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Today, John is back to discuss the state worker RTO mandate, takes your calls to hear your thoughts on the matter, and touches on the use of AI to generate questions on the California State Bar.

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome 2024 Legal Issues and Compliance Conference Co-chairs Melissa Koupal, | SVP, Servicing Risk & Compliance, CMG Financial and Maria Moskver, CEO, CloudVirga Episode discussion timestamps: 1:44 - Thank you for Co-Chairing our upcoming 2024 Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference next week. You've both attended this conference several times, what sessions are you most interested in this year? 3:53 - From a lender's perspective, what is your top compliance concern right now? 5:25 - From a solution providers perspective, what is the most prevalent issue you're seeing from your clients relative to compliance? 6:17 - Sheila Oliver, Deputy Commissioner of the Mortgage Division of the DFPI is attending and speaking. What topics are you hoping she covers during her presentation? 8:29 - Can you each give our listeners a little preview of what we'll be covering during the conference? 10:57 - Listeners should also know that we've applied for MCLE credits from the California State Bar for those attorneys licensed here, including an hour of Legal Ethics! 12:21 - Register for California MBA's 2024 Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference: https://lirc24.events.cmba.com/ **Use LEGAL-50 at checkout to receive $50 off your conference registration, just for listening to our podcast today!** To learn more about the California MBA, visit cmba.com

Hedieh Mirahmadi shares her profound journey to understanding her identity, her faith, and her work in global politics. She and Virginia emphasize the importance of understanding the ideological underpinnings of extremism and the need for a moral compass in navigating today's chaotic world. They discuss the importance of reconciliation and unity in a divided world, emphasizing the transformative power of God in their own lives and the lives of others. The dialogue highlights the need for understanding and addressing the underlying spiritual and moral issues that affect individuals and society as a whole.Hedieh Mirahmadi has had a national security career spanning over two decades, serving as a senior advisor to FBI headquarters, a political officer in the US Embassy in Afghanistan, and a visiting scholar to some of Washington D.C.'s most prominent think tanks. Mirahmadi also serves as general counsel to a healthcare services enterprise generating over $3 million in annual revenue, managing legal and administrative affairs for 26 employees across five service locations. She has held top secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance while working as a contractor for the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2015 to 2017. During this time, she provided subject matter expertise to develop a national FBI program aimed at preventing terrorism, particularly for individuals with social emotional disturbances, and collaborated with field agents, intelligence analysts and local law enforcement to implement a pilot program across 10 FBI field offices as the founder, president and general counsel of the World Organization for resource development and Education. Mirahmadi transformed the organization from its inception into a trusted federal partner in terrorism and violence prevention. Her leadership resulted in securing millions of dollars in US government grants to create the first evidence based coalition of over 300 public and private partners focused on public safety and terrorism prevention, a model replicated in several US jurisdictions. She developed training content and provided in person instruction to over 1000 law enforcement officers, public health workers and community members across more than a dozen jurisdictions, introducing innovative behavioral threat assessment tools and protocols to assess risks of suicidal or homicidal violence. Additionally, she established the first nationally recognized social services agency dedicated to assisting at risk immigrant families, serving over 100 families. Mirahmadi has briefed senior U.S. officials, including former Vice President Cheney, President Obama, members of Congress and senior leaders of intelligence agencies such as the Director of National Intelligence and the FBI. She has also testified before the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on issues related to national security. Her experience extends to influential think tanks, where she served as a visiting fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Stein program on counter terrorism and intelligence, authoring policy briefs and organizing forums that included White House officials and law enforcement. At the American Enterprise Institute, she managed programs on political Islam and global security, publishing research and hosting policy forums. In 2004, she served as a senior advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, where she provided expertise on creating community based programs to counter Islamist extremist recruitment. Mirahmadi holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from UCLA. She is a licensed member of the California State Bar, the District of Columbia Bar, and the American Bar Association. As founder and president of Resurrect Ministry, she created a non-denominational digital Christian platform to promote spiritual engagement and healing through an online experience. She also...

Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm delighted to be joined by Rosanne Austin.  She is the author of two best selling books: "Am I the Reason I'm not Getting Pregnant?," and "Are We the Reason We're Not Getting Pregnant?". She is the creator of "The Fearlessly Fertile" method which has helped thousands of women become pregnant. She's also a certified coach through the International Coach Federation, and member of the California State Bar. She was a fertility patient before she became a coach, going through 7 years of treatment before giving birth to her son at age 43. We are going to talk about what it means to become "Fearlessly Fertile," which is also the name of her podcast. We are diving into the mind-body connection, how it works, and how fertility patients can change their mindset. Plus, she is sharing three steps to reduce stress while you are on your fertility journey. Thank you for joining me, Rosanne! You can find Rosanne's website here: https://www.frommaybetobaby.com/ Listen on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I welcome back Rosanne Austin @rosanneaustinfertility. Rosanne has been on my podcast before, so if you want to hear her backstory, you can check out our first conversation on Episode 216. In our conversation, Rosanne shared her Fearlessly Fertile Live World Tour and her upcoming book, The Feminine Fertility Cure. She shares her motivation for going on the tour and the impact it has had on women. Rosanne explains the importance of reconnecting with femininity for fertility and discusses the historical context of the masculinization of women.Her book aims to educate women about the masculine and feminine energies and how they relate to fertility. The conversation explores the paradigm of progress and success that has been ingrained in society, emphasizing the importance of education, financial independence, and career achievements. It discusses how this paradigm has influenced women's choices and perceptions of femininity. The conversation also highlights the need for women to reconnect with their feminine nature and desires, and how this can positively impact fertility. It addresses the societal pressure on women to conform to a masculine ideal and the negative impact it has had on women's happiness and fertility rates. Rosanne shares practical steps for women to tap into their feminine power and improve their fertility.     Takeaways The Fearlessly Fertile Live World Tour allowed Rosanne Austin to connect with women in person and witness the impact of her work. The book, The Feminine Fertility Cure, explores the historical context of the masculinization of women and educates women about the importance of reclaiming their feminine nature for fertility. Reconnecting with femininity is crucial for fertility. Feminism should be about equal rights for men and women, including the right for women to choose to stay feminine. The paradigm of progress and success has influenced women's choices and perceptions of femininity. Reconnecting with feminine nature and desires can positively impact fertility. Societal pressure to conform to a masculine ideal has negatively affected women's happiness and fertility rates.     Guest Bio:    Rosanne Austin, JD, PCC, received her coaching training from the honored Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael, California. She is certified by and a member of the International Coach Federation, which is the leader in professional training, standards, and ethics for coaching professionals. Rosanne is also a proud member of California State Bar. She received her Juris Doctorate from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where she was on the Dean's List and received the Witkin Award in Expert and Scientific Evidence. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from San Francisco State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.   Rosanne's professional background has given her the honor and opportunity to directly impact thousands of people's lives, at a time when they were vulnerable, fearful, heartbroken, and at a crossroads.   Rosanne is the author of 3 bestselling books and her work has been featured on leading podcasts such as The Doctor Mom Podcast, Infertility in the City, The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Infertile AF, Finding Fertility, The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, The Egg Whisperer Show. She has also had leading fertility experts such as Dr. Zaher Merhi, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, Dr. Robert Kiltz, and Dr. Christiane Northrup on her top 1% Fearlessly Fertile Podcast.   When she is not writing, mentoring, speaking, teaching, leading her transformational events and programs, or loving on her husband and son, Rosanne gives back by serving organizations committed to providing resources to survivors of Human Trafficking and for the protection of abused/abandoned dogs and cats.   https://www.frommaybetobaby.com https://www.instagram.com/rosanneaustinfertility/       For more information about Michelle, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com   Check out Michelle's latest book here: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:     Michelle (00:00) Welcome back to the podcast, Rosanne.   Rosanne Austin (00:03) Thanks for having me, Michelle! Such a good place to be!   Michelle (00:07) Yes, so excited to have you back. know I love you if I have you this many times back to the podcast. So I want to talk about your upcoming book that is coming out, The Feminine Fertility Cure. But I also want to talk about maybe before that, your tour that you just   Rosanne Austin (00:20) Yes.   Michelle (00:29) had but are continuing soon.   Rosanne Austin (00:31) Yes. Yeah. Well, so this so we started this year in March. We started the Fearlessly Fertile Live World Tour, which is kind of hilarious because I I was thinking to myself it was last October when this idea came to mind. So October 2023. And then we start all of the stuff that goes into it by January 2024. So I'm a pretty quick mover.   like, want to make a decision. let's just go on a world tour. And it was funny because the thought behind all this leading up to the book and everything else that I'm doing right now was a desire to really connect, to connect with the women who love the work that I do or who are curious or maybe just starting their fertility journey. But I was pretty sick of sitting behind my computer.   Michelle (01:00) You are, man.   Rosanne Austin (01:28) and being just disconnected, right? Like you and I both know because we're cool and we do this work is that we know we're energetically we're connected, but I think there's something dramatically different and rich and really colorful and just super interesting about connecting with people in person.   Michelle (01:28) Hmm.   Rosanne Austin (01:51) And so I just said, fuck it, let's go do this. And I'm like, I don't know how to do it world tour, but I do know how to travel. So the team and I just sat down together and kind of mapped out the cities where we thought we could have the most impact. And we just started traveling. So it's not like I had any experience prior to actually doing it, but I think doing it is the best possible teacher. So we started on the West coast of the United States. We did San Francisco, LA.   San Diego, and then we went on to the East Coast where we did DC, New York, New York City, and then we went up to Buffalo, because interestingly enough, I have a sizable audience in Buffalo, New York, and then we went to Toronto and Montreal. And all of those locations were just fantastic, just getting to hug my ladies, hold their babies, and really see the   fruit of what I put out in the world, but more importantly, how women take that message, apply it to their own lives, and are creating these insane results. So it was from the East Coast. We came home to Texas for a couple weeks and then got back out on the road and we started in Europe in May. So we did, my gosh, it feels like.   It was just a few weeks ago, it feels like, you know, we got back on June 3rd, but we were in Florence, Paris, London, Manchester, Birmingham, and we're in Edinburgh. And then it, yeah, it was like, boom, boom, boom, boom. tell ya. But it was great, you know, when we were filming the whole thing, our intention is to complete a documentary.   Michelle (03:33) That's awesome.   Rosanne Austin (03:43) on the work that I do and the impact and all of that good stuff to really inspire women to look beyond their current circumstances and stay focused on their vision for their lives because I met so many women along the way, some women that I had never met, some women who I just read the book or some women who were just listening to the podcast that were creating such crazy results.   And it's hard to wrap your head around. So that was also like, that was part of the intention was to get back into the trenches, but it was also to see and assess for myself what the impact could be so that I could get better at what I do. So I can really see, you know, how can I take this to the next level? How can I serve at a higher level or what the vision might be? So it's been wild. It's been really crazy. And actually,   Michelle (04:17) and then.   Rosanne Austin (04:38) At the time of this recording in a couple of weeks, I'll be in Chicago. And then we have a few dates in here in Texas. And then January, we're looking at New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, or Dubai. So it's a legit world tour. Yeah.   Michelle (04:52) love that. my god, that is just so freaking, And I love your dedication. I know you talk about like hundreds of thousands of women that you're gonna like help them conceive. I don't know if it already happened. I don't like at this point. But I know that you really have such a passion about spreading this message and empowering so many women, so many couples and   How did you decide on the locations, first of all? Did you do it based on like a survey of some people like knowing where they live or the audience?   Rosanne Austin (05:27) Well, you know, it was kind of, it was sort of both where I'm like, I'm looking at, okay, what are the major metropolitan areas? And so it wasn't like, it was strategic from that point, but it also had to be cities I was interested in going to. Like if I'm not interested, I don't go. And if I'm not interested, my energy's low, I can't, you know, because the energy in the room.   Michelle (05:40) Yeah.   I can't imagine your energy being low because I feel like you're so aligned you would never do anything that wouldn't be.   Rosanne Austin (05:52) Yeah, well, I mean, but that's kind of part of it is that, you know, but the energy like that that I was getting from being in all of these different places. And it was because I consciously chose them and was excited about them. And the women showed up like it was it was really cool. It was really, really cool to see and to watch that growth and and really   Michelle (06:09) Amazing.   Rosanne Austin (06:22) You know, because it's kind of funny because I still see myself as you know that former prosecutor with this just this idea. But it you know, so many years later, it's not just an idea. It's an actual movement. It's a phenomenon. So it was exciting and it was such a gift. It was very humbling. I would say is another thing that came up. It was very humbling to see how when women make a decision and how when women are really committed to the dream.   Michelle (06:36) Mm -hmm.   Rosanne Austin (06:51) that they can make anything happen. I mean, I sat there with women who had been told so many different times and in so many different ways that having a baby was impossible. I mean, women who had stillbirths, women who had devastating losses, second trimester losses that were in the room holding babies. I mean, it was breathtaking. And I don't think I have fully processed it, like, because I'm always on the go. I'm always like,   Michelle (07:07) Okay.   Wow.   Rosanne Austin (07:21) kind of moving through to the next project. But it was, you know, when I have quiet moments, which I do have, but when I sit and really think of the enormity of it, it's extremely humbling and it's a real testament to the human spirit. I mean, that's, I mean, the reason why I do this work is, you know, one, I find it exciting and I love learning. I'm a perpetual student. I love keeping my edge sharp.   Michelle (07:38) I love that.   Rosanne Austin (07:48) But it's also like, I really love watching these women wake up to their own power, because that's at the essence of what I do.   Michelle (07:56) Oof.   I love that. I love that. And I think that that's why I love you so much. I truly do because I feel I could really relate to that because it's just it's freaking amazing. There's nothing like it because people do have power. I think that seeing people not know that they have that is painful. And you want to make sure that everybody that you really come into contact realizes just how powerful they are.   So I'm sure based on what you're telling me that you have some incredible stories. So if anything jumps out, I would love to hear about it.   Rosanne Austin (08:37) Yeah, yeah, no, I mean, but we share that commonality in the work that we do is that it is the essence of what we're doing is trying to well, and I only try to wake up people that want to be awake. So much like you. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Much like you is that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. And that's what we're there to do based on our expertise, our training, our background, our commitment.   Michelle (08:51) Mm -hmm. You have to. You can't. You can't force it.   Rosanne Austin (09:07) we come in and we say, hey, there is another way. And let me show you this modality. And you know, because that's, people have to understand that fertility is like a mosaic. They are all these different pieces. And no matter how you arrange those pieces, you are always the foundation. You are always the glue that keeps everything together. So when you are not aligned or when you have a belief system that keeps you stuck repeating old patterns, then,   It doesn't matter. It's funny, we were talking about this earlier, but you can't out supplement, you can't out yoga, you cannot out treat a belief that says you can't have what you want or you're not worthy of what you want. Or that you have no power, essentially. I mean, because it's all lies. I mean, think about what we were talking about before about the energy in our bodies, the meridians, all these things. When we were talking about your book, like,   Michelle (09:56) Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (10:05) It is the essence of saying you have the power. So anything that separates you from that reality is no good. So this work is really about coming back to understanding that you are the foundation. Once you have that foundation and then you add the beauty of what you do or the beauty of what other people do and medicine and all these other things, you can get to a place where...   Michelle (10:09) Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (10:31) you realize that you're making these things that you want, you're making them your reality. Baby, home, car, profession, all of these things that come together to create a really full life. So it's, yeah, it's pretty cool. It's pretty cool shit.   Michelle (10:46) I just had a vision in my head as you were telling me that of like a computer. You can have like state of the art parts and everything put together, but if the program is not installed, that is going to help you get from A to Z.   Rosanne Austin (11:01) Yeah, no, that's a beautiful metaphor. That's like the perfect metaphor. I'm gonna borrow that. I'm gonna borrow it. I'm gonna say thank you, Michelle Orovitz for this amazing visual here because it fucking makes sense. Yeah.   Michelle (11:06) Take it, take it, it's a gift. Yes. Yeah.   And physical parts itself is doing all the things, out supplementing and all of that for sure. And so let's talk, I'm very excited to talk about this, the feminine fertility cure. tell us everything.   Rosanne Austin (11:29) Duh.   okay. So this this book is many, many years in the making. So and it actually Yes, yes, yes. Well, and it was funny because I actually can thank Chinese medicine for this because when I was on my own journey, I had no idea I was stuck in my masculine or my yang as you would say it. And   Michelle (11:38) Those are always the best ones.   Rosanne Austin (12:00) I thought I was kind of a weirdo. I just thought, you know what, I got this problem. Like I'm not able to receive, on the exterior, I'm, you know, yeah, I'm feminine. I wear makeup, I got cute clothes, I get my nails done and all that. I had all the physical outward trappings of femininity, but my energy was decidedly masculine. Now I was starting to ask questions about why that was.   At first I thought, well, it's just my profession. As a prosecutor, it's decidedly masculine profession. You have to armor up. You're going into a courtroom, possibly with a homicidal maniac or a serial rapist. You gotta have your armor up. But what I found out is that the armor was never coming off. And as I started, when I got on my journey and then I started teaching other women what I had learned and then I left my work as a prosecutor,   and really went full throttle into what I do, I started seeing a pattern that a lot of other women I was serving also had this problem with a disconnection to their femininity. And I observed it for a while and I'm like, okay, let me just take note of this. Let me just take note. And...   Michelle (13:12) Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (13:19) I was like, well, there's something to this, you know, this idea of conceiving is all about receiving. And if we're stuck in our masculine and disconnected from our feminine, how the hell are we ever gonna receive from our partner and conceive? So I really started to take note. And because I serve such lovably type A recovering control, freaky professional women, you know, at the top of their game who are primarily in more   Michelle (13:32) Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (13:49) masculine professions, it, so many of us get stuck and I'm like, well, how the fuck do we get unstuck? And then I started to work through that. I looked at what I was doing. How was I reconnecting with my feminine? And I'm like, okay, so let me take what I learned, start teaching it. Let me start studying more. Let me explore more of this feminine. So when I started incorporating this kind of work into what I was doing, I saw the results skyrocket.   Michelle (13:56) Mm -hmm.   Mmm.   Rosanne Austin (14:18) within women to help them reconnect to the feminine. But what was more interesting and the questions that I started answering with this book, The Feminine Fertility Cure, was where the hell did this start? Because you don't just have a couple generations of women completely disconnected to their feminine. Where did this start? So I started doing research, and this is where it gets super interesting. I'm like,   Michelle (14:40) Hmm.   Rosanne Austin (14:46) If you look, and I only speak about the United States because that's where I live, that's what I know, that's a culture I was raised in. But if you look at what has happened to women ever since the women's movement, it's actually quite shocking. And through the research and watching it myself and being caught up in it myself, we really got this message that   since the women's movement in the 1960s, I use in my book, the Kennedy administration as kind of this line of demarcation that post the Kennedy administration in the United States, there was a concerted effort to masculinize women, to take us away from our feminine nature. And we were sold, well, I don't really call it sold, I call it a fucking scam. In my book, we were scammed out of our femininity because what we were told is that, yeah, get out in the workplace, you know,   get yourself out of the shackles of domesticity and you're gonna be free. But what was really happening was a systematic masculinization. So we were taken away from our feminine nature and told that you have to work hard, you have to dress like a man, you have to pack up your emotions, you have to conform, separate yourself from your spirituality.   Michelle (15:48) Okay.   Rosanne Austin (16:08) and femininity is weak, we started to see all of these things that if you wanted to be a successful woman who represents progress, be more like a man. And the data's undeniable. It's undeniable. Like, because you think about it, and of course, I went into a profession that, as like I said before, as a prosecutor is very masculine. There's nothing feminine about anything that you're doing there.   And when you spend long enough in that masculine mode, you get disconnected from the feminine. You don't even know what it is. Like, you'd be surprised, Michelle, how many physicians, surgeons, lawyers, engineers that I work with, like when I say the feminine, there's like this giant question mark over their head, like what? You know, but when you look at some of the propaganda that we were fed as   Michelle (16:45) Hmm.   Rosanne Austin (17:05) you know, anyone born post Kennedy administration. The idea was, is that in order for you to be free and to have progress, you got to go into life in a certain way and it's decidedly masculine. So what this book is about is educating women about basically how that happened, educating about what the masculine is, what the feminine is, how it directly connects to fertility because   Michelle (17:34) Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (17:34) I don't care what anyone says. Having a baby is the most fucking feminine thing you will ever do. And this is why trying to do it from young in your terms or like a man in mine, I watch women try to get pregnant like a man all the time and men don't get pregnant, okay? We as women do. And when you're trying to do a decidedly feminine thing like a man, you find yourself with problems. And another thing about   Michelle (17:47) Mm -hmm.   Rosanne Austin (18:04) The masculine, which, and I've got nothing on the masculine. I've got no complaint because the masculine and the feminine work synergistically. You and I know this. One is not better than the other. That's not what I'm saying here. But what this work is about and what I get into in this book is really encouraging women to reclaim. It is all about reclamation. Reclaim your feminine nature because   Michelle (18:26) Yeah.   Right.   Rosanne Austin (18:31) It's from the feminine that you are going to heal what ails you when it comes to your fertility. Because when you think about the masculine, it's go, go, go, do, do, do, you are not enough, you just work harder, do more, be more perfect and this will happen. The feminine, I mean think about what the feminine stands for. It's the spiritual, it's the nurturing, it's the fertility.   Michelle (18:58) creative.   Rosanne Austin (19:00) Yeah, it's the creative, it's the surrendered, it's the open, it's the receptive, all of those things. I mean, those are some important things when you're trying to conceive. But when we're stuck in man mode, we are completely cut off from that. And then we keep beating our head up against the wall trying to figure out why I have so much inflammation. Why do I have all this stuck energy? Why do I feel like nothing's moving? It's because you're stuck in man mode.   and I want to say this because some, you know, this, I want to be super clear, like this book is not political at all. Some will probably read this book and accuse me of being anti -feminist, but I come from the perspective, I look at feminism as in a very legalistic way, that men and women have equal rights. That's it. That's it. Any, for me, anything beyond that?   starts to get far afield, people abuse it, all this other stuff. So I come from the perspective that, you know, because around that time people will say, well, you don't think that was a good time because this is when, you know, feminism rose up. Well, yeah, and so did a lot of other things. Okay. So I'm looking at this strictly from when we look at feminism and believing that men and women have equal rights under the law. And we say that a woman   deserves to have a right to choose in just about everything in her life and that also includes staying feminine, right? Because the messaging that we got was the only way to be successful is to act more like a man. Think about this, Michelle. So I'm 50 and I do not recall ever hearing messaging that staying home and having babies and being in a relationship was a legitimate option.   Michelle (20:35) Is it?   Rosanne Austin (20:51) The only thing I ever heard was leave the house, never depend on a man, get an education, make a bunch of money and be untouchable, right? That was the paradigm of progress.   Michelle (20:56) Mm -hmm.   You see it everywhere. You see it on TV shows, on movies, like everywhere, everywhere.   Rosanne Austin (21:05) Yeah, that was the paradigm of progress and success. And think about it, I remember, and this is like, this just shows how deep the programming is. I remember a girl in my high school class who wanted to get married and have babies. And I remember thinking, poor thing, that's a life thrown away.   Like how anti -woman is that shit? I mean, that's how deep the programming was. And I thought I was the quote unquote feminist back then. Like not respecting that woman's desire and her otherwise legitimate choice to live her life with traditional feminine pursuits, right? And the whole point of this is not to say it's bad to have a profession or it's bad to stay at home. It's none of that.   It's a masculine paradigm that tries to force us into choosing. Rather than saying, okay, we as creative, resourceful, and whole women get to move through those things. You know, like you might do time as a prosecutor, you might do time as a physician, and then decide that your soul is saying, I really want to go home, I want to get pregnant, I want to have babies and chickens and a garden. Like that's legit.   Michelle (22:01) Right, yeah, good point.   Rosanne Austin (22:27) But yet that, you know, so much of the messaging up to this point has been, that is the lesser choice. Like the feminine is the lesser choice or the feminine is the weak. And so everything that I'm talking about in this book is saying, look sister, your fertility and your issues with fertility right now are a wake -up call. It's a wake -up call to come home to the fucking feminine because...   Your femininity, your feminine is your fertility superpower.   Michelle (22:58) love that. my God. So many things come to mind. And I'm thinking about the Yin and the Yang. Like imagine the Yin and the Yang start arguing with each other or like fighting like each other's nature. Well, you should be like this. You should know like everything in nature has the Yin and the Yang. They need to be there. They need to be there. Otherwise, this is what my professor told me when we first learned about it. Like when Yin and Yang separate, there is death because we need the Yin and Yang for vitality.   Rosanne Austin (23:23) Mmm!   that's so good.   Michelle (23:26) So we need that and it's like really to kind of bring it to that and I am going to talk science right now because in so there's been a couple of studies that I saw about having sex outside of the fertile window. When women are more sexually active, which they naturally would be if they felt connected with their partner. It's just like a natural tendency. But what happens physiologically?   is when they are more sexually active, unprotected, even outside of the fertile window into the luteal phase, you know what happens? A woman's immune system starts to change from what it was before. And what happens is the immune system starts to bring its arms down a little bit more. It starts to become more receptive, more calm. It lowers itself. It stops being in such a fight mode, ready to attack.   And design. When it does that, when it knows, okay, I'm in receptive mode here, we're having more sex, I'm getting familiar with the sperm, I allow it in so that this isn't an invader. I'm receiving, inviting, allowing. So this is literally like what you're telling me here.   immune systems don't do that because they don't receive they they're putting out it's a different energy it's a different flow it's a different direction.   Rosanne Austin (24:48) Mmmmm   Yeah. that's so beautiful. I love that you shared that because, you know, it's a really warped thing that we have gotten into as women. And when you think about it, it really is insidious.   Like why, I mean, we even see this today because we were talking about, like if we look at the women's movement from the 1960s, like the intention was good, of course. We want women to have equal rights under the law as men. That's obvious, that's basic, it's a human right. But when you look at how that got warped and then it's like, okay, well, if you really wanna be free, get out of the house, do all this stuff, start acting like a man, you know, we even see images in media.   Michelle (25:25) Mm -hmm.   Rosanne Austin (25:41) and film and all this other stuff of women being, you know, having sex like men, which is wildly unnatural. Like that's not our natural state as women to be like predators in that sense, you know? Yeah.   Michelle (25:56) we have more oxytocin and it actually is meant to connect us more to one person.   Rosanne Austin (26:03) Right, right, right. And then, you know, we see this ripple effect that it's had and we look at since about 1970, and women will have to take a look at the book to get the dates right. I have so many dates and numbers, you know, stuck in my head from having done the research, but it was around 1970 that we started to track women's happiness on a consistent basis. So we have data going back to   Michelle (26:19) Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (26:32) approximately from 1970 to about 2006, that tracks with not only did the birth rate go down, because we have things like, you know, no fault divorce, we have the advent of birth control, abortion being legal, all of these things, these new cultural things that happen, that as women left the home, pursued education, made more money, had fewer children,   there's actually an inverse relationship. So the more educated a woman became and pursued those more masculine results, the less happy she became. And I believe the number is 35%. happiness has dropped by 35%, the more educated that we became and the more separated from the home. Now what's funny is this research that came out of the Wharton School of Business showing that like is the   Michelle (27:16) wow.   Rosanne Austin (27:31) antithesis of what we were sold about the women's movement, that we would be happier when the data shows quite opposite. And then you look at the issues that we have today with dismal and terrifying birth rates. We went from one in eight couples struggling with fertility to one in five.   Michelle (27:50) Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm. That's crazy. Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (27:54) I think the average woman today, I think the number was hovering about 1 .7 children per woman. That's not even sustainable population growth at this point. So there are so many things that, and there's so many things that go into it. I'm not just saying that it's because we all become masculine. There's also plastics in our food. There's also glyphosate and rampant, overuse of medications and all kinds of   Michelle (28:06) Mm -hmm.   Mm -hmm. Yeah, yeah, yeah.   Rosanne Austin (28:23) you know, fluoride in the water. I'm gonna put my tin foil hat on right now, people can see it. But it's actually not, yeah, I mean, there's just so much stuff that has changed, but you can't deny that our attitudes have changed. And you know, women are having babies later. And I think that's a beautiful thing, but it also is indicative of a systemic cultural shift to say that, well, you don't have babies until...   Michelle (28:29) The radiation, everything.   Rosanne Austin (28:50) You've made this much money, you've had this much education, you've done X, Y, Z, you've published this number of papers. It's, in a sense, like, I really feel like women have been conditioned away from having the highest degree of choice. And it's heartbreaking. And then when women finally are in their 40s and they're trying to have babies, they go into the fertility world hearing that the window is closed.   Michelle (29:18) Mm -hmm. Right. Right.   Rosanne Austin (29:18) and too bad for you. So it's like, it's like you can, you find yourself getting to this place where you're saying, well, is this all there is? Because having babies is not just a fleeting desire, it's a longing. And if it was made, let's just say like it's a passe idea to be at home, have babies and pursue a happy home life.   If that was just passe and everyone's beyond it, tell me why the fertility industry is a multi -billion dollar industry. People still want it. This is why you have women getting to 45, meeting the right partner, and then longing to have a baby because it's innate in us. It's innate. It's fascinating. It's super, yeah.   Michelle (29:55) Yeah.   Yeah.   Mm -hmm. Yeah. Yeah.   It is fascinating. And the fact that you're really looking at the research and you actually have numbers and percentages, that is what is so cool about this. And I think also, you know, all the messages that we get, you know, you're too old, but did you know, do you know what the highest, the Guinness Book of World Records, highest naturally conceived and birthed child, highest age?   Rosanne Austin (30:35) No, what maybe in the 60s?   Michelle (30:37) You're going to love this and you could use this. Use this all you want. And I know you will because it's so freaking good. 58. 58. And it's a woman from the UK, Dawn Brooks, I believe was her name, and from the UK of all places where there's a lot of deficiency in vitamin D. But yeah, yeah, she did. And then I think about, actually, I remember Tori Quisling had mentioned   Rosanne Austin (30:46) I love it.   Michelle (31:02) She didn't mention the name, but she had mentioned how one person breaks the record and then other people hear about that and then all of a sudden they're breaking the record. And that really goes to the Roger Bannister effect where they said, there's no way you could break that four minute mile and then one person breaks it and then four others do within a couple of weeks from that.   Rosanne Austin (31:15) Mmm.   But yeah, but that's also like a scriptural reality too. I mean, you look at ancient books, you hear about women being fertile at times, whether people choose to interpret that as a metaphor or not is their business. But you hear about women being able to do miraculous things very late, allegedly in life. And so this is why I wanted to write the book because I find that when women tap back into their femininity,   Michelle (31:28) Mm -hmm.   Mm -hmm.   Mm -hmm. Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (31:53) They tap back into the love of self. They tap back into self -care. They tap back into their truest desires. They speak them, they rest. Instead of doing what they should do, they do what they desire to do. It drops the level of stress and puts them in a more receptive yin mode. And then we see women, I mean, I've seen this in my own practice. You see women who were given single digit odds.   Michelle (32:01) Mm -hmm.   Mm -hmm.   Love that.   Rosanne Austin (32:22) going and getting pregnant with ease when they go, they tap back into their nature. You know, it's just, it's fascinating. So like I had a woman that was in my program who was 52. And what was interesting about her was that she had this longing. She had this longing. She had, you know, she was a successful business owner. She was like, I just don't feel like my life is complete.   Michelle (32:27) Thank you.   Rosanne Austin (32:50) I am intended to be a mother. I'm intended to be a mother now. And she pursued this child. And now her son's like probably a year and a half old now. Like it's just fascinating. And what it required for her to get there was tapping back into that feminine desire. So my objective in this book is to educate women about what the feminine is, show them how it has been.   programmed out of us and ultimately what to do to reclaim it. Because we see that once you improve your self care, the stress level goes down, the data shows consistently that when cortisol levels are high, it takes longer for women to get pregnant and it negatively impacts results in controlled environments like IVF. Like they've seen this. They've even tested hair samples.   women with the highest concentrations of cortisol have the biggest struggles. And it's just wild. And so when you think about this from a mindset perspective, and you think about the very masculine messages women have gotten about what success means, it's like when you change your mind about what success looks like, and you start looking at it from a feminine perspective, then you can start changing the game.   and you can heal yourself, you can heal your fertility, and you'll do that through a more open mind, more receptive, look at different opportunities and different things that come up. So it just gives us the ability to tap into our innate feminine nature so we can do the innately feminine fucking thing that we're trying to do. So yeah, so that's the essence of what the book is about. And...   Michelle (34:36) Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (34:42) Women can find the book anywhere the books are sold and it'll be out August 2nd.   Michelle (34:50) I love that. And so question, as far as momentum goes, because I know that when we're in a path, we're on a path and we just keep going, going, going and say we're like on a masculine path or we've been conditioned, I find that it's just like you start to take a momentum and it's very hard to switch gears and shift back, even if it is our nature. So just if anybody's listening, what are some of your thoughts or anything you want to share about like really   getting to that place of switching gears.   Rosanne Austin (35:22) Okay, one of the greatest ways to switch gears is to look at your fucking results. If you do not like your results, you have to have the humility and the open heartedness to say, what I am doing is not working. And to say that from a loving perspective. Like I don't look at things not working or mistakes or things that have happened in a negative way, right? They're just new.   Michelle (35:34) Mm -hmm.   misalignment.   Rosanne Austin (35:46) Yeah, and it's just, it's more nudges in the right direction. So if you don't like the result that you're getting, then you have to ask yourself, what isn't lined up here? What can I do better from a loving perspective, from the perspective of commitment to what I say I want? And one of the first steps is how connected am I to my feminine? Or what is my thought process? What are my thoughts telling me?   you know, are my thoughts sounding more like a man, like, mm, you know, wagging the finger saying, you're not enough, this is stupid, why are you doing this? It's decidedly more masculine, right? When we're in our feminine, there's gonna be nurturing that's saying, hey, hey, babe, you know what, this isn't working. Let's look at something, some other options, right? It's decidedly different in energy. So number one, if you wanna switch gears, look at your result. From a completely dispassionate place, just say, hey,   is what I'm doing working and if it is not, what can I do differently? That's like the first step is that level of awareness. And then the second step would be to decide to be different. Now I know that that may sound vague, but in some ways it kind of is because for everyone the pursuit is gonna be different. What do I need to do different is gonna look different for everybody. I come from the perspective that it all starts with us.   It all starts with the mind because when your mind is lined up, then you'll do the right physical things. You'll pursue different things like your work. You'll pursue different avenues and a constellation of new opportunities will show up because you were different. So number one, look at the result. Number two, give yourself the opportunity like, hey, what can I do differently here? Truly from a place of, hey, I'm super committed to what I want.   and I wanna get there. So if I can love myself enough through this process and give myself plenty of runway to try things, it's more likely that I'm gonna get there than if I keep my narrow vision that there's only one way to get there. Because the feminine is all about the meandering. It's all about the exploration. And...   Michelle (37:59) Yeah.   Rosanne Austin (38:02) You know, if it was as simple, Michelle, as a sperm and an egg coming together, then not one of us would suffer on this journey. But we know that, you know, everybody's different and the journey is nonlinear. So it's like, open yourself up, try something new. Try the feminine fertility here. See if that works for you. Because I've seen women around the world tap into this power and create insane results. And it's my sincere hope that women listening will do the same.   Michelle (38:15) Right.   I really think that you're doing the right thing for your purpose. Like I really do. I feel like you are truly activated and doing your purpose and working your purpose because I feel like you're really making so many transformations happen. And I see it. I mean, it's literally happening around the world and it is a movement and this is why I love you so much. And I could keep talking to you for hours. I know you have to go.   I would love it if you just tell people how they can find you. Otherwise, I know the book's gonna be everywhere. Books are sold, right?   Rosanne Austin (39:07) Yeah, yeah. Well, I love you too, Michelle. And I really appreciate the support that you give to my work. And we're such a great pair because our work is so synergistic. And it's just fantastic. And I'm really honored to share that with your audience. And here's the thing. I like to encourage women, look, trust yourself. Trust yourself.   You have this ability to do this and there's nothing to be afraid of when it comes to the feminine. The feminine is your fertility superpower and the feminine is not just pink and sparkly shit. It's going to be expressed in your own unique way. And the sooner you make up with her, the sooner that you make her okay to be back in the room, she's gonna be your BFF. She is your fertility BFF and she's gonna show you the way.   Michelle (39:51) I love that.   Rosanne Austin (40:00) So I'm really excited to get this out in the world. I really hope women receive it with the love that it was written. And yeah, thanks for having me on. Thank you for sharing this.   Michelle (40:06) Beautiful.   thank you so much for coming on. It was awesome.   Rosanne Austin (40:13) Thanks, Michelle, bye!  

Welcome to the third episode of “Predator in Plain Sight, Exposing Tom Girardi.” In this in-depth documentary, host Chris Hansen is joined by Kimberly Archie, Kiki Monique, Brandon Lowry, and Erica Jane to delve into the legal chaos surrounding attorney Tom Girardi. This episode focuses on the unraveling of Girardi's alleged criminal activities, themedia's portrayal of the case, and the pivotal role of Erica Jane. Throughout the episode, critical insights are provided on the systemic failures that allowed Girardi to operate undetected for so long. Legal consultant Kimberly Archie shares her firsthand experiences dealing with Girardi and her efforts to secure justice for his victims.The narrative explores how mass torts versus class actions played a significant role in concealing funds. Investigative reporter Brandon Lowry highlights the shortcomings of legal oversight bodies, including the California State Bar, and the toxic culture within the plaintiff's bar. Erica Jane, although a peripheral figure in the legal case, has dominated media narratives, shifting focus away from structural issues to personal drama. Journalist Kiki Monique and podcast host David Yontev discuss Erica's complicated position and the broader societal impacts of her narrative. As the trial approaches, the episode sets the stage for what to watch for, including Girardi's defense strategies and the consequential testimonies from key victims and witnesses like Josie Hernandez and Kimberly Archie. Hosted by Chris Hansen Co-hosted by Kimberly Archie, Girardi victims advocate Written, produced, and directed by Joe Garner Sound engineering and design by Paul Bahr, Peachtree Sound Production by Garner Creative Concepts Executive Producer Hurrdat Media   Contributors: David Yontef, host of “Beyond The Velvet Rope” podcast Brandon Lowrey, Investigative journalist for Law360 Kiki Monique, Social media journalist & entertainment reporter Alan Forsley, attorney for the Ruigomez family   Girardi victims: Danny Barnes Josie Hernandez Kathy Ruigomez Kathy RuigomezThis is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with:Spojmie Nasiri, the principal attorney at the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri PC. She is an experienced immigration attorney with a passion for helping immigrants navigate the complex and often intimidating U.S. immigration system. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis in 1998 and her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University, School of Law in 2003. Mrs. Nasiri is a member of the California State Bar and has been practicing immigration law for over 10 years.https://www.nasirilaw.com/    In addition to her legal practice, Mrs. Nasiri is actively involved in various immigrant rights organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and has volunteered her expertise to provide services to the immigrant community. She is a frequent speaker at immigration law conferences and seminars and has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.   Mrs. Nasiri has gained widespread recognition as a passionate legal advocate. Her dedication to her profession has been recognized by many organizations. In 2019, she was inducted into the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame for her unwavering commitment to immigration-related legal work in the community. In 2021 when she was also awarded the Minority Bar Coalition Unity Award by the AILA Northern California Chapter. Additionally, in 2021, Mrs. Nasiri was recognized by Congressman Eric Swalwell in the Congressional Record for her pro bono service to the Afghan community. In 2022 and 2023, Mrs. Nasiri was awarded AILA President's Commendations Award for her tremendous contribution to immigration law. Mrs. Nasiri is fluent in English, Pashto, and Dari. Her law office staff are fluent in Spanish. 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: (https://www.acbanet.org/)  Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

The Los Angeles Times is coming out in defense of the California State Bar, recommending that Trump attorney and legal scholar John Eastman lose his license to practice law - you'll never believe the insane justification they give for it. Plus, Brian Stelter tries to fact check the outrage aimed at the Biden White House's 'Trans Day of Visibility' erasing Easter, but he fails miserably. And finally, Richard Dawkins is now calling himself a 'cultural Christian' because he's afraid of the destructive forces he's unleashed upon the West.Guests:Josh Hammer | Senior Editor-at-Large, NewsweekMike Puglise | Former Law Enforcement Officer & Founder, Puglise Law FirmAuron MacIntyre | Columnist, Blaze Media & Podcast Host, The Auron MacIntyre ShowSheriff Mark Lamb | Candidate, U.S. Senate - Arizona

Today I speak with noted researcher and scholar Ben Franta about two new articles he has written that add to his growing archive of seminal work on climate change.  Ben tells us now the fossil fuel industry paid economists to join scientists in denying the true nature of the fossil fuel industry's destruction of the environment. Economists argued that even if some science were correct, implementing change would be too costly. This became a powerful tool to stall and kill climate change legislation.  Franta also talks about how communities have tried to sue fossil fuel companies for damages incurred by such misinformation and disinformation. In sum, we learn about what the industry has done, and how ordinary people and municipalities can fight back.Benjamin Franta is the founding head of the Climate Litigation Lab and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford Sustainable Law Programme. The Climate Litigation Lab is a multidisciplinary research initiative to inform, enable, and accelerate climate change litigation globally. Ben is also an Associate at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School and an Associate Member of Nuffield College, Oxford.  Ben holds a JD from Stanford Law School and is a licensed attorney with the California State Bar, a PhD in History of Science from Stanford University, a separate PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard University, an MSc in Archaeological Science from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Physics and Mathematics from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is also a former research fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.  He is the recipient of numerous academic and research fellowships including the Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship, the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, the U.S. National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship, the USAID Research and Innovation Fellowship, the University of Oxford Clarendon Scholarship, and the Coe College Williston Jones Scholarship.  His research and writing have appeared in 10 languages, been featured in the Paramount+ documentary Black Gold, been cited in the U.S. Congressional Record, and been published in numerous scholarly and popular venues including Nature Climate Change, Global Environmental Change, The Guardian, Project Syndicate, and more. 

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Dr. Lois Lee, Founder & President, “Children of the Night”,  about child sex trafficking About Harvey's guests: Today's guest, Dr. Lois Lee, has dedicated her entire career to rescuing and protecting victims of child sex trafficking.   She is the founder and President of a groundbreaking and vitally important non-profit organization called Children of the Night, which was the first and still one of very few organizations in the world, devoted to the development of comprehensive specialized programs and education, for child sex trafficking victims, who need critical intervention to break away from the abuse they've suffered, and have a chance to live a safe, happy, successful life.  Since its creation in 1979, Children of the Night has operated a variety of programs for America's prostituted children, including a 24-hour toll-free nationwide hotline, a drop-in center in Los Angeles, street programs throughout the Western United States, and a world-class shelter home in California where over 3,000 children have lived and received comprehensive case management and onsite schooling.   Since 1979, Children of the Night has rescued over 10,000 American children from prostitution, which makes this organization the most prominent and successful anti-child sex trafficking program in the world.   Our guest is the world's leading expert in rescuing child sex trafficking victims.  She holds a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology and is a lawyer and active member of the California State Bar.  She has trained thousands of law enforcement personnel and is frequently called upon to provide expert testimony in high profile prosecutions of child sex traffickers.  Her pioneering work with child sex trafficking victims has been a blueprint for academics, researchers, law enforcement, social service providers and legislators throughout the world.    She's received many prestigious awards for her groundbreaking work, most notably the President's Volunteer Action Award, presented to her by President Ronald Reagan, the Children's Friend Award from Childhelp, the Women's Achievement Award from the Dashew International Center for Students and Scholars at UCLA, the “Award of Appreciation” from The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the National Caring Award.  And her portrait hangs in the Frederick Douglass Museum and Hall of Fame for Caring Americans in Washington, D.C..   Our guest has been profiled on the CBS TV show, “60 Minutes”, and her life was portrayed in a 1985 TV movie entitled “Children of the Night,” starring Kathleen Quinlan. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Dr. Lois Lee, go to:https://www.childrenofthenight.org/http://www.facebook.com/childrenofthenightinchttps://www.instagram.com/drloislee/https://twitter.com/drloislee # DrLoisLee  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Officer Lofstrom from Redondo Beach Police Department joins the show to talk about the recent guns found on campus at Redondo Union High School. What information can the police department share with the public? What is their relationship with the school district and how does it benefit the community? Kyle breaks it down for us. We also chatted about the drug epidemic in the community. Mariam Butler, resident and community volunteer, gives an update on things to be aware of at City Council. If you want to advocate for the students at RUHS, tap in for the info. And it was no surprise that Councilman Zein Obagi's guilty verdict and suspension from practicing law did not come up at the meeting. The California State Bar found Redondo Beach City Councilman Zein Obagi, Jr., culpable of two acts of “moral turpitude” for failing to pay $515,000 to a former client after the settlement of a lawsuit. Judge Manjari Chawla recommended that Obagi's law license be suspended for two years, and that he completes State Bar ethics education and complies with probation. Why, you might ask did this not even come up at a city council meeting... It would be a good question to get answered. Join us live every Wednesday at noon to catch up on all-things South Bay. ~Hot Topics ~Redondo Rewind ~LA County Commission updates for District 2 ~South Bay Events ~Any other news impacting The South Bay If you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an official in the South Bay, email it to us at info@sandandshores.com. If you cannot catch us live on Facebook, LinkedIn Live or YouTube, subscribe to Leaders & Learners. Catch it later. Share it with a friend or neighbor that needs the info. https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMorvgHY7xnpXokrFR9uB?si=c773c06a23f84d4b Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Communications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Leadership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. How do we apply both elements in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#LeadersCommunicate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#LLEAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/gY7PZshS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.SandAndShores.com⁠⁠ Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr To pitch your story or share your thoughts and questions on this episode, email us at ⁠⁠info@sandandshores.com⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandandshores/message

Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm delighted to be joined by Rosanne Austin.  She is the author of two best selling books: "Am I the Reason I'm not Getting Pregnant?," and "Are We the Reason We're Not Getting Pregnant?". She is the creator of "The Fearlessly Fertile" method which has helped thousands of women become pregnant. She's also a certified coach through the International Coach Federation, and member of the California State Bar. She was a fertility patient before she became a coach, going through 7 years of treatment before giving birth to her son at age 43. We are going to talk about what it means to become "Fearlessly Fertile," which is also the name of her podcast. We are diving into the mind-body connection, how it works, and how fertility patients can change their mindset. Plus, she is sharing three steps to reduce stress while you are on your fertility journey. Thank you for joining me, Rosanne! You can find Rosanne's website here: https://www.frommaybetobaby.com/ Listen on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

A day of emotion in court, and a historic sentencing for families that waited two-years for justice. A judge gives the Oxford High School shooter the harshest possible penalty. Plus, CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper joins to talk about his recent “All There Is” episode in which President Biden speaks out on grief, and his relationship with his sons. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher': Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO's ‘Real Time with Bill Maher' viewers. Also tonight: comedian Matt friend weighs in with his take on a wild week in politics, Trump is to take the stand in his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday, and a 17-year-old becomes the youngest to pass the California State Bar exam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A day of emotion in court, and a historic sentencing for families that waited two-years for justice. A judge gives the Oxford High School shooter the harshest possible penalty. Plus, CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper joins to talk about his recent “All There Is” episode in which President Biden speaks out on grief, and his relationship with his sons. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher': Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO's ‘Real Time with Bill Maher' viewers. Also tonight: comedian Matt friend weighs in with his take on a wild week in politics, Trump is to take the stand in his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday, and a 17-year-old becomes the youngest to pass the California State Bar exam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Nick Bryant and Dr. Lois Lee describe the help given sexual predators by many in government and the many groups working to expose and prosecute such crimes and get justice for victims. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Nick Bryant wrote THE FRANKLIN SCANDAL: A Story of Powerbrokers, Child Abuse, & Betrayal, co-wrote CONFESSIONS OF A DC MADAM: The Politics of Sex, Lies, and Blackmail, investigated the Jeffrey Epstein network, and hosts THE NICK BRYANT PODCAST on YouTube. In 2023 he launched Epstein Justice, a non-profit dedicated to getting justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators. https://epsteinjustice.com/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr. Lois Lee, the world's leading expert in rescuing child sex trafficking victims, founded, in 1979, Children of The Night, a non-profit that has rescued over 12,000 American children from sex trafficking or prostitution - more than all other such programs combined. Dr. Lee holds a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology, a Juris Doctor in Law, and is an active member of the California State Bar. https://www.childrenofthenight.org/

Eric Siddall comes on the show to talk about the DA candidates' debate last night. The California State Bar might allow students who graduated from law school to become lawyers without having to take the bar. Where does Adam Schiff live? Sean "Diddy" Combs is being sued by an ex-girlfriend for multiple accusations including rape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evangelical loons are moist over the thought of Israel leveling Palestine, believing it will bring about their eagerly-anticipated apocalypse. After Don Jr.'s ridiculous "I know nothing" defense, Eric Trump said "hold my Zima" and admitted to being involved in Trump Org's fraudy financial disclosures. Environment-hater GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke wants to ban Palestinians from the U.S. The California State Bar court found seditious turd John Eastman culpable of trying to overturn the 2020 election. Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out at fellow Republicans on social media, including calling her colleague from Colorado "vaping groping Lauren Boebert." Jeff Bezos is moving to Miami. The publisher of Mark Meadows' book is suing him for all the BS lies. We also covered stories of two different public schools facing lawsuits for their christofascist staff forcing religion upon students.  

On this day in legal history the first televised trial in New York hit the airwaves, paving the way to what would become Court TV and all the other reality-TV-meets-judicial-system abominations currently on air. On October 25, 1988, New York witnessed its first-ever televised murder trial, involving Joel Steinberg and Hedda Nussbaum. The couple lived in a tumultuous relationship marked by drug abuse and violence, in a squalid Greenwich Village apartment. Steinberg, a criminal lawyer, used legal loopholes to informally "adopt" two children without proper paperwork, setting the stage for a tragedy that would captivate the nation. The public was shocked when paramedics discovered their six-year-old adopted daughter, Lisa, emaciated and bruised, eventually dying from abuse-induced brain hemorrhage.Steinberg and Nussbaum were initially charged with attempted murder, which turned into a murder charge after Lisa's life-support was removed. The prosecution relied heavily on Nussbaum's testimony, offering her a plea deal to drop all charges against her in exchange for her cooperation. Judge Harold Rothwax, known for his unflappable demeanor, presided over this emotionally charged trial that scrutinized not just the couple's actions but also their toxic relationship.Assistant District Attorney Peter Casolaro aimed to dissect this relationship to convince the jury of Steinberg's guilt. Expert witnesses and medical evidence pointed towards Steinberg as the perpetrator of the fatal blows that caused Lisa's brain hemorrhage. Nussbaum's testimony portrayed her as another victim of Steinberg's abuse, although the defense tried to paint her as a complicit actor rather than just a victim.The trial concluded with Steinberg being convicted of first-degree manslaughter, receiving a prison term of 8½ to 25 years. The case had a long-lasting impact, leading to the passage of New York's "Lisa Law" in 1988 to address loopholes in private adoption laws. This landmark case not only showcased the dark underbelly of abuse behind closed doors but also shattered the myth that child abuse is confined to any particular socio-economic status.Former U.S. President Donald Trump and his one-time lawyer, Michael Cohen, faced each other in a Manhattan courtroom for a civil fraud trial concerning the Trump Organization's real estate business practices. Cohen, who severed ties with Trump five years prior, testified that Trump inflated the value of his real estate assets to secure more favorable insurance premiums. His testimony could support New York Attorney General Letitia James' case alleging that Trump and several executives inflated property values, potentially leading to the dissolution of Trump's business empire.Trump, a frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. He and his legal team have labeled the case as a "political witch hunt" and have referred to Cohen as a "liar," aiming to undermine his credibility during cross-examination. Trump's lawyers specifically brought up Cohen's 2018 guilty plea for campaign finance violations and lying to Congress about Trump's business activities in Russia, attempting to portray him as an unreliable witness.Justice Arthur Engoron had previously ruled before the trial started that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and ordered the dissolution of key companies within his real estate portfolio. However, this ruling is currently on hold pending an appeal by Trump. The focus of the trial is largely on damages, with Attorney General James seeking at least $250 million in fines and various bans against Trump and his sons from doing business in New York. Last week, Engoron fined Trump $5,000 for violating a gag order related to the case.Donald Trump, Michael Cohen to face off again at New York fraud trial | ReutersJohn Eastman, a conservative law professor and one of Donald Trump's post-election attorneys, is defending himself against disciplinary charges brought by the California State Bar that could result in the loss of his law license. Eastman argues that the charges are based on inaccurate allegations. Specifically, he refutes the claim that Vice President Mike Pence "publicly rejected" his memos advising on how Pence could act if two sets of presidential electors were presented to Congress on January 6, 2021.According to Eastman, the State Bar misinterprets Pence's 'Dear Colleague' letter and wrongly associates its content with his advice. Eastman also challenges the Bar's claim that he was "grossly negligent" for not knowing that historical records did not support his argument that the vice president could delay the counting of electoral votes. He argues that the drafters of the Constitution explicitly excluded Congress from any decision-making role in presidential elections, leaving the role of the vice president in this context open to interpretation.Eastman is facing 11 counts related to violating ethics rules, state law, and charges of moral turpitude. These counts are connected to memos he sent to Trump campaign officials, his media appearances, and statements made ahead of the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Separately, Eastman also faces charges in Fulton County, Georgia, for plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, to which he has pleaded not guilty.In his defense, Eastman claims he is being penalized for representing unpopular viewpoints and maintains that election irregularities cost Trump the presidency. The State Bar has completed its case against him, and the hearing will resume on October 30 for further examination and cross-examination. Closing arguments are scheduled for November 3, and post-trial briefs are due by November 22.The final decision on Eastman's law license will ultimately be made by the California Supreme Court. A federal judge in California had previously stated that it was "more likely than not" that Eastman and Trump had engaged in criminal conduct, and Eastman has also been referred to the Department of Justice by the January 6 congressional committee.Eastman Disputes Facts Underpinning Charges in State Bar TrialA bipartisan coalition of 18 state attorneys general, led by Connecticut, is supporting two minor league baseball teams in their challenge against Major League Baseball's (MLB) long-standing antitrust exemption. The Tri-City ValleyCats in New York and the Connecticut-based Norwich Sea Unicorns filed the case, arguing that MLB's 2020 decision to reduce the number of minor league teams that can affiliate with major league clubs was anticompetitive. This move led to the elimination of dozens of minor league teams and capped the number of affiliations at four per major league club.Historically, a series of rulings since 1922 have exempted baseball from federal antitrust laws, claiming the sport involved "purely state affairs." The state attorneys general, however, contend that this premise was factually incorrect even in 1922, as baseball was already a national business at that time. Their legal brief argues that states have "regularly enforced their antitrust laws against corporations and cartels whose business crosses state lines," and thus, MLB should not enjoy such an exemption.The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of the lawsuit earlier, citing MLB's antitrust exemption. Lawyers for MLB have previously called the antitrust claims "patently frivolous," stating that the lawsuit aims to "impose liability on MLB for not renewing plaintiffs' contracts."The state coalition's filing is among several amicus briefs submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, including support from the professional baseball players union. MLB has yet to file a response to the petition asking the Supreme Court to hear the case.Bipartisan state coalition backs challenge to MLB's antitrust immunity | ReutersBaseball's Antitrust Exemption: A Brief PrimerA pending National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) case is set to determine if NCAA student athletes should be classified as employees under federal labor law. The case focuses on football and basketball players from the University of Southern California and the Pac-12 Conference and questions whether they were wrongly classified as "non-employee student-athletes." Legal experts warn that recognizing student athletes as employees would open a "Pandora's box" of legal complications, particularly for smaller colleges that may struggle with the financial implications.The move to classify student athletes as employees is part of a broader effort by labor advocates. It comes after a 2021 US Supreme Court ruling that the NCAA violated federal antitrust laws by preventing athletes from profiting from their name, image, and likeness. If athletes are classified as employees, they would likely seek to unionize, adding further complexities as to who must bargain with them.The issue also has implications for Title IX, as it could raise questions about equal educational opportunities if male athletes start getting paid as employees. The case could redefine the bargaining units as well, potentially designating entire athletic conferences as employers. Financially smaller schools may find it difficult to compete if they have to start paying athletes, possibly leading to greater consolidation in college sports. The NLRB's decision in this case could fundamentally change the landscape of college sports and has wider implications for labor laws and educational policies.NCAA Student Athletes as Employees Case to Open ‘Pandora's Box'In my column this week, I argue that tax law is often seen as inaccessible or daunting, a perception that is largely due to how and when most people first encounter the subject. I teach an introductory course on tax theory and policy at Drexel Kline School of Law that aims to dismantle these misconceptions. The course focuses on real-world implications of tax policies and is structured to introduce foundational policy and theoretical knowledge first, followed by classes that tackle specific issues such as tax filing and wealth inequality.Drexel Kline is unique because it offers an undergraduate degree in law, providing an entry point for talent in the legal profession right out of high school. This contrasts with traditional paths that require a four-year degree and the LSAT for entry. The approach aims to break down the barriers that make fields like tax law appear unapproachable or reserved for those with specialized backgrounds.Early exposure to tax law can significantly impact students' career trajectories. An undergraduate course demystifies the field, giving students a clearer understanding of what a career in tax could offer. This can diversify the talent pool in the tax profession or, at the very least, create a more tax-savvy public.The tax profession is currently experiencing a brain drain, which poses a long-term sustainability problem for both the legal and tax fields. Courses like the one I teach at Drexel can serve as blueprints for making education in these areas more inclusive. By lowering entry barriers and challenging preconceived notions held by gatekeepers in the field, we can create a more robust, diverse, and dynamic applicant pool.I conclude that educational institutions and professional bodies need to proactively adopt early-intervention programs like Drexel's to ensure a more equitable and informed future in the fields of law and taxation.Introduce Tax to Students Early to Boost Tax Talent Pipeline Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On today's show, founder/president of Children of the Night Dr. Lois Lee. GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr. Lois Lee is the world's leading expert in rescuing child sex trafficking victims. Dr. Lee holds a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology, a Juris Doctor in Law, and is an active member of the California State Bar. As a PhD student in sociology in 1979, Lee discovered children, some as young as 11 years old, prostituting on the streets of Hollywood for food to eat and a place to sleep. When she realized that these youngsters were “falling through the cracks” of the social service system she made it her mission to help, opening her home to more than 250 children over the next three years; thus was the founding of Children of the Night, where she continues to serve as President. Children of the Night is the first established and only comprehensive sex trafficking program in the world devoted to the development of specialized programs and education for prostituted children and young people who need critical intervention to become successful adults. Since 1979, Children of the Night has rescued over 10,000 American children from prostitution in the United States — that is more children than other sex trafficking programs combined. https://www.childrenofthenight.org/

Over 10,000 children have been saved from forced prostitution by Lois Lee and her organization “Children Of The Night”. Her heroic work inspired a 1985 movie, a song by Richard Marx, and multiple awards including the Volunteer Action Award from Pres. Reagan. With LA District Attorney candidate John McKinney, the legendary Dr. Lois Lee discusses the “Sound Of Freedom” movie, her organization's ongoing battles against human slavery, why Jeffrey Epstein was only the tip of a more sinister iceberg, and how to help kids who are at risk of being targeted by traffickers. Lois Lee is a leading expert in rescuing child trafficking victims. Dr. Lee holds a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology, a Juris Doctor in Law, and is an active member of the California State Bar. Dr. Lee is the founder and president of “Children Of The Night” which has saved over 10,000 kids since the 1970's. Lee has received countless awards for her groundbreaking work, most notably the prestigious President's Volunteer Action Award, presented to her by President Ronald Reagan. Her portrait hangs in the Frederick Douglass Museum and Hall of Fame for Caring Americans in Washington, D.C. Learn more at https://www.childrenofthenight.org/ John McKinney has over 25 years of crime-fighting experience and is running to become the 44th District Attorney of Los Angeles. Throughout his career, McKinney has prosecuted numerous high-profile cases, including a first-degree murder conviction against the killer of Nipsey Hussle. He graduated UCLA School Of Law in 1997. “Every killer I prosecuted was convicted. Every victim's humanity was affirmed in the courtroom,” says McKinney. Find more at https://mckinney4la.com/ and follow him at https://twitter.com/johnmckinney_ 「 SPONSORED BY 」 Find out more about the companies that make this show possible and get special discounts on amazing products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, natural, made-in-the-USA line of products. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew • PRIMAL LIFE - Dr. Drew recommends Primal Life's 100% natural dental products to improve your mouth. Get a sparkling smile by using natural teeth whitener without harsh chemicals. For a limited time, get 60% off at https://drdrew.com/primal • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew • BIRCH GOLD - Don't let your savings lose value. You can own physical gold and silver in a tax-sheltered retirement account, and Birch Gold will help you do it. Claim your free, no obligation info kit from Birch Gold at https://birchgold.com/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.  「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), Dr. Drew After Dark (YMH), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr. Lois Lee is the world's leading expert in rescuing child sex trafficking victims. She holds a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology, a Juris Doctor in Law, and is an active member of the California State Bar. In 1979 she founded Children of the Night, a non-profit organization that intervenes in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography. They have rescued over 12,000 American children from sex trafficking/prostitution - more than all other such programs combined. Children of the Night is the only place in America that a child can call 24/7 and reach a skilled caseworker who knows how to rescue and relocate them from a dangerous condition without being arrested by the police. https://www.childrenofthenight.org/

In terms of this day in history generally, specifically American history, September 11th is synonymous with the terrorist attacks in 2001. In terms of legal history, however, while it gave rise to a lot of changes in the American legal system, it is of somewhat less import as the days that followed and policy changes that were made in response to the attacks. For that reason, today in legal history we'll focus on another September 11th. On this day in legal history, we turn our attention to a pivotal moment that unfolded on September 11, 1998. In the midst of a political maelstrom, Whitewater independent counsel Kenneth Starr took a decisive step that would reverberate through the annals of American politics. On this day, Starr submitted an exhaustive report to the United States Congress, a document that would ignite fervent debates and polarize the nation.In the report, Starr accused President Bill Clinton of engaging in 11 possible impeachable offenses, a list that included grave allegations such as perjury, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. This was before that became something that a president would handle in a single tweet. These accusations were closely linked to Clinton's relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, a scandal that had already captured the nation's attention. Starr's report did not hold back, painting a picture of a president who had allegedly abused the powers vested in his office to conceal an affair and mislead the public.As the report made its way to Congress, it set the stage for a series of tumultuous events, including heated congressional debates and a media frenzy that seemed to permeate every corner of American life. The allegations contained within the report would eventually lead to the impeachment of President Clinton by the House of Representatives, marking only the second time in U.S. history that a president faced such a trial. Though Clinton would later be acquitted by the Senate, the Starr report remains a significant chapter in the narrative of American politics, a testament to the complex interplay of power, morality, and the rule of law.The impeachment proceedings against President Trump in 2019 bear several parallels to those against President Clinton 21 years prior. Notably, 55 current House members voted on Clinton's impeachment, with some, like Lindsey Graham, changing their stance on the gravity of the president's actions since then. The political dynamics surrounding both impeachments were charged, with both Newt Gingrich and Nancy Pelosi perceived as having made early decisions to pursue impeachment against Clinton and Trump, respectively. Both presidents exhibited patterns of repeated questionable conduct, with Clinton's involving personal indiscretions and Trump's concerning foreign influence. Additionally, both presidents attempted to maintain a public presence and focus on their duties during the proceedings. The outcomes of the impeachments also mirror each other, with party loyalty preventing conviction in the Senate. In many ways the Clinton impeachment hearings and outcome set the tempo for Trump's proceedings and, if the GOP has its druthers, perhaps similar proceedings against Biden closer to election time. The parallels highlight how much the status quo and mores of politics dictate the goings-on in Washington, as much as an outsider might assume these sorts of proceedings are rigidly outlined in statute. President Clinton Was Impeached 21 Years Ago. Some Parallels Run DeepFollowing the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action, US executives have significantly reduced public discussions about workplace diversity during the last quarter, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The mentions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in earnings calls and conferences among companies listed in the Russell 3,000 Index plummeted by 54% compared to the previous year, marking the lowest point since 2018. Despite the decrease in public discourse, companies have not yet withdrawn their diversity initiatives, but are likely reassessing their programs and the communication surrounding them to avoid potential scrutiny.Executives Go Quiet on Diversity After Affirmative Action RulingJohn Eastman, a lawyer who represented Donald Trump, is defending his law license against claims of ethical and legal violations brought by the California State Bar. In the ongoing hearing, Eastman called Michael Gableman, a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, as his first witness to testify about a legislative audit of the 2020 Wisconsin elections, which suggested potential grounds for decertifying the elections. This report, however, was criticized heavily by state officials. Eastman, who faces charges related to his actions post the 2020 election, including encouraging Vice President Pence to reject or delay the counting of electoral votes, could lose his license if found guilty. The hearing saw tense moments, with the judge striking part of Gableman's testimony and instructing him on the role of a percipient witness. The defense is set to present several more witnesses, including John Yoo, a law professor and long-time friend of Eastman, to testify on various charges. The case continues with Eastman returning to the stand on September 13.Eastman Lining Up Defense in California State Bar Ethics CaseIn the evolving cryptocurrency landscape, "gas-to-crypto" projects are emerging as a fresh revenue avenue for gas producers. These initiatives involve utilizing gas-powered generators to fuel large data centers, known as "mining rigs", which mine cryptocurrencies. The gas used is often flared, uneconomically produced, or has limited takeaway options, and is supplied to mining rig operators at reduced or nominal fees. These setups can either be a gas sales arrangement where natural gas is sold to cryptocurrency miners, or a joint venture where the producer has a stake in the project assets like mining rigs and generators.However, this innovative model brings new transactional and litigation risks, including potential royalty claims and breach of lease provisions. The existing legal frameworks may not fully cover the nuances of these projects, posing counterparty risks and possible disputes concerning contract or warranty breaches. As the sector grows, collaboration between industry stakeholders and legal experts will be crucial to balance the potential benefits and inherent risks. A recent lawsuit in Colorado highlights the litigation risks associated with these ventures, emphasizing the need for legal clarity and cooperation in this domain.Gas-to-Crypto Projects Provide New Revenue Streams, Novel RisksOn September 8, a federal appeals court moderated an injunction that had limited the Biden administration's ability to communicate with social media companies. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that while the government can engage with social media platforms regarding misinformation, it cannot coerce or significantly encourage them to remove content, safeguarding the First Amendment's free speech protections. This decision came in response to allegations from Missouri and Louisiana's Republican state attorneys general that federal officials had unlawfully pressured companies like Meta and Alphabet to censor posts, particularly those concerning COVID-19 and election fraud claims.The court upheld a narrowed version of the injunction, which now applies specifically to the White House, the surgeon general, the CDC, and the FBI, excluding other federal officials previously encompassed by the lower court's order. This move was praised by Missouri's Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who emphasized that it would prevent the infringement of the First Amendment rights of numerous Americans. The initial lawsuit, which accused social media giants of censorship due to governmental urging and threats of increased regulatory scrutiny, had been filed last year by the attorneys general of Louisiana and Missouri, along with several social media users.Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms | ReutersMark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff under Donald Trump, has been unsuccessful in his attempt to transfer his Georgia state court case to a federal court. This case, where Meadows is accused of facilitating efforts to alter the 2020 U.S. election results, remains in the jurisdiction of Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold, potentially presenting a less favorable jury pool for Meadows. The ruling, delivered by U.S. District Judge Steve Jones, marks a preliminary victory for Fulton County prosecutors who had charged Trump and 18 others, including Meadows, with conspiracy to overturn Trump's election defeat to Joe Biden. Meadows, who has pleaded not guilty, argued that his actions were within the scope of his official duties, which would have allowed for a federal trial and possibly granted him immunity from state prosecution. This development might indicate that similar attempts by Trump to move his trial could also be thwarted. Trump, who is facing criminal charges in several other cases, has denied any wrongdoing.Mark Meadows fails in bid to move Georgia election case to federal court | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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On this day in legal history, on August 18, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the states – beginning in earnest the path to women's suffrage. The fight for women's suffrage in the United States began after the war for independence, where most states denied women the right to vote. Throughout the 19th century, leaders like Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony worked tirelessly for women's voting rights, organizing protests, marches, and lobbying efforts. In 1878, a women's suffrage amendment was introduced, but it was rejected by the Senate in 1887. However, many western states began to grant women full or partial voting rights, such as Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho. Following World War I, the suffrage movement gained momentum, and President Wilson began to support it in 1918. Despite initial failures to pass the amendment, Wilson called a special session of Congress, and the woman's suffrage amendment was approved by Congress on June 4, 1919. Several states quickly ratified the amendment, but ratification faced opposition in states like Alabama and Georgia. The fate of the 19th Amendment rested with Tennessee, where supporters and opponents lobbied fiercely. After a dramatic series of events, including legislators fleeing to prevent a vote, the Tennessee House of Representatives voted in favor of ratification. On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, which paved the way for American women the right to vote, a monumental step in the long and ongoing journey towards gender equality in the United States.The 19th Amendment, ratified on August 18, 1920, is often celebrated as a milestone in women's voting rights in the U.S. It was designated in 1976 as Women's Equality Day and its centennial in 2020 was marked with various commemorations. However, this view overlooks the reality that the amendment did not grant the vote to all women, only stating that voting rights could not be denied on account of sex. After its ratification, states could still employ voter suppression tactics like poll taxes, effectively keeping many Black, Latina, Indigenous, and Asian American women from voting. These suppression tools largely benefited white women, reflecting the interests of white suffragists who were willing to sacrifice the rights of others to gain support for the amendment. Despite this limited initial progress, activism for women's voting rights continued, leading to major victories like the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and, one hopes, more major victories in the name of equality in the years to come. In sum, we should celebrate the ratification of the 19th Amendment, while still recognizing it was not a panacea to inequity but rather a step, and the struggle for true equality in voting rights persists to this day.19th Amendment anniversary: The amendment's passage didn't give women the right to vote - VoxBloomberg Law has a report detailing the effect of the impending student loan cliff.The impending end of pandemic-era student debt forgiveness programs has increased pressure on employers to aid workers with upcoming payments, reducing the attractiveness of a 401(k) loan matching program set to begin next year under the SECURE 2.0 Act. This new provision would have allowed employers to match student loan repayments like retirement plan deferrals, aiming to boost employee 401(k)s. However, immediate payment demands are driving employers to look for more direct financial help. With nearly 46 million borrowers facing interest accruals in September and regular bills in October, more than half of workers aged 25-40 are seeking student loan support at work. Despite the SECURE 2.0's intention, confusion remains among employers, leading some to seek alternatives like financial wellness programs and coaching services. Only about 8% of employers offer direct repayment assistance, although this number has doubled since 2020 under a CARES Act provision that allows tax-free company contributions to loans. This provision is emerging as more attractive to some companies than SECURE 2.0. Many misunderstandings about the SECURE 2.0 provision have left employers uncertain, and the IRS has yet to issue clear guidance. The focus on immediate student loan payoffs or coaching has become a method for talent recruitment and retention, reflecting a shift in priorities from retirement savings to current financial burdens.401(k) Law's Appeal Fades as Workers Face Student Debt DeadlinesAMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. is facing a challenge to its court-approved stock conversion plan from a preferred shareholder, Michael Simons, who claims the deal undervalues investors like him. The plan, approved by Delaware's Court of Chancery, would convert AMC's preferred stock (APEs) to common shares, including extra shares for individual investors. Thousands of investors opposed the deal, fearing their shares would be diluted. Simons is now asking the court to declare the deal invalid, alleging that it violates the rights of APE holders by not adjusting for any dilution. The lawsuit argues that AMC should distribute the same amount of new stock to APE holders as to common shareholders to avoid diluting ownership interests. The approved settlement came after a contentious legal battle, with many retail investors urging the court to block the plan, claiming that AMC owed them more for saving the company from bankruptcy during the meme stock rally. The dispute started when a pension fund sued AMC, claiming it was sidelining small investors. Despite revisions to include extra shares, many individual investors continued to oppose the plan. Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn approved the settlement, highlighting that additional shares would offset the dilutive effects, but it's unclear when the conversion will occur. Separately, AMC has sued its insurers for refusing to fund the settlement, and another common stockholder is seeking a court order for the company to hold its first annual meeting and board election in over a year.AMC Investor Challenges Court-Approved APE Stock Conversion PlanAttorney John Eastman, indicted in Georgia in connection to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, is awaiting a ruling on his request to postpone his California disciplinary trial while his criminal case progresses. State Bar Court Judge Yvette D. Roland is considering Eastman's request for a stay or abatement of proceedings pending the resolution of his federal criminal investigation and trial. The disciplinary trial is scheduled to resume on August 22, and the defense is seeking a stay until Eastman is "out of harm's way" concerning the Georgia indictment. Roland stated she would rule shortly on the request and is considering a partial stay, but not a total abatement of the action. Bar prosecutors have opposed the postponement request, labeling it an "opportunistic attempt to delay." Eastman's attorney, Randall A. Miller, argued the situation is now more severe, as it affects not just Eastman's license to practice law but his freedom. Eastman, along with former President Donald Trump and 17 others, was indicted on August 14 on charges including racketeering in Georgia. Eastman was previously charged by the California State Bar with 11 ethical and statutory obligations related to efforts to undermine the 2020 election results. He is contending that he can assert the Fifth Amendment privilege to prevent testifying, though Judge Roland said this cannot be done as a blanket claim. The trial has also been complicated by out-of-state witnesses refusing to testify for Eastman, fearing reprisals. Roland has asked the bar to reschedule witnesses for August 22.Eastman Disciplinary Trial After Georgia Indictment in LimboA Republican U.S. lawmaker, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, is heading a congressional probe into Hunter Biden's business dealings and has asked the National Archives for unredacted emails and documents from 2015 and 2016 between President Joe Biden and his son. These years correspond to when Joe Biden was vice president and his son was on the board of the Ukrainian energy company, Burisma. House Republicans are considering a possible impeachment inquiry against President Biden, partly based on allegations of financial misconduct involving the president, his son, and other family members. The White House has strongly denied these allegations, and no evidence of financial misconduct by the president has been produced. U.S. special counsel David Weiss, who is investigating Hunter Biden, said that a trial might be possible on charges of tax evasion and a gun charge after a judge refused a plea deal. This situation could lead to a criminal trial for Hunter Biden while his father seeks reelection. A former business associate of Hunter Biden, Devon Archer, has testified that although the younger Biden gave the impression of leverage because of his father, he was not aware of any wrongdoing by the elder Biden. Comer has alleged that the evidence reveals "access was wide open" for influence peddling in the Biden family, and he has called on the National Archives to provide the unredacted records to further the investigation. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty in July to charges of failing to pay taxes on more than $1.5 million in income, and he faces a separate charge related to unlawfully owning a firearm while using illegal drugs.US House Republicans seek Joe Biden's emails from National Archives | ReutersThe California attorney general's office is investigating whether Kroger's $24.6 billion plan to acquire rival Albertsons would result in more "pharmacy deserts" in poorer urban and rural areas, according to sources familiar with the review. Pharmacy deserts refer to neighborhoods where access to a pharmacy requires walking or taking a bus more than a half mile, or in driving areas, being more than a mile from a pharmacy. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed deep concern over the proposed merger, which would create a grocery chain with nearly 5,000 stores. The Federal Trade Commission is leading a federal probe into the matter, speaking with experts in food deserts, farming, and smaller grocery chains. The deal's impact on low-income individuals and access to pharmacy services, including vaccinations, has been a particular focus. Despite the companies' pledge to close no stores, some fear that less profitable stores may be closed, restricting access to pharmacies. A Kroger spokesperson stated that the company is working with antitrust enforcers to ensure stores remain open and viable, including those with pharmacies.California probes 'pharmacy deserts' in Kroger's Albertsons deal-sources | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Jason Crowley is a founding partner of Divorce Capital Planning, co-founder of Divorce Mortgage Advisors, founder of Survive Divorce, and financial advisor at Capital Planning Partners. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Jason works with our clients and their attorneys to formulate creative options to complicated settlement issues. He is an active member in a number of professional associations including the Association of Divorce Financial Planners, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, as well as the California State Bar and County Bar Associations. He is a frequent guest speaker on the financial and tax issues in divorce for local organizations and divorce professionals. Previously, Jason served as a financial planner with Wealth Strategies Group. Jason earned a bachelor's degree in Business Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he graduated summa cum laude. Jason holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) credentials. He also holds the Financial Industry Regulatory (FINRA) Series 7 and 66 licenses. A Bay area native, Jason resides in Menlo Park. ____________________________________________________________________ Check out my FREE Live webinar, the 3 MUST HAVE Secrets to Communicating with Narcissists RIGHT HERE Learn more about the SLAY Your Negotiation with Narcissists program right here:  www.rebeccazung.com/slay Read the transcript of this episode right here. ____________________________________________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube!   GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE!   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE. PREORDER YOUR COPY OF REBECCA'S NEW BOOK, SLAY THE BULLY: HOW TO NEGOTIATE WITH A NARCISSIST AND WIN RIGHT HERE  THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:   ❤️ Better Help On Line Therapy: If you are struggling and need help, check out the resources at Better Help right here for online therapy. Please seek the help and support you deserve. https://www.betterhelp.com/RebeccaZung   We receive commissions on referrals to BetterHelp. We only recommend services that we trust. ____________________________________________________________________ Head to factormeals.com/negotiate50 and use code negotiate50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Salazar Carter serves as a Business Attorney representing clients throughout the Inland Empire, San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys. Tom Carter began his legal career in Washington D.C. in 2007 before joining the Law Offices of Ronald T. Vera in Claremont as an Associate Attorney.  In 2011, Mr. Carter garnered the position of General Counsel to NationalLink, an industry leader located in Glendora, California. These positions served Tom well in providing respected professional legal experience in the Business arena.Mr. Carter successfully launched his own Business Law practice in 2014. Tom's focus continues to be on Commercial Litigation, Business Transactions, Contracts, Franchises/Partnerships, Startups and more. He and his team deliver on doing their due diligence for their clients from mergers & acquisitions to buyouts and regulatory requirements. With his gained legal skills and business acumen, Tom Carter can effectively handle the duties of an “in-house” company attorney for any business. Mr. Carter is a member of the California State Bar, Washington State Bar and District of Columbia Bar associations.For daily business tips from Tom Carter, follow him on Instagram @tomthebusinesslawyer and clink on his linktr.ee to take legally secured business quiz. To work directly with Tom, visit tscarterlaw.com.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDesignrr Get Instant Transcripts from your Podcast, Video, or Webinar Riverside.fm Professional Remote Content Creation StudioAltogether Domains, Hosting and More Bringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Business Cards Let's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Small Business Legal Services Your Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease Rate & ReviewVisit Altogether Marketing LLC

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses a former ally of treason. The California State Bar seeks to revoke the law license of a pro-Trump attorney. The Supreme Court upholds the Biden administration's priorities for which kind of migrants to detain.

In this compelling episode, we examine the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6th attempted coup. Legal analysts and sources suggest that special counsel Jack Smith may be preparing to charge Trump with seditious conspiracy. ---------------- Did you know you could fund Natativ's groundbreaking independent journalism for the cost of a coffee every month? A cost-effective way to defend democracy that works. From $5 a month at Patreon.com/narativ _____________ Listen in as we discuss the evidence and testimony being levied against Trump, which includes insight into his state of mind in the days leading up to the attack. We also explore the potential for indictments of Trump's top lieutenants and congressmen. Joining us for this riveting conversation is Meagann Cuniff, who gives us an inside look at the potential defense strategies for Trump and his lieutenants. We also take a closer look at John Eastman's defense in the state bar court, where he is facing potential disbarment. Eastman is attempting to prove the legitimacy of the theories he presented as his client's attorney, while the state bar prosecutor is working to show that these arguments were unfounded. Meaghann shares her insights on the connection between Eastman and President Trump and the perspective of the California State Bar judge overseeing the case. Finally, we examine the testimony surrounding the January 6th coup attempt and discuss the possible implications of these proceedings for those implicated in the attempted coup. We explore the potential sedition charges against a variety of characters involved in the events of January 6th Don't miss this fascinating discussion as we analyze the impact of these proceedings on the future of Trump and his cohorts. KEYWORDS: Donald Trump, Indictment, Coup Attempt, Evidence, Testimony, John Eastman, Disbarment, Theories, California State Bar, Sedition Charges, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, Supreme Court, Bill Barr, Legal Analysts, Sources, Megan Cuniff, Defense Strategies, January 6th, Capitol Hill, State of Mind, Lieutenants, Maricopa County, Constitutional Founders, Chief of Staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this compelling episode, we examine the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6th attempted coup. Legal analysts and sources suggest that special counsel Jack Smith may be preparing to charge Trump with seditious conspiracy. ---------------- Did you know you could fund Natativ's groundbreaking independent journalism for the cost of a coffee every month? A cost-effective way to defend democracy that works. From $5 a month at Patreon.com/narativ _____________   Listen in as we discuss the evidence and testimony being levied against Trump, which includes insight into his state of mind in the days leading up to the attack. We also explore the potential for indictments of Trump's top lieutenants and congressmen. Joining us for this riveting conversation is Meagann Cuniff, who gives us an inside look at the potential defense strategies for Trump and his lieutenants. We also take a closer look at John Eastman's defense in the state bar court, where he is facing potential disbarment. Eastman is attempting to prove the legitimacy of the theories he presented as his client's attorney, while the state bar prosecutor is working to show that these arguments were unfounded. Meaghann shares her insights on the connection between Eastman and President Trump and the perspective of the California State Bar judge overseeing the case. Finally, we examine the testimony surrounding the January 6th coup attempt and discuss the possible implications of these proceedings for those implicated in the attempted coup. We explore the potential sedition charges against a variety of characters involved in the events of January 6th Don't miss this fascinating discussion as we analyze the impact of these proceedings on the future of Trump and his cohorts. KEYWORDS: Donald Trump, Indictment, Coup Attempt, Evidence, Testimony, John Eastman, Disbarment, Theories, California State Bar, Sedition Charges, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, Supreme Court, Bill Barr, Legal Analysts, Sources, Megan Cuniff, Defense Strategies, January 6th, Capitol Hill, State of Mind, Lieutenants, Maricopa County, Constitutional Founders, Chief of Staff

Today on What's Right: California's AB 957 makes failure to affirm gender dysphoria child abuse Child Protective Services has been taking kids away from parents who disagree with state gender ideology Los Angeles Parent Abigail Martinez testifies about her daughter killed by CA gender ideology rules CA State Senator Scott Wilk sounds the alarm: Parents who love their kids need to flee California Attorney punished by California State Bar for anti-BLM tweets Thanks for tuning into today's episode of What's Right! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Have personal injury questions? Visit ⁠⁠Sam & Ash Injury Law⁠⁠ to get free answers 24/7. Connect with us on our socials: TWITTER Sam ⁠⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠⁠ What's Right Show ⁠⁠@WhatsRightShow⁠⁠ FACEBOOK What's Right Show ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/WhatsRightShow/⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM What's Right Show ⁠⁠@WhatsRightShow⁠⁠ To request a transcript of this episode, email ⁠⁠marketing@samandashlaw.com⁠⁠.

Donald Trump's lawyer John Eastman is set to start his trial before the California State Bar where the State Bar is requesting he lose his legal license. MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas breaks it down. Thanks to our sponsor Shortform! Get a free trial and an additional 25% discount on the annual subscription when you join with our link at shortform.com/meidas Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Burn the Boats: https://pod.link/1485464343 Majority 54: https://pod.link/1309354521 Political Beatdown: https://pod.link/1669634407 Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://pod.link/1676844320 MAGA Uncovered: https://pod.link/1690214260 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Shawn Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Vistagen Therapeutics. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Shawn, covering: What life is like running a public company and how that is impacted depending upon the season of the capital markets The ups, downs and pivots of a biopharmaceutical company that's led it down a mission of transforming the treatment landscape for individuals living with anxiety, depression, and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders How the pandemic has magnified mental health issues and their prevalence among young people, and why finding a radically social transformative treatment is needed Why collaboration is key when developing several drug candidates and how partnerships can happen at any stage of the lifecycle His views on CROs, CDMOs, what is essential to outsource in the vendor universe... and the most critical asset to a biotech boss Shawn is an experienced public company Chief Executive Officer and Director. He has over 30 years of experience working with private and public biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies, a venture capital firm, and a profitable contract research and development organization (CRO), serving in numerous senior management roles. He's an attorney and a member of the California State Bar with a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.

Harvey A. Silverglate is a prominent civil rights and criminal defense attorney, a co-founder and board member of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a former litigation counsel for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, so he knows a thing or two about freedom of speech and abuse of power. Today, he joins the program to discuss how the Department of Justice has stoked what he considers a continued civil war in this country, leaving those with classical liberal ideals -- statistically, the vast majority of Americans -- caught in the crossfire between radicals on both the far left and far right. Meanwhile the government and the media uses the chaos to restrict rights and push its own agenda. In his book Three Felonies A Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent, Silverglate detailed how the average American violates three obscure laws every single day without even knowing it. Currently, he's representing Dr. John Eastman, former counsel to President Trump, as he battles the California State Bar over their actions taken against Eastman in the aftermath of the 2020 election. He discusses that case, as well as others he's encountered in his long career as a champion of individual rights. ***** TOP STORIES Ray Epps' Lawyer Threatens Tucker Carlson: 'You Didn't See What You Saw on J6 Video — or Else' Man Who Stabbed Rand Paul Senate Aide in Broad Daylight Had Just Been Released from Prison Stop Lying: Watch How the Nashville School Killer Case Destroys Left's Myth About Guns The Nashville Killer Lied About Her Guns The Nashville Police Body Cam Video Will Make You Proud of Cops The Nashville Killer's Manifesto Will Be Released. Other Murderers Give Us Clues About What It Will Say Trump Attorney: 'Today, the Rule of Law in the United States of America Died' The Left Is Already Ca$hing In on Trump Indictment Dershowitz on Trump Indictment: 'Worst Case of Prosecutorial Abuse I Have Ever Seen' West Coast, Messed Coast™: Trump Indictment Has Democrats Channeling Their Inner Commie — With One Shocking Exception ***** MORE INFO VictoriaTaft.com Victoria Taft @ PJ Media --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-taft/support

Links from the show:* Your Stand Is Your Brand: How Deciding Who to Be (NOT What to Do) Will Revolutionize Your Business* Watching the Watchers Website* Watching Rob on Youtube* Rob's channel on locals* Subscribe to the showAbout my guest:Robert was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 2013 and the California State Bar ins 2015. Robert is also admitted in Federal Court in the District of Arizona and has being awarded the distinction of being in the Nations Top 1% of Attorneys awarded by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.Robert's primary focus in criminal defense is DUI and allegation of driving while impaired. Robert believes a vigorous defense is essential to protecting all citizens' rights and upholding the traditions embodied by the Bill of Rights. Robert was born in Arizona and attended Arizona State University and Brophy College Preparatory where he was regional champion and captain of the wrestling team. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.serioustrouble.showElon Musk got a big win in the civil trial over whether his “funding secured” statements defrauded shareholders. We talked about how “that's Elon being Elon” can be an effective defense. We also talked about Sam Bankman-Fried and the ever-sprawling pool of potentially-cooperating witnesses who might tell prosecutors about his and FTX's wrongdoing. For paying subscribers, there's more: the California State Bar might disbar attorney John Eastman, Mark Pomerantz has written a book about how he thinks the Manhattan DA's investigation of Donald Trump could have been different (he quit the investigation), and the feds are investigating George Santos about the GoFundMe for that poor service dog's care.Visit serioustrouble.show to sign up for our newsletter, support the show, and find a transcript of this episode.

Musician, Lawyer, and President of one of the nation's premier RIA firms, David Canter, is focused on positioning Bluespring Wealth Partners as one of the premiere acquirers in the industry. He is very hands-on with operations, including overseeing day-to-day operations and identifying new areas of opportunity and growth. David has worked himself up the ladder in the space, previously serving as Executive Vice President and Head of the RIA segment for Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions and now serving as President of Bluespring Wealth Partners. David has worked on many sides of the RIA space, including custody, and now acquiring, but, as most stories go, working in the RIA space wasn't his life-long passion. Without question, he had his sights set on the entertainment industry. He based his life around going into the entertainment industry – training at one point as an actor – and has a love of music and playing his guitar. Breaking into the entertainment industry is hard; beyond acting as an extra, he found that the work just wasn't there. He quickly had to realize that there were other avenues he could take to make money, while still keeping the arts as a deeply held passion. Once he made the decision to focus himself elsewhere, David was drawn to law. The lure of the courtroom was undeniable to David, and he went on to pursue a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore. He loved the courtroom and trial-work, and currently holds his FNRA Series 24 license and is a California State Bar member. THE BLUESPRING ATTRACTION David has been a jack of all trades in the best way possible, but what attracted him to Bluespring Wealth Partners after nearly three decades in the RIA space is simple: He wanted a new challenge. He wanted to find a place that met his self-evaluations for a new challenge after 12+ years at another firm. He found Bluespring's platform very appealing. That platform is based on: Helping people, helping investors specifically Welcoming entrepreneurs Allowing entrepreneurs to continue to be entrepreneurs Doing good with the education and powers they have For David, Bluespring Wealth Partners wasn't just a challenge, but a fitting piece to the next chapter in his career. It allows him to be entrepreneurial, but simultaneously intrapreneurial. This balance allows David many freedoms he wouldn't otherwise have, and a chance to build the company into something new. It is now a 29-firm platform spanning 16 states – and growing. The firm will do 9 acquisitions by the end of 2022, but not just for the sake of acquisitioning. Their acquisition plan is focused on solving the problems of their “partner firms”, as they call their network of firms. AN INFORMED CHOICE In the RIA space, there are many choices an investor can make just to get to the starting line. David believes in choice, and not merely having choice, but having informed choice. David understands that Bluespring Wealth Partners isn't going to be the perfect choice for everyone, however he wants the DealQuest listeners to know what Bluespring does. Bluespring Wealth Partners can be best described as a practice management consultancy at its core that happens to be in the strategic M&A space. It is the responsibility of practice management consultants to assist offices and firms with improving efficiency within their workplace and in their business operations. That's the bulk of Bluespring Wealth Partners' approach: Addressing problems with their acquired “partner firms” and problem-solving efficiency via the network of firms under Bluespring. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL Two of the most commonly used words in the RIA space are “aggregator” and “integrator”. Many firms operate either pure aggregator or pure integrator, however, there are a number of firms that pick elements of either model to formulate their perfect model. There is a reason all these models exist, and that's simply because no singular model works for every firm, entrepreneur, client, or investor. Again, choice plays a vital role in decision for the model under which Bluespring operates. The choices David lay out are: Choice 1: Do nothing. Keep on moving forward as you always have, and hopefully filling your career. Choice 2: De-risk. For example: A firm has a retiring partner, so to pull some capital, they find a minority interest. Not take control, but merely provide some capital. Choice 3: Find a pure capital partner. For example: They buy 50%+, and you obtain a capital partner that's not going to provide other shared services or contributions aside from bulk capital. Choice 4: Entrepreneurial model (A.K.A.: aggregation model). Keep your brand and the acquiring company will take at minimum 51% interest in your firm and build a flexible deal structure. By doing this, the focus is preserving the entrepreneurial model and providing various services to help propel your firm forward into growth within the network of acquired firms. Choice 5: Subsume into another brand (more commonly known as integration model). You become the larger brand, forgoing your independent brand identity for the growth of the whole institution. The larger firm will guide the smaller acquired firms in their business activities, but the goal of the smaller firms is to continue looking after their clients. Choice 6: Internal succession to a G2. David notes that in their initial research for founding Bluespring, they found that founders mostly prefer this route;however, the biggest obstacle is finding the capital. G2s would say they would like to pay out of cash flow, but ultimately, it's the entrepreneur taking the risk and it's their cash flow that will fund that transition. Choice 7: A combination of all of the above. Choosing the aspects of all the available models to build a Frankenstein model that works best for your goals, your future, and what you want to do with your firm. These seven choices on how to proceed is what allows a firm to formulate how they're going to move forward with their M&A deals. Bluespring Wealth Partners primarily functions as Choice 4, the Entrepreneurial Model, while recognizing the benefits of all models, opting to borrow practices from other models to give their entrepreneurs the best of all worlds, and allowing over half of their firms to be standalone RIAs. Keep their brand (For example: Capital Planning, A Bluespring Wealth Partner) Keep their own ADV Keep their client experience Bluespring provides capital A sister company Kestra Financial wherein some of their firms they've bought it on that chasse THE VALUE BLUESPRING BRINGS David affirms there are about 90% of opportunities that cross their path that they do not take. Bluespring is very transparent with those opportunities as to why they pass. By being particular in the opportunities they take, Bluespring has built an elite and strong network of firms. Offering immense value to the firms that Bluespring acquires. One attribute of Bluespring's consultancy is that even when they pass on an opportunity, they're offering their consultancy to these firms to help them better grow, irrespective of Bluespring choosing to bring them into their network or not. Bluespring's consulting really begins long before they even decide to enter into a transaction. If Bluespring does go forward with a transaction, there's a lot of due diligence they do by way of taking a consultative approach to how they're going to do business together, and how they're going to structure transactions so the right benefits, incentives, and horizons can be found. Once a firm enters their network, they provide an array of resources to help their community network grow: A business consulting group Marketing assessments Large technology infrastructure An M&A team to help with sub-acquisitions Access to capital, backed by two private equity firms -- majority-owned by Warburg Pincus, and Oak Hill Capital Offering a training program for G2s: The G2 Successor Academy, a simulated 2-year course wherein G2s are educated and trained through guest lecturers, peer study, etc. CHOOSING WHAT WORKS FOR YOUR SUCCESS There is a reason why there are so many various models and combinations of models. At the end of the day, choosing your model is about you and your goals. With Bluespring, David ultimately wants to operate as a culture-driven community. Allowing their acquisitions to remain primarily autonomous, while gaining the support of Bluespring and their resources. There is no one superior model, however each firm will always believe they've found the key to making a successful business. That is true in a lot of ways because success is very abstract; they are successful because their model works for them, not because they have the superior model. Reviewing choices, building a model for their needs and goals, and understanding what opportunities should be taken and those that shouldn't, are all keys to making Bluespring's model work successfully. They will be some of the keys to help build your success, as well. • • • For my full discussion with David Canter, and more on the topic:Listen to the Full DealQuest Podcast Episode Here • • • FOR MORE ON DAVID CANTER AND BLUESPRING WEALTH PARTNERS:https://www.bluespringwealth.com/advisor/why-bluespring Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. If you want to find out how deal-ready you are, take the Deal-Ready Assessment today!

I am thrilled to say that we get some amazing authors here on All Things Writing. Today we get the distinguished author of several true crime novels. Not only is she a former prosecutor, but she also served as a judge on the California State Bar, today we get to hear from The Hon. Lise Pearlman.We talked about all kinds of things. Focusing on her book Suspect No 1: The Man Who Got Away, we delved into the mystery which has always surrounded the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby. Certainly one of the most infamous cases to have ever graced American newspapers.We also talked aboutHer journey as a writer.Similarities between working in the criminal justice system and the work she does as a writer.Of course we are going to talk about the book!What is our fascination with unsolved crimes?The level of corruption in our news media.Getting her book made into an audio book and working with Scott Ellis ReadsAnd of course where can we find her works.Want to know more about Judge Pearlman? Check her out here!Want to know more about Scott Ellis and how you can make your dream of an audiobook a reality? Check him out here!Until next time! Thank you for listening.Support the showThank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.

Go to https://www.getquip.com/EMILYSHOW RIGHT NOW, for your first refill on floss tips, brush heads, and more for FREE. Plus, shop quip's lowest prices of the year this holiday season!Holiday Sales available now at the Law Nerd Shop. Https://www.lawnerdshop.com This week I have the pleasure of bringing you a conversation with Jay Edelson from Edelson PC; yes, the firm that has sued Erika Girardi and helped bring the Girardi Fraud crumbling down. I was stunned to learn how the California Bar responded to Edelson PC when the fraud was brought to their attention. I had to ask Jay his thoughts on Judge Durkin's Order and whether Diana Jenkins did pay the orphans and widows of the Lion Air crash disaster. ResourcesDon't miss Part 1 of this podcast https://emilydbaker.com/podcasts/shocking-arrest-girardi-fraud/ https://youtu.be/EcysdFFaVKc Connect With Me. Get the Members Only ‘I Have Thoughts Podcast https://www.LawNerdsUnite.comJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for my YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbaker I share things on Twitter too! https://www.twitter.com/theemilydbaker

Use code EmilyBaker599 at https://www.GreenChef.com/EmilyBaker599 to get $5.99 per meal on your first box—and your first box ships free!Use code LawNerd to get 20% off and Free Shipping. https://www.manscaped.comGet 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code LAWNERD at https://www.honeylove.com/LAWNERD! #honeylovepodThe CFO of bankrupt law firm Girardi Keese has been arrested on wire fraud charges with prosecutors alleging that 10 Million was stolen from the firm in a ‘side fraud'. The California State Bar has issued an open letter detailing the 40 years of complaints against Tom Girardi and finally, Federal Judge Durkin issued a scathing order calling the actions of Girardi “certainly criminal.” It's been over a month since I have checked into the Girardi case, and it's incredible how much breaking news there has been in this case. ResourcesMedia LinksThe California Bar Open Letter https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/Open-Letter-Girardi-Disclosure-11-03-22.pdf Podcast Linkshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/getlegitshow/the-girardi-cases/ YouTube LinksThe Girardi Cases Erika Jayne & Tom Girardi Lawsuits & Bankruptcy - YouTube Connect With Me. Get the Members Only ‘I Have Thoughts Podcast https://www.LawNerdsUnite.comJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for my YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbaker I share things on Twitter too! https://www.twitter.com/theemilydbaker

Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm delighted to be joined by Rosanne Austin.  She is the author of two best selling books: "Am I the Reason I'm not Getting Pregnant?," and "Are We the Reason We're Not Getting Pregnant?". She is the creator of "The Fearlessly Fertile" method which has helped thousands of women become pregnant. She's also a certified coach through the International Coach Federation, and member of the California State Bar. She was a fertility patient before she became a coach, going through 7 years of treatment before giving birth to her son at age 43. We are going to talk about what it means to become "Fearlessly Fertile," which is also the name of her podcast. We are diving into the mind-body connection, how it works, and how fertility patients can change their mindset. Plus, she is sharing three steps to reduce stress while you are on your fertility journey. Thank you for joining me, Rosanne! You can find Rosanne's website here: https://www.frommaybetobaby.com/ Listen on Dr. Aimee's website. Learn how to get a full fertility diagnosis in five easy steps! The TUSHY Method is a vital set of fertility screenings that will help you identify the most common causes of infertility and set up a care plan specifically designed for you. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Aimee for the next TUSHY Method class on November 14, 2022 at 4pm Pacific.  Sign up here. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Join Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) and Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) for their discussion with trial lawyer Ibiere Seck.  Ibiere is a one-of-a-kind trial talent who often gets tapped to enter cases in the final days before trial as lead trial counsel or co-counsel.  In this episode, Ibiere describes her journey from her early days working at the Johnnie Cochrane to her current position as one of California's leading plaintiff lawyers.  Ibiere talks about her approach to trials and how such has managed to find her authentic voice as a lawyer.  You don't want to miss this episode.   About Ibiere SeckIbiere is the founder and principal trial attorney at, Seck Law P.C. where her practice focuses primarily on complex catastrophic injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury and sexual assault cases.  Ibiere is the Secretary of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the largest plaintiff trial lawyers association in the nation, and will lead the association as its President in 2024. She is also the Past President of The National Black Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. Ibiere received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. While in law school, she earned several distinctions, including being selected as a member of the nationally recognized Byrne Trial Advocacy Team and worked as a prosecutorial extern with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and as a civil rights intern with Inner City Law Center where she advocated for the homeless and working poor. Ibiere received her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Journalism Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Brain injury, civil rights and sexual assault of minors. Ibiere exclusively represents plaintiffs in civil litigation/trial and prides herself in being a zealous advocate on an endless pursuit for justice on behalf of people who have been wronged, harmed or injured. Prior to starting her firm, Ibiere was a partner and trial lawyer at the firm founded by the late civil rights attorney, Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Ibiere has been recognized by her peers as a zealous advocate for her clients. She has been selected Southern California Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction and was voted National Bar Association's “Nation's Best Advocates 40 Under 40” in 2015. A year later, she was the recipient of Consumer Attorneys Association of California's Street Fighter of the Year award for her work on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Ibiere is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California as well as state courts; She is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association where she serves on the litigation section executive committee; Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, National Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice; John M. Langston Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, Beverly Hills Bar Association. With a passion for service, Ibiere has long committed herself to causes. Her community service work proudly includes Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (a non-profit organization founded by plaintiff trial lawyer with the purpose of making a positive difference in the quality of life for people within the greater Los Angeles area, focusing on issues related to education, children, survivors of abuse, persons with disabilities, and homelessness, by providing financial assistance to needy persons and groups in the greater Los Angeles area) and Allies for Every Child (an organization dedicated to bringing together and strengthening families in historically underserved communities in Los Angeles with the purpose of cultivating conditions for children to succeed in life). When not advocating for her clients Ibiere enjoys traveling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She serves on the board of Los Angeles Trial Lawyer's Charities, Allies for Every Child. She is also a supporter of the Western Center on Law & Poverty and the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic in south Los Angeles, both of which she served as an advisory board member.

Warriors, Fall In…Today, we're joined with a Combat Marine Corps Veteran, who survived a deadly explosion during his Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment in 2004.This battle-tested warrior continued to fight-on through his wounds and successfully transition beyond the uniform, followed his goals, and is now a practicing attorney in the state of California, which is no easy task. Passing the California State Bar is considered one of the toughest exams in the United States, let alone his achievement of earning his Juris Doctorate. Today, I am joined with Estefan Encarnacion. Connect with Estefan via LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/estefan-encarnacion-60396799/Email Estefan:estefan@ebllawgroup.com

Coaches, Mentors, Sponsors…oh my. How do you leverage your Network Pyramid? What is the role of a coach? How do you use a mentor? And why do you need a sponsor? In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Sue Thompson. Sue is an Executive Vice President at State Street Global Advisors and Heads SPDR America's Distribution. Prior to joining State Street in 2018, she advised some of the world's largest and most sophisticated investment managers on their growth and distribution strategies. Sue is a graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Law and a Member of the California State Bar association. Kristine Delano welcomes Sue back to We Talk Careers to talk about your Network Pyramid and how to cultivate these important relationships in your career. “A coach talks to you. A mentor talks with you. And a sponsor talks about you.” Don't miss out. Sue's previous episode on Your Brand is Episode # 5 Michelle Mikos dives deep into Mentoring in Episode #10 Follow kristine.delano.writer on Instagram to join the conversation. Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry. Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement. Also check out Sue's book recommendation: The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio.

                                    Jeff Bleich is the Chief Legal Office at Cruise speaks to us about why you should "Be Useful ", how "Nothing Appreciates Like Appreciation "and other lessons it took him 50 years to learn. Hosted by Duff Watkins About Ambassador Jeffery Bleich Jeff Bleich is the Chief Legal Office at Cruise, leading the legal and compliance teams. He previously served as a special master in the U.S. District Court, and as a partner at both Munger, Tolles & Olson and Dentons. He has over three decades experience in resolving complex domestic and international disputes. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Australia, and as Special Counsel to President Obama in the White House. For his federal service, Ambassador Bleich received numerous awards, including the Sue Cobb Medal, the State Department's highest award for a non-career ambassador. As an attorney, Mr. Bleich specializes in disruptive technologies, cybersecurity and international disputes. He has been honored as California Lawyer Attorney of the Year, and regularly listed among the Daily Journal's 100 most influential attorneys in California, in the LawDragon's top 500, and in America's Best Lawyers as a top "Bet the Company" lawyer. Outside his professional practice, Mr. Bleich serves on several boards,including as Chair of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Mr. Bleich has also served as the Chair of PG&E Company during its 2019-2020 bankruptcy reorganization, Chair of the California State University Board of Trustees, President of the California State Bar, President of the Bar Association of San Francisco, Chair of the ABA's Amicus Curiae Committee, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Amherst College. He has been elected as a life member to both the American Law Institute and the Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. Bleich has taught several courses at UC Berkeley School of Law, and publishes extensively. He holds a B.A. magna cum laude from Amherst College, an M.P.P from Harvard with highest honors, a J.D. from the Univ. of California, Berkeley with highest honors, and an honorary Doctor of Laws from S.F. State University and Flinders University.   Mr. Bleich clerked for Chief Justice William Rehnquist of the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Abner Mikva of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, and Judge Howard Holtzmann of the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal at The Hague Episode Notes Lesson 1: Don't Choose A Job For The Money To Impress Other People 04:45 Lesson 2: Be Useful 06:11 Lesson 3: Spend Money On The Things You Touch Every Day 09:45 Lesson 4: Don't Let Fear Of Losing Things Keep You From Enjoying Them 11:39 Lesson 5: Nothing Appreciates Like Appreciation 15:14 Lesson 6: Our Health Is A Crapshoot, So Play The Odds 18:47 Lesson 7: There Is No Good Relationship Advice 21:31 Lesson 8: Find People You Admire And Spend Time With Them 24:14 Lesson 9: Business Relationships Are No Different Than Any Other Relationships 33:04 Lesson 10: Character Defines You And Hard Times Determine Your Character 36:10

Season 2, Episode 28 Laure Broom interviewd Ray Arouesty, on how pool service techs can learn to protect themselves and others in the pool area. His extensive experience makes this episode a must listen for all pool services professionals. Ray Arouesty:President of Arrow Insurance Service, Inc. and is the exclusive insurance broker for the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA) and The Swimming Pool Association of Hawaii (SPAH). He has been involved in over 2000 swimming pool related insurance claims since 1982.Ray holds a Master of Science degree from Purdue University and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1990 and his legal practice today is limited to members of the swimming pool industry. In 1999 Ray became a licensed swimming pool repair contractor in California and he is water chemistry certified by IPSSA. In 2000, Pool Industry Expo awarded him the Doug Tanner Award for his lifetime contributions to the swimming pool industry. He is a founder of the IPSSA Scholarship Fund, which provides educational grants to self-employed service technicians.For over three decades, Ray has been a frequent lecturer to the pool service industry. He has presented seminars at the APSP International Pool Show, the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show, The Orlando Pool Show, The Texas Public Pool Conference, sponsored by the City of College Station, Texas, The Annual Western Pool & Spa Show in Long Beach California, The Desert Pool Show in Phoenix, Arizona, the Southwest Pool Show and Pool Industry Expo in Monterey, California. His seminars focus on the legal and insurance issues facing pool service technicians and he offers practical advice to the pool industry on identifying and reducing risk.Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Basecrete:https://www.basecreteusa.com/

Richard Watts was admitted to the California State Bar to practice law in 1982 and is an alumni of the Harvard Business School. He is a renowned speaker and contributor to national publications such as Forbes, Huffington Post, NPR, Variety Magazine, Washington Times, and CNBC, PBS, and has appeared on national television programs to spread his positive message of making your family strong. He is also the author of Fables of Fortune: What Rich People Have that You Don't Want and Entitlemania: How Not to Spoil Your Kids, and What do Do if You Have. A resident of Laguna Beach, California, Richard is the proud father of his three sons; Aaron (wife Rene), Todd (wife Stephanie), and Russell (wife Natalie), and has three granddaughters; Maclane, Lucy, and Chandler, as well as two grandsons; Bennett and Ford.   Richard Watts, founder and President of Family Business Office®, joins me on The Wow Factor podcast today to share his valuable insights into why he moved away from a traditional lawyer role and started a company with a real mission connected to it. He describes the key differences between those who have worked hard to make money and the subsequent generations who have inherited it. He emphasizes the value of thoughtful transitional wealth planning. Richard also discusses the need to have a spiritual connection to the world around you.   “The behavioral fork in the road begins early. You can choose the easier path and placate your children but, but pay the price later. Or you can choose the bumpier road now and use every opportunity that presents itself to teach your kids that taking the shortcut now will cause their life to be rougher as they mature.” Richard Watts, Entitlemania   “There comes a time in your life, and often more than one time, where it's really important to exercise the control over your life that you believe your faith has. If you really say I'm a man of faith, then at some point, you have to exercise that faith.” - Richard Watts   "People that are wealth creators will spend their entire lives being considerate of building wealth. But when it comes to their estate plan, they're not going to be here to worry about it. So, they don't put the same amount of effort in looking at and recognizing what the ramifications may be of a poor plan.” - Richard Watts   “Often the wanting turns out better than the having. If you can teach yourself that the wanting is often more enjoyable than having; that the journey is more appealing than the destination, you have taught yourself a most valuable life lesson that your kids will learn without words. Teach them not to confuse wants with needs...there are few things more rewarding than needing less.” Richard Watts, Entitlemania   This Week on The Wow Factor: The goal behind Family Business Planning and how they help clients with comprehensive family office services How Richard grew the business from six initial client families Why a sense of value tends to fade away when money is no object What ‘option fatigue' is and why it can prevent you from feeling positive about your life Why newly wealthy people, famous or not should practice not having the things that they want How to encourage people to maintain a servant mindset even when they achieve material success The Importance of clever, forward-thinking wealth planning Why drone parents who are strategic in ensuring that their kids don't fail or struggle are doing their kids a disservice Why Richard feels that it's important to stay sharp in terms of your spiritual capital and how he maintains his faith   Richard Watts's Words of Wisdom: The spiritual muscle is one that most people don't take the time to exercise, so it can get a little atrophied — but when those spiritual muscles begin to be used and exercised, we begin to recognize spiritual connections all around us and that's such a key element of an optimistic and fulfilled life.   Connect with Richard Watts: Family Business Office Website Entitlemania Book Website Author Richard Watts on Facebook Richard Watts on Twitter     Connect with The WOW Factor: I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life by Brad Formsma Words of Wisdom Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter    

A new report from the special master in the LA DWP billing scandal reveals that attorneys working for the City Attorney violated the rules of ethical conduct in filing a sham lawsuit against the City. Will they and City Attorney Mike Feuer lose their law licenses? Jamie Court talks with reporter Justin Klozco about whether California State Bar will take action in wake of the other scandal involving Tom Girardi, the famous trial lawyer who allegedly stole from his clients and whose abuses were ignored by the state bar because of his political connections.

In this Second Episode of the Elawvate Podcast, Rahul (Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com)  and Ben (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) spend time with a trailblazer, Kalpana Srinivasan.   Part of being a successful trial lawyer is consistently making the right decisions.  While that is easier said than done, Kalpana has done that her whole career.  After graduating from Stanford Law School and receiving offers from all of the "big" firms, Kalpana accepted a job at the then four lawyer Los Angeles office of Susman Godfrey.   She did that because she was impressed with the attorneys at the firm from top to bottom and saw them as people who would give her the opportunities to thrive and succeed.  And that she did.   Kalpana tried cases all over the country and consistently won -- including a $700 million verdict in Texas.  Kalpana helped the firm grow its Los Angeles office and helped recruit the best of the best -- which included a significant number of female attorneys and minority attorneys.  She is well liked both inside and outside the office and has become a leader in all professional aspects of law.  Kalpana discusses her path, her vision for equality and unity in the practice of law, and shares her methods of succeeding without sacrificing happiness.   About Kalpana Srinivasan.  Ms. Srinivasan tries high-stakes cases for plaintiffs and defendants in courtrooms across the country. Susman Godfrey's co-managing partner and a member of the firm's Executive Committee, she has secured significant victories for her clients in trade secret, antitrust, patent, copyright, class action and other complex disputes.Ms. Srinivasan's recent representations include serving as lead trial counsel in an entertainment insurance coverage dispute; acting as Court-appointed co-lead counsel for a certified class of hundreds of millions of consumers impacted by anticompetitive conduct in mobile chipset sales; securing a court approved class action settlement for music copyright holders valued at over $100 million with music streaming service Spotify; and prosecuting telecommunications patents against the three major wireless carriers.In a groundbreaking misappropriation of trade secret, fraud and breach of contract case, Ms. Srinivasan won a $706.2 million jury verdict for real estate analytics company, HouseCanary. Ms. Srinivasan also argued the appeal of the jury verdict in 2020. Read more on the HouseCanary trial – deemed by Benchmark Litigation to be an Impact Case of the Year – here,  as featured in Lawdragon's, “Revenge of the Hatchlings: How Susman Godfrey Won Almost a Billion Dollars for HouseCanary,” or in Law360‘s “How They Won It” series. Hear Ms. Srinivasan discuss this landmark case on The Great Trials Podcast.Ms. Srinivasan has been described as an “engaging, exceptionally smart and approachable lawyer” by Chambers USA; deemed a Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar by Law360; and recognized by Benchmark Litigation as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, its California Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney of the Year, Plaintiff Attorney of the Year, Trial Lawyer of the Year in California and one of the Top 10 Women Litigators.  The Legal 500, in its Tier 1 rankings, described her work at “the intersection of intellectual property and unfair competition, all while displaying strong know-how of the technology industry.” She was also featured in Lawdragon'sPlaintiff Issue.“She's incredibly brilliant, but also down to earth, relatable and personable…. [S]he has great courtroom presence and is developing the trust of judges, which is critical to success,” says IAM Patent 1000, in its 2020 ranking of Ms. Srinivasan. Ms. Srinivasan has also been deemed one of the leading 500 lawyers in America by Lawdragon and a Winning Litigator by the National Law Journal (ALM).  Law360 has called Ms. Srinivasan an Intellectual Property MVP  and the National Law Journal (ALM) recognized her as an Intellectual Property Trailblazer. Ms. Srinivasan has also been named a Power Lawyer by The Hollywood Reporter.Ms. Srinivasan and her co-counsel received a California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) award for their work in Flo & Eddie Inc. v. Sirius XM Radio Inc., a copyright class action involving pre-1972 sound recordings. Ms. Srinivasan argued the appeal of the underlying issue to the 9th Circuit in 2021.In California, Ms. Srinivasan also has been recognized as one of the state's Top 100 Lawyers and repeatedly as one of its Top IP Lawyers  and Top Women Lawyers by the Daily Journal.  The Recorder has included her among the Women Leaders in Tech Law.  She also been named a California Trailblazer by The Recorder (ALM).Ms. Srinivasan is also a leader in her passionate support for diversity in the profession. She has received the Cornerstone Award from the South Asian Bar Association of North America and been recognized as a Trailblazer by The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California for her dedication to furthering the professional development of the South Asian legal community. The National Law Journal (ALM) has named Ms. Srinivasan an Elite Woman of the Plaintiff's Bar and called Ms. Srinivasan one of the nation's 75 Outstanding Women Lawyers.Ms. Srinivasan's many significant class action and intellectual property achievements helped secure Susman Godfrey's recognition as Law360'sClass Action Group of the Year in 2018 and Intellectual Property Group of the Year in 2019.Ms. Srinivasan previously served on the Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission of the California State Bar, which vets the governor's potential judicial candidates. She has taught a course on Class Actions at UCLA Law School.  Ms. Srinivasan serves as vice-president for the Western Justice Center and has previously served on the executive committee of the South Asian Bar Association of North America.   Before becoming a lawyer, Ms. Srinivasan reported for The Associated Press in Washington D.C., covering national media and telecommunications policy.  Read about her prior career in Super Lawyers' 2017 profile, “From AP to IP” (Thomson Reuters).About ElawvateThe Elawvate Podcast – Where Trial Lawyers Learn, Share, and Grow is where the practice of trial law meets personal growth. To succeed as a trial lawyer and build a successful law firm requires practice skills, strategic thinking and some amount of business and entrepreneurial savvy. Elawvate is a place to learn and share skills and strategies for success.But it is also a place to dig deeper and achieve personal growth.Those who succeed as trial lawyers at the highest levels cultivate character, principle, integrity, leadership, courage, compassion and perseverance.  We learn and draw inspiration from those who have achieved this success.For more about Elawvate, visit our website at www.elawvate.fm.  You can also  join our Facebook Group at Elawvate | FacebookFor more information or to contact the hosts, see:(Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com)  (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC)   

Guests for this episode of “Trust Me!” are Tom Shaver and Neil Wertlieb. Tom served as Editor to the Fourth Edition of the Guide to The California Rules of Professional Conduct for Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Counsel. Tom discusses the process of reviewing and updating the fourth edition of the Guide. He also explains the effort to make this edition even more of a practice guide with  expanded sample discussions and new chapters on litigation and technology. For more information about the Guide, including how to purchase your own copy go to:https://calawyers.org/trusts-and-estates/the-trusts-and-estates-ethics-guide-is-here/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=teCo-Chair of the California Lawyers Association's Ethics Committee Neil Wertlieb joins the podcast to tell us about the work of the Ethics Committee as well as ethical issues relevant to trusts and estates attorneys. We talk about conflicts—who is and who isn't a client, conflicts when the fiduciary is also a beneficiary, and current and advance client conflict waivers. Finally, we consider ethical issues relevant during a pandemic.Thomas Shaver was an attorney with Hartog Baer & Hand in Orinda for over seventeen years, with a practice focused on estate planning, post-death administrations, and related estate and gift taxation. He served for six years as a member of the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section.  In his final two years of that term he chaired the Ethics Subcommittee that coordinated the research, updating and revision of the Ethics Guide for trusts and estates practitioners that the Section published at the end of last year.  Neil J. Wertlieb brings more than three decades of experience as a corporate transactional lawyer, including two decades as a partner at Milbank LLP.   Mr. Wertlieb's areas of expertise include: corporate governance and business transactions (including acquisitions, securities offerings and restructurings); and attorney ethics and attorney standard of care.  He served as an ethicist as a Founding Member and Co-Chair of the California Lawyers Association Ethics Committee, a past Chair of  California State Bar's Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct, past Chair of  Los Angeles County Bar Association's Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee and as Special Deputy Trial Counsel for California State Bar's Office of Chief Trial Counsel. For additional information, please visit www.WertliebLaw.com. Host Herb Stroh is a partner at McCormick Barstow LLP, and practices out of the San Luis Obispo office. Herb is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is past chair of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association and represents the Section on the CLA Board of Representatives. He is also Treasurer of CLA for the 2020-2021 year.  Herb has extensive experience in all aspects of trust, probate, conservatorship, and guardianship conflict resolution.  He also has experience in all aspects of estate planning and administration of trusts, probate estates, special needs trusts, and conservatorships. Mr. Stroh has also served as a mediator in a variety of trust and estate disputes both in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo counties.