Attorneys discussed the early symptoms they’re seeing from the pandemic’s business impact and what remedies companies can take to protect their bottom lines. Continue Reading Pandemic Brings Uncertain Prognosis for Business
Corporate lawyers see early symptoms in M&A, investment appetite
In the two months since COVID-19 first appeared in central China, the novel coronavirus has made… Continue Reading When It Comes to Coronavirus, Don’t Panic — Plan for It
Policies can keep workers healthy and business running, but employers should avoid legal risks
The National Labor Relations Board announced a new rule last week to clarify what constitutes a joint-employer relationship under the National Labor Relations Act, narrowing a company’s liability for federal labor law violations committed by franchisees and subcontractors. Continue Reading NLRB Issues New Joint-Employer Rule
The new standard requires “substantial, direct and immediate” control over terms of employment
Lawyers at firms and corporate legal departments attended an ACC event last week a panel about increasing women on boards Continue Reading A Key Moment in Time for Women on Boards
Speakers focus on why gender diversity on boards matters
A bill introduced in Colorado’s legislature makes a package of changes to the Workers’ Compensation Act… Continue Reading Coming Together on Workers’ Compensation Law
Bill brings package of procedural and substantive changes to Workers’ Compensation Act
Arbitration clauses are ubiquitous in employment contracts and consumer agreements for goods and services ranging from… Continue Reading New Bill Moves Colorado Toward Arbitration Changes
At committee hearing, sponsors say mandatory arbitration unfairly favors companies
Colorado is behind many other states in the number of women on corporate boards, and the… Continue Reading Continuing the Momentum
Experts to discuss increasing numbers of women on boards at ACC event
In 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in favor of a company that fired an employee for his off-duty marijuana use. Now, the state legislature is revisiting that decision with a bill that would disallow such actions. Continue Reading State Bill Amends Legal Activity Employment Law
Measure prevents firing employees for state-legal off-duty activity, even if illegal under federal law
Depending on how the Supreme Court defines “actual knowledge” under ERISA, Intel v. Sulyma could give many plaintiffs a longer window to file ERISA claims. Continue Reading SCOTUS Hears ERISA Case on ‘Actual Knowledge’
Do plaintiffs lack actual knowledge of an ERISA disclosure if they didn’t read it?
The CDLE’s new overtime rule looks to implicate a lot of Colorado workers — with not a lot of time for employer compliance. Continue Reading Colorado Overtime Rule Would Trigger ‘Scramble’
Nearly 200,000 Colorado workers could become hourly under rule set for July