"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