On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Business Formation and Planning on Thursday, March 28, 2013
People who live in this state or are considering a move to this state are likely aware of the growing population of entrepreneurs who have started companies here. For many reasons, cities like Denver and Boulder are high on the list of great places to start a business.
According to a list compiled by Forbes, Metro Denver was named the fifth best place for business and careers. USA Today puts the Boulder/Denver area in their top 10 places to start a technology business, and CNBC rates the state of Colorado as the eighth best state in which to start any business. With such a positive showing on these lists, it is no wonder that all sizes of companies, from startups to global corporations, are choosing to call this state home.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Intellectual Property on Thursday, March 21, 2013
People with a new idea or invention generally want to protect their ownership of it. Companies in Colorado and nationwide will go to great lengths to hire people to develop products or solutions that give them an edge in the marketplace. When and if these ideas are realized, many of them are considered to be quite valuable and can be classified as intellectual property.
Protecting an idea or invention can be extremely crucial for the creator. There are basically two ways in which a party can protect an idea. They can patent it or they can keep it secret. Each solution has strengths and vulnerabilities that a person may want to consider prior to making a decision on which route to take.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Business Litigation on Thursday, March 14, 2013
Looking for a new job can be a challenging time in a person's life. Whether they are unemployed or working in an undesirable job, the prospect of moving to a different position at a different company can be both exciting and stressful. On the other side of this is the employer with a position to fill. Managers and owners may also be feeling a bit anxious as they try to keep their company running with at least one job opening unfulfilled.
When it comes to hiring, both the employer and the employee may have the same tendency to accept the first thing that comes along. People want a job while employers need an employee. However, it can be crucial that neither side rushes to a decision, particularly when there is an employment contract involved.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Business Formation and Planning on Monday, March 4, 2013
Starting a business can be a difficult venture for many people. There are financial challenges, emotional and mental obstacles and it can be crucial that certain objectives are met. But if a potential business owner has the right attitude, resources and product, he or she can be the owner of a successful and fulfilling business.
According to a recent article in Business Insider, an entrepreneur and an MBA professor says there are some traits that all successful business people exhibit. Whether a business venture is large or small, every owner wants it to be successful. According to the article, if entrepreneurs exhibit the following 10 traits, it is more likely that they will have a flourishing business.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Employment Litigation on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Business owners have a responsibility to comply with state and federal employment laws. In general, laws that govern discrimination, harassment and employment contracts are aimed at protecting employees from being unfairly mistreated, fired or denied a position. However, because Colorado is an at-will employment state, a person can generally be fired at any time as long as there is no ill motive in the termination.
A person may feel as though a termination was wrongful, but in many cases, an employer believes he or she is justified in firing a worker who violates the terms of a contract or company polices. If a company's employment policies conflict with state or federal guidelines, however, people can end up involved in a costly lawsuit.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Venture Capital on Thursday, February 21, 2013
One of the most important steps in starting and growing a business is securing enough seed capital to support the birth or growth of a company. Business owners in Colorado often need financial support for a business idea, and they may also benefit from securing legal resources that can locate and capitalize on potential funding prospects in order to complete these business transactions.
When it comes to the search for venture capital, business owners may feel overwhelmed and confused with what financing is and is not available. However, there are some venture capitalists who are making themselves well-known to the owners of new and expanding businesses. One such firm has quietly been investing in and supporting companies for four years but has recently become one of the top venture capital firms in the country. It is also part of one of the world's most recognizable brands.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Intellectual Property on Friday, February 15, 2013
Innovation and creative solutions are some of the most valuable and desirable achievements for business owners. Many companies pride themselves on being in a position of standard-setting and originality. Protecting the ideas and products that someone creates is often detrimental to a company's success, which is why it can be crucial for business owners in Colorado to understand intellectual property laws.
A creation of the mind, which can include various types of literary or artistic works, is generally regarded as intellectual property. Patents, copyrights and trade secrets also fall under the category of intellectual property. Business owners and individuals often want to protect these works so that other parties cannot copy them and call them their own. If this is believed to have happened, it is not uncommon for a serious legal dispute to arise.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Business Formation and Planning on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Starting a new business can be an exciting venture for a business owner. There are all sorts of possibilities and hopefully, a business will grow and thrive into a successful and beneficial entity. Depending on many factors, however, business owners will want to be very deliberate in a number of their decisions when it comes to business formation.
There are many challenges that may come up during the beginning of a new business venture. From venture capital to employment policies, there are several issues and transactions that often must be addressed by business owners. One of the first things that a business owner often considers is where to setup a new business. According to recent reports, the state of Colorado has become a hub of activity for starting up a new high-tech business.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Business Litigation on Thursday, January 31, 2013
With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, football fans across Colorado are stocking up on the essentials for watching the big game: snacks and beer. One thing that consumers may not be aware of is the pricing and business dispute that is going on back at the beverage headquarters of Anheuser-Busch InBev and Grupo Modelo. Depending on the outcome of a potential merger between the two companies, shoppers may end up paying a little more for these game essentials in the coming years.
According to reports, Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) is looking to purchase Mexican brewing company Grupo Modelo, who makes popular beers like Corona. If this transaction were to go through, the Justice Department is concerned that it will likely lead to an increase in beer prices nationwide.
On behalf of Bryan E. Kuhn Counselor at Law, P.C. posted in Employment Litigation on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Business owners in Colorado are likely aware of how important it can be to protect certain elements of a business. The reputation and success of a company can be significantly damaged if an employee unlawfully distributes trade secrets or releases statements that disparage managers, bosses and even other co-workers. Unfortunately, it is easier than ever for people to disseminate these viewpoints and pieces of information online and on various social media sites.
This is why it is often crucial for a company to adopt and enforce effective and legally-acceptable social media policies. It can be very challenging for a business owner to develop a policy that protects the company without infringing on a person's rights. Some of these policies that have been developed by companies are either overly vague or too restrictive and this can have a serious impact the actions that an employer may take against an employee believed to be in violation of the policies.
