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Mo Show Live with Huntsville Havoc Head Coach Glenn Detulleo

December 4, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, December 5th at 3:00 PM Central Time and will feature Glenn Detulleo, Head Coach of the Huntsville Havoc hockey team. Morris and Glenn will be discussing the rise of hockey in North Alabama, his coaching philosophy, the ups, and downs of coaching a professional sports franchise and Glenn’s story of how he came to Huntsville.

Glenn Detulleo is a former Havoc player and led the team to an SPHL President’s Cup victory last season. Glenn played college hockey at Iowa State before playing professionally for eleven years. In 2013 he was inducted into the American Collegiate Hockey Association Hall of Fame. Glenn was born in Timmins, Ontario, Canada but he and his family have made Huntsville their home.

Know the Signs of Elder Abuse this Holiday Season

November 28, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

Elderly Man walking down the road in the winter The holidays are a great time to catch up with family and friends. It is also a good time to check in on how elderly loved ones are doing. Make sure routine daily tasks are taken care of, such as cooking, cleaning, and bathing. It’s also important to be vigilant against elder abuse which happens far more often than we might think.

Unfortunately, it is estimated that only 1 in 25 cases of financial exploitation are reported, according to a Metlife study. Elderly people may be reluctant to report abuse or exploitation due to shame, denial, fear of being placed in a nursing home, fear of retaliation, guilty feeling, fear the abuser will get in trouble. By knowing the signs, you can help prevent elder abuse.

The Robocall Epidemic: How You Can Protect Your Information And Fight Back

November 16, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

Hand holding a cell phone If your phone rings today, chances are, it’s probably spam. New research suggests you’ll get more than one robocall inthe next 24 hours. If you do decide to pick up, you’ll more than likely be greeted by a familiar computerized voice playing a pre-recorded message. These automated calls, which can end up in your voicemail box, usually contain official-sounding, personal, and even alarming instructions. Watch out, because often, these spam calls claim to be a company, insurer, or bank you do business with. You’ve probably noticed you’re getting way more of these spam calls now than at any time in recent years — a trend that will unfortunately continue. A new report from the telecommunications firm First Orion says that by next year, half of the mobile phone calls we get will be spam.

Mo Show Live with Old Black Bear Brewing Co. President Todd Seaton

November 6, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

Todd Seaton & Morris Lilienthal The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, November 7th at 3:00 PM Central Time and will feature Todd Seaton, President of Old Black Bear Brewing Company. Morris and Todd will be discussing the rise in micro-breweries, the brewing process, the ups and downs of owning a small business, and Todd’s story of how he founded Old Black Bear.

Todd founded Old Black Bear in 2011 with his wife Dawn Seaton. During the early years, Todd continued to work at Teledyne Brown Engineering while brewing beer on the weekends and marketing to bars and restaurants at night. He has also worked as a programmer at COLSA Corporation and as a Supervisor at Arrow Aluminum Industries. Todd is a 2004 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin.

M&B Live: A Discussion on Small Business Law: Formation, Governance and Succession

October 26, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

Graphic of Will Plyant discussing how to start a business in Huntsville, AL Join Martinson & Beason, PC attorneys Will Pylant and Morris Lilienthal for a discussion on small business law, formation, governance and succession on Thursday November 1^st at 5:30 PM (CST). Through an interactive question and answer format, Morris and Will will be discussing what to expect in forming a small business, which business entity is right for you, and how your business will pass to your heirs. Get your corporate law questions answered as Morris and Will will be seeking questions from viewers.

If you are thinking about starting a business, you may be asking what is required and what is the process like? How much does it cost and how long does it take? By knowing the legal ramifications in starting a small business, you can increase your chances of success.

While no one enters a business relationship with the expectation of a future dispute between co-owners, the reality is a buy-sell agreement and other precautions can prevent controversies from occurring. It’s also important for small business owners to anticipate their potential legal and tax liability and plan accordingly.

Mo Show Live with Madison Fire & Rescue Captain Michael Sedlacek

October 23, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

Morris Liliethal and Michael Selacek The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, October 24th at 10:00 AM Central Time and will feature Michael Sedlacek, Captain of Community Relations of the City of Madison Fire & Rescue Department. Morris and Michael will be discussing residential fire safety, fire plans, smoke detectors, how to discuss fire safety with kids, and more.

Michael has been with Madison Fire & Rescue for over ten years. He received his Paramedic Certificate from Calhoun Community College and degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management from Grand Canyon University. He is also CEO of Redeye Tactical Gear, LLC, which manufacturers Kydex holsters.