Business Development Series - Hot Legal Topics of 2026

Business Development Series presented by McWilliams Heating Cooling & Plumbing
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Stay on top of business law with Dr. Justin Blount, Drew Thornly and Charles Oberweiser from SFA's Nelson Rusche College of Business presenting the top talked about law issues for business.

The panel will be open to questions and discussions and will present business law addressing:
Tax Issues - Stay ahead of 2026 tax considerations with practical insights on compliance, deductions and strategic planning for small businesses.
AI & Intellectual Property - Learn how emerging AI tools impact intellectual property rights and what business owners need to know to protect their ideas, content and data.
Employment Law - Get up to speed on key employment law updates affecting hiring, workplace policies and employer obligations in today's regulatory environment.

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SPEAKERS:

Justin Blount - Interim Associate Dean/Professor

Sanner-Berry Business Professorship

936.468.1785blountjr@sfasu.edu

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Drew Thornley - Associate Professor

936.468.1630 thornleyam@sfasu.edu

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Oberweiser, Charles Charles.Oberweiser@sfasu.edu

Assistant Professor

Phone: 936.468.1829