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When a global giant like Uber lands in court over its "Duty to Protect," it’s a warning shot for every small business that assumes their liability ends at the front door. In this episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD, breaks down the federal Uber sexual-assault bellwether trial and applies her Corporate‑Client‑Employee Engagement Model to show why providing a safe environment is a non-delegable legal obligation, not an optional perk. You will hear why direct negligence in vetting and supervision is the fastest way to bankrupt your reputation and how to build a systemic safety loop that protects your customers, your team, and your revenue. Break the playbook – click the link and join our exclusive community today. Stay sharp, stay protected, and stay eeLegal. 

When Venezuela’s oil tankers and Iran’s protests dominate the headlines, small‑business owners feel it in fuel surcharges, late shipments, and jumpy banks long before they ever read a sanctions notice. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD, America’s favorite attorney, revenue strategist, and small‑business bodyguard, connects the dots between U.S. tanker seizures, sanctions enforcement, and tightening global compliance rules—and what that means for your contracts, vendor relationships, and cash flow if a “far away” crisis suddenly hits your invoices at home. You will hear why now is the time to stress‑test your supply chain, banking, and force‑majeure clauses instead of hoping geopolitics never touches your P&L. Break the playbook – click the link and join our exclusive community today.

Congress is setting the small‑business agenda for 2026 while you are just trying to make payroll and dig out from holiday debt. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD, America’s favorite attorney, revenue strategist, and small‑business bodyguard, breaks down how new “pro‑growth” priorities and delayed paperwork deadlines collide with expanding state employment and leave laws to quietly raise the compliance bar on your LLC, payroll, and handbooks. You will hear why this is the week to clean up ownership records, wage practices, and contracts before a regulator, auditor, or plaintiff’s lawyer does it for you—and how treating policy headlines as a to‑do list, not background noise, can protect your revenue and your team all year long. Break the playbook – click the link and join our exclusive community today.

When the calendar flips but your debt, rules, and risks all roll over, “new year, new me” hits very differently for small‑business owners. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD, America’s favorite attorney, revenue strategist, and small‑business bodyguard, breaks down how 2026’s “pro‑business” headlines collide with real‑world pressure from old loans, new tax rules, and expanding employment and reporting obligations that quietly change the legal ground under your LLC, payroll, and vendor contracts. You will hear why treating January as a legal and financial audit moment—not just a vision‑board moment—can protect your revenue, your people, and your peace of mind all year long. Break the playbook – click the link and join our exclusive community today.

When the new year starts with economists split between “soft landing” and “surprise downturn,” small‑business owners end up making 12‑month decisions in a 12‑day fog. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD, America’s favorite attorney, revenue strategist, and small‑business bodyguard, breaks down how rising small‑business optimism collides with real fears about slower demand, higher costs, and a possible recession. You will hear how workforce moves like hiring freezes, cutting hours, or planning layoffs can trigger federal WARN Act and state mini‑WARN obligations, and why every “do we cut or do we grow” decision in 2026 needs both a legal and cash‑flow lens, not just a vibes check. Break the playbook – click the link and join our exclusive community today.

When regulators start treating your chatbot like a compliance officer instead of a convenience tool, it’s time to pay attention. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD — America’s favorite attorney, revenue strategist, and small‑business bodyguard — explains how new federal and state enforcement warnings around AI use in hiring, lending, and data management could turn your “productivity tools” into liability traps overnight. You’ll learn what transparency, consent, and documentation now mean for every business using AI. Break the playbook - click the link and join our exclusive community today!

When lawmakers quietly hit “update” on the rulebook while you are still closing out the year, your business ends up playing a brand‑new game with last season’s playbook. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD, America’s favorite attorney, revenue strategist, and small‑business bodyguard, breaks down how January 1 brings a regulation reset on wages, thresholds, forms, and even AI and data rules—while most owners are still thinking about receipts, not risk. You will hear what that quiet reset means for your policies, contracts, and cash flow, and why treating the new year like a legal reboot instead of a rollover can protect your revenue, your people, and your peace of mind.Break the playbook - click the link and join our exclusive community today!

When your bank talks about “relationship lending” but quietly tightens your credit line, you feel it before you ever get the formal letter. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD, America’s favorite attorney, revenue strategist, and small‑business bodyguard, breaks down how 2025’s tighter lending standards, tougher covenants, and higher collateral demands are reshaping what your line of credit actually means. You will hear why more owners are being nudged toward expensive online lenders and “quick cash” products, what that shift means for payroll, emergencies, and growth bets, and how reading your loan terms like a survival contract—not just fine print—can protect your cash and your company.Break the playbook - click the link and join our exclusive community today!

When December sales look like a win but your January bank account feels like a bad joke, you are in holiday spending hangover territory. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, Dr. Shena, PhD‑ABD, America’s favorite attorney, revenue strategist, and small‑business bodyguard, breaks down how 2025’s holiday retail pop, buy‑now‑pay‑later, and higher‑cost credit can leave owners with pretty dashboards and ugly cash flow. You will hear what that gap means for your payroll, overtime, and collections in Q1—and why tracking actual cash beats bragging about December screenshots every single time.Break the playbook - click the link  and join our exclusive community today!

When year‑end hits and you are hustling to cover payroll, bonuses, inventory, and tax estimates, it can feel like December is designed to drain your bank account. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, America’s favorite attorney and revenue strategist breaks down how 2025’s year‑end tax rules and spending decisions can either strangle your cash flow or quietly hand you a lifeline for Q1. You will hear how ordinary moves like buying equipment, upgrading software, or timing payments can flip from “expense regret” into strategic deductions that put real money back into your business instead of tipping the IRS for free.Break the playbook - click the link and join our exclusive community today!

When the “good news” optimism index finally ticks up but you feel like you just hired 50 new AI regulators and not one new customer, you are not imagining things. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, America’s favorite attorney and revenue strategist breaks down why November’s small‑business optimism headline sounds better than it feels, how the exploding patchwork of AI rules is turning Main Street into an unpaid compliance department, and what that tension means for your cash flow, your contracts, and your team. Tune in if you’re ready to stop letting vendors and politicians decide your AI risk and start building a smarter, owner‑first playbook.Break the playbook! Go deeper with our commuity! Follow our podcast series at audiobook school university.

When the optimism index ticks up but owners still feel like they’re standing on quicksand, something deeper is going on. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, America’s favorite attorney and revenue strategist breaks down November’s “good news” small‑business optimism numbers, why uncertainty and delayed investment are still sky‑high, and what that tension really means for your cash flow, your people, and your 2026 playbook!Break the playbook! Go deeper with our commuity! Follow our podcast series at www.audiobookschool.com.

A 43‑day government shutdown is not a headline, it is a pay‑cut disguised as politics. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, America’s favorite attorney and revenue strategist breaks down how more than $5.3 billion in SBA loans were frozen for about 10,000 small businesses — and what that meant for owners, employees, and families suddenly trying to float life without paychecks, contracts, or credit

When your “almost‑approved” SBA deal suddenly goes dark, it is not politics — it is a cash‑flow emergency. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, America’s favorite attorney and revenue strategist breaks down how the October 2025 shutdown froze billions in SBA loans, what the Antideficiency Act actually does to your contracts, and why every small and mid‑sized business needs a 60‑day backup plan before Washington’s next “coffee break.” Visit us at audiobookschool.com to join our community! This segment is for educational and informational purposes only; it is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship, and you should consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction about your specific situation.

A government shutdown isn’t a D.C. drama for small businesses—it’s a cash‑flow crisis disguised as politics. In this 60 Seconds Sharp with Shena episode, a former state and federal prosecutor breaks down how the 2025 shutdown stalled billions in contracts and SBA loans, what the Antideficiency Act really means for your money, and how owners, employees, and independent contractors can prepare their businesses to survive 30–60 days of Washington “coffee breaks” without panicking.Want to go deeper? Explore our other podcasts and joint our community our companion now available at audio book school university. It's packed with simplified legal strategies to protect your business without draining your budget. Sponsored by Dixon Mason Group Charities, Inc. Click the link to support the show and power your voice. Follow our other series today!Brought to you by The National Training Group, LLC.

The Gaza ceasefire that freed 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners is more than a headline—it is a live case study in negotiation, enforcement, and risk for your business.Trump’s 20‑point Gaza peace plan, signed October 9th in Egypt, forced both sides into a simultaneous halt to fire and a phased roadmap that critics warn could collapse without real governance and demilitarization.In this episode of eLegal Radio, you will learn what makes a deal like this enforceable, what happens when Phase One ends, and how these same legal and strategic gaps can quietly destroy your biggest negotiations. Plus: how to apply “break-the-playbook” dealmaking to your toughest business standoffs—without blowing up the relationship or the deal.Want to go deeper? Explore eLegal Radio , our companion Booklet now available on Amazon. It's packed with simplified legal strategies to protect your business without draining your budget. Sponsored by Project Swap for Hunger. Click the link to support the show and power your voice. Follow our other audiobook show series today!Brought to you by The National Training Group, LLC.

The government shutdown is entering its third week—and your business is more vulnerable than you think. Federal disruptions are halting court proceedings, creating compliance nightmares, and cutting off essential services that keep businesses running.Find out which federal services your business secretly depends on, how to create an emergency contingency plan, and why waiting until the next shutdown could cost you everything. Plus: the cash reserve strategy that saved businesses during the longest shutdown in history.Want to go deeper? Explore eLegal For Less, our companion booklet now available on Amazon. It's packed with simplified legal strategies to protect your business without draining your budget. Sponsored by Riverside.FM. Click above to support the show and power your voice.Brought to you by The National Training Group, LLC.

One lawsuit could wipe out everything you've built. Most entrepreneurs think legal protection is too expensive—until they need it and don't have it.Find out which legal safeguards are non-negotiable for every business owner, regardless of size or budget. This episode covers the essential protections that cost pennies compared to what you'll lose without them, plus smart strategies to get professional-level security on a startup budget.Want to go deeper? Explore eLegal For Less, our companion booklet now available on Amazon. It's packed with simplified legal strategies to protect your business without draining your budget. Sponsored by Riverside.FM. Click above to support the show and power your voice.Brought to you by The National Training Group, LLC.

One wrongful termination lawsuit can cost more than your annual payroll, yet most small business owners treat hiring and firing as casual decisions instead of legal processes.Employment law violations destroy businesses faster than bad products or poor marketing ever could.We navigate employment regulations that protect your business from costly lawsuits. Learn which interview questions are illegal versus permissible, how to document performance issues that justify termination, and the policies that create legal protection while maintaining a positive workplace culture.Want to go deeper? Explore eLegal For Less, our companion booklet now available on Amazon. It's packed with simplified legal strategies to protect your business without draining your budget. Sponsored by Riverside.FM. Click above to support the show and power your voice.Brought to you by The National Training Group, LLC.

Data privacy laws are multiplying faster than most business owners can track, and ignorance isn't a legal defense when regulators come knocking. A single privacy violation can result in fines that exceed your annual revenue, making compliance essential for business survival.We decode privacy requirements that protect your business from costly violations. Learn which data collection practices trigger legal obligations, how to write privacy policies that actually comply with current laws, and the consent mechanisms that satisfy regulators while maintaining user experience.Want to go deeper? Explore eLegal For Less, our companion booklet now available on Amazon. It's packed with simplified legal strategies to protect your business without draining your budget. Sponsored by Riverside.FM. Click above to support the show and power your voice.Brought to you by The National Training Group, LLC.