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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition

Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition

Billy Declercq, Esq.

Billy DeClercq, Esq. - a real lawyer - invites comedians and improvisers to discuss real legal cases and concepts. He helps them dissect the case, then they throw it in the improv blender to create comedic magic in completely original scenes. Then, Billy throws off his gloves and goes for the jugular by asking heavyweight questions to find out what makes his guests tick.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - Flying Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Flying Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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07/06/23 • 71 min

In this episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition, host Billy DeClercq and guests discuss a shareholders' derivative suit, Eisenberg v. Flying Tiger Line Inc. from 1971. The plaintiff, Eisenberg, claimed that his vote had been diluted. The key issue was whether it was a derivative or direct claim. The episode also includes interesting facts, such as the disappearance of Flying Tiger Flight 739 during the Vietnam War.
The Case in Question:

Eisenberg v. Flying Tiger Line, Inc. - 451 F.2d 267 (2d Cir. 1971)
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-eisenberg-v-flying-tiger-line-inc

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - Tennessee Two-Step

Tennessee Two-Step

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06/22/23 • 52 min

You're in for a treat with the latest episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition! Billy brings on some amazing guests who dive into a fascinating case about partnership law. The case is called Putnam v. Shoaf, and it all went down in Tennessee in 1981. The dispute centers around the sale of a partnership interest in the Frog Jump Gin Company. They also dive into all sorts of other topics related to law and comedy - so you won't want to miss a moment!

The Case in Question:
Putnam v. Shoaf, 620 S.W.2d 510 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1981)
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-putnam-v-shoaf

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - Basia, the Brats and Nina Zagat

Basia, the Brats and Nina Zagat

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05/25/23 • 57 min

In this course, prepare to be astounded as we dive into the intriguing world of undue influence in the probate area. Join us as we unravel the case of the century involving Seward Johnson, the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. Seward's life seemed like a seamless glide through prosperity—until the unexpected twist in his family's tale. Discover the captivating concept of undue influence, where a will or trust can be contested due to claims that the person who created it was unduly influenced by a cunning beneficiary. Picture this: a subsequent spouse, disinherited children, and a fortune hanging in the balance. The drama!

More Reading:
Barbara Piasecka Johnson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Piasecka_Johnson

Agreement Reached in Johnson Will Case
https://apnews.com/article/13318f579a5dc920a6104271eca3d1d2

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - Nobody Foresees Helen Palsgraf

Nobody Foresees Helen Palsgraf

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05/11/23 • 54 min

In this episode, Billy and his guests tackle a case from the 1920s. Despite happening nearly a century ago, the case contains crucial aspects of foreseeability, negligence, and liability, which is why it is explored in many U.S. law schools today. Listen and learn more about this curious case!

The Case in Question:
Palsgraf v. Long Island R. Co. - 248 N.Y. 339
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-palsgraf-v-long-island-r-co

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - Light Up a Ballgame

Light Up a Ballgame

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04/27/23 • 56 min

In this episode, Billy discusses the Shlensky v Wrigley case, which centers around a shareholder's push to install lights at Wrigley Field for night games. Philip K. Wrigley, the director of the Chicago Cubs, opposed the installation. The case highlights the tension between prioritizing shareholder profits and deferring to the judgment of directors.
The Case in Question:

Shlensky v. Wrigley - 95 Ill. App. 2d 173, 237 N.E.2d 776 (1968)
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-shlensky-v-wrigley

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - Deadly New York Cabs

Deadly New York Cabs

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04/13/23 • 61 min

In this episode, Billy welcomes guests Curtis Retherford, Greenberry Lucas, and Lauren Michaels to discuss a case from 1966 where John Walkovszky was severely injured by a taxicab. The case was brought against the owner of the cab company, William Carleton, and other corporations in which the taxi cabs were registered. The discussion also includes the guests' personal experiences with being hit by cabs in New York City and the liability coverage required for cabs.

The Case in Question:

Walkovszky v. Carlton - 18 N.Y.2d 414, 276 N.Y.S.2d 585, 223 N.E.2d 6 (1966)
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-walkovszky-v-carlton

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy:

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - The Problem With Painters

The Problem With Painters

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03/02/23 • 60 min

On this episode, Billy and his guest go over the case of Mill Street Church of Christ v Hogan. Hear all about workers comp and what constitutes someone an employee for a company.

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - Coach Wreck

Coach Wreck

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02/16/23 • 58 min

In this inaugural episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition, Billy and his guests, Blake Oliver, Curtis Retherford, and Lauren Michaels, discuss the case of Gorton v Doty. What happens when you loan your car to someone? If they cause an accident, are you liable? Keep listening to find out how it went down in this case.

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - The Only Ship that Doesn't Sail

The Only Ship that Doesn't Sail

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06/08/23 • 61 min

In this episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition, the hosts delve into the 1945 court case Fenwick v. Unemployment Compensation Committee. The case centered around the employment status of Arline Cheshire, who worked at John Fenwick's beauty shop. The court ultimately ruled that Cheshire was an employee, not a partner, and Fenwick was required to pay unemployment insurance. This case emphasizes the significance of comprehending the legal consequences of partnership agreements and carefully considering their terms.
The Cases in Question:

Fenwick v. Unemployment Comp. Com - 132 N.J.L. 185, 38 A.2d 849 (1944)
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-fenwick-v-unemployment-comp-com-848616300

Fenwick v. Unemployment Comp. Com. - 133 N.J.L. 295, 44 A.2d 172 (1945)
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-fenwick-v-unemployment-comp-com#:~:text=Conclusion%3A,Chesire.

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Connect With Billy :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/declercqwb Website : https://declercq.law/

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Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition - Thanks For Subscribing

Thanks For Subscribing

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02/13/23 • 0 min

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How many episodes does Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition have?

Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition cover?

The podcast is about Lawyer, Management, Accounting, Courses, Podcasts, Education, Cpa and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition?

The episode title 'Flying Tiger, Hidden Dragon' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition?

The average episode length on Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition released?

Episodes of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition?

The first episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition was released on Feb 13, 2023.

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