Every year the threshold amount that workers must be paid in annual total compensation before being legally subject to a non-compete and/or non-solicitation of customers agreement increases. In 2025, the threshold amount increases to $127,091 to be subject to a non-compete agreement and $76,254 to be subject to a non-solicitation of customer agreement. If a …
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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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
Why You Would Need A Denver Business Lawyer For help with any of these issues, you can contact Nick Hansen Colorado Contract Attorney. The information on this website is intended to be general information only and not legal advice. Laws change frequently and the information on this website may not be up to date, nor …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
Are oral contracts enforceable by law? 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 contract. Can an oral …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
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 …
"The information provided and exchanged on this website does not constitute legal advice to you or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between us. Hansen Law Firm, LLC d/b/a Colorado Contract requires that a written contract be entered into and signed by it and any prospective client before it agrees to undertake the legal representation of any prospective client and serve as its contract attorney. In addition, the circumstances of every case differ and the unique facts of every case must be known before legal counsel can be given by any contract attorney"
