What is inertia anyway? I’m writing a series on this cheery topic so that we can continue the conversation about the important questions raised in the “Death of a Solo, Death of a Practice” CLE I presented in February. I told a couple jokes about death and dying at the CLE … and got some […]
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There is bankruptcy, and there is bankruptcy planning. The latter is crucial in avoiding unpleasant surprises when you are in a pinch for dough. Let’s face it, most folks who never imagined they’d file do so because times are tough, real tough. Whether it be medical bills, credit card debt, or mortgage deficiency amounts owed […]
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In the Stacks will offer a peek at the resources available to Colorado Bar Association members via its Lending Library. Are you considering starting your own intellectual property law firm? In Starting an IP Law Practice: Critical Questions to Ask Yourself, Ann M. Mueting helps you ask many of the not-so-obvious questions, evaluate your options, […]
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Maybe you’re gathering the information you need to file your tax return. Maybe you’re working on a divorce settlement that includes stocks. Perhaps you’re interested in following a stock you’re considering adding to your personal portfolio. In these scenarios, it is helpful to know what a stock was worth on a particular date. Most of […]
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Following and abiding by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct can be challenging enough for an attorney, but issues can become even more complicated if you are practicing two professions. In the video below, Eric Nesbitt, a Colorado licensed real estate attorney and commercial real estate broker, covers ethical considerations involved with actively practicing dual […]
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As of Jan. 1, FDIC insurance available to IOLTA accounts will be $250,000 per owner of the funds (client), per financial institution, assuming that the account is properly designated as a trust account and proper accounting of each client’s funds is maintained. For the past two years, IOLTA and non-interest-bearing accounts enjoyed unlimited FDIC insurance coverage pursuant to Section 343 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. That provision was to be effective for two years with a sunset date of Dec. 31, 2012.
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It seems that at least once a week my business associate, Danette Lilja, and I experience conduct by our colleagues that causes us to exclaim to each other, “And we worry about committing malpractice!” Based on numerous instances we’ve witnessed committed by other attorneys just in the past few months, I wonder if we’re some […]
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One of the principal goals of the Colorado Civil Access Pilot Project (CAPP) is to streamline the discovery process and thereby reduce the cost of litigation. Ultimately, CAPP’s success in reducing total litigation costs depends on how big of a problem the discovery process actually is. Suffice it to say, there is not agreement on […]
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Quick Tips on Oral Advocacy from Colorado Bar Association on Vimeo.
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