"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 days, there are growing tensions between risk management and the business side of retail organizations that serve alcohol. USLAW members Brian Donnelly and Mike Rabus, partners at the Manhattan offices of Ahmuty, Demer & McManus, walk us through what we need to know about dram shop liability and litigation.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 always need to be alert with corporate compliance. USLAW member Kevin Devore is the chair of the government regulation white collar criminal defense practice at Larson King in St. Paul, Minnesota, and talks about steps corporations can take to stay compliant and what to do if they receive a letter from the government.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 shopping centers think there's nothing they can do about this chronic problem because local police do not arrest trespassers. John Dahlberg, a partner at Dillingham Murphy in San Francisco, talks about this problem many retailers face and solutions that you may not have heard about. CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 shopping centers think there's nothing they can do about this chronic problem because local police do not arrest trespassers. John Dahlberg, a partner at Dillingham Murphy in San Francisco, talks about this problem many retailers face and solutions that you may not have heard about.  CLICK TO LISTEN

" 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 keeps a close watch on this issue and joins us with an update from his perspective.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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 Government responding?  USLAW member David Johnson, a partner with the Chicago firm SmithAmundsen is very close to the situation and joins us this week with some answers.  CLICK TO LISTEN

"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