Law You Should Know

Ken Landau talks with Attorney Jessica Breuer, who explains how to fight bill collectors, and how to defend yourself if they take you to court. She is a staff attorney of the New York County Lawyers Association Consumer Protection Program, and trains lawyers and law students to assist consumers when they are sued in the Civil Court in Manhattan. Her tips will help consumers everywhere, and lawyers and law students from the New York area can receive free training to volunteer in this program.

Ken Landau talks with Attorney Joanna C. David, a partner in the Tax, Trusts and Estate department in the law firm Forchelli, Deegan, Terrana in Uniondale.  She discusses the importance of wills and estate planning.

Ken Landau talks with author Marjorie Hope, who offers ideas on enhancing Lawyer-Client relationships and the importance of resolving legal disputes. She is the author of "CONNECTIPLOMACY, Using Our Differences to Connect."

Ken Landau talks with Kristy Hunston, the president of the new AI (artificial intelligence) digital career consultant "JennieJohnson.com."  She explains how the site can help job seekers, act as a career and resume coach, and match graduates and lawyers with possible jobs.

Ken Landau talks with tenant and small landlord attorney Linda Rzesniowiecki, who explains the new "Good Cause Eviction Law" and how it applies to landlords and tenants in certain rental apartments.

Ken Landau talks with attorney Cynthia A. Augello talks about how to avoid and settle conflicts between attorneys and clients. She is a founding member of the Augello Law Group PC, where she practices education law and also acts as an independent investigator of claims of sexual assault on college campuses.

Ken Landau talks with attorney Cynthia A. Augello, who explains Title IX and the law. This includes investigations of sexual assault claims on campus and best practices for colleges, victims, the accused, and witnesses. She also discusses how bystanders can help prevent assaults from occurring. She is a founding member of the Augello Law Group PC where she practices education law and also acts as an independent investigator of claims of sexual assault on college campuses.

Ken Landau talks with Dr. John Scottosante, who teaches lawyers and clients negotiation skills and also how to achieve greater happiness for themselves and their clients. He is the author of "Mortal Adhesions." 

Ken Landau talks with relationship coach June Edwards, who offers tips to lawyers on how to have better relationships with their clients. She also demonstrates how to make the laws of attraction work for them. She is the author of "All's Fair in Love and Karma."

Ken Landau talks with Dr. Gary Sprouse, who talks about how to achieve more success with less stress. He also offers ideas on how to reduce fear and anxiety about a future trial or case outcome.  He is the author of "Highway To Your Happy Place."

Ken Landau talks with entrepreneur and life coach Charlynne Bodie, who discusses choosing and using a lawyer to protect your potentially valuable ideas. She also explains the importance of non-disclosure agreements (NDA's). 

Ken Landau talks with clinical psychologist Sarah Michaud, who discusses codependency and lawyers, and lawyers and addiction. She explains how to identify lawyers overwhelmed by these issues, and why their traits and personalities may make them more vulnerable to these conditions.

Ken Landau speaks with School Counselor Richard R. Ramos, offers tips to parents on how their children can avoid behavior problems. He is the author of "Parents on a Mission."

Ken Landau talks with Trial Lawyer Jim Brosnahan, of the international law firm of Morrison Foerster, who offers tips to lawyers and clients on Speaking with Impact.  He is the author of "Justice At Trial."

Ken Landau talks with executive coach Michael Starr, who offers ideas to attorneys and clients on achieving real success in work and in life.  He is the author of the book, Journey Into Peace.

Ken Landau talks with Attorney Daniel A. Scola, the managing partner of the New York and New Jersey Law Firm of Hoffman Barron, who discusses protecting your ideas with patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Ken Landau talks with Tim McHeffey, Business Professor at Suffolk Community College, who discusses Resolving Stinky (or Sticky) People Problems in the workplace.  He suggests best practices for confronting people with body odor or other distracting problems in the workplace.

Ken Landau talks with attorney Tom Spiggel of the Spiggel Law Firm in Alexandria Virginia, who explains what to do if you're fired from your job. He is the author of Fired, afraid you might be. He offers do's and don'ts to employees and employers if someone is about to be fired.

Ken Landau talks with Mark L. Sloan CPA, Managing Partner of Sales Tax Defense, LLC, who outlines when a business or consumer might be entitled to a sales tax refund. He also provides information on sales tax deadlines and what to do if the state is seeking to collect sales tax from you.

Ken Landau talks with Christina Versailles, senior attorney with the mortgage foreclosure assistance project, at the Nassau County Bar Association in Mineola; who discusses the free services available from this program. They include a free consultation available to homeowners facing foreclosure, or a consultation with them in the mortgage foreclosure part at the Supreme court in Nassau County, and other resources available around the state to help homeowners facing foreclosure.