Welcome to the digital library section of S&W LearningHub. Browse through the library to find video presentations of interest, or use the search tool in the top-right corner of the page to enter specific keywords or phrases.
Brief descriptions are included under each video for reference. When you select the title of a video, a new page will open for optimal viewing.
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Duration: 60 Minutes
San Diego attorney April Wurster provides an overview of a Master Services Agreement, where she evaluates and discusses common provisions, alternative approaches, and drafting and negotiating tips.
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Duration: 60 Minutes
Whether you are an entrepreneur, engineer, scientist, or anyone else whose company or career might touch the U.S. patent system, an understanding of the key concepts in patent law may prove to be beneficial. Join San Diego Partner Jaime Choi, Ph.D. for an introduction of key concepts in patent law, including patent inventorship, ownership, and the types of inventions that can be covered by patents.
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Duration: 50 Minutes
Los Angeles partner Joshua Schneiderman discusses key strategies to consider when negotiating Letters of Intent in mergers and acquisitions. Topics of discussion include the pros and cons of doing a Letter of Intent, typical issues to address in the Letter of Intent and case law concerning Letters of Intent.
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Duration: 60 Minutes
From startups to multibillion-dollar companies, contracts are an essential part of every business. Even at an early stage, a well-structured and drafted contract can be critical to a company’s success. How can companies navigate the world of contracts to best protect their interests? Join San Diego Attorney Sarah Hibbard for a basic overview of contracts, including a discussion on the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiation and management for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Duration: 60 Minutes
San Diego attorneys Monique Lashbrook and Rosalyn Sutton lead a discussion on California commercial leases. Topics covered include the different types of commercial office leases, items that are typically included in leases and what to look out for in a lease from the tenant’s perspective in California.
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Duration: 60 Minutes
California partner Steffi Hafen leads a discussion on how to secure your business and legacy through estate planning. Topics covered include estate planning, business succession planning, and pre-liquidity planning for optimal tax, business, and family planning efficiencies. Special attention given to the needs of startup and tech businesses, including through discussions of QSBS stacking and packing, GRATs, DGTs, and charitable planning techniques.
Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Duration: 60 Minutes
San Diego Employment and OSHA attorney Kevin M. Brown leads a discussion on common pitfalls California employers face including meal periods and rest breaks, handbooks, harassment/discrimination/retaliation laws, mandatory training, independent contractors, and Cal/OSHA requirements.
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Duration: 60 Minutes
Orange County and Los Angeles partner Jim Scheinkman, covers considerations for merger, acquisition, sale and other strategies for your business in the current economic landscape and beyond. Learn more about how to plan for your ultimate exit. What should you plan for and how can you maximize potential gain or minimize loss.
Date: Monday, May 10, 2021
Duration: 60 Minutes
San Diego Corporate and Securities Partner Bardia Moayedi leads an introductory crash course on the typical legal and business terms involved with, and negotiated in, venture capital fundraising including SAFE, Convertible Note, Series Seed and Series A financings.
