The Hathaway & Kunz Podcast

Matt Kaufman and Lee Dickinson are back to continue the conversation around intellectual property and trademark law (listen in to part one here), highlighting: Telltale signs of a scam trademark letter, and what can happen if you respondWhich type of “cease and desist” letter warrants a response, and why Common examples of “failure to function” in trademarksWhen, and how, a

If you have an appeal coming up in the Wyoming Supreme Court, this episode is a must-listen. Straight from Hathaway & Kunz partner Tyler Garrett—one of our team’s most seasoned appellate attorneys—you’ll learn: The unique challenges (and opportunities) presented by Wyoming’s relatively smaller judiciaryWhy a “black and white” outcome isn’t always possible in rel

Fresh out of an incredibly large industrial siting project, Hathway & Kunz partners Sean Larson and Marianne Shanor join fellow partner Matt Kaufman to share their insights on the process—which is truly one of a kind. Listen in to find out: What to expect when going through the industrial siting process in WyomingThe impact of planning ahead and building relationships early o

When it comes to protecting your brand identity, original creations, artistic work and design… where’s the best place to start? Is it really as simple as adding in a ™ symbol? The answers might surprise you. In today’s episode on intellectual property and trademark law, Lee Dickinson and Matt Kaufman walk you through: Where to start when trademarking your brandThe differenc

Much like estate planning creates a plan for your assets after you’ve passed, establishing a gun trust allows you to pass on your firearms, suppressors and all other firearms owned by your trust to your chosen beneficiaries. If you’ve ever wondered about the best time to set up a gun trust, or the benefits of doing so, this episode with Lucas Buckley, Nate Nicholas and Brent Rh

Being an employer in an “at-will” employment state can be a challenge—especially when you add elements such as independent contractors and employment contracts into the mix. Luckily, Matt Kaufman’s brought in two of our seasoned labor and employment law attorneys—Lucas Buckley and Kari Hartman—to share their insight on: Common misconceptions around Wyoming’s at-will e

Today, Matt Kaufman welcomes Tyler Garrett and Sean Larson to share their insight on Wyoming’s Chancery Court. As Tyler mentions in the episode, the Chancery Court is an innovative step forward for Wyoming. Find out why, plus hear: What makes the Chancery Court valuable for businessesWhy having a Chancery Court puts Wyoming ahead of other states Important points to discuss with y

Welcome back! In our last episode, Shaina Case, John Fritz, and Matt Kaufman kicked off a great conversation about what to expect during the estate-planning process and shared great insight on important elements to consider, ways to avoid probate, and more. Today, Shaina, John, and Matt are back for part two, where they cover the risks of using a holographic will, explore the value

What goes into creating an estate plan? What elements need to be considered to avoid probate? (And, if you already have an estate plan in place: Are you missing an important component many estate planners often skip over?) Let’s find out in part one of our two-part episode on estate planning, featuring Shaina Case, John Fritz, and Matt Kaufman. Listen in as the Hathaway & Kun

As you’ll hear during this session: Tyler Garrett loves appeals. (In fact, he literally wrote the book on appellate procedure in the Wyoming Supreme Court.) Getting a step ahead of opposing counsel starts with persuasive appellate writing, and today, Tyler joins Matt Kaufman to share his insight on what it takes to make your writing stand out. Listen in to learn: The importance o