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 employment law, including when an employer legally can and cannot fire an employee  Workers’ Compensation in Wyoming  What we’d tell a client trying to decide between hiring employees or hiring independent contract ..read more

The Hathaway & Kunz podcast is back, and we’re looking forward to another great round of conversations related to the legal landscape at large.  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 businesses Why having a Chancery Court puts Wyoming ahead of other states  Important points to discuss with your client before beginning your Chancery Court tr ..read more

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 of estate planning for businesses, and more.  Hathaway & Kunz Audio Blog #9: What You Need to Know About Estate Planning, Part 2   Listen in to find out: What’s unique about a holographic will in Wyo ..read more

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. Hathaway & Kunz Audio Blog #8: What You Need to Know About Estate Planning, Part 1 Listen in as the Hathaway & Kunz experts on estate planning and wealth management share:  The most common estate planning component people often skip ..read more

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.  Hathaway & Kunz Audio Blog #7: How to Make Your Appellate Writing More Persuasive   Listen in to learn: The importance of having the appropriate standards of review interwoven into your issues (1:15) How to identify the issues you want t ..read more

At this year’s Rocky Mountain Elder Law Retreat—held in Vail, CO—Hathaway & Kunz associate Jerry James took part in a panel presentation on “Barriers to Competent Representation of Diverse and Underserved Populations and Strategies to Mitigate Bias.” During the three-person panel discussion, Jerry and his fellow panelists shared insight on: Competently representing clients in accordance with the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct What strategies they employ daily to effectively and competently represent clients, while considering their cultural and linguistic background, geographic lo ..read more

In our last episode, Brent and Lucas brought a wealth of insight to the table about the perks and pitfalls of using ChatGPT within the legal field.  Today, these fine gentlemen are back to continue the conversation, raising great points around the risks of ChatGPT’s inherent data bias, sharing who they think is most well-positioned for a new economy that incorporates ChatGPT, and more. Hathaway & Kunz Audio Blog #6: Perks and Pitfalls of ChatGPT, Part 2 Hear from Brent and Lucas about:  A unique application of AI technology, and how attorneys could follow a similar path to stre ..read more

Continuing our last conversation on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Brent Rhodes and Lucas Buckley join us today to discuss the perks and pitfalls of using ChatGPT within the legal field.  While, in some instances, ChatGPT can be a way for us to provide value to clients, it can also open the door to a vast range of inaccuracies—and it’s up to us, as legal professionals, to find the best ways to harness its unique power for good. Hathaway & Kunz Audio Blog #5: Perks and Pitfalls of ChatGPT In today’s episode: Clarifying what AI is and, more importantly, what it is not (:20 ..read more

On Friday, September 8, Hathaway & Kunz Partner Tyler Garrett joined former Chief Justice, Hon. Michael K. Davis (Ret.) to present on appeals. The hour-long presentation included guidance on procedure, helpful hints in drafting a successful appellate brief, and insight on effective oral arguments. Of the presentation, Tyler remarked: “Appealing a case to the Wyoming Supreme Court is not terribly complicated, but the rules are technical and often amended. Consequently, mistakes inevitably occur. Our one-hour presentation provided a helpful reference for civil practitioners to properly follo ..read more

Last time we met, we mentioned we’d be welcoming more of our team to the table for our audio blogs. Today, we’re thrilled to deliver on that promise, with Matt Kaufman and Tyler Garrett stepping into the studio for an engaging dialogue on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the practice of law. Is it ethical to use AI in the legal arena? And, if so, when? What challenges does AI pose, and what pain points does it have the potential to move out of the way? All that and more on our 4th episode of the Hathaway & Kunz audio blog! Hathaway & Kunz Audio Blog #4: AI and the Legal Lands ..read more