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Journey From Drug Addict To Judge. Her Amazing Story. Few stories are as transformative and inspiring as Mary Beth O'Connor's remarkable journey from childhood trauma to becoming a federal Administrative Law Judge. Her memoir, "From Junkie to Judge," offers a raw, unflinching look at survival, resilience, and the extraordinary power of personal transformation. She told her amazing story in a recent podcast interview on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available on their website and platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The Roots of Addiction: Childhood Trauma Mary Beth's story begins with a painful childhood marked by profound abuse. Surviving sexual abuse from her stepfather, she found herself navigating a world of deep emotional pain and psychological wounds. Like many survivors of childhood trauma, she sought escape, first through alcohol at the tender age of 12, and then progressively through increasingly destructive substances. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Her descent into addiction wasn't a sudden plunge but a gradual slide. Experimenting with alcohol led to marijuana, then pills, acid, and ultimately her most devastating companion: methamphetamine. At 16, she discovered meth, and by 17, she was injecting the drug that would consume the next 15 years of her life. Understanding Methamphetamine: More Than Just a Drug Methamphetamine is not just another substance, it's a synthetic stimulant with an extremely high addiction potential. Often called "crystal meth," "Tina," or "ice," this drug delivers an intense euphoria followed by devastating consequences. Its short-term effects include increased alertness and energy, but prolonged use can lead to severe health complications: paranoia, anxiety, heart irregularities, and potentially fatal outcomes. Journey From Drug Addict To Judge. Her Amazing Story. Read the supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium, Newsbreak and Blogspot. The broader societal context of methamphetamine is equally alarming. Between 1992 and 2002, treatment admissions for meth abuse skyrocketed by over 500%, with more than 90% of admissions directly related to methamphetamine. By 2002, 13 states reported admission rates exceeding 100 per 100,000 people, a staggering statistic that underscores the drug's pervasive impact. A Path to Recovery: Unconventional and Empowered In 1994, she made the transformative decision to get clean, a commitment she has maintained for over 29 years. Her recovery wasn't just about abstaining from drugs but addressing the underlying trauma and anxiety that fueled her addiction. Listen to the interview as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. Professional Renaissance: From Addiction to Law Perhaps most astonishingly, Mary Beth's recovery didn't just restore her life, it propelled her to extraordinary heights. Six years into her recovery, she attended Berkeley Law, worked in Silicon Valley, and later litigated class actions for the federal government. Journey From Drug Addict To Judge. Her Amazing Story. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. In 2014, she reached a pinnacle of professional achievement when she was appointed as a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position she held until her retirement in 2020. Her journey from "junkie to judge" is not just a personal triumph but a testament to human resilience. A Beacon of Hope: Sharing Her Story Through her award-winning memoir, Mary Beth has become a powerful voice in addiction recovery. Published by major retailers and featuring essays in prominent publications like The Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times, her work offers hope and practical guidance for those battling substance use disorders. Check out the show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms Her book goes beyond a simple narrative. It provides a roadmap for recovery, including guidelines and checklists for those seeking to overcome addiction. By sharing her unfiltered experience, she demystifies the recovery process and offers a compassionate, empowering perspective. The Broader Context: Addiction and Society Mary Beth's story is set against a complex historical backdrop of substance use. Amphetamines, first synthesized in the late 19th century, were once widely used, even distributed to soldiers during World War II to enhance performance. By 1971, the DEA classified amphetamines as controlled substances, recognizing their high potential for abuse. Journey From Drug Addict To Judge. Her Amazing Story. It is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Mary Beth's story illuminates the individual human experience behind these statistics. Conclusion: A Message of Hope Mary Beth O'Connor's journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible. Trauma does not define a person's destiny. With courage, support, and a commitment to personal growth, individuals can not only survive but thrive. Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media outlets. Her story challenges stereotypes about addiction, demonstrating that recovery is a complex, personal journey of healing, empowerment, and ultimately, transformation. 3 things you can do to dramatically increase revenue offline and online. That's one of the things you will learn at Creative Con 2025. Meet me, John Jay Wiley the host of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast At Creative Con located at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago February 21st through the 23rd. If you are an entrepeneur, business leader, author, podcaster or online professional of any type you'll learn how to take your business to the next level. Creative Con 2025 is the ultimate business and networking event. There is too much to list at Creative Con 2025. Get details at www.Cre8tivecon.com You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie. The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary "gift" to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com. Learn useful tips and strategies to increase your Facebook Success with John Jay Wiley. Both free and paid content are available on this Patreon page. You can contact John Jay Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com. Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on the Newsbreak app, which is free. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page, look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website. Be sure to follow us on MeWe, X, Instagram, Facebook,Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Journey From Drug Addict To Judge. Her Amazing Story. 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Ep. 182 "Junkie to Judge" author Mary Beth shares her remarkable journey from addiction to becoming a federal judge, offering insights into her personal transformation and multi-faceted recovery approach. Host Maryann Rivera-Dannert delves into Mary Beth's early experiences with substance use disorder, highlighting the impact of trauma and the pursuit of new beginnings. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a personalized recovery plan, exploring various recovery paths, and overcoming life's challenges. Mary Beth is an inspiring advocate, accomplished author, and former federal judge whose life story is a testament to the power of recovery and transformation. After surviving childhood sexual and physical abuse, she faced a harrowing battle with drug and alcohol addiction. Her journey to sobriety, which began in 1994, led her to pursue higher education at Berkeley Law and, ultimately, an appointment as a federal Administrative Law Judge in 2014. Now retired, Mary Beth dedicates her life to serving the recovery community. She is a Director for the She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery, speaking passionately about multiple pathways to sobriety at conferences, for organizations, and in the media. She also trains attorneys and medical professionals on substance use disorder and recovery. Mary Beth's memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, chronicles her incredible journey. Her essays have been featured in The Wall Street Journal and Recovery Today, offering hope and insight to countless individuals.
Alvin and German conduct a compelling conversation with retired U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Chief Administrative Law Judge, Covette Rooney '74. A member of Colgate's first coed first-year class, Judge Rooney joined the Review Commission as a Federal Administrative Law Judge in 1996 and, in 2011, became its first African American and first woman to be named Chief Administrative Law Judge. As Chief Judge, she presided over complex and significant disputes related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration citations. She was also responsible for case management and oversight, as well as hiring and training staff, including legal assistants, law clerks, and judges, across the Denver, Atlanta, and National offices. Earlier in her career, Judge Rooney served as a U.S. Administrative Law Judge at the Social Security Administration in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she received the Hattiesburg School District Outstanding African American Award. Before taking the bench, she had a distinguished 14-year tenure with the Philadelphia Regional Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor. There, she served as Regional Counsel for the Mine Safety and Health Administration Black Lung Program and as a Senior Trial Attorney. After graduating from Colgate University with a BA in Political Science, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Temple University School of Law. During her time at Colgate, she was a drum major for the football team, a dancer, and an theater enthusiast.
Special Guest: Host Dr. James JC Cooley and Guest-CoHost Dr. Michael Mantell have a sit-down discussion with panelists: Andrea Kay --Media Host & Political Commentator, Benjamin Mantell --Administrative Law Judge for the City of New York & Adjunct Professor of Law at Montclair State University, and Steven Paletz – Attorney, Political Activist & Commissioner on the Colorado Economic Development Commission. Points covered Policies Discussed: Abortion Economy and Inflation Immigration Reform and Border Security Healthcare Access and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Foreign Policy Tax Policy Racial and Social Justice Climate Change and Environmental Policy Education and Student Loans Biography Andrea Kaye is Host of The Andrea Kaye Show, which broadcasts daily 6ppt on AM 1170 The Answer. Known as "Dynamite in a Dress", because she tells it like it is! No "fake news" from Andrea Kaye... Andrea talks everything from politics to entertainment and current events from San Diego to DC. Andrea is also a political commentator and regular contributor on TV and radio shows like Tipping Point on One America News, National Report/Common Sense/American Agenda on Newsmax, CNN, HLN, Fox 5 DC & San Diego, KUSI News, The Dr. Drew Show on KABC, News, Views and Hughes on RNT, and more. Her articles have been published in American Spectator, Townhall.com and more. Biography Judge Benjamin Mantell is currently an Administrative Law Judge for the City of New York and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Montclair State University, Judge Mantell previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County and as a New York State Assistant Attorney General. In Queens, he led complex investigations into organized crime targeting members of La Cosa Nostra, and while at the Attorney General's Office, he prosecuted major financial crimes. Between roles, he worked at two large banks, developing policies to enhance compliance with U.S. Treasury guidelines. Judge Mantell also competed on his NCAA golf team and received the NYPD's “Commendable Performance” award for his service on September 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center Rescue Operation. Biography Steven Paletz is an attorney and political activist born and raised in San Diego. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado and serves as a commissioner on the Colorado Economic Development Commission. He is a former candidate for the Colorado Legislature and believes strongly in an economy that works for all Americans. He currently practices real estate law representing developers of forward thinking projects that support growth and economic development. Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."#ItsYourLife #Talkshow #Podcast #Radio #JCCooleyFoundationSupport the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 88: Calloway County workers' comp attorney Jeff Roberts discusses the process for workers' compensation appeals. In his more than 30 years of practice, Jeff as taken several cases all the way to the Kentucky Supreme Court, on appeal. There are a number of types of appeals, which he'll explain in today's episode. Medical Decision Appeals In workers' compensation cases, this is often the first type of appeal that may need to be filed. Kentucky workers' comp provides generous medical benefits for injured workers. The insurance company is required to pay all reasonable and necessary expenses for treatments related to the workplace injury. However, the insurance company can question whether that treatment meets the standard, per the established guidelines. If the treatment has been denied, even though it was ordered by the treating doctor, the request for treatment can be submitted for utilization review. This review of the medical records will be performed by another doctor, although he/she might not actually specialize in that specific area of medicine. Jeff explains that the company handling the utilization process for the insurance company is actually paid by the insurance company. This could lead to a less than objective outcome, at times. If the utilization review determines that the requested treatment should be denied, this opens the door for the first type of workers' compensation appeals. The injured worker and his/her treating doctor have the right to appeal the decision from utilization review. It's possible to appeal on the grounds that the doctor who reviewed the case didn't have the background to properly review the case. For instance, if your orthopedic specialist recommends a surgery, but the case was reviewed by an internist, this can be appealed. The appeal would then be reviewed by a specialist who does focus in the same area of medicine as the treating doctor. This is referred to as a request for reconsideration. At the end of the second review made, the treatment will either be approved or denied. The injured worker and his/her attorney will be able to appeal the determination to the judge, so long as the case itself has not been decided. It's the responsibility of the injured worker and the attorney to file this appeal. However, if the dispute arises after the workers' compensation case has been settled, it's the insurance company's responsibility to appeal the decision. Jeff explains that Kentucky's workers' compensation benefits can last 15 year, and in some cases for a lifetime. The insurance company has a specific window of time to appeal the treatment. If they don't file by the deadline, the treatment will usually be approved fairly quickly. It would be covered by workers' compensation insurance. Appealing the Administrative Law Judge's Decision While the initial claim for workers' comp benefits is active, a decision by the judge may be eligible for a workers' compensation appeal. For instance, if there's a decision the injury wasn't work-related or the severity of the injury doesn't merit a higher level of benefits. These types of decisions can be appealed. Either side can appeal the judge's decision. This could happen if the insurance company feels the benefits being awarded weren't justified by the severity of the injury. These types of workers' compensation appeals are made to the Workers' Compensation Board. This Board is made up of 3 administrative law judges, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. This group will look specifically at whether the original judge followed the law in making his/her decision. It's also possible the judge may have misunderstood the facts, as supported by the evidence. In essence, the Board is looking for judicial error. No new evidence will be submitted to the Board. This appeal is generally based on legal briefs written by the attorneys for each side. Oral arguments are rare, but they can happen. The Worker's Compensation Board can refuse to allow the case to be appealed, at this time, because the entire claim must be decided before they can get involved. In other words, the judge handling the initial workers' compensation claim has to make a final ruling. At that point, the Board can allow the appeal to proceed. Appealing to the Kentucky Court of Appeals Once the Workers' Compensation Board has issued its ruling, either side can appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals. This court doesn't only hear workers' comp cases. It hears appeals of basically any type of case. These judges are elected. Cases, at this level, are heard by a 3-judge panel. The Court of Appeals is looking to see if the Workers' Compensation Board made an error in its decision. Again, no new evidence is submitted. The review and ruling is based on the existing record and legal briefs from the attorneys. It is possible the court will ask for oral arguments on specific matters. The Court of Appeals also has the discretion to determine if the decision was legally correct, assuming there has not be legal issue decided by the Kentucky Supreme Court, in a published opinion. For instance, if there's a question of whether a ruling was constitutional, the Court of Appeals can make that determination. That type of issue would not fall under the jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Board. Do Appeals Impact Attorney Fees? In Kentucky, most workers' compensation attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis. Their fees are outlined in their contract and limited by Kentucky law. When a case goes up on appeal, Jeff doesn't get paid more for the additional work. However, if the appeal is successful and results in a larger settlement, the percentage established in the contingency fee agreement remains the same, but now “the bucket” is bigger. From this perspective, the attorney does get paid more, but only because the settlement was a larger number. The attorney working for the insurance company works on an hourly rate. So, if the case goes up on appeal, they would be able to bill the insurance company addition fees, based on the increase in hours required to settle the case. Nonetheless, the attorney fees for he injured worker aren't affected by this. Appealing to the Kentucky Supreme Court Jeff has argued before the Kentucky Supreme Court several times, for workers' comp cases and other types of case. He's developed a successful track record there. Jeff explains that a non-workers' comp case is usually handled by the circuit court. The appeal goes to the Court of Appeals. From there, either side can file a motion for discretionary review. This asks the Kentucky Supreme Court to accept the case. The Court can decide either to hear it or not to hear that case. In workers' comp cases, the process is different. The Kentucky constitution allows you to have at least one appeal from a lower court. The original administrative law judge and the Workers' Comp Board are not considered courts. Therefore, the first true court decision is made by the Kentucky Court of Appeals. So, according to our state constitution, you have the right to appeal the decision of that court. That's why the Kentucky Supreme Court must hear your appeal. Unlike non-workers' comp cases, it does not have the discretion to refuse to hear the case. The state Supreme Court is looking for issues related to constitutionality or to make a ruling if the law hasn't established how a statute should be interpreted for the first time. Other attorneys have invited Jeff to get involved with a particular case going to the Supreme Court. He's also been asked by organizations to draft “friend of the court” briefs (also referred to as amicus curiae briefs) which are submitted to the Kentucky Supreme Court. What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to read the Google Reviews Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients. A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff's commitment to his clients. As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys. Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office. Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort. It's why Jeff likes to say his firm offers small town service with big city results. Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County (Murray) and now in Christian County (Hopkinsville), Jeff has a history of representing personal injury clients, workers' compensation clients and social security disability clients across the state. He's represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations. He's not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney. We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening! Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers' Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108. For more information, visit www.JeffRobertsLaw.com. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Jeff's principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an advertisement.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right to a jury trial for Americans facing administrative proceedings, striking down the SEC's administrative prosecution regime. The Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit's decision in SEC v. Jarkesy, ruling 6-3 that the SEC violated George R. Jarkesy Jr.'s Seventh Amendment rights by using an Administrative Law Judge without a jury. This decision, aligning with the New Civil Liberties Alliance's amicus brief, marks a significant victory for civil liberties and limits the SEC's abuse of power.Mark, Vec, and Jenin celebrate the victory in this latest episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right to a jury trial for Americans facing administrative proceedings, striking down the SEC's administrative prosecution regime. The Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit's decision in SEC v. Jarkesy, ruling 6-3 that the SEC violated George R. Jarkesy Jr.'s Seventh Amendment rights by using an Administrative Law Judge without a jury. This decision, aligning with the New Civil Liberties Alliance's amicus brief, marks a significant victory for civil liberties and limits the SEC's abuse of power.Mark, Vec, and Jenin continue to discuss the win in this episode and dig into an interesting footnote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You've been denied Social Security Disability, now what? I'm Annette Leonard of https://www.annetteleonard.com find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theannetteleonard You've FINALLY heard back and got the courage to open the envelope and learned that your application has been denied. You're disappointed, sad, angry and grieving. Take time to feel those emotions. Once you've taken a beat, get ready to get back to work. First, make sure you haven't been denied on an eligibility technicality. Check out this website for more info: https://usafacts.org/data-projects/disability-benefit-process If you have met all the eligibility requirements, start an appeal. You must submit an appeal within 60 days. The first step is called "reconsideration." A claims specialist in your local Social Security office will review your file and may or may not approve you. If you are denied again, the next step is appealing before an Administrative Law Judge. This is the step where most people I know have been approved for benefits. These hearings can be held in person or remotely. At this point (or perhaps prior) you might be wondering, "should I hire an attorney?" You can find a SSI Attorney easily in your area and online. You don't have to pay for a lawyer up front, out of pocket. They will look at your file and if they think your case is strong enough, they'll take you on as a client. Then they will gather documentation, file paperwork on your behalf, get forms from your doctors, etc. to help build your case. Because they know the ins and outs of the system, it can be helpful and comforting to have someone walk you through the process and help you -- especially with a hearing or any further appeal. The attorney takes their fees out of the back payment you'd receive from Social Security, because of that you don't ever really "feel" the payment. If you are denied at this stage there are two further ways to appeal. However, that means more and more time. In 2022, getting approval by Administrative Law Judge was 1.5 years. When you're talking about going without an income for this amount of time -- many face bankruptcy or worse. It's worth considering how you'll make ends meet as you embark on this daunting process. Have you applied for Social Security? Did you use an attorney? Any tips or tricks you'd recommend to others about the process? This is the Chronic Wellness Podcast. I'm Annette Leonard, speaker, coach, and sick person who believes that my illnesses do not define me. If health is the absence of disease and wellness is the presence of wholeness, then no matter what your disease status, we can work toward your wellness, your wholeness. Whether or not you are ever "healthy" on paper, you can be well. Join me and others on the path back to wholeness at AnnetteLeonard.com. Whether you are a person experiencing chronic illness or are someone who loves or serves people with chronic illness I have great resources here on this channel or on my website for you.
In this episode of What's the Law Say, Clint talks with Wheeling Attorney Andrew Beatty about unemployment compensation benefits. They talk about who is eligible for unemployment, actions that can make an employee ineligible, and how the process works when you apply for unemployment benefits including the initial deputy decisions, the hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, and appeal options available to the employee and the employer. Clint also makes goofy jokes. As always, if you need more help with this issue, please apply for help from Legal Aid of WV by calling 866-255-4370, or you can learn more at www.legalaidwv.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well.Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation. She speaks on behalf of these organizations, about multiple paths to recovery, and about all topics related to substance use disorder and recovery. She also speaks about sexual abuse and rape, child abuse, domestic violence, ptsd, anxiety, and recovering from these as well.Mary Beth's award-winning memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bamm, Indie Bound, and other sites, and at your local bookstore. She also has placed essays in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Recovery Today. Professionally, 6 years into recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, Mary Beth was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position from which she retired in 2020.http://junkietojudge.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-o-connor-8aaa4b121 https://www.facebook.com/marybeth.holuboconnor https://twitter.com/@MaryBethO_Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Mary Beth O'Connor, whose childhood traumas led to a decades-long battle with substance use disorder. From her early struggles with alcohol and drugs to finding sobriety through a secular recovery plan, Mary Beth shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and addiction. Discover how Mary Beth's innovative approach to recovery, incorporating ideas from various sources, has empowered her to maintain sobriety since 1994. As a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation, she advocates for multiple paths to recovery and addresses topics ranging from substance use disorder to trauma, anxiety, and domestic violence. Delve into Mary Beth's award-winning memoir, "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction," and explore her insights on building resilience, fostering community support, and navigating the complexities of the justice system. From her journey to becoming a federal Administrative Law Judge to her advocacy for change within the addiction recovery landscape, Mary Beth's story is both poignant and illuminating. Join us for a profound conversation that sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit and offers hope to those facing similar challenges. Don't miss this captivating episode filled with insights into overcoming darkness and finding triumph against all odds. #RecoveryJourney #Resilience #PodcastEpisode More about Mary Beth O'Conner: https://junkietojudge.com/ Connect with me Website: https://www.thebceshow.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarenlightenmentshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thebceshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluecollarenlightenmentshow/ Merch: https://thebceshow.creator-spring.com Platforms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMKIrbfMmje6lEZTBC3csg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65HMBhtn4whonmYraSSOqh?si=VfwPKwhVR1KDPWbRjw-jjA Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blue-collar-enlightenment-show/id1607750362 Google podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZTA5ZGE5OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw #bluecollar #enlightenment #knowledge #stories #conversation #learn #work #mind #interview #makeit #questions #laughs #deep #enlightening #listen-in #watch #insight --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebceshow/message
Andrew Arthur is Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies. He began his legal career through the Attorney General's Honors Program as a clerk to an Administrative Law Judge in the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer at the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review. Later in his career he was promoted to the Immigration and Naturalization Service General Counsel's Office in D.C., first as an Associate General Counsel, then as an Assistant General Counsel and Acting Chief of the INS National Security Law Division.--Crosstalk continues to monitor progress on our nation's southern border because many believe this to be a national security issue. One state, however, decided to take action. The governor of Texas made great efforts to secure his state but is being thwarted and fought against by the Biden administration. Speaking of the President, he curtailed many of the Trump policies which brought much broader protection to the U.S. He seeks to blame the previous administration and Congress as a source for failing to take action on what he describes as meaningful border control legislation. So what about the Senate-- Just yesterday they released their border bill. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson described it as -dead on arrival.---Just how bad is the situation-- FBI Director Christopher Wray has indicated that the number of illegal immigrants evading border patrol agents and escaping into our nation is a source of -great concern for the FBI.- Andrew noted that in December, Customs and Border Protection encountered about 300,000 people entering the U.S.
Andrew Arthur is Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies. He began his legal career through the Attorney General's Honors Program as a clerk to an Administrative Law Judge in the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer at the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review. Later in his career he was promoted to the Immigration and Naturalization Service General Counsel's Office in D.C., first as an Associate General Counsel, then as an Assistant General Counsel and Acting Chief of the INS National Security Law Division.--Crosstalk continues to monitor progress on our nation's southern border because many believe this to be a national security issue. One state, however, decided to take action. The governor of Texas made great efforts to secure his state but is being thwarted and fought against by the Biden administration. Speaking of the President, he curtailed many of the Trump policies which brought much broader protection to the U.S. He seeks to blame the previous administration and Congress as a source for failing to take action on what he describes as meaningful border control legislation. So what about the Senate-- Just yesterday they released their border bill. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson described it as -dead on arrival.---Just how bad is the situation-- FBI Director Christopher Wray has indicated that the number of illegal immigrants evading border patrol agents and escaping into our nation is a source of -great concern for the FBI.- Andrew noted that in December, Customs and Border Protection encountered about 300,000 people entering the U.S.
Mary Beth O'Connor joins us to share her journey from addiction to methamphetamine to being appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge.
In episode 128, Coffey talks with Julia Gannaway about recent regulatory and legal items that all employers can learn from.They discuss Whole Foods' wins in federal court and before a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge related to dress code enforcement and Black Lives Matter paraphernalia; a business owner who was alleged to have interfered with a Department of Labor wage and hour investigation, going so far as to retaliate against employees who cooperated with investigators; and an employer who settled an age discrimination suit for $90 million.Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP128 and include the following topics:- Judge dismisses Whole Foods workers' lawsuit over 'Black Lives Matter' masks- Whole Foods beats NLRB case over ban on Black Lives Matter apparel- Administrative Law Judge's Decision (PDF)- Court Orders Haslett Healthcare Facility Owner Who Allegedly Threatened to Fire Employees for Cooperating with Investigation to Attend Anti-Retaliation Training- Consent Judgment and Order (PDF)- Exact Sciences to Pay $90,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination LawsuitGood Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Julia Gannaway is a 1991 graduate of Texas A&M with an economics degree and obtained her J.D. from the University of Houston in 1994. Her law firm – Ross, Gannaway, Clifton PLLC – dedicates itself solely to assisting employers. She advises clients on matters relating to federal and state agency investigations, conducts employer investigations, prepares and revises employer handbooks, and advises clients on pay matters including the FLSA and the Texas PayDay Act. She is a member of the Texas Bar College. Julia currently serves on the Fort Worth HR Board of Directors as Legal and Legislative Director.Julia can be reached at https://rossgannaway.law https://www.linkedin.com/company/rossgannawayclifton/About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives: Understand when dress codes may or may not be implicated by the National Labor Relations Act. Implement training to avoid retaliation claims during federal investigations. Recognize language and behaviors that suggest age discrimination.
It is time for another special Sleepover episode! Mama D is joined by Mary Beth O'Connor who rode a roller coaster journey in life. Childhood abuse led to substance abuse...first with alcohol and eventually to methamphetamine. Yet despite years of dulling her pain as a junkie, she discovered her path to recovery by piecing together ideas from many sources. She returned to college, became a lawyer, and eventually a federal Administrative Law Judge. After retiring she has written her award-winning memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.Hear her journey to achieve both tangible and intangible goals as well as 6 different recovery methods. Check out her website at...junkietojudge.comPetals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime Please be sure to Rate and Review this episode.Subscribe and Share Email me at: petals.s@aol.com Twitter: @PetalsofSupportInstagram: @PetalsofSupport https://linktr.ee/petalsofsupport Please consider donating throughhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/petalsofsupport Petals of Support is a member of the Unfiltered Studios Networkhttps://www.unfpod.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5614807/advertisement
From WIN Podcast: This episode is the first of a three-part miniseries in celebration of Workforce Development Month. Tune in to hear details about the LWIA 23 Business Services Team's inaugural Winning Workforce Solutions Summit. This Summit is for business representatives, workforce development stakeholders, and community leaders. We will feature several special guests, including Bonnie Moore from Lake Land College, Josh Doerner from New York University, DuWayne Owens from Illinois Department of Corrections, and James Ginder, Administrative Law Judge from Illinois Department of Employment Security discussing hot topics in the workforce today.
This episode is the first of a three-part miniseries in celebration of Workforce Development Month. Tune in to hear details about the LWIA 23 Business Services Team's inaugural Winning Workforce Solutions Summit. This Summit is for business representatives, workforce development stakeholders, and community leaders. We will feature several special guests, including Bonnie Moore from Lake Land College, Josh Doerner from New York University, DuWayne Owens from Illinois Department of Corrections, and James Ginder, Administrative Law Judge from Illinois Department of Employment Security discussing hot topics in the workforce today. Space is limited, so make sure to register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winning-workforce-solutions-summit-2023-tickets-669450593747?aff=oddtdtcreator
One year ago, it was believed that TEGNA would be owned by Standard General, the hedge fund led by Soo Kim. That transaction dissolved thanks to a FCC Media Bureau decision for a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge to answer lingering questions bureau chief Holly Sauer had regarding the deal. Today, TEGNA is proving to its investors that it can go at it alone just fine. In the second quarter, ex-political, revenue was down "just slightly," while "subscription revenue" was a record high in Q2, CEO Dave Lougee shared in his company's earnings call held on August 3.Chief Financial Officer Victoria Harker and SVP of Financial Planning & Business Operations Julie Heskett were also on the call, and there was much to share. In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm, we offer highlights from the conversation, including how Premion is "uniquely positioned to win" as local cable's "declining reach" was seen as a plus for TEGNA — even as retransmission consent fees outweigh core advertising revenue.
Mary Beth O'Connor has been sober from methamphetamine and other substances since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse and trauma. The details of her story can be found in her memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. Mary Beth is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She also is a Director and Secretary for She Recovers Foundation. She develops relationships with organizations supportive of the multiple pathways approach, such as working on joint projects with Women for Sobriety. Mary Beth regularly speaks about her personal story, on behalf of LifeRing and She Recovers, about multiple paths to recovery, and shares her expertise on other substance use and recovery topics. She's appeared on podcasts, radio, and television. She has presented keynotes and workshops at a variety of conferences and events. Mary Beth writes opinion pieces and has been published in The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Recovery Today, among others. She's also had numerous memoir writings published. Professionally, 6 years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014 Mary Beth was appointed an Administrative Law Judge. She retired early in 2020 and now devotes her time to her writing and recovery advocacy. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The interconnectedness of trauma and substance abuse Mary Beth's multi-pronged approach to recovery The challenges she faced in relationships during her recovery Debunking outdated ideas of substance abuse and addiction How Mary Beth went from substance abuse to federal administrative law judge How to combat the stigma of addiction and find hope and healing Links Mentioned in This Episode: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Linked In
Chief Administrative Law Judge Hon. Brian Weinthal joined the Illinois Human Rights Commission as the Chief Administrative Law Judge in February of 2022. Prior to serving as Chief Administrative Law Judge, Mr. Weinthal spent nearly twenty years in private practice, appearing as a litigator in both commercial and employment cases in courts around the country. Although he has extensive experience trying cases as a "first-chair" lawyer, Chief Judge Weinthal is also a trained advocate who previously represented clients at a broad range of alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") proceedings, including both mediations and arbitrations. He is a member of the bars of Illinois, California, and the District of Columbia (where he previously served as a mediator for the D.C. Superior Court). Before working in private practice, Judge Weinthal spent six years on active military duty with the United States Navy's Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG). Eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Judge Weinthal defended clients at contested court-martials involving allegations of inchoate, pecuniary, and violent crimes. As his final duty with the U.S. Navy, Judge Weinthal served as prosecutor for the Office of Military Commissions—the litigating unit responsible for indicting suspected terrorists confined by the Department of Defense at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Chief Judge Weinthal received his law degree from Northwestern University, with a concentration in "Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution." He also holds an advanced law degree (an LL.M.) in "Litigation and Dispute Resolution" from the George Washington University School of Law. Judge Weinthal is admitted to the Trial Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and was previously awarded several high honors by the United States military, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Chief Judge Weinthal is a strong proponent of personal relationships and mentoring, and a staunch advocate of greater diversity and equality in all settings.
TRIGGER WARNING** Today Jeannine interviews Mary Beth O'Connor, retired federal judge, author and recovering addict. Mary Beth's book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction" chronicles the extreme abuse of her childhood, early drug use and ultimately is a guide book for anyone looking to find a recovery that is not centered around a Higher Power concept. About Mary Beth: For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old. By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well. Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation. She speaks on behalf of these organizations, about multiple paths to recovery, and about all topics related to substance use disorder and recovery. She also speaks about sexual abuse and rape, child abuse, domestic violence, ptsd, anxiety, and recovering from these as well. Professionally, 6 years into recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, Mary Beth was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position from which she retired in 2020. **depiction of sexual assault and physical and emotional childhood abuse throughout episode Mary Beth website Chasing Heroine IG Jeannine IG
For the first time in 25-years the Office of Inspector General is updating the Compliance Program Guidance (CPG) for the entire healthcare industry! No more are the days of searching and reading the Federal Register... What will be the new delivery method? Tune in to find out! Jenna K. Godlewski - Jenna focuses solely on health care law and assists medical practices across the country on reimbursement, regulatory, and compliance matters. She helps clients reduce exposure, develop corrective action plans, and successfully appeal Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal payor recoupment claims. Another primary focus of her practice is handling CMS enrollment issues, payment suspensions, and revocation/exclusion appeals. Since joining the firm, she has also had the opportunity to assist clients with developing and restructuring their internal compliance programs. Jenna served for three years as a prosecutor for the City of Chicago where she handled over 100 cases at a time from filing through resolution. This experience has been beneficial in her current work of representing her clients in Administrative Law Judge hearings to appeal Medicare overpayments and in supporting her colleagues on healthcare litigation matters. Please take a look at our Charity of the Month - The Tafida Raqeeb Foundation was formally launched on 22 March 2022 in London, United Kingdom. The Foundation believes that every child deserves a chance to live after any suffering from any form of neurological condition. Every year over 300,000 children attend A&E in the UK with a head injury. Website: www.tr-foundation.org
What does Star Wars teach us about alternative dispute resolution? What can we learn about negotiation? Join Josh Gilliland for his interview with Judge Scott Maravilla, one of the authors of "Star Wars and Conflict Resolution: There Are Alternatives To Fighting." About Judge C. Scott MaravillaC. Scott Maravilla is an administrative judge with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and an adjunct professor of law at American University Washington College of Law. Judge Maravilla received his JD from Georgetown University Law Center and is a member of the American Law Institute. His work has appeared in Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law, The Ohio State Journal of Dispute Resolution, and The University of Baltimore Law Review. Many Bothans died to bring us this information.For more on Star Wars ADR, please visit https://www.starwarsconflictresolution.com Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, April 26th, 2023. Before we get to the news today… how about a little on this day in history? On this day in history… April 26th. 1514 Copernicus makes his 1st observations of Saturn 1564 William Shakespeare is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England 1607 Jamestown expedition makes first landing in America at a place named Cape Henry, in what would become Virginia, but they quickly depart for a better site 1654 Jews are expelled from Brazil - this was known as the “Capitulation Protocol” -According to the terms of the capitulation protocol of January 26, 1654, Portugal decreed that Jewish and Dutch settlers had three months to leave Brazil. Approximately 150 Jewish families of Portuguese descent fled the Brazilian city of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco. By September, twenty-three of these refugees had established the first community of Jews in New Amsterdam. 1755 1st Russian university opens in Moscow 1859 Dan Sickles is acquitted of murder on grounds of temporary insanity - 1st time this defense used successfully in the US 1865 Confederate General J E Johnston surrenders remaining forces to Union General William Sherman at Bennett Place in Durham, North Carolina, ending the US Civil War 1904 General Kuroko leads the Japanese Army against the large Russian force at the Yalu river during the Russo-Japanese War 1968 Students seize administration building at Ohio State - In 1968, two months before Martin Luther King's assassination, students seized the administration building in a dispute over the right of the campus newspaper to criticize the policies of the university president. 1982 Argentina surrenders to Great Britain on South Georgia Island, near the Falkland Islands - The Falklands War was a ten-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982 over two British dependent territories in the South Atlantic: the Falkland Islands and its territorial dependency, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The conflict began on 2 April, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands, followed by the invasion of South Georgia the next day. On 5 April, the British government dispatched a naval task force to engage the Argentine Navy and Air Force before making an amphibious assault on the islands. The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 June, returning the islands to British control. In total, 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel, and three Falkland Islanders were killed during the hostilities. The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 June, returning the islands to British control. 1982 Rod Stewart is mugged, gunman steals his $50,000 Porsche on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 1986 World's worst nuclear disaster: 4th reactor at Chernobyl nuclear power station in USSR explodes, 31 die, radioactive contamination reaches much of Western Europe And that… was on this day in history. https://www.theblaze.com/news/city-of-chicago-forced-to-rehire-pay-lost-wages-to-workers-fired-for-refusing-covid-vaccine-mandate City of Chicago forced to rehire, pay lost wages to workers fired for refusing COVID vaccine mandate A Chicago judge recently ordered the city to rehire and pay lost wages to workers who were fired for refusing to comply with Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2021 COVID vaccination mandate. On April 19, administrative law Judge Anna Hamburg-Gal ruled that Chicago violated the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act by failing and refusing to bargain in good faith over COVID vaccine requirements for city workers. The city was ordered to "make whole" unionized workers who refused the mandate and lost pay and benefits. The affected employees will also receive 7% annual interest on lost wages. The order applies to city workers, including carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers, electricians, machinists, and operating engineers, represented by trade unions or by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. The judge's ruling does not affect police officers. However, the Fraternal Order of Police has its own pending case before the state board. Lightfoot stated in 2022 that 16 police officers were placed on no-pay status after failing to abide by the vaccine mandate. In response to the judge's recent ruling, AFSCME spokesperson Anders Lindall told the Chicago Sun-Times, "We think it's a strong decision and favorable for worker rights generally." A Chicago Federation of Labor spokesperson stated that the judge's order "defends the rights of workers to have a say in their workplace through collective bargaining." Lightfoot announced in 2021 that all city employees must be fully vaccinated by October and warned that those who refused would face "consequences." According to Hamburg-Gal's ruling, "multiple" city employees were placed on non-paid leave for missing the October deadline, and some were terminated. In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the mayor's office said, "The record before the Administrative Law Judge tells a completely different story. Yesterday's ruling was an erroneous decision that does not follow the law, facts nor importantly the science. We are currently reviewing the ruling and evaluating next steps." Lightfoot, the first Chicago mayor to lose a re-election bid in 40 years, will be replaced by Democrat Brandon Johnson on May 15. https://www.theepochtimes.com/fbi-faces-growing-pressure-to-release-nashville-school-shooters-manifesto_5216890.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Officials Face Growing Pressure to Release Nashville School Shooter’s Manifesto Law enforcement officials are facing increasing pressure to release the manifesto of Nashville, Tennessee, school shooter Audrey Hale, with a U.S. lawmaker accusing the federal government of delaying its release. Local officials said that Hale, a female who used transgender pronouns, left behind a suicide note, journals, and other materials. However, none of that has been released to the public, and a motive hasn’t been publicly identified in the case. MNPD “is leading this investigation … any and all information that may or may not be released will be at the direction of MNPD,” an FBI spokesperson told The Epoch Times on April 24. MNPD officials didn’t respond by press time to a request by The Epoch Times for comment. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and several other Republicans have also called for the document to be released to the public. The shooter’s notes “could maybe tell us a little bit about what’s going on inside of her head,” Burchett told the New York Post. “I think that would answer a lot of questions.” Meanwhile, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) told the paper that if the documents don’t make it to the public, “then we need to investigate why.” Hale, 28, was a former student at The Covenant School, where she fatally shot three children and three adults on March 27. Hale was killed by police within minutes of the first call of an active shooter. Since the shooting, a range of conservative commentators have publicly called for Hale’s manifesto to be made public and have accused the federal government of delaying its release as part of a coverup to keep the public from knowing about the dangers of transgenderism. About a week after the Nashville mass shooting, a 19-year-old male who reportedly identified as female was arrested in Colorado with detailed plans for several school shootings. Days after the shooting, Nashville Police Chief John Drake said that Hale was suffering from mental health issues and was under a doctor’s care for an unspecified emotional disorder. Her parents didn’t know that she had multiple weapons hidden in the house, Drake added. The Metro Nashville Police Department said in a statement earlier this month that Hale’s writings would be “under careful review by the MNPD and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico, Virginia,” while the “motive for Hale’s actions has not been established and remains under investigation by the Homicide Unit in consultation with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.” From that statement, it isn’t clear when—or if—Hale’s writings will be released. But the department said that Hale “considered the actions of other mass murderers,” without elaborating. FBI officials didn’t respond by press time to a request by The Epoch Times for comment. https://thepostmillennial.com/antifa-members-arrested-after-allegedly-attacking-protestors-outside-of-fort-worth-family-friendly-drag-show?utm_campaign=64487 Antifa members arrested after allegedly attacking protestors, police outside of Fort Worth ‘family-friendly’ drag show On Sunday, three members of Antifa were arrested outside of a Fort Worth, Texas family-friendly drag show after allegedly attacking protestors of the event. Samuel Fowlkes was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, search, or transport, assaulting a peace officer, evading arrest or detention, and four counts of assault causing bodily injury, according to booking documents. https://twitter.com/i/status/1650261782542315520 - Play Video 0:00-0:25 What you just heard in that audio clip, was another antifa member being arrested after they attempted to “de-arrest” a fellow antifa member from the back of a police cruiser. Fowlkes, who is being held on $22,500 bail, has been revealed to identify as nonbinary. Meghan Grant was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, search, or transport, and interfering with public duties. Christopher Guillott was arrested on charges of assaulting a peace officer and interfering with public duties. The incident occurred outside Fort Brewery and Pizza, which held the drag brunch on Sunday. In an event description, the brewery stated, "This is the perfect event to celebrate a special occasion with your friends, family, or coworkers, or to simply indulge in a fun-filled day out with your loved ones." The three arrested are reportedly part of the Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club, members of which are frequently armed at protests and riots. The group is currently advertising its CashApp account on Twitter to raise bail for the arrested members. A CashApp spokesperson told The Post Millennial, "Customer security is our number one priority. Our team takes all security concerns seriously and will take action when appropriate." The group claimed that the arrested members were "trying to aid an injured drag defender." Protect Texas Kids, one of the groups protesting the event, said that Antifa members "were outside assaulting police officers and macing members of [the New Columbia Movement] who were peacefully praying. On to politics… https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/biden-will-veto-mccarthys-debt-limit-package Biden will veto McCarthy's debt limit package, White House announces President Joe Biden will veto House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) debt limit bill, should it pass both chambers of Congress. Biden's Office of Management and Budget released a Statement of Administration Policy Tuesday morning indicating that the administration "strongly opposes the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which is a reckless attempt to extract extreme concessions as a condition for the United States simply paying the bills it has already incurred." "The President has been clear that he will not accept such attempts at hostage-taking. House Republicans must take default off the table and address the debt limit without demands and conditions, just as the Congress did three times during the prior Administration," the statement continued. "The bill stands in stark contrast to the President’s vision for the economy. The President’s Budget invests in America, lowers costs for families, grows the economy, and reduces the deficit by nearly $3 trillion by asking the wealthy and large corporations to pay their fair share. Therefore, if the President were presented with the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, he would veto it." https://thepostmillennial.com/tucker-carlsons-executive-producer-follows-him-in-exit-from-fox-report?utm_campaign=64487 Tucker Carlson’s executive producer follows him in exit from Fox Tucker Carlson's executive producer Justin Wells is also leaving Fox News, according to Jack Posobiec. The announcement of Carlson's leaving was made on Monday, after his last show was on Friday, April 21. Fox News Tonight will now feature rotating personalities as an interim show until a new host is named. Carlson's departure comes just weeks after a former booker, Abby Grossberg, sued Fox, citing "vile sexist stereotypes" working for Carlson. Grossberg claims that she was fired after filing a lawsuit that claimed Fox lawyers coerced her into giving misleading testimony in the Dominion case. Fox maintains that she was fired for divulging privileged information. The decision to part ways with Carlson came less than a week after the broadcaster and Dominion Voting Systems reached a $787 million settlement, although his show was not a main focus of Dominion's lawsuit. Carlson's show was frequently the top-rated show on cable news, often surpassing 4.5 million viewers per episode. The show premiered in November 2016 and took over the coveted 8 pm EST time slot in 2017. Fox News Media is currently the number one network in all of cable and reaches nearly 200 million people each month.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, April 26th, 2023. Before we get to the news today… how about a little on this day in history? On this day in history… April 26th. 1514 Copernicus makes his 1st observations of Saturn 1564 William Shakespeare is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England 1607 Jamestown expedition makes first landing in America at a place named Cape Henry, in what would become Virginia, but they quickly depart for a better site 1654 Jews are expelled from Brazil - this was known as the “Capitulation Protocol” -According to the terms of the capitulation protocol of January 26, 1654, Portugal decreed that Jewish and Dutch settlers had three months to leave Brazil. Approximately 150 Jewish families of Portuguese descent fled the Brazilian city of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco. By September, twenty-three of these refugees had established the first community of Jews in New Amsterdam. 1755 1st Russian university opens in Moscow 1859 Dan Sickles is acquitted of murder on grounds of temporary insanity - 1st time this defense used successfully in the US 1865 Confederate General J E Johnston surrenders remaining forces to Union General William Sherman at Bennett Place in Durham, North Carolina, ending the US Civil War 1904 General Kuroko leads the Japanese Army against the large Russian force at the Yalu river during the Russo-Japanese War 1968 Students seize administration building at Ohio State - In 1968, two months before Martin Luther King's assassination, students seized the administration building in a dispute over the right of the campus newspaper to criticize the policies of the university president. 1982 Argentina surrenders to Great Britain on South Georgia Island, near the Falkland Islands - The Falklands War was a ten-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982 over two British dependent territories in the South Atlantic: the Falkland Islands and its territorial dependency, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The conflict began on 2 April, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands, followed by the invasion of South Georgia the next day. On 5 April, the British government dispatched a naval task force to engage the Argentine Navy and Air Force before making an amphibious assault on the islands. The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 June, returning the islands to British control. In total, 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel, and three Falkland Islanders were killed during the hostilities. The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 June, returning the islands to British control. 1982 Rod Stewart is mugged, gunman steals his $50,000 Porsche on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 1986 World's worst nuclear disaster: 4th reactor at Chernobyl nuclear power station in USSR explodes, 31 die, radioactive contamination reaches much of Western Europe And that… was on this day in history. https://www.theblaze.com/news/city-of-chicago-forced-to-rehire-pay-lost-wages-to-workers-fired-for-refusing-covid-vaccine-mandate City of Chicago forced to rehire, pay lost wages to workers fired for refusing COVID vaccine mandate A Chicago judge recently ordered the city to rehire and pay lost wages to workers who were fired for refusing to comply with Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2021 COVID vaccination mandate. On April 19, administrative law Judge Anna Hamburg-Gal ruled that Chicago violated the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act by failing and refusing to bargain in good faith over COVID vaccine requirements for city workers. The city was ordered to "make whole" unionized workers who refused the mandate and lost pay and benefits. The affected employees will also receive 7% annual interest on lost wages. The order applies to city workers, including carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers, electricians, machinists, and operating engineers, represented by trade unions or by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. The judge's ruling does not affect police officers. However, the Fraternal Order of Police has its own pending case before the state board. Lightfoot stated in 2022 that 16 police officers were placed on no-pay status after failing to abide by the vaccine mandate. In response to the judge's recent ruling, AFSCME spokesperson Anders Lindall told the Chicago Sun-Times, "We think it's a strong decision and favorable for worker rights generally." A Chicago Federation of Labor spokesperson stated that the judge's order "defends the rights of workers to have a say in their workplace through collective bargaining." Lightfoot announced in 2021 that all city employees must be fully vaccinated by October and warned that those who refused would face "consequences." According to Hamburg-Gal's ruling, "multiple" city employees were placed on non-paid leave for missing the October deadline, and some were terminated. In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the mayor's office said, "The record before the Administrative Law Judge tells a completely different story. Yesterday's ruling was an erroneous decision that does not follow the law, facts nor importantly the science. We are currently reviewing the ruling and evaluating next steps." Lightfoot, the first Chicago mayor to lose a re-election bid in 40 years, will be replaced by Democrat Brandon Johnson on May 15. https://www.theepochtimes.com/fbi-faces-growing-pressure-to-release-nashville-school-shooters-manifesto_5216890.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Officials Face Growing Pressure to Release Nashville School Shooter’s Manifesto Law enforcement officials are facing increasing pressure to release the manifesto of Nashville, Tennessee, school shooter Audrey Hale, with a U.S. lawmaker accusing the federal government of delaying its release. Local officials said that Hale, a female who used transgender pronouns, left behind a suicide note, journals, and other materials. However, none of that has been released to the public, and a motive hasn’t been publicly identified in the case. MNPD “is leading this investigation … any and all information that may or may not be released will be at the direction of MNPD,” an FBI spokesperson told The Epoch Times on April 24. MNPD officials didn’t respond by press time to a request by The Epoch Times for comment. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and several other Republicans have also called for the document to be released to the public. The shooter’s notes “could maybe tell us a little bit about what’s going on inside of her head,” Burchett told the New York Post. “I think that would answer a lot of questions.” Meanwhile, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) told the paper that if the documents don’t make it to the public, “then we need to investigate why.” Hale, 28, was a former student at The Covenant School, where she fatally shot three children and three adults on March 27. Hale was killed by police within minutes of the first call of an active shooter. Since the shooting, a range of conservative commentators have publicly called for Hale’s manifesto to be made public and have accused the federal government of delaying its release as part of a coverup to keep the public from knowing about the dangers of transgenderism. About a week after the Nashville mass shooting, a 19-year-old male who reportedly identified as female was arrested in Colorado with detailed plans for several school shootings. Days after the shooting, Nashville Police Chief John Drake said that Hale was suffering from mental health issues and was under a doctor’s care for an unspecified emotional disorder. Her parents didn’t know that she had multiple weapons hidden in the house, Drake added. The Metro Nashville Police Department said in a statement earlier this month that Hale’s writings would be “under careful review by the MNPD and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico, Virginia,” while the “motive for Hale’s actions has not been established and remains under investigation by the Homicide Unit in consultation with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.” From that statement, it isn’t clear when—or if—Hale’s writings will be released. But the department said that Hale “considered the actions of other mass murderers,” without elaborating. FBI officials didn’t respond by press time to a request by The Epoch Times for comment. https://thepostmillennial.com/antifa-members-arrested-after-allegedly-attacking-protestors-outside-of-fort-worth-family-friendly-drag-show?utm_campaign=64487 Antifa members arrested after allegedly attacking protestors, police outside of Fort Worth ‘family-friendly’ drag show On Sunday, three members of Antifa were arrested outside of a Fort Worth, Texas family-friendly drag show after allegedly attacking protestors of the event. Samuel Fowlkes was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, search, or transport, assaulting a peace officer, evading arrest or detention, and four counts of assault causing bodily injury, according to booking documents. https://twitter.com/i/status/1650261782542315520 - Play Video 0:00-0:25 What you just heard in that audio clip, was another antifa member being arrested after they attempted to “de-arrest” a fellow antifa member from the back of a police cruiser. Fowlkes, who is being held on $22,500 bail, has been revealed to identify as nonbinary. Meghan Grant was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, search, or transport, and interfering with public duties. Christopher Guillott was arrested on charges of assaulting a peace officer and interfering with public duties. The incident occurred outside Fort Brewery and Pizza, which held the drag brunch on Sunday. In an event description, the brewery stated, "This is the perfect event to celebrate a special occasion with your friends, family, or coworkers, or to simply indulge in a fun-filled day out with your loved ones." The three arrested are reportedly part of the Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club, members of which are frequently armed at protests and riots. The group is currently advertising its CashApp account on Twitter to raise bail for the arrested members. A CashApp spokesperson told The Post Millennial, "Customer security is our number one priority. Our team takes all security concerns seriously and will take action when appropriate." The group claimed that the arrested members were "trying to aid an injured drag defender." Protect Texas Kids, one of the groups protesting the event, said that Antifa members "were outside assaulting police officers and macing members of [the New Columbia Movement] who were peacefully praying. On to politics… https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/biden-will-veto-mccarthys-debt-limit-package Biden will veto McCarthy's debt limit package, White House announces President Joe Biden will veto House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) debt limit bill, should it pass both chambers of Congress. Biden's Office of Management and Budget released a Statement of Administration Policy Tuesday morning indicating that the administration "strongly opposes the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which is a reckless attempt to extract extreme concessions as a condition for the United States simply paying the bills it has already incurred." "The President has been clear that he will not accept such attempts at hostage-taking. House Republicans must take default off the table and address the debt limit without demands and conditions, just as the Congress did three times during the prior Administration," the statement continued. "The bill stands in stark contrast to the President’s vision for the economy. The President’s Budget invests in America, lowers costs for families, grows the economy, and reduces the deficit by nearly $3 trillion by asking the wealthy and large corporations to pay their fair share. Therefore, if the President were presented with the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, he would veto it." https://thepostmillennial.com/tucker-carlsons-executive-producer-follows-him-in-exit-from-fox-report?utm_campaign=64487 Tucker Carlson’s executive producer follows him in exit from Fox Tucker Carlson's executive producer Justin Wells is also leaving Fox News, according to Jack Posobiec. The announcement of Carlson's leaving was made on Monday, after his last show was on Friday, April 21. Fox News Tonight will now feature rotating personalities as an interim show until a new host is named. Carlson's departure comes just weeks after a former booker, Abby Grossberg, sued Fox, citing "vile sexist stereotypes" working for Carlson. Grossberg claims that she was fired after filing a lawsuit that claimed Fox lawyers coerced her into giving misleading testimony in the Dominion case. Fox maintains that she was fired for divulging privileged information. The decision to part ways with Carlson came less than a week after the broadcaster and Dominion Voting Systems reached a $787 million settlement, although his show was not a main focus of Dominion's lawsuit. Carlson's show was frequently the top-rated show on cable news, often surpassing 4.5 million viewers per episode. The show premiered in November 2016 and took over the coveted 8 pm EST time slot in 2017. Fox News Media is currently the number one network in all of cable and reaches nearly 200 million people each month.
Following his retirement from the Navy in 1998, where he had spent many years on the bench as a judge, Ken Krantz served as an Administrative Law Judge for three different Federal agencies. While Ken acknowledges his information about when he became an ALJ is a little dated, he nonetheless brings awareness to the opportunities that are out there for people who would like to serve as one after leaving the JAG Corps. In addition to providing a link to a fact sheet on ALJ put out by the Office of Personal Management (https://www.opm.gov/services-for-agencies/administrative-law-judges/fact-sheet-administrative-law-judge-alj-positions-posted.pdf), Ken is open to connecting to interested lawyers via LinkedIn. His profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-krantz-06586530/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-welsh/support
NCLA Wins Big at Supreme Court, Nets Unanimous Decision In an historic ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that Texas Accountant Michelle Cochran has the right to challenge the constitutionality of her Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) removal protections in federal court before undergoing an administrative adjudication. NCLA Senior Litigation Counsel Peggy Little joins Vec and Mark to discuss NCLA's recent Supreme Court win in SEC v. Cochran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith-based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well.Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation. She speaks on behalf of these organizations, about multiple paths to recovery, and about all topics related to substance use disorder and recovery. She also speaks about sexual abuse and rape, child abuse, domestic violence, ptsd, anxiety, and recovering from these as well.Mary Beth's book-length memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bamm, Indie Bound, and other sites, and at your local bookstore. She also has placed essays in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Recovery Today. Professionally, 6 years into recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, Mary Beth was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position from which she retired in 2020.WEBSITE: https://junkietojudge.com/For more Info on LIFE RING:https://lifering.org/For more info on She Recovers: https://sherecovers.org/Support the show Stop by our Apple Podcast and drop a Review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/allbetter/id1592297425?see-all=reviewsSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/allbetter
If You Have a Social Security Court Hearing coming up, it's completely normal to feel nervous.
Mary Beth O'Connor has been clean and sober since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse and trauma. The details of her story can be found in her memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, where she describes the child abuse that led her to use methamphetamine beginning at 17, the chaos of her 15-year addiction, and building an individual recovery plan that worked for her. Mary Beth is a Director and Secretary for She Recovers Foundation and is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She regularly speaks on behalf of LifeRing, She Recovers, and multiple paths to recovery. She also develops relationships with organizations supportive of the multiple pathways approach, such as participating in San Francisco's Methamphetamine Task Force, and working on joint projects with Women for Sobriety. Mary Beth has had numerous essays and memoir writings published, such as in The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Recovery Today. Professionally, six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, Mary Beth was appointed an Administrative Law Judge. She recently retired, so she could devote her time to her writing and recovery advocacy. Her new book is From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. From a junkie addicted to methamphetamines to a federal judge, Mary Beth's memoir shares her inspiring journey from rock bottom to resilience as she forged a personal path to recovery from trauma and addiction. Within a week of being born, O'Connor was dropped off at a convent. When she was brought into her home, her mother focused on her own needs and desires, ignoring her young child. When she was nine years old, her stepfather kicked her in the stomach for spilling milk, beat her when she didn't clean a plate to his satisfaction, and molested her when she was 12. A few months later, with her first sip of Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill wine, her life changed. She felt euphoric and relaxed. So she got drunk as often as possible, adding pot, then pills, then acid. At 16, she found her drug of choice--methamphetamine. With her first snort, she felt that she experienced true joy for the first time. When this high was no longer sufficient, she turned to the needle and shot up. During the next 16 years, she descended into a severe meth addiction, working her way down the corporate ladder, destroying relationships, and shattering her physical and emotional well-being. At 32, she entered rehab, where she was ordered to submit to the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. As an atheist, turning her will and her life over to a higher power was not an option, and she refused to agree she was powerless. Told to comply or fail, she bravely created a new path that combined ideas from multiple programs and even incorporated some AA concepts. Clean and sober now for nearly three decades, she is proof that anyone can find their sober self, their best self, no matter how far they have fallen. Along with her inspiring story, she offers a comprehensive checklist of questions for readers to ask themselves, as they take the brave steps toward recovery, offering a powerful blueprint for personal change. To become her best version, she uses patience and prioritizing. Learn more at the links below: From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction junkietojudge.com @MaryBethO_ (LinkedIn and twitter) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maria-leonard-olsen/support
Welcome guest Mary Beth O'Connor! Author of Junkie to Judge: One Women's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, available here https://amzn.to/3DTWtND For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old. By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well. Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation. She speaks on behalf of these organizations, about multiple paths to recovery, and about all topics related to substance use disorder and recovery. She also speaks about sexual abuse and rape, child abuse, domestic violence, ptsd, anxiety, and recovering from these as well. Mary Beth's book-length memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bamm, Indie Bound, and other sites, and at your local bookstore. She also has placed essays in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Recovery Today. Professionally, 6 years into recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, Mary Beth was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position from which she retired in 2020. https://junkietojudge.com/ If you like the Podcast, you may also like my other offerings! Check out my Coaching Courses, my Webinars, my Tiktoks, my Book, 1:1 sessions, etc. available here https://linktr.ee/cloudedcompass
This episode is Part Two of a two-part series discussing conferencing and the settlement process. Did you know that once you reach a settlement with a Conference Litigation Representative or Solicitor, it has to be approved by an Administrative Law Judge? The issue of settlement approval has been the subject of cases before the Review Commission for a number of years, and several more cases are currently pending. Chris and Arthur discuss the approval process and inform operators of what they should be aware of to get approval for a settlement agreement, including best practices for providing good information that justify terms of a settlement agreement. They also discuss trends in caselaw on the topic of settlement approval and what it means for operators going forward.
If You Have a Social Security Court Hearing coming up, it's completely normal to feel nervous.
(CW: includes a discussion of violence and sexual assault)Mary Beth O'Connor is the author of the new memoir, “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman'sTriumph Over Trauma and Addiction.” The abuse and traumas she experienced as a child,including sexual assaults, led Mary Beth into substance use disorders. She started drinking at 12years old and by 17 she was shooting up methamphetamine. When Mary Beth got sober at age 32, 12-step was not a fit. She decided to develop her own way of recovering, incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular recovery plan that works for her. Six years into her recovery, she went to law school, then worked at a big firm before being appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge.The programs Mary Beth draws on include:Women For Sobriety -- https://womenforsobriety.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery -- https://lifering.org/She Recovers -- https://sherecovers.org/Music Minute features Pharell's “Happy.” Check out the video for “24 hours of Happy.” -https://24hoursofhappy.com/Find Mary Beth and the book at: https://junkietojudge.com/On IG: @marybetho_This episode is sponsored by the sober entrepreneurs at Sour Humanoid vinegar! Add a splash of these artisanal vinegars to your dinner to brighten up the flavor of your protein and veggies. Order a bottle (or two!) today at sourhumanoid.com and follow them at @sourhumanoid.
“Imagination is where we get in touch with other realms. Imagination is where we see the unseeable.” — Karen V. Johnson *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How can death be a doorway? Today I talk with Karen V. Johnson. Karen is a graduate of Georgetown Law Center and a former Fulbright Scholar in Afghanistan. She holds Master's Degrees in both Public Health and Public International Affairs. She's a retired Administrative Law Judge of more than 30 years, former Army officer (retired), a master practitioner of energy medicine, and author of “Living Grieving: Using Energy Medicine to Alchemize Grief and Loss.” Listen in to hear Karen's journey from her left-brained world into spirituality, how she uses the four winds medicine wheel, and how you can get in touch with your inner divine too. Topics We Discuss: [1:30] Talk about a shift! Karen was living a left-brained life in Washington, DC working as a Federal Judge, when her 27 year old son tragically died from a heroin overdose. Karen says sometimes death is a doorway to a spiritual life. Shortly after his death, Karen experienced an afterlife visitation from her son, started sensing and seeing him, and then started seeing other spirits. She now helps “stuck” spirits cross over. [9:10] How to edge yourself toward your own psychic sense of other realms: first get over the hurdle of disbelieving and allow yourself to tune into your intuition. For most of us, our intuition has been shut off because over the years we've been told to focus on the facts. Karen tells people to imagine saying to your left brain, “Thank you for all you've done, but I want to play with my right brain.” Set your intention. Open your heart. [10:30] Karen's honest discussion of how severe her grief became, eventually feeling desperately suicidal. A spiritual course in Joshua Tree, California turned things around for her. She began her spiritual journey. [14:10] Karen's book, “Living Grief” is based on Indigenous medicine wheels as applied to grief. There are four directions (north, east, west and south) and four practices associated with each direction; therefore, 16 ways to journey from being stuck in our grief to a place of rebirth. We can create a new life out of the ashes that honors our loved ones. [16:00] Karen's healing practice uses ceremony. In the West, we understand ceremony when we walk into a temple or a church: there are candles and we get a feeling of that sacred place and the divine. Even if we're not a member of that religion, we might go light a candle. Karen helps mirror that experience of the divine by getting people from their reptilian brain to their ceremonial brain in the neocortex. [25:45] By releasing the chatter in our minds and being in stillness, we can experience the divinity within us. We're not just physical creatures. We have a spiritual, transcendent element that we want to get in touch with and allow to guide us. [30:01] Indigineous alchemy. What if we're wired for transformation? What if we have this inherent nature that looks for transformation and change? By keeping ourselves stuck, we're actually holding in negative energy that affects our bodies. [35:10] Psychopomps are beings that can go between realms; Karen leaves this realm and goes in the in-between to help souls transition to the other side. FOLLOW KAREN V. JOHNSON: Find Karen and the programs she offers on her website or on Instagram. Her new book, “Living Grieving: Using Energy Medicine to Alchemize Grief and Loss” is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio and Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design
Underwood Law Office Answers More of Your Social Security Disability Questions! 1. What do I need an attorney to get Social Security disability benefits? 2. What do you look for in an ideal candidate when meeting with someone for disability benefits? 3. How do I know if I qualify for disability benefits? 4. If I can't work, but my spouse is still working, will that keep me from being able to apply for disability benefits? 5. What are my chances of getting approved for disability? 6. My doctor put me off work for at least 6 months, can I get temporary disability benefitsthrough Social Security even though I plan on returning to my job? 7. How long does it take to get disability benefits? 8. What if I have been diagnosed with cancer? Do I still have to wait over a year to get a disability benefit? 9. I've applied for disability benefits; I received a letter that Social Security is sending me to one of their doctors for an exam. Do I even have to go? What should I say to that doctor? 10. Why isn't a letter from my doctor stating I cannot return to work because of my disability not good enough to get a disability benefit? 11. How do I get my doctor to disable me in the medical records? 12. I've been denied twice, and it was appealed to an Administrative Law Judge. What does an Administrative Law Judge do that's different from all the other Social Security staff that reviewed my case and denied it?
From Junkie to Judge with Mary Beth O'Connor Untapped Keg Ep 134Do you want to be a part of the show? Go to www.UntappedKeg.com/Community and let us know what your daily mantra or affirmation is to help you get through tough times! You can do so anonymous or read it yourself to hear your voice on the show!Mary Beth has been sober from a meth use disorder since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse and trauma. Her history and her recovery are chronicled in her memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. Mary Beth is a Director, Secretary, and Founding Investor for She Recovers Foundation. She also is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She regularly speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple and secular paths to recovery. Mary Beth also has had opinion pieces published, including in the Wall Street Journal. Professionally, 6 years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014 she was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge from which position she retired early in 2020. The very FIRST endorsement for a coach is Jake Yoder of Natural High's Recovery! You can schedule a FREE call with Jake to see if you both would be a fit to work together here: https://calendly.com/naturalhighs/untapped-keg-podcastCheck out Mary Beth's links here:WebsiteLinkedINBookCheck out Untapped Keg's website where you can find all the episodes and social media at: Join The Community: Be Part of the SHOW!!!WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubeTime Stamps:0:00 Intro5:00 Mary Beth's Story12:00 Mary Beth's Recovery15:00 Finding Mary Beth17:00 Finding Your Passion25:00 Mary Beth's Mental Health Recovery34:00 Mary Beth, Boundaries, and Giving Yourself Permission43:00 Mary Beth the Author47:00 Mary Beth's Final MessageIf you want some Untapped Keg merch be sure to check out:MerchNeed Help? Dial 988 or:Call Foundations Recovery Networks:confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities:National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 Games and Online Harrassment Hotline: Just text "SUPPORT" to 23368
Mary Beth has been sober since 1994, after spending many years as an IV meth addict. She also is in recovery from abuse, trauma, self-harm, ptsd, and anxiety. Her history and her recovery are chronicled in her memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. In August 2020, Mary Beth had an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, I Beat Addiction without God, where she described combining ideas from several secular programs to create a robust recovery foundation. Mary Beth is a Director, Secretary, and Founding Investor for She Recovers Foundation. She also is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She also develops relationships with other organizations, such as Women for Sobriety. She regularly speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple and secular paths to recovery. Professionally, 6 years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014 she was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge from which position she retired early in 2020.
In this episode, we discuss:Mary Beth's recovery from abuse, trauma, self-harm, PTSD, and anxietyThe relationship between trauma and addictionChoosing a secular path to recoveryWhy there is no “one-size-fits-all” path to recoveryHer triumphant story from "junkie to judge"The false hierarchy of addictionEnding the stigmaMary Beth has been clean and sober since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse, trauma, self-harm, ptsd, and anxiety. Her history and her recovery are chronicled in her memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.Mary Beth is a Director, Secretary, and Founding Investor for She Recovers Foundation. She also is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery.She regularly speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple and secular paths to recovery. This includes conferences, podcasts, radio, and recovery houses. She also develops relationships with other organizations, such as Women for Sobriety.In August 2020, Mary Beth had an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, I Beat Addiction without God, where she described combining ideas from several secular programs to create a robust recovery foundation. In November 2020 she had an op-ed published in the Philadelphia Inquirer in support of a safe injection site, I was a federal judge, and I support Safehouse. Here's why. Mary Beth's memoir writings have been published in Memoir Magazine, Awakenings, The Noyo River Review, The Fault Zone, Carry the Light, and Ravens Perch. Professionally, 6 years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014 she was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge from which position she retired early in 2020.Website: junkietojudge.comTwitter: @MaryBethO_Book: From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction: O'Connor, Mary Beth: 9780757324567: AmazonSmile: Books__If you're looking for support with your sobriety, be sure to check out the Holistic Sober Living Course, starting this month. This 8-week guided group program is designed to help you quit drinking a begin building a fulfilling life alcohol free. See link below for details:sunandmoonsoberliving.com/holistic-sober-living-courseFollow @sunandmoon.soberliving for more free resources and inspirationDisclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Presenters - David Nash, Esq. Director of LEGAL ONE and National Outreach, FEA; Ellen Bass, Esq., Of Counsel, Busch Law Group In this episode, Ellen Bass shares insights from her career in school law, spanning more than 40 years, including her time as an Administrative Law Judge and school board attorney. Judge Bass reviews common mistakes in how school officials prepared for and conducted hearings, and shares tips for reducing the potential for litigation.
Andrew Arthur is Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies. He began his legal career through the Attorney General's Honors Program as a clerk to an Administrative Law Judge in the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer at the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review.--Illegal immigration is continuing at an incredible rate. Early in his administration, President Biden had feared 2 million aliens at our southwest border. That fear has become reality. --States have had enough with some transporting these individuals to areas that have declared themselves to be sanctuaries for illegal aliens. This includes places like Washington -D.C.-, Chicago, New York City and Martha's Vineyard. The -left- is outraged, claiming that in doing this, red state governors are using these individuals as political pawns.--President Biden's administration blames the Trump administration for what's going on at the border. That's interesting because when candidate Biden was running in 2008, he indicated he was in favor of a border wall. In fact, in the Secure Fence Act of 2006, then Senator Biden, Senator Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton, all voted in favor, not just for wall funding, but mandated that a wall be erected. --According to Andrew, the Biden administration believes that the border is closed and secure. They establish this definition based upon the idea that most individuals that cross the border are put into removal proceedings in the U.S. This is not what the law says, what Congress says, nor what the American people say should be going on as well. It's a game of semantics.
Andrew Arthur is Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies. He began his legal career through the Attorney General's Honors Program as a clerk to an Administrative Law Judge in the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer at the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review.--Illegal immigration is continuing at an incredible rate. Early in his administration, President Biden had feared 2 million aliens at our southwest border. That fear has become reality. --States have had enough with some transporting these individuals to areas that have declared themselves to be sanctuaries for illegal aliens. This includes places like Washington -D.C.-, Chicago, New York City and Martha's Vineyard. The -left- is outraged, claiming that in doing this, red state governors are using these individuals as political pawns.--President Biden's administration blames the Trump administration for what's going on at the border. That's interesting because when candidate Biden was running in 2008, he indicated he was in favor of a border wall. In fact, in the Secure Fence Act of 2006, then Senator Biden, Senator Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton, all voted in favor, not just for wall funding, but mandated that a wall be erected. --According to Andrew, the Biden administration believes that the border is closed and secure. They establish this definition based upon the idea that most individuals that cross the border are put into removal proceedings in the U.S. This is not what the law says, what Congress says, nor what the American people say should be going on as well. It's a game of semantics.
lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.Hon. Dorothy ProudfootCITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION BOARD Administrative Law Judge February 2018 - present Preside over arbitration hearings of landlord and tenant petitions filed regarding the San Francisco Residential Rent Control Ordinance; issue written decisions with findings of fact and conclusions of law; mediate cases involving decreased housing services petitions and other landlord-tenant disputes through a voluntary ADR process. MARIN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE San Rafael, CA Deputy District Attorney August 2001 - December 2017 Prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases, competency trials and MDO proceedings; represented the District Attorney's Office at Lifer Parole Hearings; handled collaborative courts (Adult Drug Court and Mental Health Court); trained peace officers and Deputy District Attorneys in substantive and procedural areas of criminal law; developed Brady compliance procedures; authored and scored applications for Deputy District Attorney positions and interviewed candidates; advised peace officers on search warrant issues. Selected Assignments Felony Trial Team Coordinator June 2007 - January 2009; March 2015 - January 2016 Managed a Vertical Felony Department; supervised trial attorneys; streamlined case processing; served as a liaison to the assigned judge. UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, NORTHERN DISTRICT, CA San Francisco, CA Special Assistant United States Attorney June 2008 – June 2009 Concurrently cross-designated in the Northern District of California to prosecute federal crimes, including Project Safe Neighborhood and Project Safe Childhood cases; screened cases for federal indictment; prosecuted child pornography, drug trafficking, and serial bank robbery cases. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Alameda County Bar AssociationThe Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other members of the legal profession. The ACBA provides access to ongoing legal education; and promotes diversity and civil rights in the Alameda County legal community. Our mission is to promote excellence in the legal profession and to facilitate equal access to justice. Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090 Special thanks to ACBA staff and members: Cailin Dahlin, Saeed Randle, Hadassah Hayashi, Vincent Tong and Anne Beles. (https://www.acbanet.org/) Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms & Transcripts: Paul Roberts We'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at louisgoodman2010@gmail.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover. Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.
CAPT Kevin O'Neil, JAGC, U.S. Navy (Retired), was serving as a military judge, a job which he absolutely loved, when he was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer and began a long and courageous battle for his health. Medically retired in 2015 and finally turning a corner in his health battle, Kevin realized he was bored in retirement and found a way to return to the bench as an administrative law judge for the State of California's Department of Social Services. Like many JAGs in retirement, although he had experience as a judge, Kevin had to learn a completely new area of the law. This week's podcast is an opportunity to learn about working at the state level and an opportunity to hear about Kevin's remarkable journey. Kevin's LinkedIn profile is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o-neil-181772aa/. Our conversation was recorded in August 2022.
You Can't Outsource Dirt – Tax-Alpha Solutions with Matt Chancey Episode 22 featuring Elizabeth Whitman Elizabeth Whitman is Managing Member of Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC, located in the Washington, DC Metro Area. Her 25+ years of real estate experience includes more than $4 billion in transactions spanning most asset classes. She has a particular interest in real estate securities and Section 1031 exchanges. Before forming Whitman Legal Solutions, Elizabeth was General Counsel for a national, privately-held real estate securities sponsor and a property management company. She also previously was Deputy General Counsel in charge of real estate and securities matters for a public company and an Administrative Law Judge hearing building, licensing, and rent control cases for the District of Columbia. Elizabeth received her J.D. from The Ohio State University and her LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. In addition to being admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, and Ohio, she holds a Maryland real estate broker license. Listen to this informative Tax-Alpha Solutions episode with Elizabeth Whitman about real estate topics. Here is what to expect on this week's show: - Real estate cycle - Opportunities in office space - Effects of eliminating the 1031 exchange - Track record of people is vital - Traits of a good sponsor - Different lending situations Connect with Elizabeth: https://whitmanlegalsolutions.com/ Matthew Chancey is a Registered Representative of Coastal Equities, Inc. and an Investment Advisory Representative of Coastal Investment Advisors, Inc. Neither Coastal Equities, Inc. nor Coastal Investment Advisors, Inc. is affiliated with Micel Financial LLC. Investment Advisory Services are offered through Coastal Investment Advisors, Inc., and securities are offered through Coastal Equities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 1201 N. Orange St., Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Naja chats with Mediator Charles Robinson, JD about single fatherhood, the practice of intentional peace, and how meditation changes the shape of your brain. About Charles: Charles Robinson has extensive training and experience in Labor/Employment Law, and Mediation. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Law School, he is a former Administrative Law Judge, and Special Master for the Milwaukee County Circuit Courts. He has managed disputes for universities, prisons, schools, and governmental agencies. He also provides training workshops and seminars for schools, businesses, and community groups. His mediation practice has an emphasis in Family Court matters for more than three decades. Over the course of his professional career, Charles has been an adjunct professor teaching, part-time, in the Schools of Human Services, and Continuing Professional Services. While teaching with a commitment to transform socioeconomic conditions and violence in his community, he has been an active volunteer and community leader. His work includes creating block-clubs; serving as District Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America; providing mediation training for the police department; facilitating peace-circles for block-clubs; facilitating listening-circles for youth and police officers; and serving as a program leader with Landmark Worldwide, a personal and professional training and development corporation. To watch this episode on your favorite podcast streaming platform, visit https://youtu.be/5pMZCc8ykwA
If You Have a Social Security Court Hearing coming up, it's completely normal to feel nervous.
UNDERWOOD LAW OFFICE ANSWERS YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY QUESTIONS: 1. How do I know if I qualify for disability benefits through Social Security? 2. I went online and created an account even though I haven't worked in the last 5-6 years, it said I'm eligible for $900 per month disability benefits, but it said I had date last insured of December 30, 2018, I didn't get sick until 2020, what does that mean? 3. What are my chances of getting approved for disability benefits? 4. What if I have a spouse that has a substantial income and we have several assets, including money in savings, can I still apply? 5. My doctor said I was disabled and can't work anymore. Can't I just have my doctor write a letter stating that and send it to Social Security? I paid into Social Security, it's my money. Why should I have to hire an attorney to get it? 6. How much are attorney's fees? I can't afford to pay my rent, I can't afford to pay for an attorney out of pocket. 7. What if I go through this entire process and still get denied my disability benefit by an Administrative Law Judge? 8. I applied for disability, I broke both legs working construction and I still haven't gotten approved, yet my neighbor gets disability SSI and nothing is wrong with her. How is that fair? 9. I had a bad car accident and my doctor put me off work for 6 months. Can I get temporary disability benefits from Social Security? 10. If I get awarded Social Security disability benefits, will also get a monthly benefit for my spouse and my kids? 11. Can I get Medicare if I am approved for disability?
1 Supreme Court Grants Cert in SEC v. Cochran The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michelle Cochran. The Court will review a Fifth Circuit en banc decision that ruled Texas accountant Michelle Cochran has the right to challenge the constitutionality of her Administrative Law Judge's removal protections in federal court before undergoing an administrative adjudication. Mark interviews lead counsel Peggy Little about the Supreme Court cert grant. 2 What's Next? Vec and Mark discuss additional aspects of the Cochran case and what to expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine & The Brain Health Magazine, and author of several books. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Today's guest is: Mary Beth O'ConnorFor Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has accrued 27 years of sobriety. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well.Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation. She speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple paths to recovery.In 2020, Mary Beth published two opinion pieces about substance use disorder and recovery in major national publications.She has published memoir pieces and completed a book-length memoir. Professionally, 6 years into recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, Mary Beth was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position from which she retired in 2020.junkietojudge.comENJOYING THIS PODCAST?Consider supporting the podcast for $5 a month through Patreon.
Heather Froy from the Atlanta, GA Workers Compensation law firm of Sadow & Froy (sadowworkerscomplaw.com) joins us. Heather represents injured workers following workplace incidents and we discuss: The Law School experience at Georgia State University surrounded by the Court system and Law Firms; The Nuts and Bolts of Workers Compensation Law and how to properly handle a WC case; Differences in compensation in a WC case vs. a personal injury case; Trying cases to an Administrative Law Judge as opposed to a jury of peers; A Women's Perspective on Practicing Law and tips on how to be successful; Learning to Practice Law in a Frat House Law Firm Environment; Decision to switch firms and begin representing injured workers with her partner, Susan Sadow; The importance and power of networking; Time Management; Being a Baseball Mom and experiencing sports through her son's eyes; Family trips to MLB baseball stadiums; Dinner and travel experiences; Heather's Instagram “Foodie” page - @foodie_girl_atl
President/CEO Woman for Sobriety Adrienne Miller and former Administrative Law Judge Mary Beth O'Connor of LifeRing Secular Recovery & She Recovers Foundation join us on this week's Recovery Matters podcast! In August 2020, Mary Beth had an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, I Beat Addiction without God, where she described building a personal recovery plan by combining ideas from various programs which included Woman for Sobriety. That led to her meeting Adrienne. and from there they teamed up to speak about multiple pathways that can be taken towards recovery.
Keeping tabs on the International Trade Commission is critical for any business engaging in trade across the US border. And in recent months, there has been a great deal of news coming out of the ITC, from compelling cases to turnover of Administrative Law Judges. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Attorney Libbie DiMarco shares her thoughts on the latest developments at the ITC. Here are a few of the highlights:01:07 - Background at Wolf Greenfield02:13 - ITC issues through the years04:15 - The ITC had to make significant adjustments because of Covid06:35 - The pros and cons of relying more on spoken testimony and less on written testimony09:02 - The ITC recently appointed its third Administrative Law Judge in three years. What's the impact of this kind of turnover?11:03 - An overview of the Kyocera case and the implications of the Federal Circuit's ruling against the ITC with a precedential decision for the Japanese electronics company.
In our third interview with candidates for Portland City Council Position #3, we chat with Vadim Mozyrsky about his vision for Portland. Vadim works as an Administrative Law Judge in the field of disability law and has spent his life advocating on behalf of underserved communities with a focus on immigrant and refugee populations and issues of disability rights. Mozyrsky, a Jewish refugee from Kiev, Ukraine, fled anti-Semitism arriving in the United States in 1979.
I'm not going to lie…this episode will blow you away. Today Adrienne Miller and Mary Beth O'Connor join me to share their powerful stories about their journey to a substance-free life. And equally as important the joy found on the other side of their courageous journeys.Leaders in the national movement to change the faces and stigmas of recovery, this conversation focuses on women's empowerment. We also explore: Adrienne started using alcohol and other drugs to cope with childhood trauma, severe stress, and lifelong mental health challenges at the age of 14. She spent the next 16 years drug-hopping and at 30 years old, found herself divorced, failing out of college, and severely dependent on alcohol and marijuana. Finally recognizing that her drug use had changed from being the solution to all her problems to becoming a problem itself, she joined Women for Sobriety (WFS) in 2009. After some initial false starts, she has been living a substance-free life since 2010. In recovery, Adrienne rediscovered the joy of volunteerism through Seattle Area Support Groups (SASG – now Peer Seattle). She served as a peer support group facilitator for both SASG and WFS before becoming a Peer Recovery Coach. She returned to university and received her BA in Psychology, then went on to receive additional education in chemical dependency counseling. Adrienne was invited to serve on the Board of Directors of WFS and SASG and has served as Vice President for both organizations. She was appointed President/CEO of Women for Sobriety in 2018 and has dedicated herself to empowering the women that use the New Life Program to help run the organization and expand its reach, bringing WFS back into the national recovery conversation.Adrienne has used her New Life confidence in public speaking, including giving the Keynote Address at the 2013 Seattle AIDS Walk to thousands of rain-soaked walkers. She has appeared on multiple podcasts on behalf of WFS, including the Beyond Addiction Show, Soberful, and SoberSoul Recovery. Adrienne appeared on Mental Health Mondays by She Recovers has presented multiple webinars through the Cigna Behavioral Awareness Series: Coping with Substance Use Disorders.For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has accrued 27 years of sobriety. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well.Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation. She speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple paths to recovery.In 2020, Mary Beth published two opinion pieces about substance use disorder and recovery in major national publications.She has published memoir pieces and completed a book-length memoir. Professionally, 6 years into recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, Mary Beth was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position from which she retired in 2020.To learn more about Mary Beth and Adrienne and the organizations they work with check out: www.womenforsobriety.orghttps://wfsonline.orgwww.facebook.com/WomenForSobriety/www.instagram.com/womenforsobriety/https://twitter.com/wfs4ccontact@womenforsobriety.orgMary Beth's website: www.junkietojudge.comLifeRing: www.lifering.orgShe Recovers Foundation: www.sherecovers.org
NCLA Wins Major Fifth Circuit en Banc Decision Versus SEC In a major victory for NCLA, the full Fifth Circuit bench ruled that Texas accountant Michelle Cochran has the right to challenge the constitutionality of her Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) removal protections in federal court before undergoing an administrative adjudication. NCLA represents Ms. Cochran in Michelle Cochran v. Securities and Exchange Commission. We applaud this decision, which will allow our client to plead her case before a real Article III federal court rather than be subjected to an endless series of unlawful agency hearings. At issue before the en banc panel was whether a provision of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 implicitly strips federal district courts of subject-matter jurisdiction to hear structural constitutional claims. Judge Haynes's opinion, joined by eight others, reverses and remands the district court's reluctantly adverse decision. Her decision for the court holds that Section 78y of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 neither explicitly nor implicitly strips federal district courts of jurisdiction to decide Article II removal questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mary Beth O'Connor is a retired Administrative Law Judge who has been clean and sober for 27 years. Substance use disorder is only part of her story as she is also in recovery from abuse and trauma. Mary Beth currently serves as the Director and Secretary for She Recovers Foundation and is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery.In August 2020, Mary Beth had an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, I Beat Addiction without God. And in November 2020 she had an op-ed published in the Philadelphia Inquirer in support of a safe injection site, I was a federal judge, and I support Safehouse. Here's why.Mary Beth's memoir writings have been published in Memoir Magazine, Awakenings, The Noyo River Review, The Fault Zone, Carry the Light, and Ravens Perch. She is working on a full-length memoir with the working title From Junkie to Judge: Recovery without God.Mary Beth can be reached at marybeth@junkietojudge.com and her website is junkietojudge.com.Episode ResourcesShe Recovers Foundation | sherecovers.orgLife Ring Secular Recovery | lifering.orgSecular Organizations for Sobriety | www.sossobriety.orgI Beat Addiction Without God | www.wsj.com/articles/i-beat-addiction-without-god-11597360535?mod=article_inlineI Was a Federal Judge and I Support Safehouse, Here's Why | www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/safehouse-safe-injection-site-philadelphia-opioids-overdose-20201127.htmlConnect with Mary Beth O'ConnorJunkie to Judge Website | junkietojudge.comConnect with The Courage to ChangePodcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcastPodcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcastPodcast Email | podcast@lionrock.lifeYouTube | The Courage to Change PlaylistLionrock ResourcesLionrock Life Mobile App | lionrock.life/mobile-appSupport Group Meeting Schedule | lionrock.life/meetings
In this episode Bill and Ed are privileged to interview Judge Drew Crislip. Drew has served in many different roles as a legal professional in addition to a lifetime of volunteer Christian service with youth. He shares keen insights into how to lead from your faith based core values in the legal world. You don't want to miss this episode.
Hospice Audit SeriesAudits are a fact of life for hospices—it's not a matter of “if” a hospice will be audited, but “when.” The alphabet soup of audits has expanded, from UPICs to SMRCs, CPIs, TPEs and more. With the hospice carve-in to Medicare Advantage, MAO audits will join the list. The recent pause in audits as a result of the COVID pandemic hints at increased activity as the pandemic wanes. In this series, Meg Pekarske and Bryan Nowicki of Husch Blackwell's Hospice Audit team deconstruct the most recent developments in hospice audits, providing insight and guidance on the why, when and how of audits and—most importantly—what hospices can do about it.Today's Episode: Hospice Audit Series - Insights for Winning at Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearings, Part IIIn Part II of our two-part series on ALJ hearings, Husch Blackwell's Meg Pekarske unpacks strategies for winning with colleagues Bryan Nowicki, Emily Solum and Erin Burns. They explore what it means to be well-prepared and who should be on your team. They also share tips for overcoming the most common hurdles to winning, and the hidden surprises they have found in ALJ decisions. We hope you enjoy this engaging conversation!
Hospice Audit SeriesAudits are a fact of life for hospices—it's not a matter of “if” a hospice will be audited, but “when.” The alphabet soup of audits has expanded, from UPICs to SMRCs, CPIs, TPEs and more. With the hospice carve-in to Medicare Advantage, MAO audits will join the list. The recent pause in audits as a result of the COVID pandemic hints at increased activity as the pandemic wanes. In this series, Meg Pekarske and Bryan Nowicki of Husch Blackwell's Hospice Audit team deconstruct the most recent developments in hospice audits, providing insight and guidance on the why, when and how of audits and—most importantly—what hospices can do about it.Today's Episode: Hospice Audit Series - Insights for Winning at Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearings, Part IIn this two-part series, Husch Blackwell's Meg Pekarske unpacks strategies for winning at ALJ hearings with colleagues Bryan Nowicki, Emily Solum and Erin Burns. They explore what it means to be well-prepared and who should be on your team. They also share tips for overcoming the most common hurdles to winning, and the hidden surprises they have found in ALJ decisions. We hope you enjoy this engaging conversation!
In Part 75, Judge Mader considers how the self-description of a judicial candidate on a ballot impacts their likelihood of winning election to the bench. The Judge also discusses a troubling plea in a bar brawl case.
Today on the Mommy Business podcast we are joined by Tiffany Cartwright. From Work to Welfare to Walmart: Former Detroit Judge and Assistant Attorney General loses everything-Lands Walmart Deal Detroit, MI- Amarra Products is excited to announce the launch of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs, a line of all-natural body scrubs that will soon be in Walmart stores throughout the entire country. Amarra Products founder, Tiffany Cartwright, is a former Assistant Attorney General and former Administrative Law Judge for the State of Michigan who was laid off in 2012 due to State budget cuts. She returned in 2015 but was again released in 2016. “I went from University of Michigan Law School, Assistant Attorney General and Administrative Law Judge to unemployed, no health insurance, no money, and a bridge card. I lost everything!” says Cartwright. Determined not to give up, she developed a line of body scrubs mixing natural ingredients she started using to treat her daughter's eczema. For years she had given the scrubs out as birthday, Mother's Day, and holiday gifts but never dreamed she'd be sharing those same scrubs with Walmart customers throughout the country. “This is truly a dream come true!” says Cartwright. *** Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show*** To speak on one of the five building blocks: Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Motherhood, Marriage, and Self-Development on this podcast visit: www.latishascott.com mommybiz@latishascott.com Find me on Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #mommybusinesspodcast Instagram: @latishascott Twitter: @latishascott Facebook: @MommyandBusiness
Today on the Mommy Business podcast we are joined by Tiffany Cartwright. From Work to Welfare to Walmart: Former Detroit Judge and Assistant Attorney General loses everything-Lands Walmart Deal Detroit, MI- Amarra Products is excited to announce the launch of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs, a line of all-natural body scrubs that will soon be in Walmart stores throughout the entire country. Amarra Products founder, Tiffany Cartwright, is a former Assistant Attorney General and former Administrative Law Judge for the State of Michigan who was laid off in 2012 due to State budget cuts. She returned in 2015 but was again released in 2016. “I went from University of Michigan Law School, Assistant Attorney General and Administrative Law Judge to unemployed, no health insurance, no money, and a bridge card. I lost everything!” says Cartwright. Determined not to give up, she developed a line of body scrubs mixing natural ingredients she started using to treat her daughter's eczema. For years she had given the scrubs out as birthday, Mother's Day, and holiday gifts but never dreamed she'd be sharing those same scrubs with Walmart customers throughout the country. “This is truly a dream come true!” says Cartwright. *** Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show*** To speak on one of the five building blocks: Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Motherhood, Marriage, and Self-Development on this podcast visit: www.latishascott.com mommybiz@latishascott.com Find me on Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #mommybusinesspodcast Instagram: @latishascott Twitter: @latishascott Facebook: @MommyandBusiness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 17, 2021 CONTACT: Breanna Bang, Public Information Liaison AZ ROC: Yuma-Based Pool Builder's License Revoked PHOENIX, Ariz., (May 17, 2021) - On Thursday, May 13, 2021, Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) accepted the decision made by an Administrative Law Judge to revoke the KA-5 Dual Swimming Pool Contractor license (ROC 316303) held by Gomez Pools & Service LLC, a Yuma-based contracting business. The revocation resulted from a hearing held on April 16, 2021. During the hearing, an Administrative Law Judge found that Gomez Pools & Service LLC failed to deliver on a contract to build a pool at a Tacna, AZ RV Park in October 2019. The project was supposed to take six months, but was still not completed a year later in October 2020, leading the property owner to file a complaint with AZ ROC. After being notified of the AZ ROC complaint, the company agreed to finish the pool by December 2020, but again failed to deliver. On December 1, 2020, AZ ROC issued a directive ordering Gomez Pools & Service LLC to complete the project by appropriate means, the contractor's third chance to finish the job. They failed to complete the work by a February 3, 2020 compliance jobsite inspection, leading to the hearing that resulted in the decision to revoke the license. AZ ROC investigated 13 prior complaints against Gomez Pools & Service LLC since 2018, and while the company resolved most of the complaints, one resulted in prior suspensions of the license. The revocation goes into effect on June 24, 2021. The company has until June 24, 2021 to appeal the decision. ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 17, 2021 CONTACT: Breanna Bang, Public Information Liaison AZ ROC: Yuma-Based Pool Builder's License Revoked PHOENIX, Ariz., (May 17, 2021) - On Thursday, May 13, 2021, Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) accepted the decision made by an Administrative Law Judge to revoke the KA-5 Dual Swimming Pool Contractor license (ROC 316303) held by Gomez Pools & Service LLC, a Yuma-based contracting business. The revocation resulted from a hearing held on April 16, 2021. During the hearing, an Administrative Law Judge found that Gomez Pools & Service LLC failed to deliver on a contract to build a pool at a Tacna, AZ RV Park in October 2019. The project was supposed to take six months, but was still not completed a year later in October 2020, leading the property owner to file a complaint with AZ ROC. After being notified of the AZ ROC complaint, the company agreed to finish the pool by December 2020, but again failed to deliver. On December 1, 2020, AZ ROC issued a directive ordering Gomez Pools & Service LLC to complete the project by appropriate means, the contractor's third chance to finish the job. They failed to complete the work by a February 3, 2020 compliance jobsite inspection, leading to the hearing that resulted in the decision to revoke the license. AZ ROC investigated 13 prior complaints against Gomez Pools & Service LLC since 2018, and while the company resolved most of the complaints, one resulted in prior suspensions of the license. The revocation goes into effect on June 24, 2021. The company has until June 24, 2021 to appeal the decision. ###
In this episode, Administrative Law Judge, Tila Nunn-Miller, shares her passion for determining cases involving social benefits, how her childhood and life experience laid the foundation for her professional pursuits, and why she plans to remain in this role for the long haul!
“I want parents to feel empowered. I want them to feel appreciated and know that they're not alone. I learned that from my dad at a very young age. So helping people and being of service, it's quite natural and it feels good to me,” says Pamela K. Daves, Esq. She is a special education lawyer who focuses on improving the lives of children with disabilities. Over the years, Pamela has successfully represented several hundred families. Her record on cases heard before an Administrative Law Judge is undefeated. Pamela has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley and graduated cum laude from the Howard University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate Degree. She's been practicing law for more than 25 years. In 2004, Pamela joined ADAMS ESQ, a special education law firm that represents children with learning challenges. Pamela was the Managing Attorney for the LA office, then 15 years ago started her own law practice and continued representing parents of children with exceptional needs in an effort to provide high quality legal representation to underserved communities. Before leaping into special education law, Pamela was a Litigation Associate with two distinguished law firms: Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP in New York City, and Arnold & Porter, Kaye, Scholer in Los Angeles. Then she took a much needed break. Pamela shares her journey to an extremely fulfilling career, beginning in childhood and the motivations that guided her choices. Join us for this inspirational and personal episode.
You will learn about...(8:09) Tiffany's experience as an administrative law judge(14:59) Self-confidence on the bench(21:20) How Tiffany made a career transition(28:29) Mission of The Esther Project(30:43) Tiffany's advice on discovering your purpose(34:41) Tips on shaking the approval addiction(40:12) How faith has played a role in Tiffany's life(44:29) Concrete steps for finding your professional purposeTo connect with Tiffany Williams click HERELearn about The Esther Project HERETiffany's book, The Esther Project: Every Woman's Guide to Living with Passion and Purpose is available on Amazon HEREFor show notes click HEREConnect with Madeline & Becca HEREFollow us HEREIf you are interested in being a guest on our show or have topics you would like us to highlight, please email us: info@madelineandbecca.comIf you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could leave a review for The Madeline and Becca Podcast on iTunes HEREOn The Madeline & Becca Podcast, we chat with leading women from a variety of industries about their career journeys and how they developed professional self-confidence. Produced by Madeline and Becca
Kenneth Cloke is Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution and a mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, coach, consultant and trainer, specializing in communication, negotiation, and resolving complex multi-party disputes, including marital, divorce, family, community, grievance and workplace disputes, collective bargaining negotiations, organizational and school conflicts, sexual harassment, discrimination, and public policy disputes; and designing preventative conflict resolution systems. His facilitation, coaching, consulting, and training practice includes work with leaders of public, private and non-profit organizations on effective communications, dialogue, collaborative negotiation, relationship and team building, conflict resolution, leadership development, strategic planning, designing systems, and organizational change. He is an internationally recognized speaker and author of Mediation: Revenge and the Magic of Forgiveness; Mediating Dangerously: The Frontiers of Conflict Resolution; The Crossroads of Conflict: A Journey into the Heart of Dispute Resolution; Conflict Revolution (1s and-2nd Editions); and The Dance of Opposites: Explorations in Mediation, Dialogue and Conflict Resolution Systems Design; Politics, Dialogue and the Evolution of Democracy; Words of Wisdom; and co-author with Joan Goldsmith of Thank God It's Monday! 14 Values We Need to Humanize the Way We Work; Resolving Personal and Organizational Conflict; The End of Management and the Rise of Organizational Democracy; The Art of Waking People Up: Cultivating Awareness and Authenticity at Work; and Resolving Conflicts At Work: Ten Strategies For Everyone On The Job (1st-3rd Editions). His university teaching includes mediation, law, history, political science, conflict studies, urban studies, and other topics at several colleges and universities. He is or has recently been an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University School of Law; Southern Methodist University; USC, Global Negotiation Insight Institute at Harvard Law School and Omega Institute; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Cape Cod Institute; University of Amsterdam ADR Institute; Saybrook University; Massey University (New Zealand). He has done conflict resolution work in Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Denmark, England, Georgia, Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, USSR, and Zimbabwe. He is founder and first President of Mediators Beyond Borders. He served as an Administrative Law Judge for the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board and the Public Employment Relations Board, a Factfinder for the Public Employment Relations Board, and a Judge Pro Tem for the Superior Court of Los Angeles. He has been an Arbitrator and Mediator for over forty years in labor management disputes, and is a member of a number of arbitration panels. He received his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley; J.D. from U.C. Berkeley's Boalt Law School; Ph.D. from U.C.L.A.; LLM from U.C.L.A. Law School; and did post-doctoral work at Yale University School of Law. He is a graduate of the National Judicial College and has taken graduate level courses in a variety of subjects.
Even though Social Security disability hearings are considered "informal" you will no doubt be stressed when you appear before the administrative law judge. Judges are very busy - often understaffed and under pressure to close cases quickly.Experienced lawyers know that thorough and complete case preparation will make your judge's life easier and therefore make the entire process go smoothly.In this episode, I speak with attorney Lisa McNair Palmer, a disability lawyer from Oklahoma who explains how she prepares for "no drama" disability hearings. Lisa starts her case preparation with a specific goal in mind - that her client should walk out of the hearing office feeling satisfied that nothing was left on the table. All evidence that could have been submitted was in the record. Everything that needed to be said to the judge was part of the testimony.If you want to know how a seasoned lawyer prepares her cases, this episode is for you.For more information about Lisa, visit her LinkedIn page or her website.=============== FREE SURVIVAL KIT ================Don't know where to begin? Download my free“Secrets of Getting Approved” Survival Kit athttps://bit.ly/SSD-Survival-Kit-2============================================================== FREE CASE EVALUATION =============If you or a loved one would like a case evaluation for yourSSDI or SSI case, please contact me athttps://bit.ly/Contact-Jonathan-2=================================================================== CONTACT ME =================Jonathan GinsbergSocial Security Disability AttorneyWebsite: https://www.ssdAnswers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/Telephone: 800-890-2262https://bit.ly/Contact-Jonathan-2================================================PODCAST: Click to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/social-security-disability-law-podcast/id1449712246YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Click to SUBSCRIBE to my YOUTUBE Channel for Social Security Disability Videos***https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ginsbergssd
In this webinar, we discuss: - Overview of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard - Discussion of what is a covered "process" under the PSM Standard - Review of facts of case and Administrative Law Judge decision - Analysis of recent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission decision - What employers should do
William C. Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group comments on the recent decision and dismissal of a complaint filed against its Davis Refinery project by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (“PSC”). The Commission adopted the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and unanimously voted to grant Meridian's motion to dismiss [...]
In this webinar, we discussed: Overview of facts in recent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission case. Review of OSHA and employer's arguments. Discussion of "lack of control" over worksite defense. Analysis of Administrative Law Judge's decision. What employers should do.
K.J. Bagchi: The Obstacle is the Myth (Ep. 149) K.J. Bagchi joined Joe Miller to discuss how the Model Minority Myth negatively impacts Asian Americans and impedes an inclusive policy dialogue. Bio K.J. Bagchi (@kjbagchi) is the Senior Staff Attorney for Telecommunications, Technology, and Media at Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC. K.J. has broad experience providing counsel and policy advice for elected members at the local, state and federal levels. He worked as Legislative Counsel at the D.C. City Council and for former Congressman Mike Honda. He has drafted legislation in a variety of areas including juvenile justice, immigration, and consumer protection. Through various roles, K.J. has developed programs, trainings, and conversations to embolden and empower the AAPI community in civic participation. K.J. holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California Davis and a law degree from Seattle University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in the State of Maryland. Resources Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC 14: Stories that Inspired Satyajit Ray by Bhaskar Chattopadhyay News Roundup Facebook reveals new disinformation campaign Facebook revealed a new disinformation campaign last week which led to its removal of 32 pages and accounts on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook wrote that the accounts were engaged in “inauthentic behavior”. The company said that it was unable to attribute the campaign to Russia. But Virginia Senator Mark Warner said this provides what he termed as “further evidence” that the Kremlin is attempting to impact the midterm elections. Facebook is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on September 5th. Facebook teams up with banks to share customer data The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Facebook has sought detailed banking information from the likes of JP MorganChase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and US Bancorp. Facebook wants users to be able to communicate with their banks within Messenger. In a press release, Facebook pushed back writing that the Wall Street Journal report is overblown as it is seeking no more information than other technology firms such as Google and Amazon. But this new revelation is sure to come up during the September 5th hearing on the Hill. States sue to stop 3D printing of guns AP reports that several states are suing the Trump Administration for settling with a purveyor of plans to make homemade 3D printed guns. A federal judge had blocked Defense Distributed from releasing plans that would allow anyone with a 3D printer to print the plastic firearms. But the Trump Administration stepped in and negotiated a settlement. Nineteen states including the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit. And there’s newly introduced legislation in the House that would either prevent the 3-D printing of guns, or make 3D-printed guns detectable at security checkpoints. Advertisers sue Sinclair Sinclair Broadcasting’s troubles got worse last week after advertisers brought a class action lawsuit against it, Tribune Media, and several co-defendants for coordinating to inflate ad prices in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The Department of Justice is currently probing the possibility that Sinclair worked with competitors to manipulate prices, after it discovered suspicious behavior during the course of its review of Sinclair’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune. The FCC has since sent the merger to an Administrative Law Judge to decide, an act that experts largely see as the death knell for the merger. Lobbying disclosure statements show that the FCC’s decision has led Sinclair to retain more lobbyists than it has since the year 2000. They’re working with the S-3 Group—a Republican lobbying firm -- according to the Hill. Apple hits a $1 trillion market valuation Apple closed with a $1 trillion market cap on Thursday, making it the first firm to do so. Notably, the company has hung on to that valuation, with a market cap of over $1 trillion for the August 6th close. Facebook, Apple, YouTube, and Spotify remove all Alex Jones’ Content Facebook, Apple, YouTube, and Spotify have removed all of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ channels for failing to meet community guidelines against hate speech and glorifying violence. The conservative commentator founded InfoWars in 1999 and is largely seen as having been instrumental to the election of President Donald Trump. The net neutrality fight is the gift that keeps on giving The net neutrality fight is the gift that keeps on giving. First, the FCC’s own Inspector General has found that the FCC lied back in May of 2017 when it said a wave of comments following John Oliver’s net neutrality segment on Last Week Tonight led to a large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. I repeat: the attack . never. happened. As Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel noted—they were actual comments. The inspector general’s findings haven’t been released, but FCC Chairman Ajit Pai tried to get out in front of it by making the announcement on Monday and blaming the former CIO for saying it was a DDoS attack—which he never did. Also, the FCC and DOJ have filed a petition with the Supreme Court to vacate the DC Court of Appeals ruling to uphold the 2015 net neutrality rules. The FCC’s repeal of those rules wasn’t enough I suppose.
We live in a system where regulators make rules, investigate alleged violations of the rules, and then adjudicate those violations before an Administrative Law Judge who is a member of the agency. When agency decisions are appealed to the traditional court system, judges are obligated to “defer” to the agency on both its legal and factual conclusions. Many opponents of this scheme have criticized the system for “placing a thumb on the scales of justice” by encouraging judicial bias. Many of the same critics assert that the current system of administrative law offends the rule of law, due process, and separation of powers. In April 2018, Arizona passed first-of-its-kind legislation, developed by the Goldwater Institute, that eliminates this legal deference in state courts.This live podcast will explore this new law, discuss how it might change state agency rulemaking and enforcement, and also examine how the law might address concerns regarding judicial bias and other issues. Importantly, this program will also consider whether this legislation can serve as a model for the rest of the country, and the federal government.Featuring:- Philip Hamburger, Maurice and Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School- Jonathan Riches, Director of National Litigation, Goldwater InstituteVisit our website – RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
We live in a system where regulators make rules, investigate alleged violations of the rules, and then adjudicate those violations before an Administrative Law Judge who is a member of the agency. When agency decisions are appealed to the traditional court system, judges are obligated to “defer” to the agency on both its legal and factual conclusions. Many opponents of this scheme have criticized the system for “placing a thumb on the scales of justice” by encouraging judicial bias. Many of the same critics assert that the current system of administrative law offends the rule of law, due process, and separation of powers. In April 2018, Arizona passed first-of-its-kind legislation, developed by the Goldwater Institute, that eliminates this legal deference in state courts.This live podcast will explore this new law, discuss how it might change state agency rulemaking and enforcement, and also examine how the law might address concerns regarding judicial bias and other issues. Importantly, this program will also consider whether this legislation can serve as a model for the rest of the country, and the federal government.Featuring:- Philip Hamburger, Maurice and Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School- Jonathan Riches, Director of National Litigation, Goldwater InstituteVisit our website – RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
Kim Steinhardt and Gary Griggs recorded this Aquacast at the Aquarium on November 30, 2017. Griggs is a Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Steinhardt is a former state Administrative Law Judge and litigator, as well as a long-time conservationist and public interest advocate.
In many federal investigations, a regulatory agency must bring legal action against a company or individual through the traditional court system. However, some regulatory agencies, like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have a powerful alternative – administrative proceedings. Rather than filing a lawsuit in federal court, the SEC can institute an administrative proceeding, which is presided over by an Administrative Law Judge. In doing so, the SEC can put nearly any company or individual at a distinct litigation disadvantage, depriving them of significant rights and thereby increasing its own chances of success.Take for instance, the case of Eric Wanger. In 2010, Mr. Wanger ran a multi-family office, employed 11 people, published articles on finance, and campaigned for shareholder rights. The SEC claimed that Mr. Wanger overcharged his clients by exactly $2,269, about $70 per month – possibly the smallest case the SEC has ever undertaken. No charges were ever filed against Mr. Wanger, and no hearings or trial were held. He never pleaded guilty or admitted to breaking any laws. The SEC instead, instituted administrative proceedings which forced Mr. Wanger to shut down his business and layoff his employees, and has since barred him from practicing his profession.You can also read more about Mr. Wanger’s story on his blog at https://2200dollarman.org.Featuring:- Michael Kelly, Partner, Hogan Lovells U.S. LLP- Eric Wanger, Founder, Wanger Investment ManagementVisit our website – https://RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
Jennifer Nappier entered the University of Maryland Baltimore County as a pre-med biology major, but she changed her path and graduated from law school eight years later. January 2017 marks her tenth year as part of the Maryland Bar Association. Jennifer started her career as a staff attorney for a non-profit, representing victims of domestic violence. She then moved to the Maryland Department of Labor, working with unemployment insurance appeal hearings. In October of 2015, she was appointed as an Administrative Law Judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings. Join us for some interesting insights! TWEET: “#Goals and #dreams are fluid and changing.” #JenniferNappier From Doctor to Lawyer: Is there something you’ve “always wanted to be”? For Jennifer, it was being a doctor that dominated her childhood dreams, mostly because of her love of all things science. She was determined to be a pediatrician until she ran head-on into chemistry classes in college. After deciding she had suffered through enough, she took a law class, loved it, and completely changed her career path. Helping those who want to be heard: Jennifer’s extensive work with people who are “down on their luck” has taught her that acknowledging and hearing them means everything. As an ALJ, she works with people who have had bad experiences with the law and the court system. Jennifer operates within the premise that everyone deserves the chance to be appreciated, heard, and considered. TWEET: “Everyone deserves to be appreciated, heard, and considered.” #Respect #JenniferNappier How Social Life Changes: Do you struggle to maintain social relationships? Does chasing your dreams sometimes mean leaving a social life behind? Jennifer says that the two concepts are not mutually exclusive. She shares how we need to find new ways to maintain relationships and face the challenges of keeping up with friends and family. Some people get lost in chasing their dreams, but it’s important to be there for friends and family and not being consumed by work. TWEET: “Take a day off just for yourself.” #SelfCare #JenniferNappier OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:45] Being an Administrative Law Judge [5:45] From pre-med to law [10:30] Don’t do it for someone else! [11:35] TV lawyers’ income: NOT the norm [14:41] Jennifer’s time at the House of Ruth [18:25] A planned career path? [24:40] New aspirations [26:35] Work/Life balance [32:52] Changing social life: keeping up with each other [34:03] Self-care [37:33] One action for dream chasers TWEETS YOU CAN USE: “I realized I didn’t want to be a #doctor badly enough to suffer through more #chemistry classes.” #careerchange “Learn to say NO without being apologetic for it.” #Boundaries #Empowered
The NTSB issued its Opinion and Order in the FAA v. Raphael Pirker matter, reversing the Administrative Law Judge's decisional order and remanding the matter for further proceedings. Guest Justine Harrison is an attorney whose practice includes corporate and aviation law. She's a multi-engine instrument rated pilot, aircraft owner/operator, and an experimental aircraft builder. Justine understands aviation issues, has experience in aviation transactions, as well as FAA and NTSB matters. Her aviation clientele includes companies which research, develop, manufacture, service, and test unmanned aircraft. Justine also defends individuals and companies in FAA enforcement actions. Justine is also fresh from the first ever Unmanned Aircraft Systems Workshop organized by the American Association of Airport Executives. This was a great opportunity to hear concerns from airports, which are both anxious and nervous to get in on the unmanned action. News The FAA had assessed Pirker $10,000 based on “alleged careless or reckless operation of an unmanned aircraft.” Pirker's appeal was heard by an NTSB Administrative Law Judge who terminated the enforcement proceeding and declared that Pirker's Ritewing Zephyr was a “model aircraft,” not an “aircraft” for purposes of regulation. The FAA then appealed to the Board. On November 17, 2014, the NTSB issued an Opinion and Order in the matter of the FAA v. Raphael Pirker reversing the Administrative Law Judge's decisional order and remanding the matter for further proceedings. In its November 18, 2014 Press Release, the NTSB says, “The National Transportation Safety Board announced today that it has served the FAA and respondent Raphael Pirker with its opinion and order regarding Mr. Pirker's appeal in case CP-217, regarding the regulation of unmanned aircraft. In the opinion, the Board remanded the case to the administrative law judge to collect evidence and issue a finding concerning whether Pirker's operation of his unmanned aircraft over the campus of the University of Virginia in 2011 was careless or reckless.” In its appeal, the FAA argued two main points: The law judge erred in determining respondent's Zephyr was not an “aircraft” under 49 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(6) and 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. 49 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(6): “aircraft” means any contrivance invented, used, or designed to navigate, or fly in, the air. 14 C.F.R. § 1.1: Aircraft means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. The law judge erred in determining Pirker's aircraft was not subject to 14 C.F.R. § 91.13(a). 14 C.F.R. § 91.13: Careless or reckless operation. (a) Aircraft operations for the purpose of air navigation. No person may operate an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. On the definition of “aircraft,” the NTSB found that Pirker's unmanned aircraft system is an “aircraft” for purposes of § 91.13(a). The NTSB relied on the plain English in the statutes, which doesn't exclude model aircraft, and doesn't differentiate between manned and unmanned aircraft. The NTSB says, “We acknowledge the definitions are as broad as they are clear, but they are clear nonetheless,” and, “In summary, the plain language of the statutory and regulatory definitions is clear: an ‘aircraft' is any device used for flight in the air.” In summary, it doesn't matter if Pirker's Ritewing Zephyr is a model aircraft or not, and it doesn't matter if it's manned or unmanned, it's still an aircraft under 14 C.F.R. § 91.13 which prohibits operation “of an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another.” The NTSB concludes, “We therefore remand to the law judge for a full factual hearing to determine whether respondent operated the aircraft ‘in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another,' contrary to § 91.13(a).” Video of the Week
Learn what you should do if you think the administrative law judge who conducted your hearing treated you unfairly.
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