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Pre-Termination: Staying Ahead of the Game

Employment law attorney and prolific author Steven Sack specializes in the enforcement of workplace rights of employees, executives and sales representatives. In this segment, he discusses how attorneys should advise clients who have not yet been terminated and the key discussion points that attorneys should anticipate. Mr. Sack also dispels two popular notions: that a distinction exists between a firing and a layoff and that firings are commonly illegal. Taken from the Lawline.com course “Representing Terminated Executives & Employees in Negotiations.”

This video does not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or expressions of the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

Cell Phone Records: The Battle for Access

Attorney Ketan Soni identifies the key considerations inherent in the use of text message records as evidence. He also discusses the challenges that arise in subpoenaing such records from cell phone companies. Taken from the Lawline.com course “Social Media as Evidence: Challenges & Considerations.”

This video does not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or expressions of the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

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How to Find a Unique Business Name?

by Arina Shulga, founder of Shulga Law Firm, P.C.

Today, I would like to discuss which (legal) steps a business owner should take to find a great name for his or her company, product, or service.

Social Security Disability Hearing Strategies

Attorneys Scott Daniels, Brian Mittman, and Daniel Elias offer an enthusiastic discussion of trial techniques and strategies for use in a social security disability hearing. They place particular emphasis on the importance of client credibility and offer tips on how such credibility can be maintained. Taken from the Lawline course “Mock Disability Hearing: You v. The ALJ.”

This video does not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or expressions of the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

Personal injury Super Lawyer Richard Kulhman reveals how multiple streams of negligence can contribute to a car crash. Specifically, he stresses the importance of identifying key factors in a party’s case that aid in establishing the level of negligence involved. Taken from Lawline.com’s program entitled Money Talks: Roads, Trains and Automobiles.

This video does not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or expressions of the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

Want the Protection of an LLC? Observe Corporate Formalities

by Arina Shulga, founder of Shulga Law Firm, P.C.

Business owners usually incorporate their businesses in order to limit their personal liability for business debts. However, simply incorporating is not enough to enjoy protection of limited liability. One also needs to observe corporate formalities. Otherwise, the courts may decide to “pierce the corporate veil” of the business entity and hold the owner liable for the company debts.

Do I Need to Pay Sales Taxes?

by Stephanie L. V. Hendricks, owner of Hendricks Law Firm

As a small business owner, you may be asking yourself this question. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the short answer is probably “yes”. As a preliminary matter,

Law Firm Networks and Digital Assaults

Did you know that attorneys can be prime targets for digital attacks? How about that law firm networks can be all too easily considered “back doors”? Join attorney and computer security expert Scott Aurnou as he discusses the “how” and the “why” behind the uniqueness of these digital assaults! Taken from the Lawline course “Digital Security for Lawyers: First Steps to Safeguarding Yourself Now.”

This video does not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or expressions of the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

The 30-Second Trailer: Advice for Persuasion

Often times, a 30-second movie trailer can impact the watcher in an equal or larger way than the movie it advertises. Join trial lawyer and jury trial consultant Russell Humphrey as he encourages attorneys to treat jury trials in precisely the same manner - by promoting a compelling and emotionally engrossing trailer of what the jury will learn later on. Taken from the Lawlinecourse “Runaway Jury: Theme-Based Voir Dire in California.”

This video does not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or expressions of the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

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