Your intellectual property is essential to the success of your business. It can give you a competitive edge when you own the patent on a new product as you introduce your idea to the marketplace. The process of obtaining a patent can take a long time. Often,...
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Month: June 2020
Title VII bans discrimination for sexual orientation, transgender status
At our law firm, we defend Colorado employers against employee allegations of discrimination or harassment at work based on sex, sexual orientation or sexual identity. On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important sex discrimination case on these issues. In...
When is a white-collar crime a federal offense?
While a person should be concerned over any criminal charge, regardless of type, it is understandable that you might worry about whether your white-collar charge sees a federal court. Convictions for federal crimes often bear more consequences than those for state...
What is insider trading?
As you lead or grow a business, you may be privy to information that your shareholders do not have. You may think there’s nothing wrong with using it to your personal financial advantage. And you may believe doing so will help you reach a position of greater security....
Wind energy is an emerging technology that carries legal concerns
The quest for new energy resources has been going on for years. Fossil fuels have been our go-to energy source. Most people realize that those fuels cause pollution and that they will end someday. As a result, we are looking for a clean, renewable and safe energy...
Is IP a human right?
Creativity has led mankind to create many wonderful inventions that have been placed in the service of humanity. Protecting one’s inventions is essential and important in our current day-to-day, in part because one must make sure that the creator has rights to his or...
A lawsuit might not be as frivolous as it seems
It is tempting to assume that another party’s claim lacks merit, especially in a highly contentious dispute. However, a claim might have more strength than you might realize at first. When a customer, vendor, partner or employee pursues litigation, a business must...
This emerging solar panel technology is increasing energy output
Many believe renewable energy is the way of the future. And the future is bright! As of 2020, only 3% of the world’s energy comes from solar power. However, that number is climbing due to decreasing costs, greater efficiency and technological advancements. Typical...