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USLAW Radio
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Welcome to USLAW Radio, a broadcast production of USLAW NETWORK, a nationwide affiliation of more than 60 law firms, providing corporate clients access to top-quality counsel across the United States. USLAW Radio comes to you bi-weekly, covering topics important to both in-house and private practice lawyers.
Episodes
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"Protecting Against ATM Patent Infringement Suits" by John Funk, Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell in New Hampshire
If you use an ATM machine – and particularly if you happen to own a business that offers the services of an ATM machine – this edition of USLAW Radio will be of real interest. A company called Automated Transactions LLC has been quite busy with suits around Patent Infringement which has impacted...
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"New Safety Regulations Resulting from 2010 Mining Disaster" by Michael Addair, Huddleston Bolen, Charleston, W. Va.
In 2010, the community of Montcoal, West Virginia, was rocked by one of the country's worst coal mine disasters. An explosion at the Upper Big Branch coal mine left 29 dead and prompted a massive local, state and federal investigation that resulted in a number of major new Mine Safety and Health...
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"Preparing for a Visit from the Department of Labor" by Ashley French, Huddleston Bolen, Charleston, W. Va.
If you have a business and employees, one letter you’d most likely rather not receive is from the Department of Labor notifying you that you’re the subject of an audit. The good news is, there are steps you can take to be prepared and make the best of a potentially bad situation. USLAW member...
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"Spotlight on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act" by Brian Dickerson, Roetzel & Andress, Washington, D.C.
The Dept. of Justice has just come out with a set of guidelines reiterating that the Obama administration will be aggressively pursuing civil-criminal claims under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act . In fact in the last four years, this administration has already pursued more damages than any...
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"Spotlight on Retaliation Liability" by Steven Leach, Jones, Skelton and Hochuli, Phoenix, Ariz.
In the last few years, there’s been major growth in retaliation liability. Employees are winning a lot of battles out there and employers are facing greater and greater potential liability. USLAW member Steven Leach is a partner at Jones, Skelton and Hochuli in Phoenix, and joins us on this…
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"Spotlight on Dram Shop Liability" by Brian Donnelly, Ahmuty, Demer & McManus, New York, N.Y.
An occasional Grey Goose with a couple of blue cheese olives sounds pretty enticing, but in the world of litigation, there are many downsides we need to be aware of, namely Dram Shop liability. With liquor liability lawsuits resulting in millions of dollars in damages all over the nation these...
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"Staying Compliant with Strict Corporate Regulations" by Kevin Devore, Larson King, St. Paul, Minn.
In the last few years, strict government enforcement of corporate compliance regulations has become an unavoidable and expensive reality for companies in the U.S. And despite the fact that the majority of U.S. companies are conducting their business without violating any laws, companies need to...
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"Putting the Brakes on Solicitors" by John Dahlberg, Dillingham Murphy, San Francisco, Calif.
If you've gone shopping in California anytime since 1979, there's a good chance you've been asked for money or a signature in front of a grocery store or at a shopping center. Chances are also high that you may have been asked by someone who wouldn't take no for an answer. Most retailers and...
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"Defending Against Solicitors Outside Retail Shops" by John Dahlberg, Dillingham Murphy, San Francisco, Calif.
If you've gone shopping in California anytime since 1979, there's a good chance you've been asked for money or a signature in front of a grocery store or at a shopping center. Chances are also high that you may have been asked by someone who wouldn't take no for an answer. Most retailers and...
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" Is the Insurance Coverage you Depend on Really in Place?" by Rob Nobel, Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry, Hawthorne, N.Y.
One of the most frequently litigated issues in the insurance industry is the additional insured and contractual indemnity provisions in the contract. Is the coverage you depend on really in place? USLAW member Rob Nobel is a partner at the firm Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry in New York. He...
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"Federal Government's Response to Crane Accidents" by David Johnson, SmithAmundsen, Chicago, Ill.
If you’re close to the construction industry and you stay in touch with the news, you’re undoubtedly aware of a number of unfortunate crane accidents around the country, and incidents are on the rise. And when crane accidents do occur, they usually don’t come out well. But how is the Federal...
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"Structured Settlements in a Challenging Economy" by Mike Casey, Ringler Associates, Chicago, Ill.
Fans of USLAW Radio know very well that one of our fine sponsors is Ringler Associates. They provide structured settlement services nationwide. But the question has come up as to whether, in these interesting economic times, structured settlements make sense. USLAW member Mike Casey is Chairman…
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"Preparing for Retaliation" by Claudia Williams, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, Harrisburg, Pa.
If you’re an employer, large or small, public or private, you probably know that retaliation is a real and costly threat. What you may not know is that a recent Supreme Court ruling has just made the threat even more of a problem, requiring extra caution on the part of employers. USLAW member...
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"Food Borne Illness Legal Implications" by Dean Nickas (Wicker Smith, Miami) and Brian Donnelly (Ahmuty, Demers & McManus, New York)
Food borne illnesses - certainly not the most pleasant subject, particularly if you happen to be involved in a case. And now, more than ever, these cases are ending up in court with the objective being large settlements. It’s a topic that demands a closer look. USLAW members Dean Nickas, a…
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"The Science of Litigation" by Douglas Moor, SEA Limited
If you’re a regular listener to USLAW Radio podcasts, you know that one of our proud sponsors is SEA Limited, the forensic engineering and origin cause experts. We’ve actually received some feedback in essence saying, “Forensic engineering? Origin cause? More information please!” So we decided to...
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"Law Firm Cost Containment" by Neil Goldberg, Goldberg Segalla, Buffalo, N.Y.
Running a law firm, as many USLAW members are well aware, can be a very costly proposition. And as with most things, prices aren’t going down – quite the opposite. That’s why the subject of law firm cost containment is one that’s garnering plenty of attention lately. USLAW Member Neil Goldberg is…
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"Corporate Compliance Update" by Glen Amundsen, SmithAmundsen, Chicago, Ill.
When the issue of corporate compliance comes up, it’s more than the government we have to concern ourselves with. Now it’s claims and law suits from whistle blowers. USLAW Member Glen Amundsen is Chairman of the firm SmithAmundsen in Chicago. He heads their litigation practice with an emphasis on...
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"Navigating a Distressed Commercial Loan" by John D. Cromie and Thomas M. Scuderi, Connell Foley, Roseland, N.J.
The complexion of commercial lending and borrowing has taken on a new look over the past couple of years. The economic downturn has taken its toll, and that’s resulted in a number of changes in lending that we should all be aware of. USLAW members John Cromie and Thomas Scuderi of the law firm...
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"Top 10 Employment Issues for 2011" by Jon Seacrest, Roetzel & Andress, Columbus, Ohio
One of the things we can count on in life is that with every New Year comes a bevy of changes in the law. For many of us, the changes don’t really make a big difference, but if you’re an employer or you represent employers, the winds of change are blowing for 2011. USLAW Member Jon Seacrest is…
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"Unraveling Inside Counsel Questions" by Heather Linn Rosing, Klinedinst, San Diego, Calif.
When your company has in-house counsel, it’s a good idea to understand what they can & can’t do. There are some legal and ethical considerations you should be aware of. So USLAW Radio brings you some of the top questions about in-house counsel you always wanted to know the answers to, but just...
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"Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act update" by Jonathan Wegner, Baird Holm LLP, Omaha, Neb.
The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by earlier this year and is the most sweeping change to financial regulation in the United States since the Great Depression. So what, if anything, does it all mean to us? USLAW Member Jonathan Wegner is an attorney...
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"Hiring Foreign Nationals" by Jackie Lentini, SmithAmundsen, Chicago, Ill.
If your firm, or your client’s firm, has decided the best person for a job opening is a foreign national, an essential next step is that of obtaining a visa for your candidate. Newcomers to the process might find it complex and confusing, but USLAW member and Immigration Attorney Jackie Lentini…
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"BP Spill Insurance Ramifications" by Dan Gerber, Goldberg Segalla, Buffalo, N.Y.
The oil spill in the Gulf has dominated the news over the summer, and the impact is far-reaching. One of the areas of concern is whether the incident will have a lasting market-changing effect on the insurance industry, on consumers and the parties involved. USLAW member Dan Gerber is a partner…
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"Social Networking in the Workplace" by Charlie Meyer, LeClairRyan, Richmond, Va.
Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…Social Networking. USLAW Member Charlie Meyer is head of Labor & Employment at LeClairRyan and offers up some warning signs, and helpful tips on mitigating risk in the workplace. (originally aired 6/30/10) CLICK TO LISTEN
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"Avoiding Creditor Pitfalls" by David Warren, Poyner Spruill, Raleigh, N.C.
When borrowers or clients show signs of financial distress, proactive lendors and creditors step in early to maximize recoverable value. Numerous strategies can be employed, but using them effectively and without creating more risks for the creditor in an emotionally-charged, time-pressured...
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Welcome to USLAW Radio, a broadcast production of USLAW NETWORK, a nationwide affiliation of more than 60 law firms, providing corporate clients access to top-quality counsel across the United States. USLAW Radio comes to you bi-weekly, covering topics important to both in-house and private practice lawyers.
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