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The following is for reference purposes only and should not be relied upon by anyone to be complete, accurate.  For official statutes, consult the Colorado Legislature. CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE – CIV …
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THE COLORADO CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO:                 Nonprofit founders and executive directorsFROM:          Foundry Legal, LLC    DATE:             October 2019We prepared this memo …
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TITLE 6. CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS ARTICLE 16. COLORADO CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS ACT 6-16-104. Charitable organizations – initial registration – annual filing – fees (1) Every charitable organization, except …
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MEMO RE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE You’ve asked us to prepare a memo covering some key corporate governance issues pertaining to startup companies. “Governance” is the term we’ll use to describe the …
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Having a security clearance challenged or revoked can be one of the most harrowing experiences for a defense sector employee or contractor. We can assist with challenging adverse clearance determinations …
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Late in 2017, the SEC’s Division of Enforcement (DOE) and its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) issued a joint statement warning would-be investors of initial token offerings (ICOs) …
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So you’ve heard about public benefit corporations (“PBCs”) and you’re wondering how you might go about converting your entity into one. Fortunately for you, it’s not very complicated and this …
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In recent years a relatively new legal entity has begun gaining some attention, in law nerd circles and otherwise.  Some household-name companies have made the switch, including Kickstarter PBC and …
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Starting a 501(c)(3), or any type of Section 501(c) organization, is a big step and carries with it lots of responsibilities. But with the right legal advisor and firm grasp …
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13 of 15 proposed cannabis bills passed the Colorado Legislature this session. Here’s what you need to know: The bills that passed: SB19-013 – Medical Marijuana Condition Opiates Prescribed For …
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Last week, France’s National Data Protection Commission (“CNIL”), imposed a $57 million fine against Google LLC for violations of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). With regard to onboarding new Android …
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The Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Securities opined on Tuesday, February 26 in an interpretive opinion that a digital asset to be developed by a Colorado aerospace technology company …
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