"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 of the Board for Ringler Associates in Chicago and joins us to talk about it on this edition of USLAW Radio.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 Claudia Williams, a partner at Thomas, Thomas & Hafer in Harrisburg PA explains.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 partner with Wicker Smith in Miami, Florida and Brian Donnelly, a partner with Ahmuty, Demers & McManus in New York, have spent quite a bit of time researching the subject and join us on this week's podcast to talk about it.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 take this opportunity to chat with Douglas Morr,  Sr. Project Engineer with SEA Limited, to learn about the value they bring in building cases, and talk about some advances in technology.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 a founding partner in the firm Goldberg Segalla in upstate New York and joins us now to share some ideas on running a fiscally leaner, meaner law firm.   CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 corporate and commercial litigation and he works a lot with corporate compliance officers to help them stay on the right side of the law. Glen spotlights new and important changes in the world of corporate compliance. CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 Connell Foley in Roseland New Jersey have been doing a lot of work with their clients in commercial loans and offer their thoughts on navigating these sometimes rough waters. CLICK TO LISTEN

"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