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| Podcast title | Nolo Presents The Law in Plain English
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| Description | The Nolo podcast has moved to another location -- www.nolocast.com. | |
| Updated | Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:01 GMT | |
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1. Military Family Leave and Other Changes to the FMLA http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 9.52Mb) Description: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 9.5MB / 125Kbps / 10min 21sec ) |
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2. The Sharing Solution http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 11.10Mb) Description: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 11.1MB / 125Kbps / 12min 4sec ) |
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3. Life Insurance: 10 Things Moms Should Know http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.80Mb) Description: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.8MB / 125Kbps / 11min 46sec ) |
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4. Selling a Home in a Down Market http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.99Mb) Description: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 11MB / 125Kbps / 11min 59sec ) |
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5. Side Businesses: Ten Things to Know http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 5.92Mb) Description: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 5.9MB / 125Kbps / 6min 27sec ) |
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6. 10 Tips to Save Money on Attorney Fees http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.58Mb) Description: SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.6MB / 125Kbps / 7min 10sec ) |
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7. 10 Common Contract Problems http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.20Mb) Description: TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.2MB / 125Kbps / 11min 7sec ) |
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8. Police Searches of Your Home: 10 Things You Should Know http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.55Mb) Description: TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.5MB / 125Kbps / 8min 13sec ) |
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9. Stopping Identity Theft http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 14.72Mb) Description: TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 14.7MB / 125Kbps / 16min 3sec ) |
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10. Diabetes and the Law http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 16.11Mb) Description: TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 16.1MB / 125Kbps / 17min 34sec ) |
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11. Small Business Cash Flow http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.63Mb) Description: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.6MB / 125Kbps / 7min 13sec ) |
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12. Surviving Foreclosure Part 2 http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 11.81Mb) Description: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 11.8MB / 125Kbps / 12min 52sec ) |
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13. Surviving Foreclosure Part 1 http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 12.68Mb) Description: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 12.7MB / 125Kbps / 13min 50sec ) |
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14. Landlords and Property Risks http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 12.29Mb) Description: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 12.3MB / 125Kbps / 13min 25sec ) |
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15. Same Sex Marriage Part 2 http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.74Mb) Description: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.7MB / 93Kbps / 12min 42sec ) |
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16. Same Sex Marriage Part 1 http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.03Mb) Description: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10MB / 93Kbps / 14min 34sec ) |
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17. Greenwashing and False Advertising http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.62Mb) Description: THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.6MB / 93Kbps / 12min 32sec ) |
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18. Retire and Start Your Own Business http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.07Mb) Description: THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.1MB / 93Kbps / 8min 49sec ) |
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19. Ebay Rules and Disputes http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 13.48Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JUNE 08, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 13.5MB / 125Kbps / 14min 41sec ) |
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20. Working from Home: Interview with Diana Fitzpatrick http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 11.10Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 11.1MB / 125Kbps / 12min 6sec ) |
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21. Library Law http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.46Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.5MB / 125Kbps / 11min 24sec ) |
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22. Busy Family's Guide to Money http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.12Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.1MB / 125Kbps / 6min 39sec ) |
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23. Working From Home http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 4.76Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 4.8MB / 125Kbps / 5min 11sec ) |
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24. Retire Happy http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.56Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.6MB / 125Kbps / 7min 8sec ) |
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25. Bicycle Law: Legal issues for Cyclists http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 9.32Mb) Description: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 9.3MB / 93Kbps / 13min 33sec ) |
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26. Living Wills and Medical Directives http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 11.54Mb) Description: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 11.5MB / 125Kbps / 12min 35sec ) |
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27. Fair Use and Copyright http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 13.48Mb) Description: FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 13.5MB / 125Kbps / 14min 42sec ) |
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28. Trade Secrets and NDAs http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.18Mb) Description: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.2MB / 93Kbps / 11min 53sec ) |
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29. The Family Medical Leave Act http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 5.72Mb) Description: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 5.7MB / 93Kbps / 8min 18sec ) |
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30. Starting a Small Business in Paradise http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.69Mb) Description: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.7MB / 93Kbps / 11min 10sec ) |
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31. Patents for Managers http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 9.84Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 9.8MB / 93Kbps / 14min 18sec ) |
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32. Dirty, Dangerous and Banned Books http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.01Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7MB / 93Kbps / 10min 11sec ) |
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33. Nolo Authors Sue the Patent & Trademark Office http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.21Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.2MB / 93Kbps / 10min 28sec ) |
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34. Hiring Immigrants http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.95Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8MB / 93Kbps / 11min 33sec ) |
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35. Leaving Property to Children http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 4.70Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 4.7MB / 93Kbps / 6min 48sec ) |
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36. Guardianship and Estate Planning http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.19Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.2MB / 125Kbps / 8min 56sec ) |
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37. Home Inspection Advice http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.64Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.6MB / 93Kbps / 9min 38sec ) |
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38. Home Sales Tips http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.69Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.7MB / 93Kbps / 9min 43sec ) |
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39. Renter's Right: Part 2 http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.70Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.7MB / 93Kbps / 12min 38sec ) |
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40. Renter's Rights: Part 1 http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.01Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7MB / 93Kbps / 10min 11sec ) |
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41. Leniency Error: What's Wrong With Lenient Employee Evaluations? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.72Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.7MB / 93Kbps / 9min 45sec ) |
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42. Divorce Court: A Judge's Guide http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 9.55Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 9.6MB / 93Kbps / 13min 53sec ) |
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43. Tax Credits: The Easy Way to Save Money http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.84Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007: ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.8MB / 93Kbps / 9min 56sec ) |
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44. Second Homes: What Should You Know? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.80Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2007: This interview with mortgage expert and Nolo author Craig Veneiza (Second Homes: Income, Getaway, Retirement) includes information about choosing a second home location, interest deductions, and financing methods for second homes. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.8MB / 93Kbps / 11min 20sec ) |
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45. Disciplining Employees: What Are Common Mistakes? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 9.69Mb) Description: FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007: [Note: Nolo has changed its podcast feed. You can subscribe to the new feed by visiting the Nolo podcast site, www.nolocast.com.] This episode features an interview with HR attorney, Lisa Guerin, who discusses common mistakes made when disciplining employees including overdocumenting employee records, making promises to employees, and disciplining an employee with a disability . ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 9.7MB / 93Kbps / 14min 4sec ) |
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46. What Do You Do If Your Business is in Financial Trouble? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.20Mb) Description: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2006: This episode provides advice for the owners of financially troubled businesses. Attorney and small-business expert Fred Steingold (Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business) answers questions about the payment of taxes, how to develop an asset protection plan, using a corporation or LLC as a personal liability shield, extending insurance, dealing with penniless partners and the problems of favoring certain creditors before filing bankruptcy. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.2MB / 93Kbps / 14min 50sec ) |
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47. Blogs, Websites & Podcasts: When Do You Need Permission? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.27Mb) Description: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006: This interview with attorney Richard Stim, author of Getting Permission (Nolo) addresses issues regarding copyright and trademark permissions as well as interview releases. The podcast also offers information about fair use, fan fiction, editorial versus commercial uses, works made for hire, operating without permission, and what to do when you get a cease and desist letter. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.3MB / 93Kbps / 14min 56sec ) |
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48. What's the Best Way to Discipline An Employee? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.01Mb) Description: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2006: This interview with human-resources expert Margie Mader-Clark explores the process known as progressive discpline, a popular method for correcting employee problems. Topics discussed include how to implement progressive discipline, when discipline may not work, when to implement suspensions and related issues. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8MB / 93Kbps / 11min 38sec ) |
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49. Is it Harder to Sell a Retail or a Service Business? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.07Mb) Description: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2006: This episode features an interview with attorney Fred Steingold, author of "The Complete Guide to Selling a Business," (Nolo). The interview covers various issues regarding the sale of a business including what makes a business 'sellable,' whether an attorney is needed during the sale, and when is the best time to sell a business. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.1MB / 93Kbps / 10min 17sec ) |
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50. Do Dads Get a Fair Shake in Divorce? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.21Mb) Description: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2006: This interview with Paul Mandelstein, author of "Always Dad: Being a Great Father During & After Divorce," (Nolo) discusses issues of custody, fairness, 'right speech,' and the effect of past actions on divorce decisions. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.2MB / 93Kbps / 11min 57sec ) |
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51. Can a Nonprofit Make a Profit? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 11.91Mb) Description: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2006: In this interview, Anthony Mancuso, author of How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation (Nolo), discusses money and nonprofits including the meaning of 'profit', types of nonprofit income, payments to nonprofit members, and various nonprofit income scenarios. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 11.9MB / 93Kbps / 17min 20sec ) |
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52. Should You Co-Buy a Second Home? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.67Mb) Description: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006: This interview with mortgage expert Craig Venezia explores issues regarding co-buying a second home including the pros and cons of shared ownership, determining whether someone is right for you as a co-buyer, what happens if a co-owner dies, and whether a business structure will shield co-buyers from a mortgage default. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.7MB / 93Kbps / 12min 37sec ) |
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53. Is Divorce Bad for Your Health? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.26Mb) Description: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2006: This interview with attorney Emily Doskow, author of Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce, discusses issues regarding divorce and health including how divorcing spouses can maintain health insurance coverage for themselves and their children, how courts deal with substance abuse in divorce, how stepparent adoption affects a child's health coverage, and avoiding stress in the legal process. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.3MB / 93Kbps / 12min 2sec ) |
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54. When Can You 'Stand Your Ground'? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.90Mb) Description: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2006: This interview with criminal law expert Paul Bergman, author of "The Criminal Law Handbook," (Nolo) focuses on "stand your ground" laws -- statutes that permit citizens to defend themselves with deadly force. In addition, Paul Bergman answers questions about how to respond to police interrogation, what it means to be arrested and the value of circrumstantial evidence in criminal prosecution. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.9MB / 93Kbps / 11min 30sec ) |
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55. Is it a Crime to Make a False Confession? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.22Mb) Description: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2006: In this episode we interview attorney Paul Bergman, author of The Criminal Law Handbook (Nolo) about some of the legal issues that arose following the confession of John Mark Karr to the murder of Jon Benet Ramsay. Among the topics discussed are the legality of false confessions, the admissibility of DNA evidence, the use of lie detectors, and the necessity of the Miranda warnings when obtaining a confession. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.2MB / 93Kbps / 11min 58sec ) |
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56. How Can You Best Advocate for a Special Education Child? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.89Mb) Description: SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2006: This episode discusses the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, a federal law that helps children with disabilities succeed in school. Attorney Lawrence Siegel, an expert on special ed rules, and the author of The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate For Your Special Ed Child (Nolo), discusses various special education issues including the process known as the Individualized Education Program or IEP, whether a disability affects a child's education, the meaning of an "appropriate education" under the IDEA, where to find special ed assistance, suggestions for keeping fees down at the IEP hearing, and whether a family needs legal assistance in the IEP process. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.9MB / 93Kbps / 12min 56sec ) |
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57. Can You Prepare Your Own Will? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 5.98Mb) Description: SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006: This interview with attorney Mary Randolph discusses what's involved in preparing your own will, what happens if you die without a will, the importance of appointing a guardian for young children, whether you should discuss your will with others, how to judge will writing products and services, when a will should be updated, and whether you should be concerned about estate tax issues. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6MB / 93Kbps / 8min 42sec ) |
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58. How Can Job Descriptions Trigger Lawsuits? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.10Mb) Description: SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2006: This interview with human resources expert, Margie Mader-Clark, author of "The Job Description Handbook," (Nolo) explains the legal standards used when an employer or manager prepares a job description. Among the issues discussed are the dangers of using job descriptions as marketing tools, defining jobs in terms of protected characeristics, how job descriptions may trigger a claim of an invasion of privacy, defining overtime in a job description, the effect of the Americans with Disabilities Act on job descriptions, and the use of disclaimers in job descriptions. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.1MB / 93Kbps / 10min 19sec ) |
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59. Do You Have to Consent to Roadside Sobriety Tests? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.37Mb) Description: SUNDAY, AUGUST 06, 2006: This episode discusses DUIs – the laws and procedures that are triggered when someone is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We spoke with Aaron Bortel, a San Francisco attorney and expert on DUI law about how DUI laws are enforced, issues of consent as to chemical testing and the DUI case involving actor Mel Gibson. You can read a transcript of this podcast at http://nolopodcast.blogspot.com. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.4MB / 93Kbps / 10min 43sec ) |
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60. What's the Best Way to Screen Tenants? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.37Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2006: This interview with landlord-tenant expert, Janet Portman, author of "Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants," (Nolo) explains the legal standards used when a landlord is screening tenants. The interview covers issues such as performing criminal background checks, Megan's Law searches, when you can prohibit tenants with pets, how to deal with couples when one spouse fails a background check, and when it's permissible to allow a bidding war for a hot market apartment. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.4MB / 93Kbps / 10min 43sec ) |
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61. Do You Need a Lawyer? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.39Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006: This interview with Nolo founder Jake Warner, author of "Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court" (Nolo), explains when a nonlawyer can handle a legal matter and discusses the current state of the legal self-help movement. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.4MB / 93Kbps / 12min 12sec ) |
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62. What is Collaborative Divorce? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.56Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2006: This interview with attorney Katherine Stoner, author of "Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce" (Nolo) explains the emerging field of family law in which divorcing couples choose to avoid court battles by mediation or "collaborative divorce." Among the topics discussed are the differences between mediation and collaborative divorce, the four types of divorce (legal, emotional, financial, and social), when collaborative divorce will not work, how family attorneys view these non-court approaches, and how to find attorneys who can assist in collaboartive divorce or mediation. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.6MB / 93Kbps / 12min 27sec ) |
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63. Can You Patent Your Invention? Part Two http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.21Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JULY 09, 2006: This is the second of a two-part interview with patent attorney David Pressman, author of the best-selling guide, "Patent it Yourself" (Nolo). Topics include provisional patent applications, foreign patent applications, business method patents, the first-to-invent system versus the first-to-file system, online patent resources, and advice to new inventors. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.2MB / 93Kbps / 10min 30sec ) |
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64. Can You Patent Your Invention? Part One http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.49Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JULY 02, 2006: This is the first of a two-part interview with patent attorney David Pressman, author of the best-selling guide, "Patent it Yourself" (Nolo). Topics include whether independent inventors can still make money, the challenge of preparing a patent application, favorite inventors, the preparation required before patenting, the new electronic filing system for patents, the use of paper patents in patent searching, what patent examiners are looking for when examining patents, and why patents are like hunting licenses. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.5MB / 93Kbps / 12min 21sec ) |
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65. What Are Your Legal Rights as a Shopper? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.74Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006: This episode features consumer information for shoppers including material about cash refunds, implied and express warranties, reversing credit card charges, cancelling consumer contracts and dealing with mail order delays. Excerpted from "Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law." ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.7MB / 93Kbps / 15min 38sec ) |
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66. What Does a Dog Owner Need to Know About the Law? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.16Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2006: This interview with Mary Randolph, author of Every Dog's Legal Guide (Nolo), provides basic information for dog owners including discussion about licensing laws, dealing with a 'no pets' clause in a lease, airline transportation of dogs, animal control rules when a dog runs free, barking dogs, and what to do if you witness animal cruelty. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.2MB / 93Kbps / 11min 53sec ) |
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67. What are Current Gay and Lesbian Legal Issues? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 5.62Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006: This interview with attorney Emily Doskow, editor of 'A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples' (Nolo), provides information about same-sex marriage, domestic partner programs, rental discrimination, name changes and resources for staying current on gay and lesbian issues. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 5.6MB / 93Kbps / 8min 11sec ) |
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68. What Licenses and Permits are Needed to Start a New Business? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.08Mb) Description: SUNDAY, JUNE 04, 2006: This episode (an excerpt from the Nolo book, "Whoops I'm in Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics" by attorneys Richard Stim and Lisa Guerin) describes the licenses you need to run your business legally, including how and when you need IRS Form SS-4 (Employer Identification Number), how to get state business and local business licenses, how to acquire a DBA, and when to seek a seller's permit. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.1MB / 93Kbps / 14min 41sec ) |
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69. Reel Justice: How Accurate are Courtroom Movies? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.26Mb) Description: SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2006: This week's podcast features attorney and law professor Paul Bergman, co-author of 'Reel Justice: The Courtroom Goes to the Movies' (Andrews McMeel Publishing). Among the topics discussed are the legal accuracy of courtroom films, the changing perception of lawyers in films, how screenplays portray women lawyers, the best lawyer-actors, and the portrayal of law schools and professors in films. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.3MB / 93Kbps / 14min 56sec ) |
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70. Should You Use a Prenuptial Agreement? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 9.05Mb) Description: SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006: This interview with attorney Katherine Stoner, author of "Prenuptial Agreements: How to Write a Fair and Lasting Agreement" (Nolo), explains prenuptial basics including when you need a prenuptial agreement, when a prenuptial agreement is unenforceable, the effect of a prenup on estate planning, dealing with business ownership in a prenup, prenup negotiations, and how and when prenups apply to same-sex couples, ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 9MB / 93Kbps / 13min 10sec ) |
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71. Your Little Legal Companion http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.25Mb) Description: SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2006: This 25th episode features excerpts from the Nolo book, 'Your Little Legal Companion: Helpful Advice for Life's Big Events'. Included are things you should know about automobile accidents, renting an apartment, getting divorced, being fired, and if you are accused of commiting a crime. (Plus a 25th episode special attraction about frogs and justice!) ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.2MB / 93Kbps / 14min 55sec ) |
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72. What Can You Do About Retail Theft? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.51Mb) Description: SUNDAY, MAY 07, 2006: This episode is excerpted from the Nolo audio program, "The Bookseller’s Little Legal Companion". Although the episode is targeted at bookstore owners, the rules regarding employee theft, shoplifting, armed robbery and counterfeit currency apply for the owner of any retail establishment. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.5MB / 93Kbps / 15min 18sec ) |
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73. What Are Some Secrets of Profitable Licensing Deals? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.12Mb) Description: SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006: This episode features commentary by attorney Richard Stim, author of Profit From Your Idea: How to Make Smart Licensing Deals. The podcast includes an explanation of licensing basics, as well as often overlooked licensing issues such as deductions against royalties, audit provisions, prosecuting infringers, dispute resolution clauses, researching licensees, and related issues. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.1MB / 93Kbps / 14min 43sec ) |
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74. What are the Legal Rules When Hiring Employees and Independent Contractors? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 9.53Mb) Description: SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2006: This episode, excerpted from 'Whoops! I'm in Business', offers advice to workers and businesses regarding hiring employees and independent contractors (ICs), and includes the factors used by the IRS to determine whether a worker is categorized as an IC or employee, the paperwork required for hiring an IC, advantages and disadvantages of hiring ICs and employees, and the interrelationship of taxes and worker categorization. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 9.5MB / 93Kbps / 13min 52sec ) |
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75. Should You Pursue a Personal Injury Claim? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.25Mb) Description: SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2006: This interview with attorney Joseph Matthews includes information about when you should pursue a claim against an insurance company, how insurance adjusters view claims, what happens if both parties to an accident are negligent, what happens if you are invovled in an auto accident while talking on a cell phone, determining liability in a slip and fall accident, when you need an attorney to handle a personal injury claim, and deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.3MB / 93Kbps / 14min 55sec ) |
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76. What's the Difference Between a Green Card and Citizenship? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.37Mb) Description: SUNDAY, APRIL 09, 2006: This interview with attorney Ilona Bray includes information about the difference between a green card and visa, the process of naturalization, the status of foreign born persons who marry a U.S. citizen, whether an illegal alien can move to green card status, moral requirements for citizenship, when you need an immigration attorney, and changing immigration standards since September 11. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.4MB / 93Kbps / 15min 5sec ) |
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77. Do You Need a Will or a Trust? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.89Mb) Description: SUNDAY, APRIL 02, 2006: This interview with attorney Denis Clifford, author of 'Plan Your Estate,' provides information about estate planning, including the difference between a living trust and a will, the difference between joint tenancy and tenancy by the entirety, whether you can disinherit a spouse or child, issues that arise if the heirs are minor children, an explanation for a pour-over trust, the 'form' required for a will (electronic, written, etc.), common estate tax exemptions, and when an attorney's advice is needed for estate planning. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.9MB / 93Kbps / 12min 56sec ) |
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78. What Are Some Tips for Financing a Small Business? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.28Mb) Description: SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2006: Asheesh Advani is the founder of CircleLending.com and the author of 'Investors in Your Backyard: How to Raise Business Capital from the People You Know' (Nolo). In this interview, Asheesh discusses debt vs. equity financing, the 5 C's of lending (and which 'C' is most important), which business form is best for investment, whether a business plan is necessary for acquiring funding, and the emotional issues of borrowing from family and friends. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.3MB / 93Kbps / 9min 9sec ) |
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79. What's in the Public Domain? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 4.77Mb) Description: MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2006: This interview with attorney Stephen Fishman, author of The Public Domain (Nolo) provides the basic rules regarding copyright and the public domain including how to determine if a work is in the public domain, the differences between an idea and an expression, principles of open source software, when you can use public domain music, and an understanding of the Creative Commons. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 4.8MB / 93Kbps / 6min 56sec ) |
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80. How Can You Deal with Medicare, Medicaid and Prescription Drug Programs? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 10.60Mb) Description: SUNDAY, MARCH 05, 2006: This interview with attorney Joseph Matthews, author of 'Social Security, Medicare, and Government Pensions' (Nolo) provides information about Medicare including Medicare basics, the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, managed care plans, supplemental medical insurance to cover Medicare gaps, and tips for dealing with the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 10.6MB / 93Kbps / 15min 26sec ) |
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81. Do You Have a Hobby or a Business? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.82Mb) Description: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2006: This episode (excerpted from 'Whoops I'm in Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics') includes basic information about the Hobby/Loss Rule--the categorization made by the IRS as to whether a business qualifies for certain tax benefits. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 6.8MB / 93Kbps / 9min 55sec ) |
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82. Should You Buy a Franchise? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.01Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006: This episode (excerpted from 'How to Run a Thriving Business') discusses the pros and cons of purchasing a franchise including issues about costs, competition, contracts, and the proper methods for evaluating a franchise opportunity. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8MB / 93Kbps / 11min 40sec ) |
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83. Do Good Companies Make for Good Stocks? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.68Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006: In this epsiode (excerpted from 'Work Less, Live More'), author Bob Clyatt explains six common stock market myths that affect early retirees. These myths include: find a hot fund manager, bonds are for wimps, all bond portfolios are all safe, good companies make good stocks, the S&P 500 is the stock market, and foreign assets are un-American and unnecessary. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.7MB / 93Kbps / 11min 11sec ) |
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84. How Do Living Trusts Work? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.85Mb) Description: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006: This interview with attorney Denis Clifford, author of Make Your Own Living Trust (Nolo), provides information about living trust essentials including avoiding probate, successor trustees, managing property in a living trust, the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts, AB trusts, children's trusts and amending trusts. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.9MB / 93Kbps / 11min 26sec ) |
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85. Who's Afraid of Contracts? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.12Mb) Description: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2006: This episode (excerpted from Whoops! I'm in Business) explains basic information about choosing and using form agreements, whether to use oral agreements, the validity of electronic agreements, who signs the agreement, and how to review an agreement provided by another party. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.1MB / 93Kbps / 11min 49sec ) |
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86. What Are the Rules for Nonprofit Fundraising? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.05Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2006: This interview with attorney Ilona Bray, author of 'Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits', explains some basic nonprofit fundraising principles including the definition of a nonprofit, whether a nonprofit can make a profit, the meaning of 501(c)(3) status, what's required for 'planned giving' (making bequests to a nonprofit in a will or trust), director responsibility for mismanagement of donor gifts, and the issues surrounding nonprofit accountability. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7MB / 93Kbps / 10min 15sec ) |
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87. How Do Songs Earn Money? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.38Mb) Description: TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2006: This interview with attorney Richard Stim, author of 'Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business', provides legal principles about songwriting including acquiring copyright, dealing with performance rights organizations (such as ASCAP and BMI), understanding how songs earn money, sorting out the basics about digital rights, and working with collaborators. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.4MB / 93Kbps / 12min 12sec ) |
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88. How Do You Protect Business Ideas? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.00Mb) Description: MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2006: This episode (excerpted from Whoops! I'm in Business) explains the principles for protecting your business ideas (known as intellectual property) under copyright, patent, trade secret, and trademark laws. Discussion includes how to identify intellectual property, the basics of registration, protection of trade secrets and ownership of employee-created ideas. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8MB / 93Kbps / 11min 38sec ) |
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89. What is an Executor? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 6.99Mb) Description: TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006: Executor Law: An interview with attorney Mary Randolph, author of The Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust. This episode offers legal information for executors including discussion about the executor's major tasks, preparing for the job of executor, what to do if you can't find a will, paying for an attorney, and dealing with a business that's included within an estate. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7MB / 93Kbps / 10min 11sec ) |
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90. Should You Register Your Business Name? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.88Mb) Description: SATURDAY, JANUARY 07, 2006: Basic trademark principles for business owners including tips for avoiding trademark problems, discussion about registering a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and advice about using another company's trademarks. (Excerpted from the Nolo book, 'Whoops I'm in Business' by attorneys Richard Stim and Lisa Guerin.) ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.9MB / 93Kbps / 12min 56sec ) |
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91. What if a Commercial Landlord Says 'Take it or Leave it'? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.36Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 04, 2006: This interview with attorney Janet Portman discusses issues that arise when entering into commercial leases including choosing an exit strategy, using an attorney to negotiate a lease, subordination clauses, and what to do if a landlord says “take it or leave it.” ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.4MB / 93Kbps / 12min 9sec ) |
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92. What's the Best Way for Parents to Choose a College Savings Program? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.47Mb) Description: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 04, 2006: This interview with family lawyer Nihara Choudhri discusses some legal and financial issues that may arise for new parents including choosing a legal guardian, acquiring health insurance for a child, and choosing a college savings program. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.5MB / 94Kbps / 10min 51sec ) |
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93. What Are the Rules Under the New Bankruptcy Law? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 8.06Mb) Description: TUESDAY, JANUARY 03, 2006: This interview with attorney Stephen Elias includes discussion about the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies as well as costs and trends under the new bankruptcy law. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 8.1MB / 93Kbps / 11min 43sec ) |
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94. What Are Some Common Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 4.16Mb) Description: MONDAY, JANUARY 02, 2006: This interview with attorney Stephen Fishman features information on the home office tax deduction, the Section 179 deduction, and related issues including the likelihood of being audited. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 4.2MB / 94Kbps / 6min 2sec ) |
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95. Should You Form a Corporation or LLC? http://www.acidplanet.com/arti... download (audio/mpeg, 7.74Mb) Description: MONDAY, JANUARY 02, 2006: This interview with Anthony Mancuso includes discussion about choosing the right legal entity for your business as well as issues regarding terminating an entity and protecting business and personal assets. ( Rating: Squeaky Clean (G) / 7.7MB / 93Kbps / 11min 16sec ) |
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