• Protecting Your Innovations: An Essential Guide to Intellectual Property for Small Businesses

    Webinar

    Join us for an enlightening, interactive educational session hosted by Cultivator, in collaboration with the Vermont Small Business Law Center. This workshop, held virtually on June 26 from 4-6pm, is designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property (IP) fundamentals. Learn from an attorney specializing in the different [...]

    Free
  • Small Business Law Clinic: Office Hours

    Virtual

    Hosted by CVOEO: the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Join us for 15 minutes or for the whole 2 hours! A panel of faculty and students from Vermont Law and Graduate School's Small Business Law Clinic will be hosting virtual drop-in office hours where we invite you to stop by and ask any questions [...]

    Free
  • Flood Assistance Legal Clinic: Londonderry

    At the Flood Legal Assistance Clinic in Londonderry, VT, volunteer lawyers will be available to: -Provide information and answer questions -Help file FEMA/DUA/SBA appeals and late applications, where applicable -Help with recertifying Continued Temporary Housing (Rental) Assistance -Assist with other paperwork, such as communications with landlords or insurance claims This event will provide legal information, [...]

    Free
  • Demystifying Intellectual Property

    Virtual

    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 [...]

    Free
  • Flood Legal Assistance Clinic: Lyndon, VT

    NEK Chamber of Commerce 91 College Road, Lyndon Center, VT, United States

    Are you a business that needs help accessing legal service regarding the July 2023 flooding damage to your business? Let us help you. This month, you’ll find us in Barre where lawyers from the Vermont Law School’s Small Business Law Clinic, Vermont Legal Aid, and Legal Services Vermont will be on hand to help you [...]

    Free
  • Flood Legal Assistance Clinic: St. Johnsbury

    St. Johnsbury Athenaeum 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT, United States

    Are you a business that needs help accessing legal service regarding the July 2023 flooding damage to your business? Let us help you. This month, you’ll find us in Barre where lawyers from the Vermont Law School’s Small Business Law Clinic, Vermont Legal Aid, and Legal Services Vermont will be on hand to help you [...]

    Free
  • Flood Legal Assistance Clinic: Barre

    Aldrich Public Library, Milne Room 6 Washington St., Barre, VT, United States

    Are you a business that needs help accessing legal service regarding the July 2023 flooding damage to your business? Let us help you. This month, you’ll find us in Barre where lawyers from the Vermont Law School’s Small Business Law Clinic, Vermont Legal Aid, and Legal Services Vermont will be on hand to help you [...]

    Free
  • VACDaRN Day of Learning Conference Panel: Getting your House in Order: business and legal considerations for emergency preparedness

    Vermont Arts & Culture Disaster and Resilience Network (VACDaRN) presents VACDaRN Day of Learning When:  Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 Where: Barre, VT Whether you are an artist, an event organizer, or a keeper of cultural artifacts and records, the VACDaRN Day of Learning will provide inspiration, a sense of community, and practical tips for building [...]

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  • Beyond Corporations and LLCs: Exploring Alternative Business Structures

    Webinar

    Are you curious about business structures that aren't your typical corporations or LLCs? Join us for a presentation hosted by the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) on alternative business entities that offer unique legal, tax, and operational advantages. We'll explore options like sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and nonprofit organizations and similar forms—each with its [...]

    Free
  • Cultivating Change: Preparing Your Business for its Next Chapter

    Randolph Town Offices 7 Summer St., Randolph, VT

    Are you a business owner ready to close shop? Perhaps you are considering retiring, moving on, or selling your business. What can a lawyer do to protect your interests in this time of transition or succession? Join the legal experts from Vermont Law & Graduate School’s Small Business Law Clinic for a presentation on planning [...]

    Free
  • Micro Business Workshop Series: Drop-in “Office Hours”

    Virtual

    Join us for 15 minutes or for the whole 2 hours! A panel of faculty and students from Vermont Law and Graduate School's Small Business Law Clinic will be hosting virtual drop-in office hours, where we invite you to stop by and ask any questions you might have about the law and your business. As [...]

    Free
  • Flood Legal Assistance Clinic: Lyndon

    NEK Chamber of Commerce 91 College Road, Lyndon Center, VT, United States

    No appointment needed; walk-in clinic Monday, October 21st, 2024 2:00pm - 6:00pm NEK Chamber of Commerce 91 College Road Lyndon Center, VT 05850 Volunteers will be available to: *Provide limited legal advice and information and answer questions about the 2023 and 2024 floods and available resources *Help file FEMA/DUA/SBA applications and appeals for the July [...]

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  • Hub CoWorks: Startup Essentials for New Small Business

    HUB CoWorks 67 Merchant’s Row, Suite 201, Rutland, VT, United States

    For owners of new businesses, both launched and soon-to-be launched, join faculty and law students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center of Vermont Law & Graduate school to hear about what legal matters you’ll need to complete or contemplate. Part presentation and part discussion, this session examines legal considerations for choosing the right business [...]

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  • POSTPONED UNTIL 2025 : Hub CoWorks: Unlocking Early-Stage Financing for Your Business

    HUB CoWorks 67 Merchant’s Row, Suite 201, Rutland, VT, United States

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IN 2025.   Are you a small business owner looking to understand the intricacies of raising capital? Join us for an insightful educational presentation by a seasoned lawyer and educator from the Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Small Business Law Center. This session will cover the [...]

    Free
  • Navigating Financial Risks in Your Business

    Virtual

    Are you a one-person show or a small business owner taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, or taking the next step to grow your business? In this webinar, we will break down the financial risks you might face and how to handle them. A faculty member and JD students from the Vermont Law and Graduate School [...]

    Free
  • Flood Legal Assistance Clinic: Barre

    Aldrich Public Library, Milne Room 6 Washington St., Barre, VT, United States

    At the Flood Legal Assistance Clinic in Barre, VT, volunteer lawyers will be available to: -Provide limited legal advice and information and answer questions -Help file FEMA appeals and late applications for the July 2024 floods (and the July 2023 floods where applicable) -Help with recertifying Continued Temporary Housing (Rental) Assistance for the July 2023 [...]

  • Flood Legal Assistance Clinic: St. Johnsbury

    St. Johnsbury Athenaeum 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT, United States

    At the Flood Legal Assistance Clinic in St. Johnsbury, VT, volunteer lawyers will be available to: -Provide limited legal advice and information and answer questions -Help file FEMA appeals and late applications for the July 2024 floods (and the July 2023 floods where applicable) -Help with recertifying Continued Temporary Housing (Rental) Assistance for the July [...]

    Free
  • Micro Business Workshop: Litigation & Dispute Management for Small Businesses

    Virtual

    Join Vermont Law & Graduate School professor Nicole Killoran from the Vermont Small Business Law Center for an engaging and practical webinar designed for business owners who understand problems and disagreements come up in the course of business. Through discussion and roleplaying exercises, this session will cover strategies for anticipating business disputes, managing them when [...]

    Free
  • Intellectual Property / AI

    Virtual

    VT PoC x VSBLC: Intellectual Property/AI Join VT PoC and Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Small Business Law Clinic to learn about legal implications of AI for micro and small businesses in Vermont. This session will provide a general overview of AI, focusing on critical legal issues such as bias, privacy concerns, potential harmful legal advice, [...]

    Free
  • Start-Up Legal Basics for Small Businesses

    Webinar

    Start-Up Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]

    Free
  • Climate Resilience for Businesses: Data and Support for Adaptation

    Kellogg-Hubbard Library 135 Main St, Montpelier, VT, United States

    Wednesday, February 5th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, in the beautiful Hayes Room at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in downtown Montpelier. Afterwards, networking at Three Penny Taproom across the street. Join VBSR and Vermont leaders to explore insights, data, and systems of support for businesses adapting to climate change. This event is a part of [...]

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  • Hiring Your First Employee

    Virtual

    Taking the leap to hire your first employee as a business owner is both thrilling and daunting. Navigating the complexities of employment laws—from onboarding to handling taxes and addressing unemployment claims—can be a challenge. Join Vermont Law and Graduate School Professor Jeanne Eicks, alongside VLGS’ Small Business Law Clinic students, in this informative webinar. Together, [...]

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  • Legal Basics for Startups

    Webinar

    Start-Up Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Presentation with Q&A Thinking 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 [...]

    Free
  • Legal and At-risk Issues for Childcare Providers

    Virtual

    Facilitated by Jeannette Eicks, Attorney Jeannette is the founder of Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Entrepreneurial Legal Laboratory (VLSell) which helps Vermont small businesses find legal support to launch, transition and grow. She teaches eLawyering and eDiscovery at Vermont Law School and facilitates collaborative projects between students, faculty and industry partners on behalf of the [...]

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