"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 with the firm Roetzel & Andress in Columbus Ohio – he’s been studying and practicing employment law for a long time, and he stops by to spotlight the Top 10 Employment issues for 2011.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 never got around to asking. USLAW member Heather Linn Rosing is shareholder & CFO of the law firm, KLINEDINST in San Diego. Heather is also the Chair of the Professional Liability Group, and answers some of the top in-house legal counsel questions. CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 with the firm Baird Holm in Omaha Nebraska – he specializes in banking law and financial & securities law matters and stops by to help sort things out.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 of the firm SmithAmundsen in St. Charles Illinois spends a few minutes with us on the subject of H1-B Visa, and how to navigate those waters.  (originally aired 6/7/10)  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 at the firm Goldberg Segalla in Buffalo, New York, and is an expert in insurance litigation. Dan spends a few minutes bringing us up to date on the topic.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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

"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 situation takes knowledge, experience and thoughtful planning. USLAW member David Warren is a Creditor's Rights Litigator at the law firm Poyner Spruill in Raleigh NC, and talks about the subject of avoiding creditor pitfalls. CLICK TO LISTEN