Law You Should Know

Psychologist Sally Raymond discusses preventing suicide by lawyers, clients and others. She also discusses some of the warning signs, and ways to provide help and support to those at risk. She shares lessons as the Survivor of her son's suicide, and is the author of "The Son I Knew: A Guide to Help You Survive and Thrive."

Ken Landau talks with nursing expert Kathy Allan,  who offers tips on preventing medical malpractice, and do's and don'ts on choosing your doctor and hospital. She is the author of the upcoming book "How Healthcare Has Changed."

Ken Landau talks with attorney Stephen Brodsky, who discusses college student rights and responsibilities, and the contract of enrollment. He is the past University Council and Secretary for Pace University.

Ken Landau talks with attorney James M. Black II, who discusses, NGO's - non-government organizations. They are essentially not for profits and charities and can have many different charitable purposes. He is a partner in the Corporate and Compliance Department of Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman, with offices on Long Island and New York City.

Ken Landau talks with Attorney-turned-Author Jacqueline Friedland, who discusses her latest book "Counting Backwards," a legal thriller.  She is the author of numerous other books, and will be discussing her latest book at Blue Door Books in Cedarhurst on May 7, 2025.

Ken Landau talks with Becky Heidesch, the author of "The Career Master Class for Women," who discusses how students, entrepreneurs and lawyers can better manage their legal and business challenges. She also offers tips on how they can choose and use attorneys.

Ken Landau talks with attorney Tanya Helfand, who offers "tips for a successful divorce."  She is the author of "20 Great Tips for a Successful Divorce."  She also discusses prenuptial agreements, whether each party needs separate attorneys, and how to have a lower conflict and lower cost divorce through mediation. She is a partner at Schenck Price, with offices in New Jersey and New York.

Ken Landau talks with Aaron LaPedis, the author of "The Garage Sale Millionaire", who talks about how to sell your unwanted stuff at a garage sale or on eBay. He also offers tips for purchasing items at those venues. 

Ken Landau talks with Attorney Joshua Brookstein, a partner in the law firm of Sahn Ward in Uniondale, who discusses zoning and the law. He also covers when a business or homeowner must seek zoning approval for a change in the building or property, and what a neighbor affected by the change can do to complain or speak up about it. 

Ken Landau talks with attorney Ruth Kraft, the Chair of the employment law group of the Rockville Centre law firm of Falcon Rapaport and Berkman LLP, who provides an "Employment Law Update." She discusses various areas of employment law likely to change under the Trump administration, including "independent contractor" vs. employee status; diversity, equity and inclusion; who is a "manager," and eligibility for overtime.

Ken Landau talks with attorney Andrew M. Thaler, a partner in the Uniondale law firm of Cullen and Dyckman, discusses whether a person should file for bankruptcy, including various options and the impact on your liabilities and on your credit in the future.

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 School where he teaches a course in bankruptcy

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 legally required minimum wage and overtime, or failing to pay for the full hours worked. They also discuss what an employee should do if they think they are a victim of wage theft, and how employers can avoid problems in paying employees.

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 extracurricular activities at the University of Buffalo School of Law. He also talks about the most helpful undergraduate majors for law students, preparing for the LSAT and offers other tips on comparing and getting into law school. 

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 explains why this is more important than ever, because of the aging of business owners. 

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 community relations and public education committee of the Nassau County Bar Association provides free attorney advisors to schools who participate in the program, as students learn how to conduct a trial of an actual criminal or civil case.

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 sure your will and estate plans are up to date and an order.  The winter may be a good time to resolve any legal concerns about your employment, airing complaints or changing employers.  In the spring, you can set a timetable and take steps to buy or sell real estate, and in the summer, evaluate any educational issues for the new school year.

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 can handle in a law firm, government or private company, and how becoming a paralegal is great as a first or second career, or a great way to prepare for law school.

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 Disputes."

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.