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Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce Nicholas Kawuka has joined the San Diego office as an associate in the Labor and Employment practice group. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4egYxPx. #SanDiego #LaborandEmployment

Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that the firm ranked eighteenth nationwide in the 2024 AmLaw Midlevel Associates Satisfaction Survey. The firm received a remarkable 91% response rate from its midlevel associates – the highest participation rate of any firm in the survey, and more than double the average firm participation rate of 41%. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XgCdyD. #LawFirm #AmLawSurvey #AssociateSatisfaction #ALM

Earlier this year, the IRS launched a Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) under which taxpayers could return Employee Retention Credits (ERCs) received based on inaccurate or ineligible filings. The initial phase of the VDP was time-limited, with applications open through March 22, 2024. In light of its successes, the IRS announced that it would reopen the VDP from August 15, 2024, through November 22, 2024. To learn more from our Employee Benefits team, read their latest newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3TinzFD. #EmployeeBenefits #Newsletter #IRS

Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Thomas Speiss in the Los Angeles office. Speiss joins as a part of the Intellectual Property group and a member of the firm’s Hospitality, and Sports and Entertainment practice groups. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ee0xbf. #LosAngeles #IntellectualProperty

Snell & Wilmer recently hosted a reception to celebrate clients, alumni, and friends of the firm in San Diego. #SanDiego #ClientAppreciation #Alumni #Networking

Today, Snell & Wilmer recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a landmark legislation that has been instrumental in safeguarding retirement benefits and upholding worker protections. Since its enactment, ERISA has played a crucial role in providing financial security and shaping the future of employee benefits. As we reflect on five decades of progress, we remain committed to continuing ERISA’s legacy of innovation and protection. To learn more about our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice, visit: https://bit.ly/3MmAoea.

Snell & Wilmer wishes you a restful Labor Day.

Snell & Wilmer advised Wind River Environmental, LLC, the nation’s premier provider of non-hazardous liquid waste solutions, in its acquisition of Brockwell’s Septic and Service Inc., a Virginia Class A contractor providing septic cleaning services and wastewater hauling needs to the Greater Richmond area. Partner Garth Stevens and associate Hanna Reinke led the Snell & Wilmer team advising Wind River Environmental throughout the deal. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cSKjDc. #ClientNews #Legal #MergersandAcquisitions

Snell & Wilmer Salt Lake City attorneys Mark Morris and Ryan Alba recently gave a presentation on ‘’Clarifying Business Relationships: Strategies to Avoid Disputes and Legal Challenges,’’ at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Mountain West Chapter CLE Seminar. The seminar focused on the critical role of clearly documenting agreements and relationships to potentially avoid litigation. #SLC #BusinessLaw #LegalPresentation #ACC #ACCMountainWest

This week, Snell & Wilmer Partner Jeff Scudder and Associate Lucinda Iheaso sponsored and led an insightful discussion on best practices and advanced strategies in mastering complex commercial contracts, with the Association of Corporate Counsel Arizona Chapter. The webinar was a great opportunity to engage with this dynamic organization and its members. #ACC #ArizonaChapter #CommercialContracts