Podcasts about acting general counsel

In the latest episode of our Retail Collection podcast series, Jason Saiban, Partner in our Commercial team and Acting General Counsel at Stonegate, sits down with Jessica Cooke, Director of Media and Loyalty at Stonegate, and Janine Regan, our Head of Data Protection, to discuss harnessing the immense power of data in media and advertising strategy whilst ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

In June, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo,  overturning the 40-year-old legal precedent known as the "Chevron doctrine." This doctrine  had allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes within their jurisdiction. The  ruling marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape, with major implications for how  federal agencies operate and how regulations are enforced—particularly in health care.  The decision presents both challenges and opportunities for the health care industry,  making it crucial for policymakers, health care leaders, and businesses to understand the  evolving regulatory environment. Joining Hospitals in Focus to unpack the potential effects of this ruling on health care  policy making is Thomas Barker, a partner at Foley Hoag and former General Counsel at  CMS and Acting General Counsel at HHS.  In this episode, we explore: Impact on Congress: How does the ruling affect Congress's legislative process and its  relationship with federal agencies? Will the ruling force Congress to write more precise  laws? Changes for Federal Agencies: What does the ruling mean for federal agencies, like CMS  and HHS, which have relied on Chevron deference to implement and enforce regulations?  Judicial Implications: Will courts, particularly lower courts, take on a larger role in  interpreting statutes? How could this influence future rulings on health and business  regulations? Business and Regulatory Implications and Challenges: What will be the effect on businesses, especially those operating in highly regulated sectors like health care, and  what are the potential retroactive effects of the Loper Bright decision?

Lawyer. Leader. Public Servant. Trailblazer. Friend. Marybeth Peters, the second-longest serving Register of Copyrights (1994 - 2010), died on September 29, 2022, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 83. With her passing, Register Peters left behind a lasting and far-reaching legacy in her storied 40-plus year career as a distinguished attorney, respected copyright law expert, and the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, where she helped shape and implement critical new laws, including the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act among others. In addition, Register Peters was remembered as a mentor, teacher, and friend who touched the lives of everyone around her with grace and her unforgettable laugh. Presented by the New York City Bar Copyright and Literary Property Committee, committee members Theodora Fleurant, a trademark attorney based in New York City, and Jose Landivar, an Associate at Coates IP, lead an unforgettable series of conversations with some of the people closest to Register Peters to look back on her life and legacy, including: • Shira Perlmutter, the current Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office • Maria Pallante, President and CEO of the Association of American Publishers who formerly served as the 12th Register of Copyrights • Richard Dannay, Counsel at Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C. • Eric Schwartz, Partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, and former Acting General Counsel and Senior Legal Advisor to the Register of Copyrights • David Carson, current Copyright Office Claims Officer who, formerly served as head of the Copyright Policy Team in the Office of Policy and International Affairs at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and as General Counsel of the U.S. Copyright Office This podcast paints a fascinating portrait of a leading U.S. and international copyright law expert. It seeks to inspire listeners with lessons in leadership, courage, innovation, and dedicated public service. This podcast would not have been possible without the support of the U.S. Copyright Office (https://www.copyright.gov/) and audio provided by the Copyright Clearance Center. Photo: Courtesy of the U.S. Copyright Office. Access a transcript of this episode here: https://bityl.co/MvSf

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Lands eligible for gaming pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act The hearing took place on July 27, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-lllinois) Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana) Panel I George Skibine, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy and Economic Development for Indian Affairs Penny Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming Commission Panel II Walter Gray, Tribal Administrator, Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, Talmage, California Christine Norris, Principal Chief, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Jena, Louisiana John Barnett, Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Longview, Washington Charles D. Enyart, Chief, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca, Missouri More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/27/listening_loung_9.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Lands eligible for gaming pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act The hearing took place on July 27, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-lllinois) Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana) Panel I George Skibine, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy and Economic Development for Indian Affairs Penny Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming Commission Panel II Walter Gray, Tribal Administrator, Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, Talmage, California Christine Norris, Principal Chief, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Jena, Louisiana John Barnett, Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Longview, Washington Charles D. Enyart, Chief, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca, Missouri More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/27/listening_loung_9.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Lands eligible for gaming pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act The hearing took place on July 27, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-lllinois) Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana) Panel I George Skibine, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy and Economic Development for Indian Affairs Penny Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming Commission Panel II Walter Gray, Tribal Administrator, Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, Talmage, California Christine Norris, Principal Chief, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Jena, Louisiana John Barnett, Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Longview, Washington Charles D. Enyart, Chief, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca, Missouri More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/27/listening_loung_9.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Lands eligible for gaming pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act The hearing took place on July 27, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-lllinois) Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana) Panel I George Skibine, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy and Economic Development for Indian Affairs Penny Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming Commission Panel II Walter Gray, Tribal Administrator, Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, Talmage, California Christine Norris, Principal Chief, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Jena, Louisiana John Barnett, Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Longview, Washington Charles D. Enyart, Chief, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca, Missouri More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/27/listening_loung_9.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Lands eligible for gaming pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act The hearing took place on July 27, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-lllinois) Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana) Panel I George Skibine, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy and Economic Development for Indian Affairs Penny Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming Commission Panel II Walter Gray, Tribal Administrator, Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, Talmage, California Christine Norris, Principal Chief, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Jena, Louisiana John Barnett, Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Longview, Washington Charles D. Enyart, Chief, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca, Missouri More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/27/listening_loung_9.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Lands eligible for gaming pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act The hearing took place on July 27, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-lllinois) Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana) Panel I George Skibine, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy and Economic Development for Indian Affairs Penny Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming Commission Panel II Walter Gray, Tribal Administrator, Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, Talmage, California Christine Norris, Principal Chief, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Jena, Louisiana John Barnett, Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Longview, Washington Charles D. Enyart, Chief, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca, Missouri More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/27/listening_loung_9.asp

Tonya Robinson serves as Vice Chair and General Counsel – Legal, Regulatory and Compliance at KPMG LLP, is a member of the firm's management committee, and serves as the Secretary to KPMG's Board of Directors. Before joining KPMG in 2017, Tonya served as the Acting General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), overseeing nearly 600 professionals. Prior to her federal agency service, Tonya was Special Assistant to President Obama for Justice and Regulatory Policy at the White House. Prior to her service at the White House, Tonya was a partner at the law firm WilmerHale LLP where she worked on a range of litigation matters, including the ground-breaking University of Michigan affirmative action cases. She left Wilmer to work as counsel to then-Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Among her community and philanthropic activities, Tonya serves on the Board of Directors for the National Women's Law Center. Tonya holds a B.A. in Public Policy Studies and a Certificate in Women's Studies from Duke University, a post-graduate degree in African Studies from the University of Cape Town, and has a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law. Connect with Tonya Robinson on LinkedIn Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Monya M. Bunch Battle, Esq., Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at WilmerHale Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States ⁠License⁠ Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International ⁠License⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/si-suite/message

Tonya Robinson serves as Vice Chair and General Counsel – Legal, Regulatory and Compliance at KPMG LLP, is a member of the firm's management committee, and serves as the Secretary to KPMG's Board of Directors. Before joining KPMG in 2017, Tonya served as the Acting General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), overseeing nearly 600 professionals. Prior to her federal agency service, Tonya was Special Assistant to President Obama for Justice and Regulatory Policy at the White House. Prior to her service at the White House, Tonya was a partner at the law firm WilmerHale LLP where she worked on a range of litigation matters, including the ground-breaking University of Michigan affirmative action cases. She left Wilmer to work as counsel to then-Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Among her community and philanthropic activities, Tonya serves on the Board of Directors for the National Women's Law Center. Tonya holds a B.A. in Public Policy Studies and a Certificate in Women's Studies from Duke University, a post-graduate degree in African Studies from the University of Cape Town, and has a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law. Connect with Tonya Robinson on LinkedIn Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Monya M. Bunch Battle, Esq., Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at WilmerHale Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States ⁠License⁠ Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International ⁠License⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/si-suite/message

What will the seminar cover?This was the first CPD in a series of four co-hosted by Level Twenty Seven Chambers and Queensland Young Lawyers covering essential lawyer knowledge and skills. Both having practised as solicitors at international law firms prior to joining the bar, Michael Trim (Level Twenty Seven Chambers) and Tim Stork (Lucinda Chambers) shared practical tips on preparing for trials in the commercial and planning & environment courts.Who should watch?The session was targeted at those up to PQE 5 years but more experienced lawyers will find it a helpful a refresh. PRESENTERSMichael Trim (Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers)Michael is a commercial law barrister. His blend of legal and strategic acumen stems from his experience as a solicitor, solicitor advocate and barrister on construction, infrastructure, insurance and property disputes for over twenty years. Prior to joining the Queensland Bar in 2009, Michael worked at top firms in Adelaide, Brisbane and London, including Clyde & Co and Clifford Chance in London. Michael represents national and international law firms, as well as major construction corporations, in all QLD's courts and often in international arbitrations. Tim Stork (Barrister, Lucinda Chambers)With over 17 years' experience in planning, environment, compulsory acquisition and energy law, first as Senior Associate at what is now a global firm and more recently as Senior Legal Counsel and Acting General Counsel at Energy Queensland, Tim now practices as a client-focused barrister adept in providing user friendly and strategic advice to reach commercial and practical solutions. Tim appears in QLD's Planning & Environment Court and Land Court for residential, retail and commercial developers, landowners, government agencies, and private clients.MATERIALSThe original video recording, PowerPoint and transcript are available here.Did you miss previous seminars? Check out the seminar archive on Level Twenty Seven Chambers' website for the video recordings and associated materials produced by the speakers.Want to join future seminars live, in person or online? Register your interest.Website: www.level27chambers.com.au

Hon. Jim Carroll has substantial experience as a legal advisor to two White House administrations, federal government agencies, and a Fortune 25 company. He counsels clients on complex and sensitive issues involving government and internal investigations, corporate ethics and compliance programs, and white collar defense. In his 30-plus years as an attorney and a Washington insider, Jim has also built a reputation as a go-to choice for strategic business and policy counseling. In addition to his role as a Partner at Michael Best, Jim is also a principal at Michael Best Consulting LLC. Previously, Jim was a co-founder and principal of DC Consulting LLC, a consulting firm specializing in public health, pharmaceutical and substance abuse and regulatory risk involving law enforcement issues. Earlier in his career, Jim spent a decade as in-house counsel at Ford Motor Company where for many years he was the Company's Global Director of Compliance. Jim also served as the nation's “Drug Czar” for three years, following his unanimous confirmation by the United States Senate. Jim's significant federal government and legal experience include the following: - Starting in 2018, served for three years as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy after being unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate. Under Jim's leadership as the “US Drug Czar”, the U.S. saw its first year-over-year decrease in overdose deaths in 30 years. - Served in a number of high-profile posts at the White House between 2016 to 2018, including roles as Deputy Chief of Staff and Deputy White House Counsel. - Appointed General Counsel of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. - Spent 10 years as a legal advisor to the Ford Motor Company. Jim served as the automaker's Washington Counsel and Global Director of Compliance. During Jim's tenure there, Ford was named one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” for three consecutive years by Ethisphere Institute. Jim was also General Counsel to the Ford Motor Company Fund, the company's philanthropic arm. - Served as Deputy General Counsel and Acting General Counsel to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. - Served as Associate Counsel and Special Assistant to the President between 2002 to 2004. - Attorney at  the Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy. Selected as Assistant Ethics Counsel in the White House Office of Counsel to the President. - Served as Attorney Advisor to the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys. Jim began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Virginia Commonwealth Attorney's Office in Fairfax, VA. He went on to serve as Assistant Bar Counsel for the Virginia State Bar before transitioning his career to the federal level.

On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court decided West Virginia v. EPA. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that EPA exceeded its authority under Clean Air Act Section 111 when it issued the 2015 Clean Power Plan, which sought to control carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants by imposing limits based on a “system” of shifting power generation away from fossil fuels and towards renewable fuels at the grid-wide level. Although the Supreme Court stayed the Clean Power Plan in February 2016 before it could take effect, the Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA was the first time it pronounced on the Plan's merits.This case is a major development in administrative law. For the first time, a majority opinion of the Supreme Court used the phrase “major questions doctrine” to describe its methodology. The Court determined that the Clean Power Plan dealt with issues of such “economic and political significance” that it required a clear statement of Congressional intent to authorize this specific type of action. Because the CAA contains no such clear statement, the Clean Power Plan was unlawful.Justice Gorsuch, joined by Justice Alito, wrote a concurring opinion expanding on the “major questions doctrine” and its relationship to the constitutional principle of non-delegation. Justice Kagan, joined by Justices Breyer and Sotomayor, wrote a dissenting opinion arguing the Court improperly placed “major questions” at the beginning of its statutory analysis—instead of conducting a traditional Chevron-style textual inquiry and concluding with “major questions.” Further, the dissent states that Congress provided EPA with the authority to require “generation shifting” in the CAA's use of broad language authorizing the Agency to identify a “system of emission reduction” to address air pollution.Please join our legal experts to discuss the case, the legal issues involved, and the implications going forward.Featuring:-- David Fotouhi, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, former Acting General Counsel, EPA-- Justin Schwab, Founder, CGCN Law; former Deputy General Counsel, EPA.-- Moderator: Garrett Kral, Associate Member of the Environmental Law & Property Rights Practice Group's Executive Committee; former Special Advisor for Oversight, EPA.

On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court decided West Virginia v. EPA. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that EPA exceeded its authority under Clean Air Act Section 111 when it issued the 2015 Clean Power Plan, which sought to control carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants by imposing limits based on a “system” of shifting power generation away from fossil fuels and towards renewable fuels at the grid-wide level. Although the Supreme Court stayed the Clean Power Plan in February 2016 before it could take effect, the Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA was the first time it pronounced on the Plan's merits.This case is a major development in administrative law. For the first time, a majority opinion of the Supreme Court used the phrase “major questions doctrine” to describe its methodology. The Court determined that the Clean Power Plan dealt with issues of such “economic and political significance” that it required a clear statement of Congressional intent to authorize this specific type of action. Because the CAA contains no such clear statement, the Clean Power Plan was unlawful.Justice Gorsuch, joined by Justice Alito, wrote a concurring opinion expanding on the “major questions doctrine” and its relationship to the constitutional principle of non-delegation. Justice Kagan, joined by Justices Breyer and Sotomayor, wrote a dissenting opinion arguing the Court improperly placed “major questions” at the beginning of its statutory analysis—instead of conducting a traditional Chevron-style textual inquiry and concluding with “major questions.” Further, the dissent states that Congress provided EPA with the authority to require “generation shifting” in the CAA's use of broad language authorizing the Agency to identify a “system of emission reduction” to address air pollution.Featuring: David Fotouhi, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, former Acting General Counsel, EPAJustin Schwab, Founder, CGCN Law; former Deputy General Counsel, EPA.

The overturning of Roe V Wade has far reaching implications for hospitals and health care providers. Hospitals have a duty to care for every patient that walks through their emergency room, however that care may create a gray area that conflicts with new state laws on abortion. Hospitals are in every community across the country and will continue to care for women with very real and dangerous conditions in need of care. Tom Barker is a partner at Foley Hoag and focuses his practice on complex federal and state health care legal and regulatory. He was previously General Counsel for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Acting General Counsel for the Department of Health and Human Services. He joins the conversation today to highlight the critical questions that need to be addressed as the fallout from the SCOTUS decision continues.

In Season 2, Episode 7 of Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott partner and co-head of the Firm's Private Equity Practice Group, and Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Brian Stimson, a partner in McDermott's Healthcare Practice Group and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services. Together they discuss current litigation surrounding the impending future of the No Surprises Act, as well as: -The specialties most impacted by the legislation and subsequent litigation - An overview of the No Surprises Act and current litigation surrounding it -The Act's impact on providers -Next steps for future litigation

In the sixth episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity and Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Brian Stimson, Healthcare Partner at McDermott Will and Emery and former Acting General Counsel & Principal Deputy General Counsel for US Department of Health and Human Services, discuss the unwinding of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). They discuss the following topics:  Expected end of the COVID-19 PHE Conclusion and future of telehealth flexibilities Medicaid eligibility issues associated with the end of the PHE Remaining PREP Act Declarations Next moves for CMS and other agencies

In this episode, Marla Persky, CEO and President of WOMN LLC, talks about her experience serving on Corporate Boards of Directors. If you are thinking about serving on a board, Marla shares questions you should consider and reflect on before deciding to pursue board service. She provides tips on how to best position yourself to be considered for a corporate Board position. Talks about the types of experiences and expertise one should develop, including the” ins and outs'' of board service. WOMN LLC is a company dedicated to helping women succeed in the business of law by increasing their knowledge of and acuity with financial drivers, client development, and leadership. Throughout her professional life, Ms. Persky has had the opportunity to understand and practice business principles that lead to personal and company success. About Marla Persky Ms. Persky retired in 2013 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Boehringer Ingelheim Inc., where she oversaw a department of over 70 individuals. She also was a member of Boehringer's executive management team and a director of the company and several of its subsidiaries. Prior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim, Ms. Persky spent 19 years at Baxter International Inc. where she held numerous business and legal positions, the most recent of which was Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. During her career at Baxter, Ms. Persky managed global legal services, was General Manager of an international medical device business, led international crisis management teams, acquired and integrated international businesses, and designed/implemented strategies to manage global mass torts. Ms. Persky currently serves on the Audit and Chairs the Governance Committees of Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: XERS), a specialty pharmaceutical company that leverages proprietary non-aqueous formulation technology platforms. She is also on the Audit and Strategic Planning Committees of the Board of Directors of YGEIA, a medical informatics technology company, and is on the Board of Advisors of Text IQ, a technology company that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to prevent legal, compliance and reputational disasters. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors of Cytyc Corporation (NASDAQ: CYTYC) a device and diagnostics company. She was also on the Board of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, the world's largest privately owned pharmaceutical company. Ms. Persky was a director of Watermark, Inc. a private publisher and broker of children's literature. Connect with Marla on LinkedIn: Marla Persky | LinkedIn To connect to Simone and Your Choice Coach: www.YourChoiceCoach.com www.linkedin.com/in/simonesloan https://yourchoicecoach.com Twitter: @AimInspireGrow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourBusinessGreatness YouTube: Your Business Greatness

Cara Zwibel, Director of Fundamental Freedoms and Acting General Counsel for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association tells us why mandatory vaccination may not be a good idea.

Vancouver parent says he's more concerned now about COVID than ever Gord Lau, Chair of the Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council joins George Affleck on The Jas Johal Show to discuss how he feels about the return to school from the winter break  Seawall damage a sign of things to come amid sea level rise and climate change, experts warn John Clague, Emeritus Professor in Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University says the lower mainland should expect to see more Seawall damage in the future, due to a rise in sea level  Should Canadians be subjected to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination? Cara Zwibel, Director of Fundamental Freedoms and Acting General Counsel for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association tells us why mandatory vaccination may not be a good idea. Novak Djokovic secures legal win - but Australia is still threatening to deport him Chris O'Keefe, political reporter for the Nine Network in Australia brings us the latest on tennis star Novak Djokovoic's eligibility to enter the country and participate in the Australian Open.  Concern about effectiveness of Vancouver's new single-use fee and its impact on homeless Kirk Lapointe, publisher and editor-in-chief of Business in Vancouver and vice-president, editorial, of Glacier Media joins us to discuss the effective of Vancouver's new single use fee. ROUNDTABLE: Should ice hockey be moved to the Summer Olympics to guarantee NHL participation? Jawn Jang, Jas Johal Show Contributor and Ryan Lehal, Jas Johal Show Technical Producer discuss if ice hockey should be moved from the Winter Olympics to the Summer Olympics 

Marla Persky is CEO and President of WOMN LLC, a company dedicated to helping women succeed in the business of law by increasing their knowledge of and acuity with financial drivers, client development, and leadership. Throughout her professional life, Ms. Persky has had the opportunity to understand and practice business principles that lead to personal and company success. Ms. Persky retired in 2013 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Boehringer Ingelheim Inc., where she oversaw a department of over 70 individuals. She also was a member of Boehringer's executive management team and a director of the company and several of its subsidiaries. Prior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim, Ms. Persky spent 19 years at Baxter International Inc. where she held numerous business and legal positions, the most recent of which was Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. During her career at Baxter, Ms. Persky managed global legal services, was General Manager of an international medical device business, led international crisis management teams, acquired, and integrated international businesses, and designed/implemented strategies to manage global mass torts. Ms. Persky currently serves on the Audit and Chairs the Governance Committees of Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(NASDAQ: XERS), a specialty pharmaceutical company that leverages proprietary non-aqueous formulation technology platforms. She is also on the Board of Directors of Revolo Biotherapeutics and serves on the Audit and Strategic Planning Committees of the Board of Directors of YGEIA, a medical informatics technology company. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors of Cytyc Corporation (NASDAQ: CYTYC) a device and diagnostics company. She was also on the Board of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, the world's largest privately owned pharmaceutical company. Ms. Persky was a director of Watermark, Inc. a private publisher and broker of children's literature and on the board of advisors of Text IQ, a technology company that harnesses thepower of artificial intelligence to prevent legal, compliance and reputational disasters. In addition to her corporate activities, Ms. Persky is on the Board of several not-for-profit organizations such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Primary Stages (Off-Broadway Theater Company) and World Neighbors Inc. Ms. Persky is a frequent speaker on a variety of subjects including leadership principles, career development, board service, mentoring, diversity, and crisis management. She is a graduate of Washington University, School of Law and Northwestern University. Throughout her career, Ms. Persky has focused on improving diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. She has been awarded for her contributions by elite organizations such as the Lawyer's Collaborative for Diversity and the Connecticut Appleseed Foundation. She was recognized as one of the ten most innovative in-house counsel for her strategy and efforts to increase the opportunities and visibility of women in high profile litigation. Many rumors abound about how difficult it is for lawyers to get on corporate boards...too risk averse...no P&L experience...companies already have their own general counsel. What these nay-sayers overlook, however, are the skills and competencies that lawyers, particularly general counsel, bring to boards of directors. Just like sitting CEOs and CFOs are sought for board service, so are general counsel. Join Marla Persky, a former general counsel, as she discusses her pathway to board service. Marla is president and CEO of WOMN LLC and sits on several boards of directors. Somehow she managed to overcome the burden of being a lawyer and found her way to board service.

As the first person to go to college in her family, Marla Persky did not have a professional female role model.   Unsure of what she wanted to do, she found an attraction to being a trial attorney, standing up in front of a jury, telling a story and becoming a character in front of other people.  While studying law she realized she loved business even more and spent many years professionally learning how to influence as opposed to command and control in business.  A champion for female attorneys, diversity and inclusion, Marla has personally experienced being the only woman in the room.  Driven by the passion to help other female attorneys succeed Marla founded WOMN LLC, A company dedicated to helping women succeed in the business of law by increasing their knowledge of and acuity with financial drivers, client development and leadership. Throughout her professional life, marla has had the opportunity to understand and practice business principles that lead to personal and company success.  Marla has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Boehringer Ingelheim Inc.  where she oversaw a department of over 70 individuals.  Prior to that she spent 17 years at Baxter international where she held numerous business and legal positions including Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.  Marla currently serves on several corporate boards.  In addition to her corporate activities she is on the board of several non-profit organizations including Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Primary Stages, and World Neighbors Inc.  Throughout her career Marla has focused on improving diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.  She has been awarded for her contributions by elite organizations such as Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity and The Connecticut Appleseed Foundation.  She was recognized as one of the 10 most innovative in house counsel for her strategy and efforts to increase the opportunities and visibility of women in high profile litigation.   What You Will Hear in This Episode:  Marla's education and career trajectory  Law school and learning to be a business person Purpose and creation of WOMN Meritocracy and building influence Women graduates vs women in leadership Business development and role models as a woman Shifting demands towards diversity in law and business Shifting business models today Good, authentic networking Tips for law firms and companies to level the playing field for women.  Reinvesting in your community Accountability Quotes:    “It's through influence that professionals and women in particular really can make a difference” “The practice of law is actually a business and if you don't look at yourself as a product and you don't understand your target audiences and you don't have a brand and a brand channel that will get your bard in front of your targeted audience, you will not succeed in the practice of law or in business.” “Hard work alone is not enough for success.” “Good girls rarely make history.  My goal was not to be a good girl, my goal became to be a respected and successful girl.” “Older men are respected, older women are marginalized.” “The business model in law firms is going to have to change if it's going to be truly diverse.” Mentioned:  WOMNllc.com Not Done Yet! Not Done Yet! Amazon Bonniemarcusleadership.com Iammusicgroup.com The Politics of Promotion Fb @Bonnie.Marcus LinkedIn: @Bonniemarcus Twitter: @selfpromote IG: @self_promote_ Bonniemarcusleadership.com

Conversation with a "Lawyer's Lawyer" on Appellate and Executive Branch Advocacy , Associate Chief Counsel at the , is the quintessential lawyer’s lawyer, having served as a Supreme Court Clerk, Associate Counsel to the President, and Deputy Associate Attorney General. On this episode of In the Trenches, , McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sits down with Jenn to discuss her perspectives on: Supreme Court and appellate advocacy The roles of White House Counsel’s Office, the US Department of Justice and federal agencies in rulemakings and administrative litigation  The DOJ litigating components and their roles, institutional interests and approaches to litigation Key issues in Administrative Procedure Act litigation for American businesses Hot class action and mass action issues, including no-injury class actions, predominance and mass arbitrations

McDermott partner Julian André served as a federal criminal fraud prosecutor for six years in one of the busiest and most dynamic jurisdictions in the United States: the Central District of California. His service spanned the COVID-19 pandemic when the U.S. Department of Justice was ramping up efforts to police frauds on COVID-19 relief programs. On this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), explores the following topics with Julian: > Increased enforcement activity and fraud prosecution following the implementation of COVID-19-related government programs > Julian’s experience in the Central District, including his leadership and work on securities and education fraud enforcement > Julian’s perspectives on healthcare fraud enforcement in the Central District of California and other jurisdictions > Insights and words of wisdom for general counsels navigating investigations or litigations in the Central District

McDermott partner Julian André served as a federal criminal fraud prosecutor for six years in one of the busiest and most dynamic jurisdictions in the United States: the Central District of California. His service spanned the COVID-19 pandemic when the U.S. Department of Justice was ramping up efforts to police frauds on COVID-19 relief programs. On this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), explores the following topics with Julian: > Increased enforcement activity and fraud prosecution following the implementation of COVID-19-related government programs > Julian’s experience in the Central District, including his leadership and work on securities and education fraud enforcement > Julian’s perspectives on healthcare fraud enforcement in the Central District of California and other jurisdictions > Insights and words of wisdom for general counsels navigating investigations or litigations in the Central District

In this podcast episode, Ashley Cano, Partner in the Labor and Employment department of Seyfarth's Chicago office, and John Phillips, Senior Associate in the firm's Houston office, discuss the National Labor Relations Board's changing view of the scope of protected concerted activity. With a new Acting General Counsel in charge at the NLRB, the Board is already beginning to shift its focus and promote a more worker- and union-friendly agenda. On March 31st, Acting General Counsel Peter Sung Ohr issued a memorandum to all Regional Directors setting forth an expansive view of workers' rights to engage in protected, concerted activity. He also promised to “vigorously” prosecute retaliation against workers who engage in such activity. In this podcast, Ashley and John explore what employers can expect moving forward.

On this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is joined by Mara McDermott, Vice President of McDermott+Consulting and guest Satya Thallam, former Senior Counselor in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a conversation on rulemaking processes, the Biden administration’s expected approach on health policy and more. Satya, Brian and Mara discuss: The roles of OMB, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the rulemaking process Approaches and top tips for effectively engaging with OIRA and OMB Real-world examples of navigating interagency communication during the rulemaking process The Biden administration’s approach to executive orders in early days of his presidency

On this episode of In the Trenches, , McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is joined by , Vice President of McDermott+Consulting and guest , former Senior Counselor in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a conversation on rulemaking processes, the Biden administration's expected approach on health policy and more. Satya, Brian and Mara discuss: The roles of OMB, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the rulemaking process Approaches and top tips for effectively engaging with OIRA and OMB Real-world examples of navigating interagency communication during the rulemaking process The Biden administration's approach to executive orders in early days of his presidency

On this episode of In the Trenches, , McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sits down with McDermott partners and , two former Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors with decades of combined experience trying cases and conducting investigations across the US and in collaboration with international enforcement agencies. Brian, Ben and Carlos look back on the valuable experience they gained and top achievements while with the federal government and look ahead at potential enforcement challenges and proactive steps companies should take when engaging with DOJ, including: Company and individual actions that can raise enforcement risks Insights into collaborations between civil and criminal prosecutors Understanding settlements with DOJ, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and other international law departments Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) risk areas facing pharma companies Addressing company and country cultures when establishing compliance protocols to mitigate enforcement risk Telehealth fraud and other high priority areas of enforcement for the DOJ today

What will the seminar cover?The speakers will host a live online discussion focused on two cases from 2020 which raised topical questions:Conway & Ors v Australia Pacific LNG CSG Transmissions Pty Ltd & Anor [2020] QLC 26 addressed questions about what compensation could arise from the reporting of a protected plant on a land owner's property.Genamson Holdings Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Anor [2020] QSC 84 was a judicial review that examined the process by which a decision was made to compulsory acquire land and highlights the care required to undertake that process properly.Questions can be submitted to Tamara McCombe (tamara.mccombe@level27chambers.com.au) in advance or live during the session. Who should attend?This is an important update for administrative, government, commercial and planning & environment lawyers, as well as those advising metropolitan and rural land owners.PRESENTERSRob Anderson QC (Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers)Rob is an experienced and versatile trial and appellate advocate. He provides advice in relation to a wide range of commercial matters, with defamation, insurance and professional negligence, property law, land valuation and compulsory acquisition, and insolvency as areas of particular focus.Timothy Stork (Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers)With over 17 years' experience in planning, environment, compulsory acquisition and energy law, first as Senior Associate at what is now a global firm and more recently as Senior Legal Counsel and Acting General Counsel at Energy Queensland, Tim is a client-focused barrister adept in providing user friendly and strategic advice to reach commercial and practical solutions.Extra MaterialsA copy of the slides used by the speakers, the original webinar video and audio transcript are available here.

On January 30, 2021, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The first panel of the conference discussed "Covid and Separation of Powers."The last year has seen the virtually unprecedented use of government powers at the state and local level in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. On what legal authority have these government actors premised their actions, and what can we expect from the federal government should conditions become more volatile and perhaps invite a federal response? What is the proper role for a government of limited powers when facing a once-in-a-century emergency?Featuring:Joseph Jacquot, Shareholder, Gunster, and former General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantisHon. Simone Marstiller, Secretary, Florida Department of Juvenile JusticeChad Mizelle, Former Acting General Counsel, United States Department of Homeland SecurityHon. Paul Renner, Member, Florida House of RepresentativesModerator: James Uthmeier, Acting General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantisIntroduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society* * * * *As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

Do you change the subject when people talk about Wills and life insurance policies? Have you been procrastinating on getting your personal affairs in order? Tune in as Roslyn D. Morris shares what you need to know about estate planning and getting your affairs in order. Roslyn D. Morris is the managing attorney of the Law Offices of Roslyn D. Morris located in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, PA. Over 25 years of practicing law and serving the community, Ms. Morris has been committed to empowering people in the areas of estate planning, real estate, business, and probate. Most recently in the last two years, Ms. Morris provides financial services educating her clients: individuals, families and entrepreneurs, how money works and assisting them in becoming properly protected, debt free and financially independent. Ms. Morris has been a guest speaker and co-host for numerous seminars, workshops, and radio talk shows in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas such as: Court Radio Show on Praise 103.9FM, Empowerment Zone on WURD, 990FM, Gospel Highway 11, and WNAP 1110 AM. She now conducts Estate Planning and Financial Wellness Webinars. Ms. Morris began her legal career as in-house Legal Advisor and Associate Vice President at the Hospitals and Higher Educations Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, a quasi-city agency that syndicates municipal bond transactions. Consequently, she accepted a job offer at the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation of Philadelphia (PHDC) as in-house Legal Counsel and later Acting General Counsel. Thereafter, Ms. Morris relocated to Washington, D.C. after accepting the positions of Law Professor, Staff Attorney and Teaching Fellow in the LLM Program at Georgetown University Law School. Currently, she is an adjunct professor at Lancaster Bible College (formerly CUTS). Ms. Morris earned a B.B.A. from Kent State University with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate, a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and an LLM from Georgetown University Law School. Ms. Morris is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia, and she is licensed as a Life Insurance agent. If you need help getting organized to reinvent yourself click the following link to learn how I can help you Strategize and Organize. Check out my organizing shop on Amazon for this week's product suggestion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

ONDCP Director Carroll discusses the issues of addiction. For more information visit: Hightruths.com James “Jim” Carroll Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy The Honorable James W. “Jim” Carroll was sworn in as the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on January 31, 2019 following a unanimous confirmation by the United States Senate. Mr. Carroll previously served as the Acting Director and Deputy Director of ONDCP from February 2018 to January 2019. His strategic vision for the organization is best summarized in two words: “Be Relentless.” It's the advice President Trump gave Director Carroll when he nominated him to lead ONDCP, and the North Star that drives his vision in support of the organization's mission to stop the flow of illegal drugs in the United States and connect those suffering from substance use disorder with the tools they need to be put on the path to recovery. Under the leadership of President Trump and Director Carroll, the United States saw its first annual decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in 30 years; the amount of drugs seized by law enforcement at our Nation's borders stands at all-time highs; and record Federal grants have been awarded in support of drug interdiction and public health programs. In his role as “Drug Czar,” Director Carroll serves as the principal advisor to the President of the United States on drug policy and oversees a passionate staff of approximately 100 professionals. He oversees a budget of more than $35 billion and coordinates the activities and related funding of sixteen Federal government agencies and departments to reduce the supply of and demand for illicit substances. Prior to joining the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Director Carroll served as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House. Previously in the Administration, Mr. Carroll served as General Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget and as Deputy Assistant and Senior Counsel to the President. Before joining the Trump Administration, Mr. Carroll served as Washington Counsel at the Ford Motor Company and as General Counsel of the Ford Motor Company Fund, the company's philanthropic arm that supports non-profit organizations and initiatives. This is Director Carroll's second time serving the American people in support of the President of the United States. During the George W. Bush Administration, Mr. Carroll held several positions including Special Assistant and Associate Counsel to the President at the White House, Deputy General Counsel and Acting General Counsel at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. Mr. Carroll began his career as a state prosecutor in Virginia after earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from the George Mason University School of Law.

Tune in as Roslyn D. Morris and I share the details of our upcoming workshop on estate planning to help you get your life Totally Organized, LLC Roslyn D. Morris is the managing attorney of the Law Offices of Roslyn D. Morris in Philadelphia, PA, since January 2005. Ms. Morris earned a B.B.A. from Kent State University a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and an LLM from Georgetown University Law School. Ms. Morris is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. Ms. Morris began her legal career as in-house Legal Advisor and Associate Vice President at the Hospitals and Higher Educations Facilities Authority of Philadelphia (the Authority). In 1994, she transitioned to the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation of Philadelphia (PHDC) as in-house Legal Counsel and later Acting General Counsel. In 2000, Ms. Morris accepted the position of Law Professor, Staff Attorney and later Teaching Fellow in the LLM Program at the Georgetown University Law School. Ms. Morris’ is currently an adjunct professor at Lancaster Bible College (formerly CUTS). Ms. Morris collaborated with several other professionals and created and co-hosted a radio talk show on WURD, 990FM, Gospel Highway 11, WNAP 1110 AM called “The Empowerment Zone” . She now conducts Estate Planning and Financial Wellness Workshops and is a licensed insurance agent. Check out my organizing shop on Amazon which has products to help organize your home and life. Register for the FREE Virtual Estate Planning Series --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Do you understand why you need an estate plan?  Tune in as Roslyn D. Morris shares the importance of creating an estate plan. Roslyn D. Morris is the managing attorney of the Law Offices of Roslyn D. Morris in Philadelphia, PA, since January 2005. Ms. Morris earned a B.B.A. from Kent State Universit, a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and an LLM from Georgetown University Law School.  Ms. Morris is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.  Ms. Morris began her legal career as in-house Legal Advisor and Associate Vice President at the Hospitals and Higher Educations Facilities Authority of Philadelphia (the Authority).  In 1994, she transitioned to the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation of Philadelphia (PHDC) as in-house Legal Counsel and later Acting General Counsel.  In  2000, Ms. Morris accepted the position of Law Professor, Staff Attorney and later Teaching Fellow in the LLM Program at the Georgetown University Law School.  Ms. Morris’ is currently an adjunct professor at Lancaster Bible College (formerly CUTS). Ms. Morris collaborated with several other professionals and created and co-hosted a radio talk show on WURD, 990FM, Gospel Highway 11, WNAP 1110 AM called “The Empowerment Zone” .  She now conducts Estate Planning and Financial Wellness Workshops and is a licensed insurance agent. Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you Check out my organizing shop on Amazon which has products to help organize your home and life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

On March 21, 2017, the Supreme Court decided National Labor Relations Board v. SW General, Inc. SW General, Inc. provides ambulance services to hospitals in Arizona. A union had negotiated longevity pay for SW General’s emergency medical technicians, nurses, and firefighters. In December 2012, between the expiration of one collective bargaining agreement and the negotiation of a new one, SW General stopped paying the longevity pay. The union filed an unfair labor practices claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which issued a formal complaint. An administrative law judge determined that SW General had committed unfair labor practices, but SW General contended that the NLRB complaint was invalid because the Acting General Counsel of the NLRB at the time, Lafe Solomon, had been serving in violation of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act (FVRA). President Barack Obama had nominated Solomon--who had then been serving as Acting General Counsel after the General Counsel had resigned--to serve as General Counsel, but the Senate had not acted on the nomination. The president had ultimately withdrawn the nomination and replaced it with that of Richard Griffin, who was confirmed. In the intervening period--including when the NLRB complaint had issued against SW General--Solomon had continued to serve as Acting General Counsel. SW General argued that under the FVRA, Solomon became ineligible to hold the Acting position once nominated by the president to the General Counsel position. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit agreed and vacated the NLRB’s enforcement order. The NLRB then obtained a writ of certiorari from the Supreme Court. -- By a vote of 6-2, the Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the D.C. Circuit. In an opinion by Chief Justice Roberts, the Court held that (1) subsection (b)(1) of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, which prevents a person who has been nominated to fill a vacant office requiring presidential appointment and Senate confirmation from performing the duties of that office in an acting capacity, applies to anyone performing acting service under the FVRA and is not limited to first assistants performing acting service under Subsection (a)(1); and (2) Subsection (b)(1) prohibited Lafe Solomon from continuing his service as acting general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board once the president nominated him to fill the position permanently. The Chief Justice’s majority opinion was joined by Justices Kennedy, Thomas, Breyer, Alito, and Kagan. Justice Thomas filed a concurring opinion. Justice Sotomayor filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Ginsburg joined. -- To discuss the case, we have Kristin Hickman, who is the Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Harlan Albert Rogers Professor of Law, and Associate Director, Corporate Institute at the University of Minnesota Law School.

On November 7, 2016, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in National Labor Relations Board v. SW General, Inc. SW General, Inc. provides ambulance services to hospitals in Arizona. A union had negotiated “longevity pay” for SW General’s emergency medical technicians, nurses, and firefighters. In December 2012, between the expiration of one collective bargaining agreement and the negotiation of a new one, SW General stopped paying the longevity pay. The union filed an unfair labor practices claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which issued a formal complaint. An administrative law judge determined that SW General had committed unfair labor practices, but SW General contended that the NLRB complaint was invalid because the Acting General Counsel of the NLRB at the time, Lafe Solomon, had been serving in violation of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act (FVRA). President Barack Obama had nominated Solomon--who had then been serving as Acting General Counsel after the General Counsel had resigned--to serve as General Counsel, but the Senate had not acted on the nomination. The president had ultimately withdrawn the nomination and replaced it with that of Richard Griffin, who was confirmed. In the intervening period--including when the NLRB complaint had issued against SW General--Solomon had continued to serve as Acting General Counsel. SW General argued that under the FVRA, Solomon became ineligible to hold the Acting position once nominated by the president to the General Counsel position. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit agreed, and vacated the NLRB’s enforcement order. The NLRB then obtained a writ of certiorari from the Supreme Court. -- The question now before the Supreme Court is whether the FVRA precondition in 5 U.S.C. 3345(b)(1), on service in an acting capacity by a person nominated by the President to fill the office on a permanent basis, which requires that a person who is nominated to fill a vacant office subject to the FVRA may not perform the office’s functions and duties in an acting capacity unless the person served as first assistant to the vacant office for at least 90 days in the year preceding the vacancy, applies only to first assistants who take office under subsection (a)(1) of 5 U.S.C. 3345, or whether it also limits acting service by officials like Solomon, who assume acting responsibilities under subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3). -- To discuss the case, we have Kristin Hickman, who is the Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Harlan Albert Rogers Professor of Law, and Associate Director, Corporate Institute at the University of Minnesota Law School.

On September 19, 2015, The Federalist Society hosted the 2015 Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and former United States Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings welcomed the attendees at the start of the conference. The following panel featured a retrospective on the War on Terror and the Rule of Law. -- Featuring: Hon. Michael Chertoff, former Secretary, Department of Homeland Security; Hon. William Haynes, II, former General Counsel, Department of Defense; Hon. Michael Mukasey, former Attorney General, Department of Justice; and Hon. Larry D. Thompson, former Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice. Moderator: Mr. John Rizzo, former Acting General Counsel, Central Intelligence Agency.

Conversation with Roberta DeAngelis ABI Deputy Executive Director Felicia S. Turner talks with Roberta DeAngelis, Acting General Counsel for the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees, about some challenging chapter 11 issues that are recurring in cases of all sizes. With BAPCPA having shepherded in changes affecting debtors in possession and the U.S. Trustee's oversight of chapter 11 cases, DeAngelis talks about the U.S. Trustees' positions on such issues as key employee retention plans and ß1104(e). She also discusses the Program's positions on other items of interest to chapter 11 practitioners and professionals, such as a debtor in possession's retention of a chief restructuring officer and the new bankruptcy rule regarding procuring certain relief during the first 20 days of a case.

Attorney Karen Hudes, Acting General Counsel for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, exposes the corrupt financial system that the global elite are using to control the wealth of the world.  This is a timely broadcast as we see the world's financial system teetering on the brink of insolvency.  You don't want to miss this broadcast as it may save you from financial armageddon that must eventually unfold.  Please do call in with your questions, or comments, now toll-free 888-773-4496.

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