by Sam Ventola | May 30, 2019 | Business
Starting a Business When starting a business, the principals tend to look at everything as sunshine and roses. It makes sense to be focused on the business of doing business and with an optimistic view of the future. However, caution suggests that some time be given...
by Sam Ventola | May 22, 2019 | Employment
Non-Compete Agreements We find that many people have misconceptions regarding the enforceability of non-compete agreements in Colorado. These are agreements entered into between employer and employee – usually something the employee signs when they first start. When...
by Sam Ventola | May 7, 2019 | Litigation
Contingent Fee Agreements Explained If you have been in a car accident, you know what contingent fee agreements are. A lawyer agrees to take your case for a share of the proceeds. It is usually one third. The theory behind contingent fee agreements is that it allows...
by Sam Ventola | May 1, 2019 | Business
Some have asked whether multi-level-marketing (“MLM”) schemes are considered Ponzis. The answer is not simple. Although some MLMs may not be Ponzi schemes under legal definitions, they are often actually Ponzi schemes for all practical purposes. Some...
by Sam Ventola | Apr 18, 2019 | First Amendment
Online Threats and the First Amendment Two recent cases have come before the Supreme Court on the issue of whether threats in song lyrics including posting them online were protected by the First Amendment. In each of these cases, the Court avoided the issue, meaning...
