Business relationships can have a complicated dynamic at times depending on the personalities of the people that own and manage the company, differences in opinion and even differences in religious beliefs or educational backgrounds. For people in Colorado who are in a business endeavor with another family member, that interesting dynamic can be significantly more fragile as the pressure to keep family and business affairs separate becomes crucial.
Strategic pursuit of family partnerships may reduce conflict
What licenses you need to open a restaurant
There are numerous people in Colorado who think it would be fun to open up a restaurant or bar. However, it takes a lot of work and planning to set up the establishment correctly. Failure to obtain the proper permits and licenses may prevent a restaurant's opening and/or result in fines and other penalties.
What to do when looking at property governed by an HOA
For some property owners in Colorado, there is nothing worse than finding the perfect home only to learn that there is a homeowners association in place. That disappointment often lingers whether the person intended to purchase the home as personal or investment property.
Mediation may help resolve HOA disputes
Homeowners Associations are common in many areas of Colorado, and they often provide unique benefits to homeowners and communities. However, HOAs may also be frequent causes of strife, especially when homeowners feel certain rules or restrictions infringe upon their rights. While many disputes between property owners and HOA organizations end up in court, mediation may be a more efficient and satisfactory way to resolve issues.
Protect your business against copyright infringement
Social media offers businesses in Colorado a quick way to spread the news about your services, products and special events. It is an opportunity to share content, connect with users and convert leads. At Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. we often provide legal guidance for intellectual property disputes and copyright infringement.
Avoid copyright infringement on social media with best practices
As a small business owner in Colorado, you work hard to build your brand and professional reputation. You may rely on trademarks, copyrights, concepts and other intellectual property to make your company, services and products stand apart from the competition. At the law offices of Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. we often represent clients in intellectual property disputes.
2 risks of foreclosure
There are many different types of secured debt, but many would not concern anyone outside of the finance profession. Mortgages and mechanic's liens, however, are almost synonymous with real estate. They are therefore often relevant to investors, homeowners, commercial landlords and small business.
Before you open a restaurant: how to avoid liability and lawsuits
Perhaps you have a special recipe or a unique idea for a restaurant that you know people will love. All you have to do is find the perfect location, purchase the necessary equipment, supplies and decor, and open your doors to the public, right? Actually, there are a number of things you need to take care of first in order to protect your personal finances and your business from litigation. At Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C., we often provide advice to clients on starting a restaurant business.
Can a business owner face personal liability for negligence?
Anyone who has ever made a major purchase on credit, signed onto a mortgage or dealt with a service company knows what "breach of contract" is all about. If either party fails to live up to the terms and provisions of the contract (either in letter or spirit), the other party may seek restitution through the courts. Compensation may include more than just the dollar value of the financial losses, but may incorporate damages for future financial losses, legal fees, pain and suffering for injuries/death and under specific circumstances, even punitive damages.
Legal action against a business owner after a traffic crash
Business owners are taken to court for countless reasons. Sometimes, litigation is centered around disputes with competitors, such as allegations of a breach of contract, for example. Others may involve employees, such as claims that overtime was denied, and an employee may also decide to take their case to court after they are hurt in a traffic collision that took place on the job. Lawsuits as well as the hardships that car accident victims face highlight how essential it is to prevent motor vehicle accidents from occurring on the job. However, more workers will continue to sustain injuries and pass away in the years ahead.
