Presentations
01.27.2012
We are pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been chosen by their peers as one of Utah Business magazine’s 2012 Utah Legal Elite:
- Brian W. Burnett, Energy/Natural Resources
- Cass C. Butler, Construction
- Mark L. Callister, Civil Litigation
- James D. Gilson, Civil Litigation
- Andrew L. Howell, Estate Planning
- W. Waldan Lloyd, Corporate Law and Transactions
- Leland McCullough, Estate Planning
- Jeffrey L. Shields, Bankruptcy/Workout
- Zachary T. Shields, Bankruptcy/Workout
10.25.2011
The firm is pleased to announce that Jeff Clayton has accepted an appointment as the Area Legal Counsel for the Africa Southeast Area for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jeff and his wife, Marge, will be moving to Johannesburg, South Africa, in November 2011 for a term of at least 3 years. We wish Jeff and Marge all the best as they embark on this adventure.
09.21.2011
The firm wishes to recognize Brian Burnett for recently being appointed Chair of the Administrative Law Section of the Utah State Bar for 2011-12. Michael Walch was also recently appointed Chair of the Native American Law subcommittee of the Energy, Natural Resources, and Environmental Law Section. And Jim Gilson was appointed as Co-Chair of the Utah Supreme Court Committee on New Lawyer Training as well as appointed to the Executive Committee of the Utah Bar Commission.
08.03.2011
Title: A New Spin On Buy-Sell Agreements
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: July/August 2005
Description: Damon Coombs provides some helpful advice on how a limited liability company that owns life insurance and that funds a buy-sell agreement can produce dramatic savings for a small business owner.
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07.21.2011
The firm is pleased to announce that Steve Mecham has been called to serve as the President of the Micronesia Guam Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Steve will be on a leave of absence from the firm until July 2014. We wish Steve and his wife Angela well as they embark on their mission.
06.20.2011
Callister Nebeker & McCullough is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been selected as Super Lawyers on the 2011 Mountain States Super Lawyers List:
- Brian W. Burnett, Energy & Natural Resources, Environmental, Utilities
- Cass C. Butler, Construction/Surety, Employment & Labor
- Mark L. Callister, Business Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Antitrust Litigation
- T. Richard Davis, Real Estate
- James D. Gilson, Business Litigation, Criminal Defense: White Collar, General Litigation
- Laurie S. Hart, Communications, Estate Planning & Probate, Business/Corporate
- W. Waldan Lloyd, Employee Benefits/ERISA
- Leland S. McCullough, Jr., Estate Planning & Probate
- Jeffrey L. Shields, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, Business Litigation
And the following attorneys have been selected as Rising Stars:
- Michael D. Stanger, Employment & Labor, Business Litigation
- David R. York, Estate Planning & Probate, Tax, Non-Profit
02.16.2011
The firm expresses its condolences on the passing of the Honorable J. Thomas Greene, a wonderful friend, jurist, mentor and colleague. From 1974 to 1985, Judge Greene was a member of the firm which was known at that time as Greene Callister & Nebeker. In 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the bench of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, where he served until his death.
02.09.2011
Five Things Every Business Should Know About Copyright Law
Description: John H. Rees and Jennifer Ward provide some helpful advice for developing powerful brands through appropriate application of trademark law.
Webcast Date: January 19, 2011
02.08.2011
Title: So You Want to Become a Landlord, What You Need to Know-Now
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: January/February 2011
Authors: Cynthia J. Crass and Laurie S. Hart
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02.08.2011
Title: When You Don’t Have a Will, Do You Lose Everything?
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: November/December 2010
Authors: Laurie S. Hart
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02.08.2011
Title: Time for a Roth IRA Rollover?
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: September/October 2010
Author: Michael C. Walch
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08.06.2010
Title: The Taxman Cometh: Be Prepared for an Audit
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: July/August 2010
Description: David R. York and Daniel S. Daines provide some helpful advice in the event of an IRS audit.
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08.06.2010
Title: Having ‘The Talk’ with Your Parents about Health and Finances
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: May/June 2010
Description: Kent M. Brown discusses how to approach your parents to help them secure their health and financial future.
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08.06.2010
Title: Lost and Found: Reclaiming What’s Yours
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: March/April 2010
Description: Nathan A. Scharton discusses the treatment of lost property.
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08.06.2010
Title: Your Online World After Death
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: January/February 2010
Description: Laurie S. Hart explores what happens to online accounts after death and provides some helpful tips on what you can do now to avoid troubles for your loved ones later.
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06.10.2009
Title: No Free Lunch for Open Source Code
Publication: CNM Newsletter
Date: February 4, 2009
Description: Whether you employ software developers or use software created by others, you need to be aware of a recent court decision supporting the position that there is no free lunch when using open source code.
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01.16.2009
Title: New FMLA Regulations: Are You Compliant?
Publication: CNM Newsletter
Date: January 16, 2009
Description: On January 16, 2009, the new Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) regulations will go into effect. The regulations make a number of changes that affect how employers administer FMLA leave. If you are an employer subject to the FMLA be sure to check the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) website to assure that as of January 16, 2009, you are in compliance with the new rules.
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01.15.2009
Title: The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust: An Underutilized Tool
Publication: The Utah State Bar Journal
Date: January/February 2009
Description: The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)is a powerful and often underutilized estate planning tool. Significant tax advantages are possible when life insurance policies are held in an ILIT. A properly drafted ILIT can remove the life insurance proceeds from the insured-grantor’s estate and the surviving spouse’s estate, while allowing the proceeds to be available to meet the needs of the surviving spouse and children.
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