Seminars


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    2009

  • Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation
    Dec 03, 2009
    Salt Lake City-Radisson Hotel Downtown
    Presented by: Dale Gardiner

    Property rights and police power. Land use and zoning conflicts. Damage disputes and administrative appeals. There is seemingly no end to the challenges when it comes to land use and zoning law litigation. Is your knowledge where it needs to be to confidently represent your clients? Join us for this comprehensive, information-packed seminar and take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Don't miss this vital seminar!

    To register:  http://www.nbi-sems.com/, (1-800-930-6182)



    For more information or to RSVP, please email dgardiner@vancott.com.
  • H1N1 at Work, What Now?
    Nov 10, 2009
    Salt Lake City-Radisson Hotel Downtown
    Presented by: Salt Lake Society for Human Resource Management

    Panel to focus on preparing offices for cases of H1N1 including legal and medical resources.  When should employees be sent home?  How can offices be prepared and educated?  What steps can be taken to prevent the spread of H1N1 and other infectious diseases?  This panel will address these questions and many others, giving key points as to pandemic plans and the latest CDC updates.

    For more information or to RSVP, please email .

    • 2008

  • Winning Your First Civil Trial
    Aug 22, 2008
    Salt Lake City - Radisson Hotel Downtown
    Presented by: Stephen K. Christiansen

    Sharpen Your Trial Skills and Minimize Stress

    You're just weeks away from litigating your first civil trial. And, like many new attorneys, you find you have more questions than answers as you face the challenge of how to be successful in the courtroom. You're seeking a way to quickly sharpen your trial skills and minimize your stress so you can walk into court confident and prepared. In this seminar, you'll find practical, hands-on solutions that will quickly improve all the critical aspects of your performance as a civil litigator - little-known methods they didn't teach you in law school. This is the only training that will bring you up to speed fast on how to effectively handle every surprise and setback in the trial, from start to finish, without blinking an eye.



    For more information or to RSVP, please email .
  • Wage and Hour Law Update in Utah
    Aug 21, 2008
    Salt Lake City - Sheraton City Centre
    Presented by: Mark A. Wagner

    Are you tangled in a web of confusing wage and hour laws?


    Employee lawsuits and government agency enforcement actions for wage and hour violations are at an all-time high. In this environment, the potential costs to you and your company - both in terms of dollars and bad publicity - of mistakes in classifying employees, calculating compensable working time and overtime, and administering of employee leave is simply too high to trust to 'business as usual.' Attend this seminar to get the essential guidance and insight you need to avoid making missteps in this minefield of federal and state laws.



    For more information or to RSVP, please email .
  • Litigating Access and Easement Cases
    Aug 07, 2008
    Salt Lake City - Radisson Hotel Downtown
    Presented by: John A. Snow

    Take Your Access or Easement Case to Court With Confidence

    Lengthy disputes and disjointed property history create unique challenges in litigating access and easement cases. Do you have the tools to overcome these obstacles? Obtain critical case law knowledge and practical tips from our experienced faculty as they examine the issues at play in property litigation. Learn how to effectively prepare and argue your case to get the best possible chance of success in court.
    For more information or to register online, visit http://www.nbi-sems.com/



    For more information or to RSVP, please email .
  • Commercial and Real Estate Loan Documents in Utah: Lending in Troubled Times
    Jun 25, 2008
    Salt Lake City - Red Lion Hotel Downtown
    Presented by: John A. Snow

    Every word in a loan document is important - do you understand each one?

    The world of lending is constantly changing - and so are the related loan documents. What are the special diligence and documentation issues when lending during an economic downturn? Attend this seminar and you'll get the expert advice you need. You'll learn the basics of core loan documents and how to demystify the complicated process. You'll gain valuable tips on how to avoid mistakes that lead to uncollectible loans and lawsuits. You will also get up to date on legal issues, including loan defaults, workouts, bankruptcies and foreclosures. Whether you are new to the business of lending or have years of experience, you'll leave with the ability to effectively and confidently handle every loan document challenge you face.

    For more information, please visit www.Lorman.com, Seminar ID: 377960



    For more information or to RSVP, please email .
  • Taking and Defending Effective Depositions
    Jun 19, 2008
    Hilton Salt Lake City Center
    Presented by: Stephen K. Christiansen & John A. Snow

    Got trial and discovery issues?

    No skill is more important for a civil litigator than knowing the art of taking and defending depositions - depositions can make or break your client's case. Knowing how to prepare a client for deposition is key to a successful litigation strategy. After all, with only a small percentage of cases actually going to trial, the real battleground for most litigation is the deposition. Join us for this seminar and learn practical techniques for effectively using depositions to achieve the one thing that matters most: winning your case. Give your case professionalism and authority by attending this seminar - it will give you a level of preparedness that is unsurpassed!



    For additional information visit www.lorman.com, Seminar ID 378288. 

    For more information or to RSVP, please email .
  • Resolving Real Estate Title Defects
    Jun 03, 2008
    Salt Lake City - Radisson Hotel Downtown
    Presented by: John A. Snow

    Identify and Prevent Problems Before They Occur

    The goal of every real estate transaction is to have a successful closing that is on schedule and without any major surprises. Understanding the critical impact of title law on those transactions is priceless in achieving that goal. This detail-packed seminar will give you the tools you need to address the title issues that are standing between you and a smooth closing.

    For additional information, please visit www.nbi-sems.com.



    For more information or to RSVP, please email .
  • Advanced Family Law
    May 14, 2008
    Salt Lake City - Radisson Hotel Downtown
    Presented by: Bart K. Johnson


    Family law is changing and becoming increasingly complex. The family law practitioner must learn to adapt and capitalize on new developments in order to develop and maintain a successful practice. The complexity of high asset and wealth client divorce can intimidate attorneys and cause them to shy away from these extremely profitable cases.



    For more information or to RSVP, please email .
  • Allocating Settlement Proceeds for Employment Claims: A "Taxing" Exercise
    Jan 09, 2008
    Utah Bar - Law and Justice Center
    Presented by: Mark A. Wagner and Florence M. Vincent

    Explore the tax consequences of employment claim settlements/awards and related attorney fee awards.

    For more information or to RSVP, please email .

    • 2007

  • Advanced Expert Witness Deposition Tactics
    Dec 19, 2007
    Radisson Hotel (215 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT)
    Presented by: John A. Snow among others

    For more information or to register online, visit http://www.nbi-sems.com/



    For more information or to RSVP, please email National Business Institute (1-800-930-6182).
  • Legal Ethics: Solutions to the Most Common Challeges
    Dec 14, 2007
    Radisson Hotel Downtown (215 W. South Temple, SLC, Utah 84101)
    Presented by: John A. Snow

    For more information or to register online, visit http://www.nbi-sems.com/



    For more information or to RSVP, please email National Business Institute: 1-800-930-6182.
  • Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes During Divorce
    Dec 12, 2007
    Radisson Hotel Downtown (215 W. South Temple, SLC)
    Presented by: Bart Johnsen, among others

    For more information or to register online, visit www.nbi-sems.com



    For more information or to RSVP, please email National Business Institute: 1-800-930-6182.
  • Land Use Law: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation and Zoning
    Dec 06, 2007
    Quality Inn Airport (1659 West North Temple, SLC, Utah 84116)
    Presented by: Dale F. Gardiner among others

    For more information or to register online, visit http://www.nbi-sems.com/



    For more information or to RSVP, please email National Business Institute: 1-800-930-6182.
  • Helping Your Client Survive a Child Custody Evaluation
    Oct 30, 2007
    Radisson Hotel Downtown (215 W. South Temple, SLC)
    Presented by: Bart Johnsen, among others

    For more information, visit www.nbi-sems.com.

    For more information or to RSVP, please email National Business Institute: 1-800-930-6182.
  • Law School for Business People (SBDC)
    Oct 02, 2007
    Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus
    Presented by: Robert Anderson and Gerald Suniville are among the presenters

       The Law School for Business People is designed to provide business people with an opportunity to explore those legal and business issues that have the most impact on their businesses.

    You can select up to four 50 minute sessions at a cost of $50 if you pre-register, $75 for late registration. 

    Four consecutive sessions run from 8:00 a.m. - noon.

    For more information, visit www.slcc.edu/slsbdc



    For more information or to RSVP, please email businesslaw@slcc.edu.
  • Overtime Requirements and Exemptions in Utah
    Aug 21, 2007
    Hilton Salt Lake City Center
    Presented by: Mark A. Wagner

    One of three presenters during the day long seminar, Mark Wagner, Chair of Van Cott's Labor and Employment Group, will shed light on "What Qualifies as Hours Worked Under the FLSA" and "What Can Jeapardize Exempt Status."  For more information, visit www.lorman.com or email Mr. Wagner at mwagner@vancott.com.



    For more information or to RSVP, please email www.lorman.com.

    • 2005

  • Advanced Family Law
    May 14, 2005
    Salt Lake City - Radisson Hotel Downtown
    Presented by: Bart J. Johnson

    Family law is changing and becoming increasingly complex. The family law practitioner must learn to adapt and capitalize on new developments in order to develop and maintain a successful practice. The complexity of high asset and wealth client divorce can intimidate attorneys and cause them to shy away from these extremely profitable cases.  Do you have the skills necessary to step up to the plate? Take charge with this information-packed seminar. Let our experienced faculty show you how to successfully tackle the most complex issues that arise in family law today.  

    • Protect the rights of cohabitating couples and know the boundaries of protection in the eyes of the law.
    • Keep you practice current by staying on top of development in paternity law.
    • Guide your client through the stress of domestic violence by providing timely advice.
    • Effectively dispute false allegations of abuse to help your client fight for custody.
    • Become a child advocate: learn to effectively and ethically represent children in and out of the courtroom.
    • Don't put the child in unnecessary stress: explore the pros and cons of including a child in courtroom proceedings and know when their testimony is essential.
    • Obtain the best settlement for your client by conquering the division of complex assets.
    • Suspect your opponent is hiding assets? Learn how to spot hidden assets and what to do when you find them.
    • Utilize experts to ensure all assets are on deck at the time of settlement.
    • Gain suggestions on how best to use forensic accountants and business valuation experts.
    • Safeguard your clients from allegations of financial misconduct by advising them early on of the consequences of their spending.
    • Ensure the best possible financial settlement by ensuring all assets are on the table for discussion between separate and community property.
    • Strengthen your knowledge by understanding the unique nuances that arise when helping military clients through a divorce.

    For additional information or to RSVP, please visit http://www.nbi-sems.com/



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