CalCurrent presented by Snell & Wilmer
CalCurrent presented by Snell & Wilmer
Snell & Wilmer
Welcome to CalCurrent, presented by Snell & Wilmer. This podcast focuses on helping you navigate the California legal landscape. CalCurrent’s featured speakers are experienced attorneys who provide updates on current legal matters, in a format available to access as your schedule permits. This podcast will cover statewide, national, and international issues that affect both individuals and our business community. We invite you to consider CalCurrent as one of your go-to resources for learning about the latest updates in the legal world and their potential impact in California and beyond. CalCurrent is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. Subscribe below to receive new episodes every month and browse through the entire back catalog.
Preparing for the SEC’s Final Rule on Cybersecurity
On this episode, corporate and securities attorneys Eileen Uy, Tony Caldwell, and Angela Kim discuss the SEC’s newly adopted cybersecurity rules and how it can effect public companies.
Nov 16, 2023
13 min
Essential Employment Agreements for California Employers
On this episode, Labor and Employment Partner Brook Barnes reviews employment agreements and how California employers can use them to mitigate liability.
Oct 12, 2023
15 min
Estate Planning Update: NINGs, DINGs, and Anti-ING California Laws
On this episode, Lauren R. Talkington, an estate planning and probate litigation attorney, along with co-host Faith Liveoak, a tax and estate planning attorney, discuss the advanced estate planning techniques of Nevada Incomplete Gift Non-Grantor Trusts (NINGs) and Delaware Incomplete Gift Non-Grantor Trusts (DINGs) and the newly enacted California law that attacks them.
Sep 14, 2023
11 min
Caremark Comes to California
On this episode, Commercial Litigation Partner Howard Privette discusses the Caremark standard for assessing the oversight duties of corporate directors and its application in the recent California appellate case Kanter v. Reed. Dive into the framework of the Caremark standard to learn the significance of this decision and what implications it could have for the future.
Aug 10, 2023
17 min
Estate Planning for Closely Held Business Owners
On this episode, Steffi Hafen, private client services partner, discusses estate and tax planning for closely held business owners or owners of a business where there is no readily available public market. She outlines how advance planning and utilization of structures such as buy/sell agreements, corporate recapitalizations, gifts, and additional freeze transactions may help resolve or avoid issues if there is a sudden departure of a key owner, such as by death, disability, or retirement.
Jun 8, 2023
9 min
Burden of Proof: Ironburg Inventions, Ltd. vs. Valve Corporation
On this episode, Zachary Schroeder, intellectual property litigation attorney discusses the recent federal circuit decision in Ironburg Inventions, Ltd. vs. Valve Corporation that held that patent owners bear the burden of proof for an Inter Partes Review (IPR) Estoppel affirmative defense.
May 11, 2023
7 min
Two Types of Student Loan Benefits Every Employer Should Know
On this episode, Employee Benefits Partner Matthew Chiarello highlights two types of student loan benefits: student loan matching contributions in retirement plans and student loan reimbursements that are built into educational assistance programs. Join Matthew to find out how these programs can help employers recruit and retain talent in a dynamic labor market.
Apr 13, 2023
6 min
Practical Suggestions for Identifying Intellectual Property (IP)
Intellectual property is often left unprotected because it can be difficult to identify. On this episode, join Partner April Wurster as she shares tips and tricks for identifying intellectual property.
Mar 9, 2023
9 min
What Is California’s New Pay Transparency Law and How Will It Effect Employers and Applicants?
On this episode of CalCurrent, host and labor and employment Partner Brian Mills discusses California’s new pay equity law that went into effect on January 1, 2023, and its potential effect on California employers and individuals who are pursuing employment opportunities.
Feb 9, 2023
5 min
What Is the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and How Does It Affect Real Estate Development in the Lake Tahoe Basin?
Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. Attracting about 15M visitors annually, it continues to be a popular year-round vacation destination. The Lake Tahoe Basin, however, remains largely undeveloped primarily due to strict regulations from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). On this episode, join real estate attorney Michael Cabrera as he discusses the basics of TRPA and the complex regulatory framework that real estate developers and investors must navigate to move forward with projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Jan 12, 2023
12 min
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