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Can I Move to California to Avoid My Colorado Non-Compete Agreement?

by Nick Hansen on November 20, 2024

Colorado public policy disfavors non-compete agreements but it does not prohibit them. Colorado law and Colorado courts will still allow, for example, enforcement of non-compete agreements in Colorado against highly compensated employees for the purpose of protecting trade secrets. In contrast, California generally prohibits non-compete agreements and refuses to enforce them in most cases. As …

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Are Non-Competes Still Enforceable in Colorado?

by Nick Hansen on October 4, 2024

Non-compete agreements are used to attempt to restrict a company’s employees and independent contractors from engaging in competitive activities with that company. Non-solicitation agreements are a form of non-compete agreement which are specifically tailored to attempting to restrict a former employee or independent contractor of the company from soliciting and/or otherwise engaging in business with …

Can your Employer Demand that you Sign a Non-Compete Agreement

by Nick Hansen on April 20, 2021

Without at the same time giving you a Promotion, Raise, or Bonus as an Incentive for Doing so? With respect to the enforceability of non-compete agreements (also called non solicitation agreements) , the question is often asked whether an employer can demand that an existing employee sign a non-competes in Colorado without at the same …

Ask a Denver Contract Lawyer: Breach of Contract & Who Breached First?

by Nick Hansen on September 17, 2019

QUESTION: Can you breach a contract (for example, stop paying or performing under a contract) if the other side breaches the contract first? ANSWER: Under Colorado law, a party may establish justification for nonperformance under a contract (like not paying any more money or not performing any more services) if it can demonstrate that the …

Is any breach of contract enough to justify suing someone?

by Nick Hansen on February 26, 2019

Is any breach of contract enough to justify suing someone for breach of contract or to stop performing your obligations under the contract because the other side has breached? Many non-lawyers are surprised to learn that not all breaches of contract in Colorado are treated the same under the law. A breach of contract must …

What if Your Employer or Former Employer Fails to Pay You for the Wages and Compensation You are Owed?

by Nick Hansen on January 22, 2019

Under Colorado law, if your former employer fails to pay you the wages and compensation that you are owed, you may be entitled to not just the payment of such wages and compensation, but also the award of a penalty against your former employer of between 50 to 100 percent of the amount of wages …

Why You Would Need A Colorado Contract Attorney

by Nick Hansen on March 16, 2017

Why You Would Need A Denver Business Lawyer For help with any of these issues, you can contact Nick Hansen Colorado Contract Attorney.

Agreement To Arbitrate: Is It Right For You?

by Nick Hansen on February 5, 2017

Often when you’re involved in a dispute regarding a breach of contract, time is of the essence. When an expedient solution is needed, arbitration may be a better solution than litigation. However, arbitration is not right for all situations, and in some instances, may not be the most affordable way to reach a solution. In …

Are Non-Competes Enforceable in Colorado?

by Nick Hansen on October 26, 2016

Please note: this law has been updated. This update is addressed in my blog post “Are Non-Competes Still Enforceable in Colorado?“ Colorado non-compete agreements are used to attempt to restrict a company’s employees, independent contractors, customers and vendors from engaging in competitive activities with that company. Many people wonder “Are non compete agreements enforceable?” For …

Are Oral Contracts Enforceable?

by Nick Hansen on July 6, 2016

A contract can be written, oral or even implied by the actions of the involved parties. While written contracts can clearly be enforced in a court of law, people often ask Denver contract lawyers whether they have any legal recourse in the event of a breach of oral contracts. Can an oral contract actually be …

Breach of Contract Statute of Limitations

by Nick Hansen on October 3, 2024

If you are considering whether to seek legal action regarding a breach of contract, you may be wondering: What is the breach of contract statute of limitations?? This is a common question, and the answer may not be as straightforward as you would think. If you are thinking about filing a lawsuit over a breach of …

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