Valuing the Closely Held Company

Bendelow and Wolfson, Colorado A closely held company is one which is owned by a relatively limited number of people; often entirely by one family. Determining the value of these small companies can be necessary under a variety of circumstances, such as tax and estate planning, raising new capital through private placements, negotiating share-holder or […]

General Counsel – Your Partner in Ensuring the Legal health of Your Business! To understand why a general counsel is important to your business, let’s first define exactly what a general counsel is. Think of a general counsel as the family physician for your business. A general counsel is a lawyer who will handle all […]

When creating a new business and business name, you as the owner should be aware of a few important considerations in terms of trademarks and trademark law. Some simple steps can be taken that will spare you a significant headache down the road. Many new business owners make the mistake of only checking with the […]

Ted Bendelow, Bendelow and Wolfson Just before ski season each year, a shuffle ensues. Most of us are familiar with this ritual. It generally consists of the frantic search for housing, schlepping one’s personal belongings around town, leaving old roommates, and learning the habits and moods of new ones. Frequently, the shuffle’s aftermath confronts residential […]

Bendelow and Wolfson, Colorado The basic relationship between a real estate broker and client is one of principal and agent and is subject to the general law of agency. In general, a real estate broker owes a fiduciary duty of good faith and loyalty to the principal. This article briefly outlines the duration of the […]

Bendelow Law Office LLC, Colorado Copyrights are a form of protection governed exclusively by the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code) and provided to authors of “original works of authorship.” Such works include computer programs, writings, artwork, photographs, choreographed material, etc., which need not be published so long as they are actually […]

There are many things to consider when it comes to starting a business in Colorado. From choosing a name to filing the necessary paperwork, the process of a business start-up can be quite overwhelming. One of the most important factors of the business to consider is how to promote the product or service being offered. […]

When two folks decide to do business together, they commonly agree that they are 50-50 partners, whether a partnership; a corporation or an LLC. That means they both must agree on decisions. That arrangement is fine so long as they agree on everything. It is a recipe for disaster if they don’t. A 50-50 partnership […]

When it comes to real estate law in Colorado, there is a variety of issues that can pertain to this specialized practice. It’s important to understand the complexities of real estate and property law, and as with any legal matter, proper representation makes all the difference in achieving a desired outcome. Whether you are an […]

Starting a new business is actually quite simple: get an employer identification number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service. In some industries you also need to get a business license, for example for sales tax purposes. Some businesses have further licensure obligation(s), with some licensure state required (realtor) and some locally required (Contractor). You don’t […]