Vermont (VT) Business Law CLE Course Catalog

Join Mike Woeber of Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc. and Michael Silvio of MGO LLP, as they embark on a comprehensive exploration of R&D tax credits. They will provide invaluable insights and actionable strategies to empower organizations to fully leverage these credits. From deciphering qualifying activities and expenditures to mastering documentation requirements, our speakers will guide you through the latest changes and updates in R&D tax credit regulations, so you remain at the forefront of industry knowledge. A thorough review of the current regulations from the Internal Revenue Service related to the Sec. 174 R&D Capitalization will also be discussed along with how this will impact the credit. Speakers will also discuss potential legislation in this area.

Listen as experienced cannabis consultants and lawyers Whitney Hodges (Sheppard Mullin) and Shay Aaron Gilmore (The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore) provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the current regulatory developments in the cannabis industry as well as the surrounding issues that legal practitioners should be wary of. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies to navigate this rapidly evolving legal climate.

Join attorneys Kenneth P. Williams and A. Solomon Luwoye as they provide a comprehensive discussion of fraud risks in the current insurance ecosystem. Ken and Solomon, among other things, will also offer practical tips and strategies to mitigate pitfalls.

Listen as experienced employee benefits lawyers David R. Johanson (Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP) and Michelle Buckley, CPA, AIFA (Meaden & Moore) provide a dynamic discussion of the key developments and significant issues surrounding ESOP, succession planning, and their tax implications. The esteemed speakers will provide an in-depth analysis of their benefits and share insights into what makes for a valuable investment in ESOP.

In this program, data privacy and compliance attorneys Jana Terry (Beckstead Terry Ditto PLLC) and Andrea M. Gumushian (Varnum LLP) will provide an in-depth examination of the recent CPRA developments. Speakers, among other things, will present critical challenges and share strategies to avoid the consequences of potential violations.

In this program, securities lawyer Heather B. Middleton (Riker Danzig LLP) and commercial litigator Peter J. Tepley (Rumberger Kirk) will discuss the significant updates and key issues surrounding FINRA arbitration. The distinguished speakers will also share practical tips to prepare you for a FINRA arbitration case.

Listen as experienced economic consultants Simona Mola and Kyla Wethli from Cornerstone Research provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest regulations and enforcement trends concerning executive compensation.

As business continues to evolve into a more globalized workforce, GCs are being tasked with setting up international offices, aligning resources and coverage, and deciding where to build out legal teams. Understanding cross borders Communications and cultural differences have become business essential, not just to get deals done, but also to maintain strong cross-border partnerships. Join our panelists as they discuss the role of legal in international relations, and share their expertise and lived experiences with all international business dealings.

A few years past the height of the global pandemic, the world continues to grapple with global supply chain issues. We will discuss how the current geopolitical landscape contributes to this along with the legal issues and challenges that arise when the global supply chain is disrupted and how you can effectively manage risk. Speakers will also provide a comprehensive overview of sanctions in a volatile global landscape.