The Hathaway & Kunz Podcast

The Hathaway & Kunz approach to litigation is rare, and it sets an unmatched standard for excellence across the board. Firm partners Tyler Garrett and Sean Larson are here to explain why. For more on our team’s expertise in litigation, click here . 

Can you set up a Wyoming trust if you don’t actually live in Wyoming? Is Wyoming the best place to hold a trust protecting your digital asset wealth? Our team has the answers.  Listen in as firm partner Matt Kaufman, associate John P. Fritz, and associate Jerry James discuss (and dispel) common myths surrounding revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and “The Cowboy Cocktail”—a hot topic we’ve been...

Positioned as one of the top two places in the nation to file a business entity, Wyoming’s definitely doing something right. Today, firm partner Matt Kaufman welcomes associate Brent Rhodes and special guest Colin Crossman, Business Division Director for the Wyoming Secretary of State, to explain why—as well as discuss the pros and pitfalls of anonymous LLC filings, potential implications of the C...

With their respective roles on Wyoming’s Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation (Matt) and the Wyoming Stable Token Commission (Flavia), today’s hosts offer an unmatched level of insight into Wyoming’s exciting—and evolving—landscape of digital asset law and regulation. Continuing the conversation from part 1, Matt and Flavia bring the topic of digital assets c...

2025 marks our firm’s 50th year of serving Wyoming—and we’re looking toward the next 50 with the same optimism, excitement and determination that brought us here today.  From the pivotal early decisions that changed the very ethos of how we practice law, to the lore of founding partner Stan Hathaway’s infamous office chairs, firm partners Lucas Buckley, Matt Kaufman and Marianne Shanor share some...

“Trailblazer.” “Leader.” Just two of the words to describe Wyoming’s powerful role—and current position within—the digital asset space.  From Wyoming’s plans to issue a fiat-backed stable token, to the ways our State continues to encourage, enable, and authorize digital asset companies to operate here, this is an important conversation you won’t want to miss.  For more on our team’s expertise with...

Matt Kaufman and Lee Dickinson are back to continue the conversation around intellectual property and trademark law (listen in to part one here ), highlighting:  Telltale signs of a scam trademark letter, and what can happen if you respond Which type of “cease and desist” letter warrants a response, and why  Common examples of “failure to function” in trademarks When, and how, a decoration or patt...

If you have an appeal coming up in the Wyoming Supreme Court, this episode is a must-listen. Straight from Hathaway & Kunz partner Tyler Garrett—one of our team’s most seasoned appellate attorneys—you’ll learn:  The unique challenges (and opportunities) presented by Wyoming’s relatively smaller judiciary Why a “black and white” outcome isn’t always possible in relation to state supreme court p...

Fresh out of an incredibly large industrial siting project, Hathway & Kunz partners Sean Larson and Marianne Shanor join fellow partner Matt Kaufman to share their insights on the process—which is truly one of a kind.  Listen in to find out:  What to expect when going through the industrial siting process in Wyoming The impact of planning ahead and building relationships early on The most uniq...

When it comes to protecting your brand identity, original creations, artistic work and design… where’s the best place to start? Is it really as simple as adding in a ™ symbol? The answers might surprise you.  In today’s episode on intellectual property and trademark law, Lee Dickinson and Matt Kaufman walk you through:  Where to start when trademarking your brand The difference between “weak marks...

Much like estate planning creates a plan for your assets after you’ve passed, establishing a gun trust allows you to pass on your firearms, suppressors and all other firearms owned by your trust to your chosen beneficiaries.  If you’ve ever wondered about the best time to set up a gun trust, or the benefits of doing so, this episode with Lucas Buckley, Nate Nicholas and Brent Rhodes is a must-list...

Being an employer in an “at-will” employment state can be a challenge—especially when you add elements such as independent contractors and employment contracts into the mix.  Luckily, Matt Kaufman’s brought in two of our seasoned labor and employment law attorneys— Lucas Buckley and Kari Hartman —to share their insight on:  Common misconceptions around Wyoming’s at-will employment law, including w...

Today, Matt Kaufman welcomes Tyler Garrett and Sean Larson to share their insight on Wyoming’s Chancery Court . As Tyler mentions in the episode, the Chancery Court is an innovative step forward for Wyoming.  Find out why, plus hear: What makes the Chancery Court valuable for businesses Why having a Chancery Court puts Wyoming ahead of other states  Important points to discuss with your client bef...

Welcome back! In our last episode , Shaina Case , John Fritz , and Matt Kaufman kicked off a great conversation about what to expect during the estate-planning process and shared great insight on important elements to consider, ways to avoid probate, and more. Today, Shaina, John, and Matt are back for part two, where they cover the risks of using a holographic will, explore the value of estate pl...

What goes into creating an estate plan? What elements need to be considered to avoid probate? (And, if you already have an estate plan in place: Are you missing an important component many estate planners often skip over?)  Let’s find out in part one of our two-part episode on estate planning, featuring Shaina Case , John Fritz , and Matt Kaufman . Listen in as the Hathaway & Kunz experts on e...

As you’ll hear during this session: Tyler Garrett loves appeals. (In fact, he literally wrote the book on appellate procedure in the Wyoming Supreme Court .) Getting a step ahead of opposing counsel starts with persuasive appellate writing, and today, Tyler joins Matt Kaufman to share his insight on what it takes to make your writing stand out.  Listen in to learn: The importance of having the app...

In our last episode , Brent and Lucas brought a wealth of insight to the table about the perks and pitfalls of using ChatGPT within the legal field.  Today, these fine gentlemen are back to continue the conversation, raising great points around the risks of ChatGPT’s inherent data bias, sharing who they think is most well-positioned for a new economy that incorporates ChatGPT, and more. Plus:  A u...

Continuing our last conversation on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Brent Rhodes and Lucas Buckley join us to discuss the perks and pitfalls of using ChatGPT within the legal field.  While, in some instances, ChatGPT can be a way for us to provide value to clients, it can also open the door to a vast range of inaccuracies—and it’s up to us, as legal professionals, to find the best ways t...

Is it ethical to use AI in the legal arena? And, if so, when? What challenges does AI pose, and what pain points does it have the potential to move out of the way? All that and more on this episode of the Hathaway & Kunz podcast! Listen in as Matt Kaufman and Tyler Garrett  discuss: Ways AI is already improving efficiency (1:10) Examples of AI pitfalls Tyler and Matt have witnessed recently (1...

Concluding our series on the 2023 Wyoming Legislative Session, Matt Kaufman and Marianne Shanor discuss: How many bills came through vs. how many were passed (:30 – :55) What happens when Governor Mark Gordon receives a bill that’s been passed (:57 – 1:35) The unique process of a bill becoming law without the governor’s signature (1:35 – 2:56) SF0127 , the Wyoming Stable Token Act (3:00 – 3:38) Th...

With the Session at its midway point, Matt Kaufman and Marianne Shanor discuss: Current status of the 2023 Wyoming Legislative Session and the number of bills circulating (:20 – 2:02) Joint resolutions, and what makes them different (2:18 – 3:08) What it means to have a bill heard by Committee of the Whole (3:25 – 4:28) Which steps of the process tend to be the most dynamic (4:44 – 5:48) Senate Fi...

Kicking off the first of 3 audio blogs around the 2023 Wyoming Legislative Session, Matt Kaufman and Marianne Shanor discuss: What the 2023 general session of the Wyoming legislature will look like (:20 – 1:42) What’s changed as a result of the 2022 elections (1:44 – 3:13) The process bills go through once introduced (3:15 – 6:56) How you can get involved in this year’s session, from tracking bill...