Milgrom & Daskam Blog

Copyright Law

Check This Contract if You Are a Human

The first returns have arrived in the battle between copyright holders and technology companies over whether AI training on artist data, or the use of AI to simulate artist styles constitute copyright infringement, and they are not encouraging for those who like their art human.

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Business & Corporate Law

Qualified Small Business Stock: 2025 Update

We’ve previously written about Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and the potential tax benefits that come with it if you structure your entity appropriately. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, expands the tax exemption available for QSBS and now further incentivizes business owners to structure their qualifying companies in a manner that will take advantage of the new rules.

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Business & Corporate Law

Certificated vs. Uncertificated Stock: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

When it comes to owning stock, most people think about the ups and downs of share prices – not the paperwork behind their ownership. However, how your stock is recorded can have real implications. In today’s digitized world, the distinction between certificated and uncertificated stock is more relevant than ever, especially for startups, private companies, and investors managing equity in various forms.

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Intellectual Property

The Rise of NFT and Metaverse Trademark Filings: What Businesses Need to Know

As virtual goods, blockchain-based assets, and immersive online environments become increasingly mainstream, the world of trademark law is rapidly expanding to accommodate them. Businesses entering the NFT and metaverse space are finding that traditional intellectual property principles still apply, but in novel and evolving ways. Trademark filings related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), virtual goods, and metaverse platforms have surged, prompting both opportunities and legal uncertainties.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI 101: A Governance Action Plan

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already changing business and healthcare in profound ways: Candidates are being screened by AI during the interview process; behavioral healthcare specialists

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Business & Corporate Law

Your First Commercial Lease!

It is simple to sign a lease and stuff it away to (hopefully) never be seen again. It is decidedly less simple to make sure the document protects your business’ interest (and where you are signing a personal guaranty, as is often the case, your personal interests too).

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Contracts

Avoiding Pitfalls in Insurance Claims

Policyholders pay good money for their insurance. But when a loss occurs or someone sues you, insurance coverage is not automatic. People who make insurance claims face several potential pitfalls that may prevent them from getting what they paid for.

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Data Privacy

Biometric Amendment for Colorado Employers

This summer, Colorado employers will be subject to additional regulations around the collection and storage of biometric identifiers and biometric data. On July 1, 2025, the Biometric Amendment to the Colorado Privacy Act will take effect. While largely targeted at the collection and retention of biometric data from consumers generally, the Biometric Amendment also provides new regulations for Colorado employers. These regulations apply to both for-profit and non-profit organizations of any size, even those without any “consumer-facing” business.

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B Corp

Milgrom & Daskam Partners with Denver Urban Gardens through 1% for the Planet: A Commitment to Growing Community Resilience

Milgrom & Daskam, a Denver-based law firm with a strong commitment to social responsibility, has taken a bold step in supporting their local community by partnering with Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) through the 1% for the Planet network. This partnership is not just a symbolic gesture, but a meaningful collaboration aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and enhancing food security in the Denver area.

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Intellectual Property

Trademark Protection Based on Trademark Use: Nuances to Defining Trademark Use

The moment you begin using a trademark in U.S. commerce to identify the source of your goods or services, you establish what are known as “common law” rights in the trademark. What constitutes a “use in commerce” is legally defined. A “use in commerce” is defined as “the bona fide use of a mark in the ordinary course of trade.”

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