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The "legal nightmare" of oral agreements
In the horse world, handshake deals are common. But what if the deal goes south?

Margrit Lent Parker
Jun 10, 2024
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Why copying and pasting a liability waiver from another state could put your business at risk
In equine law, we equine lawyers regularly caution people that the legal protections immunizing equine activity sponsors from some lawsuits

Margrit Lent Parker
May 7, 2024
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A big constitutional law case in the Thoroughbred racing industry
This Fifth Circuit decision deals a big blow to HISA, and it is not yet clear what HISA's governing body will do next.

Margrit Lent Parker
Dec 6, 2022
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What Exactly is "Equine Law"?
Check out this article I recently wrote for Law Practice Today on practicing Equine Law.

Margrit Lent Parker
Jun 13, 2022
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Estate Planning is for the Dogs! (and Cats and Birds and Horses and...)
How much time have you spent ensuring your animals' wellbeing in the future when you are not around to care for them?

Margrit Lent Parker
May 16, 2021
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Trading Services: Is Swapping Chores for Riding Lessons Better than Paying Cash?
Why do people trade services rather than exchange money for them? If one reason is that the parties to the trade believe that...

Margrit Lent Parker
Mar 11, 2021
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In the New Year, Get More Out of Your Equine Liability Waiver
Do you have a liability waiver? When was the last time you updated it? Is it time to refresh with a new one?

Margrit Lent Parker
Dec 29, 2020
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Startup Tips for the Pandemic Entrepreneur
Another issue of the local Carbon Valley Life is out! There's lots of great content, but we especially hope you'll turn to page 34 to...

Margrit Lent Parker
Nov 4, 2020
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Horse Accidents and Lawsuits -- Learning From Cases to Improve Safety and Minimize Risk
It is important to keep in mind that each state’s EALA laws will differ and that waivers need to be properly customized.

Margrit Lent Parker
Sep 10, 2020
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Beware the Employee Misclassified as an Independent Contractor
It seems I have been talking a lot with people lately about misclassified employees, in other words, the risky practice of treating...

Margrit Lent Parker
Aug 14, 2020
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For Small Business Tenants Facing Default and Eviction - Free 8/6 Webinar & 8/20 Free Legal Clinic
Here in Colorado, small businesses facing eviction issues during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting some help from a new program backed by...

Margrit Lent Parker
Jul 31, 2020
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Back to Business During COVID-19 -- Has Your Business Worked Through the Legal Considerations?
Margrit recently joined the North Metro Denver Small Business Development Center (here's their website) for multiple online webinars and...

Margrit Lent Parker
Jul 30, 2020
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Colorado’s Sweeping New Mask Mandate
Last week, Colorado Governor Polis joined the ranks of many state governors and issued a mask mandate. Colorado’s mandate requires all...

Margrit Lent Parker
Jul 20, 2020
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New Colorado Orders and Guidance More Clearly Pave the Way for Recreation and Competition
Personal and outdoor recreational activities now have more guidance from the state on operations with the Colorado Governor Polis's new...

Margrit Lent Parker
Jun 5, 2020
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‘Safer At Home’: Colorado's New Orders for the Slow Reopening of Businesses and Activities
Colorado has entered the “Safer at Home” phase of social distancing to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. In effect for 30 days...

Margrit Lent Parker
Apr 28, 2020
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The Coming Colorado “Safer at Home Order” --- What Will it Mean for Horse Facilities?
Horse Businesses and Colorado's Upcoming Covid-19 "Safer at Home Order"

Margrit Lent Parker
Apr 24, 2020
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Horse Businesses and Owners – Finding Financial Relief During COVID-19
For assistance ranging from federal aid to local equine hay banks and horse owner financial aid, read on below

Margrit Lent Parker
Apr 14, 2020
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