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Obama Care –Affordable Health Care Reform Act

The new health care law, officially known as the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act, sometimes known as ObamaCare, became the law of the land on March 23, 2010. This law changed the health care conversation as well as the political tone in Washington, D.C., if not the entire country. The Supreme Court in what clearly was a fast track decision sustained the constitutionality of the law. This also altered the dialogue for the presidential election of 2012. Many lawyers received increased revenue in the fight on both sides of the aisle. In the future, lawyers who are familiar with the provisions of this new playing field will, likewise, see increased revenue resulting from advising clients on how to comply with the law’s provisions.

More than 10,000 people daily reach the age of 65, the traditional retirement age; these people face increased health care needs. How will we deal with their needs? Our guest, Brian Sullivan, is a seasoned professional in the employee benefits and health care industry for more than 25 years. He has authored numerous articles in the area of employee benefits and health care, and has delivered dozens of talks around the country to people seeking to understand the complexities of his industry.

This discussion is one of the clearest explanations of the law as it currently stands that you will hear.

45 minutes, 34 seconds 6.7MB


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Lucky 13 – Happy New Year

I hadn’t thought of it before I received Marsha’s email. Next year is 2013! And if you abhor the number 13, you’re in for a long, hard year.  As with Marsha, I also feel that 13 is a lucky number. And a baker’s dozen is 13, a gift of one extra roll.  So, what bonus will come to you this next year?  Marsha provides us with 13 ideas for making next year a good year. Can you add another 13 to will make your life better?


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Multitasking ain’t

In a recent USA Today article, texting and music listening while driving and walking are leading to an increase in the death of pedestrians. People are still talking on the phone and texting while driving, despite the statistics that prove it can be deadly and despite it being against the law.

But now, we have new statistics that show the same result — injury and death — arises from just walking and texting or listening to music and being in "another zone."  All of which confirms that multi-tasking is a misnomer. We can do one thing at a time, not many different things at the same time.

Those who reach the pinnacle of success are able to do many things … but focus on one thing at a time. There just ain’t no such thing as multi-tasking.


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Life After Law

Life After Law, What Will You Do For the Next 6000 Days?  My soon- to-be-released book is a guide to why aging baby boomer lawyers should be planning for their next career. The ABA has concluded that 400,000 lawyers will retire in the next 10 years. That is equivalent to the entire membership of the ABA, the largest volunteer organization in the world!

According to a different report, without reference to law, 10,000 people retire daily!

Look for a dramatic change in our culture as we seek to learn how to live longer, productive lives in different careers. Of course, the economy will also change as older folks become the dominant consumers in this country.


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