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Stephen Fehr on the States’ Fiscal Crisis

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:35:11 +0000

Stephen Fehr, the Project Director at the Pew Center on the States, discusses the current states’ fiscal crisis in the United States with Professor Alasdair Roberts.

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Global Economics & Your Law Practice

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:03:39 +0000

Does global economics affect your law practice? The, perhaps surprising, answer is a resounding ‘Yes’! On this month’s show, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, welcomes to the Legal Toolkit Susan Cartier Liebel, the Founder & CEO of Solo Practice University®, to address the effect that global economics and changing demographics have on attorneys and their practices. Susan and Jared discuss the present economic downturn in the context of the history of the United States, talk about why it is so important for the modern attorney to apply a client-centric viewpoint and consider potential growth opportunities in a compromised economy.

Special thanks to our sponsors Clio and Carbonite Business.

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Women & Minorities in the Law

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:09:23 +0000

Numerous studies indicate that there are more women and minorities entering law school and going on to practice law. On The Landy Law Letter, host John L. Torvi, from the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency of Needham, Massachusetts welcomes Attorney Catherine M. Stanton from the law firm, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, to take a look at the current dynamics of women and minorities in the law. Cathy talks about the current conditions for women and minorities entering into a law practice, the obstacles for minorities or women in advancing to the higher echelons of the profession and what law schools and the legal profession are doing to create greater opportunities for minorities and women lawyers.

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The Practice of Franchising

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:50:11 +0000

How did franchising develop? In this edition of the BU Law podcast, host and media veteran, Dan Rea of WBZ-Radio 1030 welcomes Attorney Morton Aronson, Of Counsel at the firm of Federal & Hasson, LLP, to spotlight the practice of franchising. Dan and Mort discuss the key elements of successful franchising, domestic vs. international franchising and how franchising can help in our difficult economic times.

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AIG’s Repayment to the U.S. Government

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:06:34 +0000

One of the most visible examples of the recent economic crisis, was the U.S. government’s investment in American International Group (AIG). On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Mary Jane Fortin, president and chief executive officer of American General Life, to discuss how AIG is going about repaying the government. Mary Jane talks about AIG’s strategy and the progress being made and takes a look at American General’s financial strength, structured settlements as a financial part of the portfolio of American General and how the company is performing since the crisis.

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The Current Legal Job Market

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:08:11 +0000

The legal job market has been greatly impacted by the down economy, but has there been a turnaround? Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Charles “Chad” Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to give an update on the legal job market. Attorney Volkert talks about the current job market for lawyers and recent law school graduates and offers advice for job seekers.

Special thanks to our sponsors, SunTrust, Clio, and Firm Manager.

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Fiduciary Law

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:53:31 +0000

In this edition of the BU Law podcast, host and media veteran, Dan Rea of WBZ-Radio 1030 welcomes BU Law Professor Tamar Frankel to discuss her new book entitled, Fiduciary Law. Dan and Tamar explore fiduciary law, the power of trust and honesty and the impact of new legislation.

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Executive Pay Analysis

admin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:30:46 +0000

In this edition of the BU Law podcast, host and media veteran, Dan Rea of WBZ-Radio 1030 welcomes BU Law Professor David I. Walker, to discuss executive compensation. Dan and Professor Walker take a look at big corporation executive compensation, shift from salary to equity pay, the Dodd Frank Reform Act and several provisions addressing executive pay and its potential impact on the economic landscape of 2011.

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Michael Widmer on Massachusetts’ Budget Woes

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:08:16 +0000

Michael Widmer, President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, discusses the Massachusetts state budget in light of the global economic downturn with Professor Alasdair Roberts in this week’s Rappaport Center public policy podcast.

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Structured Settlements in a Down Economy

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:53:10 +0000

On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Mark McVeigh, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Distribution for Liberty Life, to discuss how structured settlements can be a smart financial choice in today’s challenging economic climate. Mark and Larry look at some of the challenges in the structured settlement arena today, writing annuities to support taxable settlements and the security of a structured settlement.

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