defending securities actions on behalf of clients requires strategy in navigating a tricky process, which can be unique in each situation. If you are interested in this… Read more »
The 2022 employment law update presented by Larry Lee and Blaine Bengtson reveals a few key themes around vaccine mandates, expanded paid employee sick and medical leave benefits, and remote workforces. As the world experiences yet another year under the heel of COVID-19, it’s unsurprising that developments in local, state, and federal employment laws continue… Read more »
The 2022 employment law update reveals a few key themes around vaccine mandates, expanded paid employee sick and medical leave benefits, and remote workforces by Larry Lee and Blaine Bengtson, as featured in Municipal Lawyer, an IMLA publication. By Larry Lee and Blaine Bengtson. This article is republished with permission of the International Municipal Lawyers… Read more »
When—and should— a company disclose the existence of an investigation? Companies facing this question must consider their own specific circumstances while remaining attentive to potential consequences implicated by the decision. By Paul Vorndran and Javier Heres Federal and state regulators are increasingly pursuing enforcement actions against companies and individuals that engage in activities related to… Read more »
High-net worth individuals have an opportunity to take advantage of high transfer tax exemptions if they act fast. Set to expire in 2026, if not before, the time is now to implement strategies that make the most of the current “death tax” exemptions. By Dylan H. Metzner There has been a lot of talk since… Read more »
Embrace the ethical standards of the legal industry by preserving your reputation and strategically avoiding knock-down, drag-out discovery and court proceedings. By Nicole Westbrook In a recent Colorado case, the lawyer was hired to litigate a construction contract lawsuit for a couple. After one of the initial hearings went poorly, the lawyer sent emails to… Read more »
Listen In In an interview for The Litigation War Room, Nicole Westbrook discusses deposition skills, the pros and cons of arbitration, the challenges of remote technology, and her advocacy for women in the law. “Look at your jury instructions. What do you have for your elements? . . . You don’t need to get into… Read more »
Good lawyers pay careful attention to the words of a contract to avoid vague, confusing, and ambiguous language that can cause an outcome has nothing to do with what at least one of the parties intended if they have a disagreement…and also, so you don’t lose your baseball team. By Brad H. Hamilton Several years… Read more »
Please join us in congratulating this year’s selections to the 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. We are pleased to announce the selection of Jones & Keller attorneys to the 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These exclusive lists recognize no more than 5 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively, of attorneys… Read more »
When it comes to SEC and State enforcement of securities laws, legal issues businesses and individuals face at the outset may not be the same issues that emerge as the investigation and enforcement process unfolds. This heightens risk for law practitioners and their clients, making strategy all the more important to reduce costs and risk… Read more »