S&W LearningHub

The first program in the Tucson Emerging Business Webinar Series where firm attorneys Abigail McCourt and Lauren R. Talkington discuss issues and tips related to starting a new business, as well as how your business structure can impact your individual estate planning.

In this webinar, Denver partners Eric Kintner and Elizabeth Wylie cover topics such as major changes to vacation payout rules and paid sick leave law, as well as an update on vaccine mandates in the wake of recent Supreme Court decisions.

San Diego attorney April Wurster provides an overview of a Master Services Agreement, where she evaluates and discusses common provisions, alternative approaches, and drafting and negotiating tips.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, engineer, scientist, or anyone else whose company or career might touch the U.S. patent system, an understanding of the key concepts in patent law may prove to be beneficial. Join San Diego Partner Jaime Choi, Ph.D. for an introduction of key concepts in patent law, including patent inventorship, ownership, and the types of inventions that can be covered by patents.

In this webinar, Denver partner Eric Kintner and Las Vegas partner Charles Gianelloni provide a unique opportunity to learn what blockchain technology is all about—how it works, who controls it, and most importantly, why it has the potential to build huge enterprise value.

Los Angeles partner Joshua Schneiderman discusses key strategies to consider when negotiating Letters of Intent in mergers and acquisitions. Topics of discussion include the pros and cons of doing a Letter of Intent, typical issues to address in the Letter of Intent and case law concerning Letters of Intent.

Attorneys from across Snell & Wilmer’s offices present on topics designed to help business owners, in-house counsel, managers and HR professionals better understand complex employment issues.

Topics covered during this session include COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace, Tax Implications of Remote Workers, and the Regional Round Up: What’s New in Nevada, Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah.

In this Denver edition of the Emerging Business Seminar Series™, partner Eric Kintner is joined by Brett Story of Britehorn Partners to discuss how to sell your business as well as recent M&A trends that might affect your approach.

From startups to multibillion-dollar companies, contracts are an essential part of every business. Even at an early stage, a well-structured and drafted contract can be critical to a company’s success. How can companies navigate the world of contracts to best protect their interests? Join San Diego Attorney Sarah Hibbard for a basic overview of contracts, including a discussion on the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiation and management for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Attorneys from across Snell & Wilmer’s offices present on topics designed to help business owners, in-house counsel, managers and HR professionals better understand complex employment issues.

Topics covered during this session include Employment Law Changes Under the Biden Administration, OSHA and the Continuing Impact of COVID-19 on the Workplace, and Immigration Updates.

San Diego attorneys Monique Lashbrook and Rosalyn Sutton lead a discussion on California commercial leases. Topics covered include the different types of commercial office leases, items that are typically included in leases and what to look out for in a lease from the tenant’s perspective in California.

California partner Steffi Hafen leads a discussion on how to secure your business and legacy through estate planning. Topics covered include estate planning, business succession planning, and pre-liquidity planning for optimal tax, business, and family planning efficiencies. Special attention given to the needs of startup and tech businesses, including through discussions of QSBS stacking and packing, GRATs, DGTs, and charitable planning techniques.