WTA/WHP Truck Driver Survey Report

by Hirst Applegate, LLP | Jul 24, 2018 | Legal Updates, Transportation Law

The Wyoming Truckers Association along with the WHP and Wyoming Workforce Services recently published the results of a survey of long haul truck drivers who transport loads through Wyoming.  According to the report, they asked drivers about their views of safety on...

Hirst Applegate Partner to Present at Wyoming Nonprofit Conference

by Hirst Applegate, LLP | Jun 20, 2018 | Community, Featured, Legal Updates

Billie Addleman will present “Why, How and When It’s time to Have Difficult Conversations with Members of Your Board” along with Craig Showalter, President/CEO of the Wyoming Community Foundation.  The presentation will be part of the two day Wyoming Nonprofit...

Department of Labor Opinion Letters and New Guidance Regarding Employee Breaks, Travel Time, and Wage Garnishment

by Hirst Applegate, LLP | Jun 18, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured, Legal Updates

Last summer, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reinstated its practice of issuing opinion letters – official statements of DOL policy – to employers and employees regarding application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ...

Do I Have to Pay My Summer Intern?

by Hirst Applegate, LLP | Mar 29, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured, Legal Updates

As the days get longer and the summer season beckons, many employers are preparing their summer internship programs.  An internship is a great opportunity for a college student or budding professional to gain hands-on experience, and at the same time provides an...

WYOMING’S “POLST” PROGRAM AND YOUR ESTATE PLAN

by Hirst Applegate, LLP | Mar 21, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, Legal Updates

“POLST” stands for “Provider Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment Program.” (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-22-501 et seq.). POLST is not an acronym commonly known among households, attorneys, or medical providers, even though it became effective three years ago and may act as...

DID YOU KNOW? – A BASIC OVERVIEW OF CHARITABLE LEAD TRUSTS

by Hirst Applegate, LLP | Feb 16, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, Legal Updates

As you recall, charitable trusts allow a donor to set aside assets for one or more charities. Two different types of charitable “split interest” or “mixed” trusts exist: (1) charitable remainder trusts (“CRTs”); and (2) charitable lead trusts (“CLTs”). We reviewed the...