Colorado Business Legal Questions

Obtaining a patent is a very long and expensive process.  This is something that requires the expertise of a patent lawyer and not a "mere" business lawyer.  My best suggestion is to consult the phone book or internet for a qualified patent attorney.  You can also visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office online at www.USPTO.gov"   Michael J. Katz Corporon & Katz, LLC... Read More

The first thing that I would do is speak with the Colorado Attorney General's office.  I believe that have a liaison that can explain the basics of a foreclosure.  If the foreclosure has begun, you have a right to contest it in several ways.  First, if you have proof that you made all of the payments, you have a right to contest the "Rule 120" hearing.  The purpose of this hearing is to determine whether in fact, you are in breach of your loan agreement.  If you are just contesting the amount, the only real way to do that is to talk with the attorney that is foreclosing on the property or send notice to the public trustee that you intend to cure and that you want a full accounting of the cure provisions.  As noted in a previous answer, you should consult an attorney.   Michael J. Katz Corporon & Katz, LLC... Read More

I strongly recommend that you consult with a local attorney who practices criminal defense law. As a general matter, your membership in a minority group will probably not do you much good in these circumstances. However, if the police have no warrant for any of the subsequent searches, there may be a problem (generally, a warrant is good for one search, not multiple searches at arbitrary future dates). An attorney may be able to assist you in resolving the problem. See an attorney.... Read More

The biggest hurdle that I see is the governmental immunity act in Colorado.  This requires you to notify the city within a very limited time that you intend to sue.  I believe that waiting 1 year may result in you not being able to sue them.  Next you state that you were robbed but that when the police came the officer was "...on sight and viewed "them" removing the inventory on the video but told them to "go ahead and leave anyway".  So it sounds like the police were there when the person was removing inventory but let the person go.  On the other hand, if you only have a video of someone stealing from you, then the police did not "let them go ahead and leave anyway."  So I'm not sure the fact pattern.  If you could be more specific we may be able to give other advice.... Read More

It is possible that you will have a claim, although it may be difficult to interest a medical malpractice attorney in taking your case. This is so because of the difficulty in proving damages relating directly to the omitted MRI on the first visit (as opposed to the underlying condition itself). You'll need an attorney, so start looking if you decide to go this route.... Read More

Under some circumstances, yes. First, the account agreement you signed when you opened your account gives the bank express rights to discuss the account with certain designated third parties. Second, the bank has the right to discuss its relationship with you in order to protect itself against certain kinds of losses, including fraud. As a general matter, the bank may not disclose information about your account to third parties, but it may ask questions about you.... Read More

They may be.  If it is their responsibility to maintain the hallways and if they had notice that the light was burned out prior to the time you fell, you may have a claim against them.  A personal injury is called a "tort" and you should look in your local area for an attorney who specializes in personal injury/tort cases.   Michael J. Katz... Read More

Interesting business model. You will find that you have tremendous difficulty finding an attorney to advise you regarding a scheme that involves deceit regarding the nature and objects of your business. While the principal risk in such an activity might be that you obtain money or property by false pretenses, that doesn't seem to be an element of your business plan. Nevertheless, obtaining "fans" or third-party endorsements will necessarily involve making statements to the public regarding the objectives of your business and what can be expected by fans if they sign on. If these statements are false, you may, at least in theory, be exposed to liability.... Read More

Colorado partnership law is found a Colorado Revised Statutes 7-60-101 et seq.  As with a corporation, you must "wind-up" the affairs of the partnership as a precondition to the final and complete dissolution of the business.  Winding up means means that you make sure that all of your creditors are paid in full.  If there are creditors that are not so paid, then even after the partnership is wound up, the partners will remain personally liable for the debt.  Winding up also means that you file with the Secretary of State the "Statement of Dissolution".  This form can be found on the Secretary of State's web site.  This filing assumes that you have originally filed a "Statement of Partnership Authority" with the Sec'y of State.  Finally winding up means that you square with all of the partners the distribution of and final taxation of all of the partnership property that remains after all debts are paid.  This normally is done by written agreement between the parties.  I hope that helps. Michael J. Katz 303-790-4103   ... Read More

Dear Sir or Madam      In the most simple terms, one cannot keep something for which she has not paid.  Having said that, if your daughter was given the loan in the first place, and the check was issued, I'm not sure why the loan was "canceled" merely because the check did not cash.  It should be treated as a lost instrument for which you can get a new check (for which fees may be charged).      It sounds however like your daughter cannot now afford the car.  If that is the case, then she should contact the seller and discuss returning it to them.  Since it was their failure to properly process the documents, I would negotiate giving back the car without having to pay anything for depreciation or use.  But for the car dealer's negligence, there would have been loan in place. Sincerely,   Michael J. Katz 303-790-4103 Attorney at Law  ... Read More