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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 3/2/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n\nRegistration Required \nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nMonday\, March 2\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:     Register Here\nMonday\, April 6\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-3-2-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
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SUMMARY:Raising Growth Capital Beyond Vermont
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour webinar with live Q&A is designed for Vermont small businesses looking to raise larger amounts of capital and grow beyond local markets and lenders.  The session focuses on national-scale capital options such as angel investment and venture capital\, as well as alternative methods of fundraising. \nOur team of experts will break down how outside investment works\, what investor expect\, and how capital decisions can affect ownership\, control\, and the long-term direction of your business.  You will also learn common pitfalls to avoid as you scale and how to prepare your business for serious investment conversations. \nSponsored by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)\, this program is ideal for entrepreneurs seeking growth-oriented capital and a clearer understanding of the legal landscape around raising national-level investment capital.  Bring your questions and join the conversation. \nThis session is free\, but registration required: Zoom Registration \n  \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0036 awarded to Vermont State Colleges/Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/raising-growth-capital-beyond-vermont/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Vermont Food-Based Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting or growing your food-based business in Vermont?  Join the Vermont Small Business Law Center for a free webinar covering the essential legal considerations for food entrepreneurs to stay compliant and protect their business as it grows.  A panel of faculty and students will walk through key topics like business entity formation\, licensing and permits\, labeling and regulations\, and liability issues specific to food production and sales.  Whether you run a farm stand\, food truck\, catering company\, or packaged food brand\, this session will help you build a strong legal foundation for your venture. \n  \nThe workshop will be held by Zoom. \nPresented in partnership with CVOEO (Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity). This class is intended for folks looking to start a business or those already in business with similar questions. Visit the class page for the registration link. \n  \nTo see other educational opportunities\, visit CVOEO’s registration page.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-small-vermont-food-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260217T151017Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 3/19/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, March 19:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Register here  – Session is full\, but email sblc@vermontlaw.edu if you’d like to be put on a waiting list in case there is a no-show.\nThursday\, April 16:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-3-19-26-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260220T185458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T135303Z
UID:3650-1774958400-1774962000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything (about legal matters for Vermont businesses)
DESCRIPTION:Legal Roundtable AMA\nIn this virtual roundtable hosted by the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)\, Vermont Small Business Law Center faculty and students open the floor to your toughest legal and regulatory questions. Whether you need clarity on contract clauses with suppliers\, guidance on workers’ compensation and employment law\, or help choosing the right business structure\, no legal topic is off limits. We’ll kick off with brief participant polls to surface the most pressing issues\, then tackle submitted questions in real time with analysis and peer insight. This is your chance to ask what you’ve always wondered but never dared voice! \nRegistration is free\, but required: Register Here. \n  \nSpeaker Bios: Professor Oliver Goodenough\, Attorney Aaron Franklin \nOliver Goodenough is an international authority on legal innovation. He is currently a Research Professor of Law at Vermont Law and Graduate School\, an Adjunct Professor at Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering\, and affiliated faculty at Stanford’s CodeX Center for Legal Informatics. At CodeX\, he is helping to lead an initiative on comparing machine learning AI approaches to law with more traditional rule-based automation. He is also a Research Fellow of the Gruter Institute for Law and Behavioral Research. \nHe is the author or editor of numerous volumes and articles\, as well as reports and studies on computational law. In business\, until recently he was an officer and director of Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence\, Inc.\, a company applying AI infused automation to the investment management sector. Brooklyn was recently acquired by the global asset manager Nuveen. \nAaron Franklin recently launched a solo legal practice in Windsor County\, Vermont\, focusing on serving small and medium-sized businesses\, particularly those seeking to comply with federal regulatory hurdles such as ITAR. Previously\, he worked in New York and London as a corporate attorney at global law firm and as an investment banker at a global bank. He graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2010 and Cornell University in 2005\, and clerked at the US Court of International Trade.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/ask-me-anything-about-legal-matters-for-vermont-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 4/6/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n\nRegistration Required \nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nMonday\, April 6\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-4-6-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260324T160206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T162915Z
UID:3841-1776164400-1776171600@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Basics
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how to protect your art\, your website\, your designs\, or your brand? Have you come up with a new innovation\, but don’t know how to protect it? Registering one’s creative or innovative work\, and knowing when to ask for permission to use someone else’s work\, can help a business build its assets and secure its rights. In this webinar\, a panel of experts from Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Small Business Law Clinic will demystify intellectual property\, and identify tools you can use for your small business. This class is appropriate for startup and existing businesses. \nThe workshop is hosted by Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) will be held by Zoom. You will need a smartphone\, tablet\, laptop\, or computer and access to the internet to join the Zoom meeting.  \n  \nRegistration is free\, but required. Register here with CVOEO.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/intellectual-property-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260217T150539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T203552Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 4/16/26 - (This session is at capacity)
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nALL SEATS FILLED FOR APRIL 16. PLEASE RETURN TO THE EVENTS PAGE TO FIND OTHER DATES. \n\nThursday\, April 16:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-4-16-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260323T215225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T215225Z
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SUMMARY:Business Contracts 101: Understanding Common Agreements
DESCRIPTION:The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)\, in partnership with the Vermont Small Business Law Center\, will host two upcoming educational workshops designed to help small business owners understand legal issues that commonly arise in day-to-day operations. \nThis first session will cover foundational contract concepts and terms\, key risk considerations\, and practical guidance for small businesses looking at common contracts such as customer/job terms and conditions\, MOUs\, leases\, or sales agreements. Following a one-hour presentation\, participants may sign up for a 15-minute breakout session for more specific questions in small groups or one-on-one. Participants are welcome to bring their own contracts that they are contemplating\, with the understanding that education and information will be offered\, and not legal advice relating to specific documents. \nRegister here. Both workshops are offered free of charge as part of BDCC’s ongoing business technical assistance programming and partnership with regional resource providers \n  \n\nTo Request a 15-minute breakout session: \nParticipants interested in the 15-minute breakout consultation during the second hour of the session must email Danielle Delaini at BDCC in advance. Breakout sessions are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To request a slot\, email ddelaini@brattleborodevelopment.com with: \n● The subject line: “Contracts Workshop Breakout Request – April 23rd” \n● A draft of the contract or agreement you would like discussed \n● Your name and business name \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/business-contracts-101-understanding-common-agreements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260318T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203455Z
UID:3697-1777546800-1777554000@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Raising Growth Capital Beyond Vermont
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour webinar with live Q&A is designed for Vermont small businesses looking to raise larger amounts of capital and grow beyond local markets and lenders.  The session focuses on national-scale capital options such as angel investment and venture capital\, as well as alternative methods of fundraising. \nOur team of experts will break down how outside investment works\, what investor expect\, and how capital decisions can affect ownership\, control\, and the long-term direction of your business.  You will also learn common pitfalls to avoid as you scale and how to prepare your business for serious investment conversations. \nSponsored by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)\, this program is ideal for entrepreneurs seeking growth-oriented capital and a clearer understanding of the legal landscape around raising national-level investment capital.  Bring your questions and join the conversation. \nThis session is free\, but registration required: Zoom Registration \n  \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0036 awarded to Vermont State Colleges/Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/raising-growth-capital-beyond-vermont2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260410T154315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T154315Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 5/4/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n\nRegistration Required \nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nMonday\, 5/4/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 6/1/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 7/6/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 8/3/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 9/7/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 10/5/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:      Register Here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-5-4-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260323T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221111Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding How to Collect Unpaid Debts as a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:This second workshop in our 2-part series with The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) focuses on how small businesses can exercise prevention strategies to avoid conflicts when collecting on receivables\, as well as available options to collect – such as demand letters\, mediation\, negotiation\, and small claims. \nRegister here. Both workshops are offered free of charge as part of BDCC’s ongoing business technical assistance programming and partnership with regional resource providers. \n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/understanding-how-to-collect-unpaid-debts-as-a-small-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260318T203049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203049Z
UID:3700-1779361200-1779368400@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Business Transitions – Selling\, Succession\, and Structured Buyouts
DESCRIPTION:Vermont businesses are changing hands in many different ways\, and planning matters.  This webinar with live Q&A focuses on the legal and practical issues involved in business transitions\, from traditional sales\, to more gradual\, structured transfers. \nTopics will include selling a business outright\, multiyear buyouts to employees or new owners\, and lease-to-own arrangements for business assets.  The session will also cover due diligence and its role in successful transitions\, especially when ownership changes over time. \nSponsored by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)\, this program is designed for business owners thinking about their next chapter—whether a transition is coming soon or is still year away.  Learn what to expect\, what to plan for\, and how legal guidance can help protect your interests throughout the process. \nRegistration is free\, but required: Zoom Registration \n  \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0036 awarded to Vermont State Colleges/Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/business-transitions-selling-succession-and-structured-buyouts2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260410T155538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T155538Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 5/21/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, 5/16/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 6/18/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 7/16/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 8/20/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 9/17/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 10/15/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\nThursday\, 11/19/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\nThursday\, 12/17/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-5-21-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260429T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T193649Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Businesses: Entities and Structures - A Free Rotating Webinar with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about whether to register your business to make it official\, or wondering whether your current structure fits your needs? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a practical conversation about choosing and maintaining the right business entity. These interactive sessions cover key topics such as: \n\nEntity selection (including LLC\, corporation\, and sole proprietorship)\nLiability protection\nSeparating personal and business assets\nWhen it’s time to restructure\n\n  \nEach session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \n\nWe host the Legal Basics for Businesses series\, covering our most-frequently asked questions\, every three weeks on Wednesdays on a variety of topics. See our events page for more options. \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. \n  \nFollow the registration link to choose your preferred date and time (11AM-12PM or 7-8PM EST). \n5/27/2026\, 7:00 – 8:00 pm   Register Here \n7/29/2026\, 12:00 – 1:00pm  Register Here \n9/30/2026\, 7:00 – 8:00 pm  Register Here
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-businesses-entities-and-structures-a-free-rotating-webinar-with-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T180000
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 6/1/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n\nRegistration Required \nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nMonday\, 6/1/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 7/6/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 8/3/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 9/7/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 10/5/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:      Register Here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-06-01-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260429T180952Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Businesses: Contracts - A Free Rotating Webinar with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about contracts for your business\, or want to make sure your agreements are protecting you? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal fundamentals of business contracts. \nThese interactive sessions cover essential topics such as: \n\nService and customer agreements\nPartnership agreements\nLeases\nWaivers\nCommon pitfalls to watch for\n\nEach session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \n\nWe host the Legal Basics for Businesses series\, covering our most-frequently asked questions\, every three weeks on Wednesdays on a variety of topics. See our events page for more options. \nRegistration is FREE\, and limited to 12 per session. \n  \nFollow the registration link to choose your preferred date and time (11AM-12PM or 7-8PM EST). \n6/17/2026     12:00-1:00 pm     Register Here\n8/19/2026     7:00-8:00 pm       Register Here\n10/21/2026   12:00-1:00 pm     Register Here
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-businesses-contracts-a-free-rotating-webinar-with-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260409T153236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T155423Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 6/18/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, 6/18/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 7/16/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 8/20/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 9/17/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 10/15/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\nThursday\, 11/19/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\nThursday\, 12/17/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-06-18-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260409T150920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T150920Z
UID:3893-1783353600-1783360800@sblc.vermontlaw.edu
SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 7/6/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n\nRegistration Required \nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nMonday\, 7/6/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 8/3/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 9/7/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 10/5/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:      Register Here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-7-6-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T075921
CREATED:20260429T193249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T193249Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Businesses: Transitions\, A Free Rotating Webinar with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about buying\, selling\, or transitioning a business\, or planning ahead for the future? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of business transitions. These interactive sessions cover key topics such as: \n\nPreparing a business for sale\nUnderstanding ownership transfers\nCommon legal considerations for buyers and sellers\nPlanning for succession\n\nEach session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \n\nWe host the Legal Basics for Businesses series\, covering our most-frequently asked questions\, every three weeks on Wednesdays on a variety of topics. See our events page for more options. \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. \nFollow the registration link to choose your preferred date and time (11AM-12PM or 7-8PM EST). \n7/8/2026   7:00 – 8:00 pm   Register here \n9/9/2026  12:00 – 1:00 pm  Register here
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-businesses-transitions-a-free-rotating-webinar-with-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Small Business Law Center":MAILTO:sblc@vermontlaw.edu
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