A Larimer County court determines whether a legal agreement is binding only after establishing the parties entered a contract. That sounds simple, but business contract disputes can be stalled when one party alleges the agreement was never signed. Extended litigation...
Construction of VA hospital in Colorado halted for contract issue
When a construction contact is breached, it can mean the end of a project until the breach can be sorted out. As someone working with a construction team, you would, of course, want to get the problem sorted out legally before you continue, even if that means getting...
Even savvy business owners need help with contract law
For many Colorado business men and women, contracts are a part of daily life. However, a simple oversight or misstatement can turn an ironclad deal into a future liability. By seeking expert-level assistance with complex business contracts, business owners and...
Amazon proposes 100 percent royalties during contract dispute
Amazon has been trying to get through a dispute with publishing house Hachette for some time now. The two cannot agree on the new terms for sales through the website; their last contract ended back in March, and they have not signed a new one as of now. In large part,...
Steak ‘n Shake franchisees bought out
In a prior post, we highlighted the legal battle between the franchise owners of the popular fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake, and the owners of two restaurants in the Denver metro area. While the legal wrangling between the parties is far from over, the...
Government budget resolution may improve business climate
It seems cliché to say that politics influences business successes, but sometimes there are instances where there is truth to that notion. The latest vote regarding funding apportionments and the increase of the nation's debt ceiling appears to have saved the...
Steak ‘n Shake returning to Denver
If you are a fan of Steak ‘n Shake, prepare to be relieved (or surprised). The popular fast food chain will be returning to the Metro Denver area after being on hiatus due to a lawsuit between area franchise owners and the company’s Indianapolis based...