Law You Should Know

Ken Landau talks with professional organizer Lisa Geraci, who provides tips on how lawyers and other professionals can declutter and better organize their office and their life.

Ken Landau talks with Dr. Jennifer Nash, a consultant and the author of "Be Human Lead Human," who outlines leadership skills for lawyers and others.

Ken Landau talks with Attorney Ruth Kraft, the chair of the employment law practice department of Falcon Rappaport and Berkman, with offices in Long Island and New York City, who discusses "age discrimination" including the criteria for making this claim, and best practices for employers defending against these claims. She also lists questions that can, and cannot be asked at a job interview.

Ken Landau talks with Barrister Maya Lester, on zoom from Great Britain, who discusses the work of her late father, Anthony Lester, and the fellowship being offered in his name, by Bard College for young lawyers and law students. She also discusses the interesting and important work of her late father, as a human rights lawyer in the United States, Great Britain and around the world. Anthony Lester is the author of "Five Ideas to Fight For."

Ken Landau talks with naturopathic physician and relationship coach Dr. Vicki Matthews, who reviews how to improve relationships with your employees, coworkers, friends and family, through a better understanding of what is similar and different about your personalities. She is the author of "The Five Elements of Relationships."

Ken Landau speak with Rachel Baskin, a partner in the law firm of Livits, Ayass and Baskin in Rockville Centre, who discusses student, work and immigration visas; how to obtain them, renew them and how not to jeopardize them.

Ken Landau talks with attorney Eric Sarver of the Sarver Law Firm in Manhattan, who provides an employment law update for 2024. He discusses The Economic Consequences of working remotely versus working in the office, the different tax issues concerning independent contractors versus employees, how employers can reduce the risk of employee lawsuits, and employment law issues emerging after COVID-19.

Ken Landau talks with attorney Shekar Jayaraman, of counsel to Grant Park legal advisors in Chicago, who discusses White Collar Crime.

Ken Landau talks with CPA and Valuation Expert Mark S. Gottlieb, of MSG Accountants and Consultants, who describes the types of legal matters where valuations are required. He also describes the information required for a valuation, possible variables and how they are used in negotiation or trial of a matter.

Ken Landau talks with The Honorable Elizabeth D. Pessala, the Associate Village Judge of Westbury, and a Hearing Officer at the Nassau County traffic and parking violations agency, who discusses how to timely respond if you receive a ticket, possible plea bargaining and ways to remove points from your license. Judge Pessala also describes the procedures if you go to court and the best ways to fight a ticket.

Ken Landau talks with The Honorable Elizabeth D. Pessala, the Associate Village Judge of Westbury, and a Hearing Officer at the Nassau County traffic and parking violations agency, who discusses traffic tickets, incuding the most common violations, and how to prevent them. Judge Pessala also discusses possible defenses to them and fines and points they may trigger.

Ken Landau talks with the founder and CEO of Above the Bar Marketing, Lindsay Marty, who offers tips to lawyers and professionals on how to improve their customer service and marketing. She offers advice on web sites, digital marketing and lead generation.

Ken Landau talks with CPA Seth L Starr, founding partner of Frankel, Loughran, Starr, and Vallone in Garden City, who explains year-end tax tips, including deductions, and funding college and retirement accounts for individuals, small businesses and law firms. He also discusses what steps taxpayers can take early in 2024 to provide deductions for 2023 taxes.

Ken Landau talks with attorneys William D Buckley and Angela Ribaudo, who discuss mental health laws, and the rights of those held voluntarily, or involuntarily for mental health examination or treatment. Mr. Buckley is a partner of Marks, O'Neill, Doherty and Kelly. Ms. Ribaudo is a member of Schiavetti Corgan.

Ken Landau talks with actress and public speaking coach, Elia Nichols, offers many tips on how to "Speak With Greater Success" in court, before a jury, or to colleagues or to potential clients.

Ken Landau talks with divorce lawyer Jeffrey S. Stephens, who continues his discussion of marriage and divorce, and how parties who have decided to split up can make the best of the situation, and keep their animosity and legal expenses low, and put themselves and their children in the best possible position and move on with their lives.

Ken Landau talks with divorce lawyer Jeffrey S Stephens, who discusses why marriages fail, and why divorce rates are so high. He is the co-author of "The Road To Splitsville," about how to navigate the road to divorce without making yourself crazy, your children miserable, or your lawyer wealthy, and then discover your path to happiness.

Ken Landau talks with Cynthia Brown, the Executive Director of the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, whopdescribes ways to improve pedestrian and bicylist safety. They include safety tips for bicylists, pedestrians and drivers, and safer intersections with advanced walk signals.

Ken Landau talks with Vincent James, the co-founder of Keep Music Alive, who offers guidance on why and how to establish a non-profit, and how to recruit a Board of Directors.

Ken Landau talks with attorney Beverly Williams, author of "Your GPS to Employment Success", discusses best practices for employers and employees.