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Golf During a Pandemic: Following a virtual shutdown last spring, golf has come roaring back better than the industry could have hoped

By John Rogers An ad currently running on Utah radio stations suggests that people have taken up a lot of new activities during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic — things like baking bread, doing jigsaw puzzles, doing their own auto repairs or learning a new language. How about…

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Feb 7

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Tip from the pro: That basket is good for more than just carrying balls to the range

A great drill you can practice at the driving range involves using a training aid that comes with your bucket of balls — the basket itself! Next time you are practicing at the driving range, take the empty basket and place it against the top of your chest — open side against…

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Feb 7

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5 ways to boost workplace moral during the pandemic

By Shawn Choate Maintaining the physical, emotional and mental well-being of employees during tough times Human resource professionals will tell you that boosting the physical, emotional and mental well-being of employees is essential in normal circumstances and is even more…

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Dec 13

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Seizing the silver lining: How the pandemic will transform the future of banking

By Mallory Merrill Though coronavirus has impacted many Utahans and Utah businesses differently, none of us have remained unaffected by the disease nor by the economic ramifications of a global pandemic. As part of the foundations of our economy, the financial sector,…

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Dec 13

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How about something more than a balloon or a silly card?

By Aja Macheel Away from the workplace, we're isolated from our coworkers, so let's put some heart into celebrating special occasions How do you make an impact on an employee, a coworker or a client when you never see them because of isolation brought on by a pandemic? How do…

Mining Focus 12-7-20

Utah becoming key link in the president's domestic critical-mineral supply-chain By Brian Somers In December 2017, Pres. Donald Trump signed Executive Order No. 13817 which directed the Secretary of the Interior to identify minerals that are “essential to the economic and…

Utah becoming key link in the president's domestic critical-mineral supply-chain goal

By Brian Somers In December 2017, Pres. Donald Trump signed Executive Order No. 13817 which directed the Secretary of the Interior to identify minerals that are “essential to the economic and national security of the United States,” have supply chains that are “vulnerable to…

The American Arbitration Association is reporting success rates as high as 85 percent when mediation is tried before resorting to arbitration, litigation or some other dispute resolution procedure

By Kent Scott In the construction business, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a widely recognized source for standard legal forms and agreements that are used throughout the building and mining industries. AIA’s form No. A-201 is titled “General Terms of the…

Technology Focus: Small business and big tech need to be partners, not enemies

By Parker Garlitz I still remember the first sale I ever made online. Using a slow 1990s Internet connection, I sold a refurbished laser printer to someone in Portugal. My mind was blown. The world had shrunk — and I was hooked. I peered into the future of retail, and amazingly,…

Banks are uniquely positioned to lead efforts driving diversity in the workplace

By Scott Anderson Banks and their employees across the country play pivotal roles in our communities. We engage in local leadership, we are facilitators of economic growth and together we can be agents of change. Over the years, banks have helped bolster economic inclusion,…

Financing a small business during times of chaos

By Garry Barnes The financial world as we know it suddenly changed with the outbreak of COVID-19. To what extent, we do not know, and we may not know for some time. The situation remains fluid without a clear view of the future. One of the biggest challenges faced by small…

Stay Vigilant: COVID-19-related fraud is on the rise

By Menah Strong With the rise of any natural disaster or emergency, fraudsters see opportunities — chances to exploit others by conning them into handing over personal information and money, sometimes right down to their last dollar. For Americans affected by COVID-19 —…

Is there a tax advantage you can claim while working from home?

By Christine Hannemann COVID-19 has impacted many aspects of daily life. On a personal level, wearing masks, social distancing, Zoom weddings or rediscovering the concept of a “staycation” has made 2020 a year to remember. Changes have impacted the workplace dramatically, as…

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Nov 8

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Fed Policy Shift: Does the Fed's new strategy signal an end to the Phillips Curve?

By Cameron Cole and Rajeev Sharma Recently, U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jay Powell addressed the Jackson Hole Monetary Policy Symposium and announced a major policy shift in the Fed’s approach to managing inflation. In a speech titled “Navigating the Decade Ahead,” Powell…

The FDIC has proposed an interim final rule in an effort to avoid the operational challenges and compliance costs from COVID-19-related temporary asset growth

By Anne Coughlin and Jason Rader The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) successfully processed $525 billion in loans by the Aug. 8 program deadline. Most of these loans are expected to be forgiven if certain criteria are met. Due to the…

When the virus hit, credit unions we ready with help for their members

By Derek Knowlton When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in March, daily life was fundamentally changed in a matter of days. Events were canceled, many businesses were shut down and uncertainty crept into every aspect of our lives. As families across the country…

Law Focus 10-12-20

A lot more questions than there are answers: When you require your employees to return to the office, are you liable if any of them contract coronavirus? By John Rogers As employers struggle to deal with the “new normal” of trying to maintain their business operations in a time…

A lot more questions than there are answers: When you require your employees to return to the office, are you liable if any of them contract coronavirus?

By John Rogers As employers struggle to deal with the “new normal” of trying to maintain their business operations in a time of pandemic, there’s at least one legal issue that continues to gnaw at owners and managers and cause no little stress in the board room. Many businesses…

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors could be costly for your business

By Kathleen D. Weron Employee classification is the practice of labeling workers as either employees or independent contractors. A worker classified as an independent contractor is not covered by basic labor standards, such as minimum wage, overtime pay, workers’ compensation…

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Oct 12

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CONTENT MANAGEMENT: There's a modern alternative to the law office file room

By Bahar Ferguson Law firms are like many other businesses when it comes to information technology — at least in some ways. Any type of business or organization must have some basic document management in place to ensure files don’t get lost or misplaced and basic cybersecurity…

Exploring investment bank engagement agreements in sell-side M&A transactions

By Thomas R. Taylor When the owners of a business decide to sell their company, they will generally engage an investment bank (iBank) to assist with the transaction. An experienced iBank can add significant value to a sellside M&A transaction. However, it’s important that the…

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Oct 12

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Utah’s continued momentum in residential and commercial real estate

By Kathryn J. Carlisle-Kesling When you consider the rapidly expanding residential and commercial real estate markets in Salt Lake City and its surrounding suburbs, it brings to mind the highly anticipated 26-minute commute from Cleveland to Chicago via the high-speed hyperloop…

Real Estate Focus 9-14-20

Industrial Real Estate: As the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, one real estate sector stands to benefit By Tim Raccuia Utah’s industrial real estate market is at a crossroads — literally and figuratively — at a unique point in time as the economy recovers from…

Industrial Real Estate: As the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, one real estate sector stands to benefit

By Tim Raccuia Utah’s industrial real estate market is at a crossroads — literally and figuratively — at a unique point in time as the economy recovers from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. With more consumers physically distancing themselves from retail brick-and-mortar…

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Sep 13

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