By Brad H. Hamilton and Marika Rietsema Ball. On November 2, 2020 the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) made several helpful changes to its securities private placement and “Reg A” regulatory scheme that will assist start-ups, and small and growing businesses in offering securities and raising money from investors. The SEC also made practical… Read more »
By Dave Thayer, originally featured in Wealth Management. The generational transition of a family-owned business is rarely a clean and simple process, and not all businesses succeed. Learn about how to increase the odds by addressing key factors for family business survival. The generational transition of a family-owned business is rarely a clean and simple… Read more »
Eighteen Jones & Keller practice groups have been recognized for professional excellence in this year’s edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” across a wide range of business categories. These rankings include five national and 13 regional practice areas. According to U.S. News – Best Lawyers, firms included in the 2021… Read more »
Jones & Keller is excited to announce our move to 1675 Broadway in Denver, where we now occupy two floors. This move places our office in a more centralized location to the courts and the 16th Street Mall to better serve our clients. The added space will also assist our expansion plans. Throughout the COVID-19… Read more »
By Reid Godbolt. On October 7, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose a new limited, conditional exemption from broker registration requirements for “finders” who assist small business issuers in private offerings to “accredited investors.” In seeking to ensure that the “finder” concept will be within the small capital raising context, the proposed… Read more »
No company wants an on-site investigation or a citation from the federal government. Before either occurs, the employer will have an opportunity to respond to a complaint. Take preventative action now and know how to respond to a notice. By Larry Lee The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is on high alert and aggressively… Read more »
Force Majeure, impossibility, impracticality, frustration of purpose, and other contract hot button issues, as presented by Brad Hamilton for the CBA Business Law Institute. By Brad Hamilton 1. FORCE MAJEURE force majeure (fors ma-zhər) [Law French “a superior force”] (1883) An event or effect that can be neither anticipated nor controlled; esp., an unexpected event… Read more »
Get to know our 2021 Best Lawyers® and what drives better client outcomes for the individuals, banks and businesses they serve. Having the right business lawyer and advisor advocating for you is key to any successful business. But what truly defines a successful client/lawyer relationship? We asked some of our Best Lawyers what one thing… Read more »
Join Dylan Metzner in this interactive workshop covering common scenarios and disputes that arise when an individual’s starts to experience mental instability with a discussion designed to uncover best practices that can minimize the risk and/or effect of family disputes and litigation. Planning for Incapacity: An Often-Overlooked Aspect of Estate Planning CBA-CLE Virtual Estate Planning… Read more »
Join Dylan Metzner as he moderates a diverse panel of experts to discuss estate planning strategies including charitable giving and insurance trusts. Planning Strategies for Business Owners: Year-End 2020 and Beyond Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Virtual Chapter of the Exit Planning Institute Tuesday, October 6, 2020 I 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM MT CE… Read more »