Lawyers and Addiction

Lawyers and Addiction

Author: 90.3 WHPC May 15, 2024 Duration: 27:57
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.

Tune in to Law You Should Know, presented by 90.3 WHPC, for clear conversations that make the legal world accessible. Hosted by Attorney Kenneth Landau, each episode brings together expert guests to break down complex topics without the jargon. You’ll hear practical discussions covering a wide spectrum, from criminal law and estate planning with wills to the intricacies of real estate transactions. Ever wondered about your right to sue, or felt uncertain about the steps to take if someone sues you? This podcast addresses those very questions with straightforward guidance. Designed for anyone navigating business dealings, government interactions, or simply their own personal affairs, the show demystifies the rules that shape our daily lives. Rather than offering abstract theory, the focus is on actionable knowledge you can use. Whether you're a business owner, a professional, or just someone who wants to be better informed, this series provides a reliable source of understanding. The tone is conversational and direct, turning daunting legal concepts into manageable insights. By the end of an episode, you’re left with a clearer sense of your rights and options, all from a trusted voice in the field. Find Law You Should Know wherever you get your podcasts.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Law You Should Know
Podcast Episodes
Bankruptcy Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:59
Ken Landau talks with attorney Andrew M. Thaler, a partner in the Uniondale law firm of Cullen and Dyckman, who discusses the role of the trustee in a bankruptcy case. He is also an Adjunct professor at the St John's Law…
Wage Theft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:55
Ken Landau talks with Attorney Christopher Marlboro of Lynbrook, and attorney Marcus Montero, of Hempstead, who discuss "wage theft". Wage theft is when an employer fails to pay the wages required by law, including the l…
Getting Into Law School [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:49
Ken Landau talks with Benjamin Rogers, the Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Buffalo School of Law, who discusses getting into law school, along with typical first year and elective courses, and extra…
Succession Planning for Businesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:01
Ken Landau talks with John E. Ursin, the managing partner of Schenck, Price, Smith and King, with offices in Florham Park, New Jersey and Manhattan, about "succession planning" for businesses both small and large. He exp…
Mock Trial Programs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:59
Attorney Joshua D. Brookstein, a partner in the Uniondale firm of Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano, discusses the mock trial program in several elementary and middle schools in Nassau County. He also explains how the communit…
Give Yourself a Legal Check-Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:58
Ken Landau talks with retired attorney Bill Horan, who offers advice on giving yourself a legal checkup. For each season there are relevant legal concerns, such as in the fall and approaching the end of the year, making…
Becoming a Paralegal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:44
Ken Landau talks with Adrian Motel and Rachel Dioguardi, faculty members of the paralegal studies program at Nassau Community College. They discuss how the courses in the program outline the many tasks that paralegals ca…
Avoiding Construction Disputes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:57
Ken Landau talks with construction expert and mediator, Samuel Bentil, who details how to avoid problems with contractors, and how to select and resolve problems with them. He is the author of "Avoid Construction Dispute…
Non-Verbal Gestures While In - And Out - Of Court [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:11
Ken Landau talks with Andrew Winkler, a retired college professor and author, who explains what non-verbal gestures are communicating in - and out - of court.
Transplant Surgery and the Law [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:51
Ken Landau talks with Libbie Binkiewicz, LMSW, the living donor Ambassador for Northwell Health, who discusses transplants and the law. She talks about the process of finding donors, the need for transplants, waiting lis…