Families First Coronavirus Response Act Employer FAQs

The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (H.R. 6201) has passed the Senate and been signed by President Donald Trump. It goes into effect on April 2, 2020. The Colorado Department of Labor has a notice for employers that you can find here that is being updated. The Act was revised slightly ...
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Navigating New Employment Waters During the Covid-19 Pandemic

I can’t tell you how many calls and questions I’ve had the last few days from anxious employers looking for answers on how to handle interruption to their business because of COVID-19. Some of the hardest choices companies are facing are what to do with their employees. I’m talking...
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COVID-19, Force Majeure, and Commercial Contracts

Oh, the Force Majeure clause. Almost always towards the bottom of the commercial contract (usually in all the boilerplate), often overlooked, sometimes skimmed, and suddenly relevant. People think of Force Majeure as a hurricane or an earthquake, but what about a pandemic? The Force Majeure clause &...
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Adrienne Fischer And Katie Butler Named Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2020.

      We’re happy to announce that Basecamp Legal’s Founder, Adrienne Fischer, and our of-counsel, Katie Butler, have been named to the Colorado Super Lawyers’ list of Rising Stars for 2020. This is Adrienne’s second consecutive year being named to the list. Ri...
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Small Business Saturday

My favorite time of year: Small Business Saturday. Looking for that perfect gift? There are so many wonderful makers, doers, and small businesses who can use your support this holiday season. Make their season wonderful.   I might be a little biased because I work with some of these folks, but I ju...
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Adrienne Fischer Founder of Basecamp Legal Named Colorado Rising Star for 2019

Adrienne Fischer was selected to the 2019 Super Lawyer’s Colorado Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice.  Only 2.5% of attorneys in Colorado receive this distinction. The Super Lawyers list, compiled annually by Super Lawyers Magazine, ...
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Five Legal Tips for Influencers

The average person is bombarded with 5,000 ads a day. You’ve got “lifestyle” gurus from all over the world trying to influence your style, beauty product purchases, home design, food choices, travel spots, and the list goes on. While brands are hesitant to place disclosures all over influencer...
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Six Legal Things Outdoor Companies Should Know

Outdoor Retailer is just starting up here today in Denver. It’s no secret our attorneys are big fans of adventure, travel, and the great outdoors. We thought we would put together a quick and dirty checklist that outdoor companies should think about when starting up or growing.   Protect your...
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