Topic: Business Law

5 chapters across the catalog

Flying Cars
Episode 1675 2:53:05 - 2:54:48

1675: Flying Cars

Greece Six-Day Work Week, Labor Productivity

Defying the global trend toward shorter work weeks, Greece has implemented a mandatory six-day working week for certain private businesses to boost productivity. The law, which took effect on July 1st, allows employees to work an extra eight-hour shift or two additional hours per day. This move aims to address the country's shrinking population and shortage of skilled labor.

Kung Flu
Episode 1213 1:37:03 - 1:39:29

1213: Kung Flu

Coronavirus Genetic Code and Small Business Karma

A donor points out that the coronavirus genetic code reportedly contains 33 "A" nucleotides at the end, which the hosts link to their ongoing numerology discussions. Another donor expresses concern that the "Kung Flu" will lead to martial law and a collapsed economy. The hosts grant small business karma to a producer in Colorado.

His Name is Nimrod
Episode 953 39:09 - 40:59

953: His Name is Nimrod

Small Business Litigation, Employment Law, Corporate HR

The impact of discrimination laws on small and medium-sized businesses is discussed, with a focus on the difficulty of defending against lawsuits. While large corporations have dedicated HR departments and legal teams to handle such claims, smaller operations face significant financial risks. The new Missouri law is framed as a potential protection for employers against frivolous litigation.

Grim Math
Episode 772 54:00 - 57:20

772: Grim Math

FCC Licensing, Political Advertising and Fictitious Business Names

A technical discussion ensues regarding FCC regulations and the requirements for political candidates to identify themselves in broadcasts. The hosts compare these regulations to the "scam" of filing fictitious business name statements with local governments. Both hosts confirm their status as licensed broadcasters, holding various FCC and ham radio certifications.

8 Pints of Lager please!
Episode 11 15:04 - 19:24

11: 8 Pints of Lager please!

RIAA Copyright Claims and Journalistic Misquotation

A controversy involving the RIAA and the legality of ripping CDs is examined following a Washington Post article. The discussion focuses on whether a journalist omitted context regarding shared folders to make the RIAA's stance appear more extreme. Legal nuances of the US code regarding personal copies on hard disks versus audio recording devices are analyzed.