A Virtual Planned Giving Lunch & Learn July 15, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm Join Jones & Keller Estate Attorney and SafeHouse Denver Board Member Dylan Metzner for an interactive conversation about planned giving options to benefit SafeHouse adults, children and youth experiencing domestic violence. Learn important information about IRA distributions and remainder… Read more »
Howard Kenison will deliver Highlights of Environmental Issues in the United States and participate in an international panel at the UKELA (United Kingdom Environmental Law Association) 2021 Annual Conference. Mr. Kenison will address key U.S. issues, policy mechanisms and the legislative agenda into 2022. International Panel | Tuesday, June 15 | 6 – 7.30 pm… Read more »
Accelerated enforcement actions and new rapid response techniques at the SEC are likely to be with us for the long-haul. By Paul Vorndran Despite mandatory telework and asset reallocations, 2020 was a record year for whistleblowers and financial remedy orders at the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the Division of Enforcement 2020 Annual Report… Read more »
A rookie mistake sheds light on how cooperation among opposing counsel can lead to better client outcomes, and tips on how to get there. By Nicole Westbrook for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy Ed Lyons, a commercial litigator at Jones & Keller, has more than four decades of courtroom experience trying tough cases in… Read more »
One of the toughest decisions in estate planning is selecting an estate administrator because once appointed, they are difficult to remove. Think hard through these considerations before selecting the individual or team who will settle your estate. By Dylan Metzner There is no treasure map in settling an estate where a simple X identifies the… Read more »
Howard Kenison is recognized as a leading environmental law and litigation attorney in Colorado in Chambers USA 2021, a directory of top lawyers and law firms. According to Chambers, Mr. Kenison is admired for his handling of environmental litigation, including matters concerning air quality, water quality and hazardous waste. Mr. Kenison has represented clients for… Read more »
Both a will and a trust work to transfer a business owner’s interest to beneficiaries. Which works best and why? By Dylan Metzner Wills and trusts are legal documents that provide for a smooth transfer of assets. When and how they accomplish this mission differs based on the intended outcome and whether the ownership transfer… Read more »
In case you missed it, the keynote panel from the 50th Spring Conference on Environmental Law, featuring a highly distinguished panel of former Cabinet members discussing their insights into the evolution of environmental law and offering a glimpse into the future is available to watch. The panel discussion was moderated by Howard Kenison, ABA Section… Read more »
Dylan Metzner and Jeffrey Kadavy are returning to this year’s 41st Estate Planning Retreat to speak on directed trusts. Eligible for CLE, the virtual conference takes place June 10-12. Register at the Colorado Bar Association. Estate Planning with Directed Trusts Friday, June 11 | 10:05 – 11:25 am MT The Colorado Uniform Directed Trust Act… Read more »
A new U.S. environmental agenda began to take shape during President Biden’s first 100 days on the job. Howard Kenison will unpack the new view for the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) National Energy, Environment and Resource Law Section (NEERLS), as part of the NEERLS Online Symposium. Hot Topics in Canada and Beyond Thursday, May 13,… Read more »