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Law School for Business People

A BizNetConnect Special Event

March 5, 2010
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cost: $20 for Break-Out Sessions Only

801-957-5284

In business, what you don't know could hurt you. The Law School for Business People is a half-day seminar presenting legal topics by some of Salt Lake's top-rated attorneys. When it comes to legal issues in small business, trust the experts.

Have specific legal questions regarding your business? After the morning sessions, join our attorneys for a box luncheon roundtable, where you get the chance to address your questions and receive valuable advice. The luncheon is from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. (PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the roundtable luncheon has closed as of March 1, 2010. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns).

CLICK HERE to register.

Sessions

Keynote Speaker

Mark Bonham

Mark Bonham brings over 20 years of experience as a top-ranking corporate and securities lawyer. He has represented hindreds of companies worth more than $10 billion and logged endless hours addressing the opportunities and challenges of rapidly evolving business. In 2009 Mark was recognized as Utah Corporate Lawyer of the year by Best Lawyers.

Session One

Contract and Tort Law for Business Owners - Brad Tilt
Contract Landmines: Avoiding the Pitfalls
Risk Management: A Primer on Tort Liability

An overview of the things that business people must know when entering into a contract. Various scenarios of business tort liability, legal elements of claims and discussion of practical strategies to limit liability.

Session Two

Employment Law for Business Owners - Joan Andrews
Non-Compete Contracts: What Works
Employer Liability
Hiring and Firing Considerations
Domestic Violence: What Can You Do When It Effects Your Employees

Enforceability of covenants not to compete, trade secret provisions and other trade restraints. Issues of employees using their own vehicle or company vehicles; premesis liability when a customer or employee has an accident on the premises; Workers Compensation issues. Reviews the legal and practical considerations of safe hiring and firing. Participants will learn three things that businesses can do to increase productivity, safety and morale by addressing the impact of Domestic Violence in the workplace.

Session Three

Fundamentals of Raising Capital - Brian Innes & Jonathan Stagg
How to bring investors into your business - legally. Show me the money.

This session will discuss the practical and legal aspects of taking money from investors as method of financing your business. This workshop takes a business person through the steps of making sure he is paid for his goods or services, from initial contact with the customer through filing a lawsuit, judgement, execution and levy. How to sell stock ownership in your company to investors to raise money to finance your company's growth.

Session Four

How to Win Your Small Business Claims Lawsuit - Felicia Cannfield
What the small business owner needs to know about alternative dispute resolution.

The presentation will focus on how to avoid getting involved in litigation in the first place, when you should file a small claims lawsuit, how to file one, when to decide whether you need an attorney, what the pretrial conference incolves, how to conduct the trial and how to collect on your judgement. This covers an overview of the important concepts and real world use of ADR including how it can be beneficial for small business conflict resolution.

Session Five

Going Into Business with Family and Friends - Victor Pollak
What you should know before working with close family or friends.

Things to consider if the need arises to involve friends and family on boards, as officers, employees, lenders or investors in closely held offices. Possible solutions to the associated challenges will be explored.

Session Six

Taxation Perspectives of C-Corps, LLC's and Sole Proprietorships - Steve Clayton
Determining whicl legal form is best for you.

An overview of the taxation implications of various legal forms to help entrepreneurs assure themselves that they have chosen the legal form that minimizes their tax obligation. This is a discussion of the four popular legal forms for business: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation and Limited Liability Company. This includes an analysis of the appropriateness of each for various business types.

Session Seven

Internet Security Threats - Phil Dracht
The responsibility to safeguard confidential information is yours.

Maintaining the security of customer's and client's confidential and proprietary information is the responsibility of the small business owner. This presentation overviews specific steps that the small business owner can take to protect information from hackers.

Session Eight

Basic Patent and Trademark Law for the Businessman - Brandon Pace & Brick Power
Differentiate yourself in the marketplace and create barriers to entry for competitors.

This session will feature tips about patent and trademark law for new entrepreneurs and will overview the essential elements of Intellectual Property Law for small businesses. Topics covered include: General IP Overview, Trademarks, Copyrights and Q&A.
Intellectual Property Class Part 1 of 2.

Session Nine

Trade Secrets, Patents and Their Enforcements - Brandon Pace & Brick Power
Make your intangible assets tangible and generate revenue for your business.

Learn about different types of intellectual property and the importance of protecting it. Our presenters will discuss the policies and procedures you need to know including how to file for a patent, trande name, trademark or copyright, when to use non-disclosure agreements, assignment agreements, and IP ownership issues.
Intellectual Propert Class Part 2 of 2.

Session Ten

Profit Opportunities of Climate Change and Sustainability - Gian Zini
Show me the money: linking environmental, social, and governance issues to companu value.

Session will cover how sustainability can increase your business profitability through value creation, international opportunities, and financial capital - lowering risk and increasing long-term returns.

Schedule

	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Check In
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM	Keynote Speaker
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3	Session 4
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Session 5	Session 6	Session 7	Session 8
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Session 1	Session 2	Session 10	Session 9
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Box Lunch With an Attorney

For more information, please call 801-957-5284. Click Here to register.

Upcoming Events for the 2009 - 2010 season:

April 2: 7 Habits for Small Business Managers
May 7: Spring Business to Business Expo - Buy Local First
June 4: Financing Your Business Conference