Podcasts about Connecticut Supreme Court

Hayden Kristal (pronounced like the meth and spelled like the stripper) (America's Got Talent, Netfilx Is A Joke) is an acclaimed public speaker (upcoming gigs with Netflix and NASA) who is speed-running her career in stand up comedy.She talks to Dan Bublitz Jr about the things in her corporate background that translate to the stage the best and why this transition has been easier than most comics coming up through the open mic circuit.Listen carefully, and you'll learn basic things to do to be bookable, practical travel tips, and most importantly, a lesson Hayden learned: that we are bookable because of who we are, not because of what we do.Hayden KristalHayden Kristal (preferred pronouns they/them/theirs, but accepts anything said with good intent) is a Colorado-based Deaf queer activist and stand-up comedian. Life at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities has led Hayden to a career as a professional speaker, exploring the intersections of ability, gender, sexuality, and access, particularly within the spheres of activism and social justice. They have brought their funny, engaging, and interactive workshops and speeches to dozens of conferences, businesses, and schools all across North America including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NASA, Coldwell Banker, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the Connecticut Supreme Court. Hayden's quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them plenty of comedic accolades as well, including over 1,000,000 followers on TikTok, a semifinalist spot on America's Got Talent, and a guest role on Netflix & Adult Swim's Tuca and Bertie. Hayden has been a semifinalist for StandUp NBC, a finalist for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's Comedy Writing Mentorship, a featured performer at Limestone Comedy Festival, and has opened and featured for Maria Bamford.https://linktr.ee/haydenkristalArt of Bombing:"Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult https://johnhult.bandcamp.com/album/half-a-life-to-recoverBumpers provided by https://www.facebook.com/joenicolamusic Website: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/artofbombingpodHosts:Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/ Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-guide-to-stand-up-comedy--5788059/support.

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Hayden Kristal is a Colorado-based former zookeeper who gave up a lucrative career in salamanders to pursue comedy and public speaking. Speaking on the topics of diversity and intersectionality, Hayden has spoken for colleges and organizations across the country, including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, the Connecticut Supreme Court, and TEDx. For an overview of Hayden's most popular workshops and keynotes please visit Campus Pride Comedically, Hayden was a semifinalist for Stand Up NBC, a finalist for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's Comedy Writing Mentorship, and has opened and featured for Maria Bamford. Good Things Are Happening is sponsored by Surfshark! Get a deal at https://get.surfshark.net/SH3q3  Listen to the conversation, get some good news, and get some inspiration with the guys on Good Things Are Happening. Visit us on the web at https://www.goodthingspod.com/

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with former Southington GOP State Sen. Joe Markley on his win in an election law case that made its way to the state Connecticut Supreme Court (00:30). State Senate GOP Leader Steve Harding talked about a proposed change in the state's contracting laws (10:51) connected to a case that Paul also had some thoughts on (18:46). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by for her weekly chat (32:25) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Seventy years ago, Brown v. Board of Education outlawed racial segregation in public schools. This hour, we look at the historic Supreme Court decision — and some of the inequities that still exist in education today. We speak with the Executive Director of a youth development organization in Hartford working to close education opportunity gaps. And later, we talk about the legacy of Ellen Peters, the first woman appointed Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. She wrote the opinion in Sheff v. O'Neill, a landmark school desegregation case here in Connecticut.   GUESTS: Kathy Trusty: Independent historian and children's author. Andrea Williams: Executive Director, ConnectiKids. Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson: Chief Justice, Connecticut Supreme Court. Richard Palmer: Former Connecticut Supreme Court Justice, Chairman of the state Public Defender Services Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Typically whenever we go out of town some sort of breaking news happens – as it did this weekend... Thrice accused rapist Bowen Turner was arrested AGAIN – this time by the highway patrol. We will talk about this in more detail on True Sunlight, but Turner was arrested Saturday on charges of DUI, open container, public disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Bowen was just released from prison in November. He couldn't make it 6 months without getting in trouble again. We have been told he was in a single car accident and THANKFULLY no one was hurt.  Our bigger mission is to get Stephen Smith's case to a place of solvability, but day to day, our goals are much smaller and much more focused on the tiniest of details. As Eric puts it, Liz and Mandy are pulling at the edges of this case in the hopes of finding more dots that can be connected by law enforcement. And so far it's working. So far we're finding new details and when you don't have answers, every detail matters.  That's why it's so important that law enforcement continues to throw every resource they can at Stephen's case right now. Yes, there are a ton of other cases out that deserve the attention of SLED and the AG's office, but Stephen's case is not only about finding out who killed him … it's about a system that needs to redeem itself... for the victims and to the public.  Also on the show today, we talk about a decision by the Connecticut Supreme Court that is long overdue. The decision sets a new standard for the release of police records — specifically the case files from crimes that are technically still open because they haven't been solved. As Eric says, it was a good day for justice. We also discuss a new case the LunaShark team is taking on — the Sara-Lynn Colucci case. Sara-Lynn was found dead outside the Charleston-area jewelry store she owned with her husband in 2015.  Let's get into it... Premium Members get a few exclusive discussions with Dr. Kinsey on his impressions from the Murdaugh spotlight and some lighter anecdotes on strange and wonderful gifts he's received from his supporters. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. And we also offer access to exclusive video content through our new YouTube Premiere subscription. Check out EB's new merch with a mission at theericbland.com or the Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP *** NEW: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send you fun merch if you find something that needs to be adjusted! *** Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ YouTube *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Connecticut Supreme Court weighed in on a suit stemming from a sexual assault hearing at Yale University that raised tensions between due process protections for accused students and victim blaming. Sarah and David analyze the political background of related cases. Plus: -States vs. Meta -David breaks down the law of armed conflict and the Gaza invasion -“Well-regulated” and its force and effect on the second amendment -It's oral argument season at SCOTUS Show Notes: -Khan v. Yale University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Retired CT State Trooper Andy Rebmann, author of the Cadaver Dog Handbook, shares lots of great training information and fantastic K9 capers with his Patrol K9s, Trailing Bloodhounds, and Cadaver Dogs. Hard to even scratch the surface of someone with 50 years experience but it was a super fun conversation with a legend in the industry. Thanks for the chat Andy! Andy's bio: Andy has been involved in search work and K-9 training since 1972. He is a retired trainer for Connecticut State Police. During his police career, he trained K-9 teams for patrol, tracking, trailing, narcotics, explosive, arson, wilderness, disaster, water and cadaver work. He developed the State Police training program for cadaver search dogs. Andy trained and handled bloodhounds from 1973 until 1990. His hounds were responsible for over 200 walk-up “finds.” The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld several cases on appeal. In addition, he has qualified in several states and Scotland as an expert witness regarding scenting dogs. He established the CSP SAR K-9 Team and served as team leader and search coordinator. Since retiring in 1991, he has conducted numerous seminars, schools and workshops throughout the U. S., Germany, Czech Republic, Mexico, Canada and Japan. Seminars and workshops include cadaver, disaster response and urban trailing. He is a consultant to law enforcement agencies. Andy is the retired past president of Northwest Disaster Search Dogs, Redmond, WA. The unit provides disaster search trained K-9 teams in support of the Puget Sound FEMA Task Force as well as local response. He is a founder of King County Search Dogs, a multi-tasked K-9 search unit that supports King County Police Special Operations for missing person searches. He has been a member and instructor for the National Police Bloodhound Association since 1974. Andy has participated in over 2000 missions in his career in a variety of roles; Trailing dog handler, cadaver dog handler or in a search management capacity. He has presented numerous papers at national seminars and is the author of “The Cadaver Dog Handbook,” published August 2000. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9-top-tales/support

Dan Schorr and Jade Colon discuss the recent Connecticut Supreme Court decision that allowed a defamation lawsuit to proceed against a Title IX Complainant based on statements made at a University hearing (Episode 102)

I am joined by Meghan Freed, Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a law firm in CT. Meghan shares her experience with the different types of legal support available to couples seeking divorce. She discusses the many benefits of mediation and the opportunities that come along with pursuing a partnership through a divorce. Meghan gives some wonderful mindset shifts during this episode, so tune in or share the episode with someone who could benefit from viewing divorce in a more empowering way.  In this episode: [1:50] What brought Meghan to family law? [7:05] Meghan describes her law firm and the services she provides in CT? [10:57] What are the benefits of mediation? [14:04] Different definitions of divorce - it's not always bad. [19:45] What is it like to be in divorce practice with her spouse? Key Takeaways:  Benefits of mediation: privacy, flexibility around unpredictable schedules, beneficial for children if both parents can agree, powerful to look back on the divorce in the future and see positives, can be cost-effective, you can be creative in designing things how you want them. Mediation is about acknowledging the situation around us. We control how we handle the circumstance, which is where you take back the power of the situation. Focus on how you can respond but not react to circumstances. Quotes:  “A mediation takes both people agreeing to opt into it. Even though we often have clients who are interested in it themselves, if their spouse doesn't come around to it, we just give them the best litigative support we can.” - Meghan Freed  “The life change can be incredibly transformative. It is an opportunity for both the leaning-in spouse, the person who wants to stay in the relationship, and the leaning-out space. It's not just transformative for the person who wants to leave the marriage; it can be really transformative for the person who doesn't want it.” - Meghan Freed Bio: Meghan is Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a Connecticut law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to divorce and family law. Meghan is experienced with alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation; she is a graduate of Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation and has supplemented her formal legal education with advanced training in mediation. She is a member of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce. Meghan is widely recognized for her leadership in the legal community. She was included on the New England Super Lawyers® Rising Star list in 2013 for general litigation, in 2014 for her estate planning work, and again from 2015-2020 for family law. In 2013, she was named a Hartford Business Journal 40 Under Forty winner, and a Connecticut Law TribuneNew Leader of the Law. In 2014 the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) named her one of 40 Women for the Next 40 Years. Meghan is particularly proud of her practice within the LGBT community. Her name appears in the Connecticut Supreme Court's groundbreaking decision on marriage equality, Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, for which she co-authored an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign. She has appeared on WNPR's Colin McEnroe Show speaking about the state of divorce – same sex or otherwise, WNPR's Where We Live, discussing the impact of the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the same sex marriage cases, United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and on Lite 100.5 FM WRCH discussing the impact of divorce on clients' emotional health. She is a founding executive board member of the Connecticut Bar Association's LGBT Section and previously served as its Chair. In 2015 she was named one of the National LGBT Bar Association‘s Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40. Resources:  Freed Marcroft Website Lesa Koski Website   Lesa's Online Courses  The Onward app was made for divorced parents to help track, share, and split their children's expenses. Download The Onward App today for iOS or Android!

Chase T. Rogers, former Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, sits down with host M.C. Sungaila to share her journey to the bench and beyond. She also discusses the importance of building a team with diverse experiences and provides appellate advocacy tips. This episode is powered by Posh.

New York Times Bestseller: The story of the murder of Martha Moxley and the miscarriage of justice that sent Michael Skakel to prison for over a decade.On Halloween in 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley's body was found brutally murdered outside her home in swanky Greenwich, Connecticut. Twenty-seven years after her death, the State of Connecticut spent some $25 million to convict her friend and neighbor Michael Skakel of the murder. The trial ignited a media firestorm that transfixed the nation.Now Skakel's cousin Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., solves the baffling whodunit and clears Michael Skakel's name. In this revised edition, which includes developments following the Connecticut Supreme Court decision, Kennedy asserts that Skakel was railroaded amid a media frenzy and a colorful cast of characters—from a crooked cop and a narcissistic defense attorney to a parade of perjuring witnesses.“A must-read for those who care about justice and integrity in our public institutions.” —Alan M. DershowitzSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a historic twist in an already historic case: A draft opinion of a Supreme Court decision overturning two landmark rulings — Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey — leaked to Politico, which published the 98-page document on Monday night. Chief Justice John Roberts said that the draft opinion was authentic but that “it does not represent a decision by the court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case.”Even with that caveat, it seems to be a sign of where things are headed — the end of abortion rights as a constitutional right in America.On today's episode of “The Argument,” Jane Coaston is joined by the Times Opinion columnist Michelle Goldberg and editorial board member Jesse Wegman to discuss the implications of the draft opinion and the future of abortion rights in America.What is your take on the Roe v. Wade draft leak? We want to hear from you. Share your thoughts on The New York Times website once you've listened to the episode.Mentioned in this episode:Skinner v. Oklahoma ex rel. Williamson Supreme Court caseGriswold v. Connecticut Supreme Court case“The Next Frontier for the Anti-Abortion Movement: A Nationwide Ban” by Caroline Kitchener in The Washington Post“Thoughts on a Post-Roe Agenda” by Patrick T. Brown in National Review(A full transcript of the episode is available on The Times website.)

This episode examines whether the machinery of SB8 - the Texas anti-abortion law enforced entirely by private actors - can be adapted to regulate firearm sales. Specifically, it looks at the recent $70 million settlement by Remington of claims by family members of victims of the 2011 Sandy Hook shooting, and the characterization of those claims by the Connecticut Supreme Court's 2019 opinion in Soto v. Bushmaster Firearms. It concludes that if any such law could be drafted consistently with the broad federal grant of immunity in the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, it would be based on the analysis of that statute in the Soto opinion. 

Insurers for the defunct Remington Outdoor Company paid out a $73 million settlement to families of the Sandy Hook victims. It was the first time any gun company, even a bankrupt and dismantled one, has ever paid money to plaintiffs who claimed they were at least partially responsible for the criminal acts of a third party. It's an unprecedented situation that raises a ton of questions. That's why I brought on one of the best gun writers out there: Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards. Cam and I go through the 6-year timeline of the case and talk about how we got to this settlement. The case was filed in 2015 with three different claims for how Remington was liable for the actions of the shooter. Two of those arguments dealt with how selling the AR-15, the most popular rifle in America, to civilians was unacceptable because the plaintiffs view them as "weapons of war." Those claims were tossed by the Connecticut Supreme Court. However, the same court allowed the third claim that Remington's advertising violated Connecticut law and contributed to the lethality of the attack to move forward. The United States Supreme Court declined to intervene after that and Remington Outdoor Company filed for bankruptcy a few months later. That put the defunct company's insurers in charge of the case and they moved to settle almost immediately after that. The nature of the plaintiffs' argument combined with a lack of evidence the shooter or his mother (who actually bought the gun) ever saw the advertising makes it difficult to understand the insurers' decision. I've offered up some explanation for it, but Cam had some additional insights I'd never thought of before. He noted that the recent payouts to the Parkland and Sutherland Springs shooting victims may have played into the insurers' calculous. Those cases saw totals over the $100 million mark. Plus, a jury could be sympathetic to the victims and try to hold Remington accountable for what happened since it's difficult to find anyone else to hold responsible. At the same time, Cam said the merits of the case seemed weak and people aren't inclined to blame a company when somebody uses their product to commit a crime.  We also predicted how the settlement might impact the industry as a whole. Cam said insurance rates may go up and the success of the plaintiffs could inspire similar suits. However, he noted these kinds of suits have been going for decades already and the settlement did not set any kind of binding legal precedent. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss Beto O'Rourke's latest zig-zag on gun confiscation. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island native, James Siwy is a former pro baseball player and police officer? A right-handed pitcher, Siwy had a brief Major League Baseball career with the Chicago White Sox, playing in two games for the club in 1982 and another in 1984. His seven-year career in the minor leagues started in 1981 and ended in 1987. After his baseball career ended, Siwy worked with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for over 20 years. Now, for our feature story: Republican members of the state's bipartisan redistricting commission want the Connecticut Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to tap a Stanford University law professor to help redraw congressional districts after the group couldn't reach a bipartisan agreement and missed its deadline this week. The four commission members, all state legislators, filed a motion that requests Nathaniel Persily not serve as the court-appointed expert or special master and that two special masters instead be appointed “to preserve the public's confidence in the fairness of the redistricting process.” The motion came hours after the state's highest court issued a notice announcing it had appointed Persily, who previously served as special master in 2011 during the last reapportionment process when Connecticut lawmakers also couldn't reach a bipartisan agreement on congressional district boundaries. The Republicans noted that Persily's name was not on the list of three possible special masters they had submitted for the court to consider. However, he was mentioned publicly by Democratic Senate President Martin Looney as someone the Democrats would recommend to the court. Ultimately, the Democrats did not submit any names. The court has not yet responded to the Republicans' motion. According to a notice issued Thursday by the State Supreme Court, Persily is ultimately required to submit his plan to the justices on or before Jan. 18. The court will then accept submissions up until Jan. 24 and a hearing before the court is planned for Jan. 27. The court is expected to file its redistricting plan with the Office of the Secretary of the State by Feb. 15. For more information on jobs and employment, check out this story and more at thewesterlysun.com Today we're remembering the life of Helen Perreault of Westerly. Helen was a graduate of Westerly High School in 1947, with aspirations of attending the Rhode Island School of Design. After working a couple of years at Moore's in Westerly, she then married her husband, the late Roland Perreault, Sr.  Helen was a communicant at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hope Valley, RI, where she was a very active in the Rosary and Alter Society. She was known for her hard work and frank opinions and her smile was always contagious! She served her community by being a Girl Scout leader in Richmond, a member of Women's Business Organizations in Naparee and Chariho, and from time to time a volunteer at Westerly Hospital. She was a devoted mother to her 3 surviving children, as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and nieces and nephews. Helen lived on Switch Rd. since 1949 and was an essential part of her family farm for over 50 years. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Helen's life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The true test of Mike's genius? Convincing you that our best performing episode #063 with Mark Richards pales in comparison to my interview here with Mark Dubois.  Branding ethics as "heady" or "engaging" is indeed a tough task. But what former Chief Disciplinary Officer have you ever heard discuss the realistic prospects of psilocybin or invite your favorite criminal defense and civil rights attorney to an LSD trip in his post-practice life? I didn't think so. But what else would you expect from us at this point? Mark "the Accidental Lawyer" Dubois is a dear friend and one of the greats in Connecticut Bar history and the only person I've ever heard of to have retired six (6) times in one life.  Like various of the other lawyers we've hosted on Law and Legitimacy, Mark thinks about law and has performed within the law in unique ways. He is the only lawyer we have hosted, however, to have washed dishes under the supervision of Justice Clarence Thomas while the two matriculated as undergrads at The College of the Holy Cross.  So there—LSD, retirements aplenty, sudsy early dealings with a Supreme Court Justice. "Heady" and "engaging" are mere table stakes for legal ethics and lawyer discipline.  In this interview, you'll learn about Mark's rather unique path through the field that culminated with his role as the Connecticut Supreme Court's very first Chief Disciplinary Officer. You'll also hear about Mark's prolific legal career prior thereto, which spanned the domains of civil litigation, personal injury, regulatory and administrative law, commercial and residential real estate, and more.  And you'll be gripped as I was to learn about the true historical origin of model ethics code in America, the difference between Harvard and Columbia's respective philosophical approaches to teaching the law, and how what Mark regards as the great "demoralization" in the legal field created a robust demand for new methods in lawyer discipline.  Of course, no episode would be complete without a Norm Pattis hypothetical or two. Does Congressional Privilege entitle Congress to hold me in contempt if I refuse to break attorney-client privilege at its command? Will Connecticut's new law attempting to regulate lawyer speech be the nail in my socially opprobrious coffin? This is Mark Dubois. Listen. Rate. Share. And share again. We love you for that.  Become a patron as I create a space for the free thinkers, contrarians, and the unafraid. Find us on social media. Follow us. Share our stuff. Talk to us in the comments. We love you for that, too.  You can find our producer, Michael Boyer, on Twitter and Instagram @michaelboyer_. And you can find the guy who created the LAL sound here.   

Homework is a part of every student's curriculum. But how much homework is too much? Experts say high school students can receive up to two hours of homework every night! Cathy Vatterott joins us. She's Professor Emeritus of Education at University of Missouri St Louis and the self proclaimed “Homework Lady.” How much homework does your child get? First, long time education reporter Kathy Megan joins us today to discuss Connecticut Supreme Court's landmark decision Sheff v O'Neill. A recent Connecticut Public documentary focuses on the people impacted by this decision decades ago. GUESTS: Kathy Megan - Associate Producer and Reporter on Connecticut Public documentary CUTLINE Special | Sheff v. O'Neill: Striving Toward Education Equity Henley Solomon - teaching assistant at Conard High School in West Hartford Kate Dias - Connecticut Education Association State President and high school math teacher from Manchester, Connecticut Cathy Vatterott - Professor Emeritus of Education at University of Missouri St Louis. Author of Rethinking Homework: Best Practices that Support Diverse Needs Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Wednesday's "Connecticut Today," Paul Pacelli spoke with Connecticut State Police Union President Andy Matthews on his worries about new speed cameras slated for some highway work zones (0:27). State House GOP leader Vin Cadelora updated the current state redistricting process, which is heading for the Connecticut Supreme Court (15:50). Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Mike Merli speaks with Civil Rights Attorney Alex Taubes and Bryan "Love" Jordan. After spending 15 years in prison, a judge granted Bryan a new trial. Then, the Connecticut Supreme Court reversed that decision. Bryan's future is now in the hands of State's Attorney Patrick Griffin, based in New Haven. For more information on Bryan and his case: https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2020/03/23/feature-love-on-trial/ Letters can be sent advocating on Bryan's behalf to: Patrick J. Griffin State's Attorney 235 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510 Phone calls can be made to: 203-503-6823 Social media posts can be made about Bryan's story using the hashtag #FreeBLove.

The Connecticut Supreme Court wants to ensure that jury pools are diverse and representative of our communities. That could mean striking restrictions of who is allowed to serve on a jury. This hour, Chief Justice Richard Robinson joins us to answer our questions and yours about jury duty in our state. When jury trials resume, jury selection might look a bit different than before. Have you served on a jury in our state? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Chief Justice Richard Robinson - Connecticut Supreme Court (2013-2018) Preston Tisdale - partner with firm Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder Judge Gregory E Mize - Judicial Fellow at the National Center for State Courts, Center for Jury Studies  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Connecticut Supreme Court wants to ensure that jury pools are diverse and representative of our communities. That could mean striking restrictions of who is allowed to serve on a jury. This hour, Chief Justice Richard Robinson joins us to answer our questions and yours about jury duty in our state. When jury trials resume, jury selection might look a bit different than before. Have you served on a jury in our state? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Chief Justice Richard Robinson - Connecticut Supreme Court (2013-2018) Preston Tisdale - partner with firm Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder Judge Gregory E Mize - Judicial Fellow at the National Center for State Courts, Center for Jury Studies  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in a special episode of the CT Caselaw Podcast, Attorney Dan Lage takes some time to sit down with Attorney Lisa Steele to discuss the recently released State v Gomes decision and her role in the case. In Gomes, released at the end of January 2021 by the Connecticut Supreme Court, a new trial was ordered in a case where defense counsel requested a jury instruction about inadequate investigation by police. Listen in as Dan and Lisa do live decision analysis of the case which includes her insight and some interesting behind the scenes material. Then they discuss why Gomes changes the game for trial lawyers in how they should approach an investigation. Get Lisa's Book : "Defense Counsel's Playbook for Eyewitness ID Cases" Hosts: Criminal Law: Dan Lage, Ruane Attorneys Injury Law: Ryan McKeen, CT Trial Firm Family Law: Rich Rochlin, Rich Rochlin Law

The Lord Is The Maker Of Them All https://youtu.be/-pPQd9NqQf4 1. Second Amendment A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.  2. “Prefatory Phrase”A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State. - State has right to ensure a well regulated militia (civilians) to defend against Federal Government.  3. U.S. v Miller (Supreme Court, 1939)In the absence of any evidence tending to show that possession or use of a [sewed-off shotgun]…has some reasonable relationship to the preservation or efficiency of a well-regulated militia, we cannot say the Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear such an instrument.  4. “Operative Phrase”The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.- The right belongs to the individual for self-defense, not just for the State to have a militia  5. District of Columbia v. Heller (Supreme Court, 2008)The right to bear arms has always been the distinctive privilege of freemen...The inherent right of self-defense has been central to the Second Amendment right…[and] the home [is] where the need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute.  6. 14th Amendment - ratified in 1868All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any Sate deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.  7. Due Process Clause - State cannot deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law- Due process is “fundamental fairness” in the judicial process  8. Griswold v. Connecticut (Supreme Court, 1965)The concept of liberty protects those personal rights that are fundamental, and is not confined to the specific terms of the Bill of Rights. My conclusion that the concept of liberty [embraces] the right of marital privacy though that right is not mentioned explicitly in the Constitution is supported by a number of decisions of this Court.  9. Dissent in GriswoldI think this is an uncommonly silly law. But we are not asked in this case to say whether we think this law is unwise, or even asinine. We are asked to hold that it violates the United States Constitution. And that I cannot do. I can find no such general right of privacy in the Bill of Rights, in any other part of the Constitution, or in any case ever before decided by this Court.  10. Justice Scalia on Abortion/Privacy as a 14th Amendment RightBut some of the liberties the Supreme Court has found to be protected by that word - liberty - nobody thought constituted a liberty when the 14th Amendment was adopted. Abortion? It was criminal in all the states. 11. Equal Protection ClauseNo State shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.  12. Classifications for Level of ScrutinyRational Basis - lowest level of scrutiny, government only needs to show “rational reason” for denying equal protection to particular groupe.g. Business closures  13. Classifications for Level of Scrutiny (cont'd)Intermediate Scrutiny - middle level of scrutiny, government needs to show “compelling reason” for denying equal protection to particular group e.g. Laws based on age classifications  14. Classifications for Level of Scrutiny (cont'd)Strict Scrutiny - most heightened level of scrutiny, government needs to show denial is “necessary to advance government interest”e.g. Laws based on race and gender classifications  15. Civil Rights Act of 1964Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

The Lord Is The Maker Of Them All https://youtu.be/-pPQd9NqQf4 1. Second Amendment A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.  2. “Prefatory Phrase”A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State. - State has right to ensure a well regulated militia (civilians) to defend against Federal Government.  3. U.S. v Miller (Supreme Court, 1939)In the absence of any evidence tending to show that possession or use of a [sewed-off shotgun]…has some reasonable relationship to the preservation or efficiency of a well-regulated militia, we cannot say the Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear such an instrument.  4. “Operative Phrase”The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.- The right belongs to the individual for self-defense, not just for the State to have a militia  5. District of Columbia v. Heller (Supreme Court, 2008)The right to bear arms has always been the distinctive privilege of freemen...The inherent right of self-defense has been central to the Second Amendment right…[and] the home [is] where the need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute.  6. 14th Amendment - ratified in 1868All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any Sate deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.  7. Due Process Clause - State cannot deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law- Due process is “fundamental fairness” in the judicial process  8. Griswold v. Connecticut (Supreme Court, 1965)The concept of liberty protects those personal rights that are fundamental, and is not confined to the specific terms of the Bill of Rights. My conclusion that the concept of liberty [embraces] the right of marital privacy though that right is not mentioned explicitly in the Constitution is supported by a number of decisions of this Court.  9. Dissent in GriswoldI think this is an uncommonly silly law. But we are not asked in this case to say whether we think this law is unwise, or even asinine. We are asked to hold that it violates the United States Constitution. And that I cannot do. I can find no such general right of privacy in the Bill of Rights, in any other part of the Constitution, or in any case ever before decided by this Court.  10. Justice Scalia on Abortion/Privacy as a 14th Amendment RightBut some of the liberties the Supreme Court has found to be protected by that word - liberty - nobody thought constituted a liberty when the 14th Amendment was adopted. Abortion? It was criminal in all the states. 11. Equal Protection ClauseNo State shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.  12. Classifications for Level of ScrutinyRational Basis - lowest level of scrutiny, government only needs to show “rational reason” for denying equal protection to particular groupe.g. Business closures  13. Classifications for Level of Scrutiny (cont’d)Intermediate Scrutiny - middle level of scrutiny, government needs to show “compelling reason” for denying equal protection to particular group e.g. Laws based on age classifications  14. Classifications for Level of Scrutiny (cont’d)Strict Scrutiny - most heightened level of scrutiny, government needs to show denial is “necessary to advance government interest”e.g. Laws based on race and gender classifications  15. Civil Rights Act of 1964Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

In this episode we recap the Connecticut Supreme Court Decisions in September 2020. Hosts: Criminal Law: Dan Lage, Ruane Attorneys Injury Law: Ryan McKeen, CT Trial Firm Family Law: Rich Rochlin, Rich Rochlin Law Index: 01:38 - Criminal Law cases 39:26 - Injury Law cases 48:15 - Family Law cases Sponsor: Social Media Marketing For Lawyers GetFirmFlex.com

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; Blue Moon Spirits FridaysStarting off in the Bistro Cafe, after his non-apology apology about accosting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, “Yoho and his crew would have liked her to just let it drop. Instead she said, you know what, permission denied. Permission denied.”Then, on the rest of the menu, Trump urged 'suburban housewives' to support his plan to bring back segregation; Tom Cotton insists schools that teach the real history of slavery shouldn't get any federal funding; and, the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld sanctions against Alex Jones in the Sandy Hook lawsuit.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the first and only president of Belarus threatened to expel western media over election coverage of his expected sixth term; and, the head of the World Health Organization denounced Mike Pompeo's 'unacceptable' comments questioning his independence.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; Blue Moon Spirits FridaysStarting off in the Bistro Cafe, after his non-apology apology about accosting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, “Yoho and his crew would have liked her to just let it drop. Instead she said, you know what, permission denied. Permission denied.”Then, on the rest of the menu, Trump urged 'suburban housewives' to support his plan to bring back segregation; Tom Cotton insists schools that teach the real history of slavery shouldn't get any federal funding; and, the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld sanctions against Alex Jones in the Sandy Hook lawsuit.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the first and only president of Belarus threatened to expel western media over election coverage of his expected sixth term; and, the head of the World Health Organization denounced Mike Pompeo's 'unacceptable' comments questioning his independence.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/7/24/1963374/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-Blue-Moon-Spirits-Fridays

Lisa discusses Governor Lamont's Connecticut Supreme Court nominees. Then Heather Borden-Herve from GoodMorningWilton.com joins the show to discuss Wilton students going back to school and a possible case of Covid-19 at Wilton High School and what that means for the Fall.

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Today's episode features a deep dive into what used to be a core Republican program, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. Did you know that every year, over a thousand people -- most of them with homes -- freeze to death in the U.S.? Did you know that both political parties used to want to do something about that? We begin, however, with some listener feedback from our popular recent Episode 330 in which we broke down a recent decision by the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding "pre-embryos" and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Hear from a published scientist and an IVF mom! Then, it's time for our deep dive into LIHEAP, 42 U.S.C. § 8621 et seq. You'll learn all about the problem of home heating in this country and what we do about it... at least for now. You'll also learn exactly how much the Trump administration would like to fund this program, which you won't be surprised to learn is $0. But that's not all! Our "C" segment features a lengthy explanation from election law expert Beth Kingsley who answers the question "Could Donald Trump just hire Vladimir Putin to work on his 2020 re-election campaign if he discloses it?" The answer is more complicated than you'd expect and just might surprise you. After all that, it's time for the answer to Friday's #T3BE 153 about the admissibility of a doctor's note in court. Will Thomas get this one right?? Listen and find out! Appearances None! If you’d like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at openarguments@gmail.com. Show Notes & Links Please do participate in our favorite charity event of the year, Vulgarity for Charity! To participate, just donate $50 or more to Modest Needs, and then send a copy of the receipt to vulgarityforcharity@gmail.com along with your request for a roast. You can even request that Thomas & Andrew roast the victim of your choice. We discussed both the IVF decision and the election hypothetical back in Episode 330. You can read the LIHEAP law for yourself; it's 42 U.S.C. § 8621 et seq. The data we discussed on the episode comes from Olivia Wein's study, and the funding numbers come from this government document. This is the link to the FEC's guidance we discussed in the "C" segment. Finally, check out an actual IVF contract, thanks to Valerie Smith! -Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/law -Follow us on Twitter:  @Openargs -Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/openargs/, and don’t forget the OA Facebook Community! -For show-related questions, check out the Opening Arguments Wiki, which now has its own Twitter feed!  @oawiki -And finally, remember that you can email us at openarguments@gmail.com!

On November 12, the United States Supreme Court refused to hear Remington's appeal of the Connecticut Supreme Court decision allowing the Sandy Hook lawsuits against gun manufacturers to continue. At issue is the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005, signed into law by George W. Bush, with bi-partisan support in the House and the Senate. Neither party escapes scrutiny on this one, but the NRA and Bush pushed for it and got it passed, to the substantial safety detriment of the American people.

On this episode of Law Talk, we discuss the Connecticut Supreme Court's decision which provides new defenses to foreclosures of residential property; 3 New Hampshire women’s claims that a topless ban which applies only to women is unconstitutional will be presented to the U.S. Supreme Court in October; how the  U.S. Supreme Court may be asked to step in and fix the Electoral College before the 2020 Presidential election; And listener calls include a guy with a complex question about Connecticut’s Family and Medical Leave Act.

We talked about a new Connecticut Supreme Court case involving Freedom of Speech (First Amendment issues and the exception for “true threats”); an interesting issue in Family Law (whether the non-custodial parent can be held in contempt for not exercising court-ordered visitation with the minor kids (visitation was always considered a “privilege,” not an “obligation” until this Appellate Court decision); labor law (“can I get fired for taking a vacation?”); and a Home Improvement Contractor case where the contractor abandoned a $16k job after getting $12k from the owners (by the time the Court finished with him, the Judgment against him totaled $108k).  All in all, a variety of “carefully curated” topics.  Listener calls included how to complain about a car dealer without getting arrested for doing so.

As mass shootings became commonplace, attempts to hold gun makers accountable kept hitting the same roadblock — until now. We look at a lawsuit that could transform the firearms industry. Guests: Natalie Kitroeff, a business reporter for The New York Times, spoke with David Wheeler, whose 6-year-old son, Ben, died in the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School; and Sheryl Gay Stolberg, who covers Congress for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Background reading: A Connecticut Supreme Court ruling has created a potential opening for Sandy Hook families to maneuver around the gun industry’s legal shield and hold companies liable for the attack.The families are hoping to replicate a tactic used in lawsuits against cigarette manufacturers.

A major UPDATE to a case featured on The Tape Room. The Connecticut Supreme Court ordered new trials for Ralph "Ricky" Birch and Shawn Henning , the two men convicted more than three decades ago in the stabbing and beating death of a 65-year-old man. The felony murder convictions in the Dec. 1, 1985, slaying of Everett Carr were based in part on false testimony about bloodstains on a towel that later were proven not to be blood, the court ruled. In throwing out the convictions, the Supreme Court was heavily critical of state prosecutors and world famous forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee.  Dr. Lee's false testimony helped put the men in prison nearly 30 years ago.

Attorney Michele Morris, permanent law clerk to the Connecticut Supreme Court, discusses the analysis used by the Connecticut courts for statutory construction. Statutory Construction Podcast Information

As New Zealand reacts to the deadliest mass shooting in its history, the debate over guns is resurfacing here in Connecticut on many fronts. The Connecticut Supreme Court has dealt a blow to the company that manufactures the semi-automatic rifle used in the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Victims' families allowed to proceed with their lawsuit finally may be able to force Remington Arms into turning over information over how it markets such weapons. Members of Connecticut's congressional delegation, meanwhile, are moving to block the use of federal education funds toward the arming of school teachers. And the state legislature is considering a new crop of gun bills. This week, we take a big-picture look at what's happening. We also hone in on legislative proposals involving the ability of individuals to make healthcare and end-of-life decisions for themselves and their family members. One is a bill to allow doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medicine to terminally ill patients. The other seeks to prevent parents from objecting to child vaccinations on religious grounds.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTSA radio host Jack Riccardi discusses that the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that victims of the Sandy Hook shooting may sue Bushmaster Firearms for its "influential" marketing to Adam Lanza, the mass shooter.

For our second half of the weekend daily journal once again we are tasked with unraveling the half-truths & misinformations be told about the Connecticut courts, Sandy Hook victims, and the gun manufacturers. Not sure why it is so difficult for the media to deliver truth, but if they did, we wouldn't be needed.

In the 1996 landmark Sheff v. O'Neill case, the Connecticut Supreme Court found that minority students in Hartford's public schools “suffered daily” due to racial and economic segregation.Now, 22 years later -- Connecticut's magnet school solution to Sheff's desegregation mandate has been held up as a model for integration around the country. Yet many minority students in Hartford still attend struggling and highly segregated schools.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Lettiero, a partner in Goldberg Segalla’s Hartford Office, discusses Karas v. Liberty Insurance Corp. and the Connecticut Supreme Court’s agreement to answer a certified question from a federal district court concerning what constitutes “collapse.” Mike first outlines the background behind Karas and its importance in Connecticut due to a rash of crumbling foundations in certain parts of the state. Mike then explains how the Supreme Court will interpret “collapse,” considering the question against the backdrop of analogous case law nationwide. Mike concludes with an analysis of the significance of Karas in Connecticut and elsewhere given the paucity of case law on what constitutes “collapse,” particularly in the first-party context.

Do high political leaders and A-Listers who commit serious felonies receive full-scale immunity? Is this the definition of a two-tiered justice system? ALL RISE investigates by exploring two major cases in the headlines. Bill Cosby's sentencing for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004 has been scheduled for September 24 and 25 — a delay that will allow the disgraced comedian to celebrate his 81st birthday behind the walls of his posh Pennsylvania home prison. In an exclusive interview, ALL RISE speaks to the lead investigator for the defense, Hollywood private eye Scott Ross, and asks the question: Is this fair? Then, investigative reporter Leonard Levitt explores a high court's sensational ruling to vacate Kennedy family cousin Michael Skakel's murder conviction — leaving the family of victim Martha Moxley reeling, and still without justice after she was beaten to death in 1975. Twenty-three years after he murder, a grand jury was convened, and two years after that Skakel was finally indicted for the crime. He was sentenced to 20 years to life. Skakel was then granted a new trial in 2013, however, based on mistakes by his trial lawyer, and remained free since, after posting a $1.2 million bond. Sixteen months ago, the Connecticut Supreme Court reinstated the conviction, but then reversed itself and granted Skakel freedom. So if Skalel didn't do it, who did?

Do high political leaders and A-Listers who commit serious felonies receive full-scale immunity? Is this the definition of a two-tiered justice system? ALL RISE investigates by exploring two major cases in the headlines. Bill Cosby's sentencing for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004 has been scheduled for September 24 and 25 — a delay that will allow the disgraced comedian to celebrate his 81st birthday behind the walls of his posh Pennsylvania home prison. In an exclusive interview, ALL RISE speaks to the lead investigator for the defense, Hollywood private eye Scott Ross, and asks the question: Is this fair? Then, investigative reporter Leonard Levitt explores a high court's sensational ruling to vacate Kennedy family cousin Michael Skakel's murder conviction — leaving the family of victim Martha Moxley reeling, and still without justice after she was beaten to death in 1975. Twenty-three years after he murder, a grand jury was convened, and two years after that Skakel was finally indicted for the crime. He was sentenced to 20 years to life. Skakel was then granted a new trial in 2013, however, based on mistakes by his trial lawyer, and remained free since, after posting a $1.2 million bond. Sixteen months ago, the Connecticut Supreme Court reinstated the conviction, but then reversed itself and granted Skakel freedom. So if Skalel didn't do it, who did? 

Storytelling with Meghan Freed of Freed Marcroft Law Hartford, Connecticut  Links mentioned in the show: The Colin McEnroe Show, WNPR: Divorce In 2013. Gay people face complications, and cases of collaborative divorce are rising. Steve Jobs Biography Freed Marcroft You can get in touch with Meghan here: Facebook page: Twitter: Listen to the episode by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem. Read the transcript below! AUDIO TITLE:  30 Days, 30 Voices – Meghan Freed Jenn T Grace: Welcome to 30 Days, 30 Voices: Stories from America's LGBT business leaders. Intro: You are listening to a special edition of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. Tune in for the next thirty days as we interview one business leader per day each day in June to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. That's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride month. You'll learn insights around business and marketing from those who know it best. And now, your host. She's an entrepreneur, a marketing maven, and an advocate for the LGBT business community - Jenn, with two N's, T. Grace. Jenn T Grace: Hello and welcome. Thank you for tuning in to this special Pride Month episode of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. Information about today's guest and links mentioned in the show will be available on the website at www.JennTGrace.com/30days-30voices. If you like what you hear in this interview, please be sure to tell a friend. And now, without further ado, let's dive into the interview. I am excited to be talking to Meghan Freed, founding member of Freed McKeen which is a law firm located in Hartford Connecticut. In addition to many of her accomplishments, she is especially proud of her estate planning, family and small business legal practice within the LGBT community. Also, her name appears in the Connecticut Supreme Court's ground-breaking decision on marriage equality which was Kerrigan versus the Commissioner of Public Health. Meghan, I have given the listeners a brief overview of who you are, but why don't you tell us a little bit more about yourself and your business, and what your path looked like that led you to where you are today. Meghan Freed: Sure, hi Jenn. First of all thank you so much for having me; I love your podcast, and I love your website, and I love your Facebook page. So I'm thrilled to be a part of it. Jenn T Grace: Thank you. Meghan Freed: I went to law school back in 2000, and after I graduated I went to a firm here in Hartford, Connecticut, Shipman & Goodwin, and then I worked at a much larger international firm called Bingham McCutchen. And then after that I was in-house council for a number of years at a wonderful company, Hartford Steam Boiler. At a certain point in my career I wasn't sure what to do next. And practicing law has been really a wonderful thing for me but I was ready to sort of take a new path, and work more with individual folks than with the companies I had been working for as clients prior. So I started talking about the concept of beginning my own law firm and a friend of mine from law school, Ryan McKeen, was sort of at the same place and came to me with the idea of forming a firm together. And my initial thought was, 'Ugh, wouldn't that be nice? I would really love to do this. But I also have this wonderful biweekly paycheck, and I love the people I work with, and I love the work I do. Am I really ready to take this risk?' I was sitting on a plane one day with my partner Kristen Marcroft, and we were talking about how I wish I could go into practice for myself and she at the time was looking at graduating from law school herself in a few months. And so she said, 'Well really why not? What is the risk?' And we went through everything and thought about our lives and our finances...

The Mature Minor Doctrine is a common law doctrine created in most states through judicial rulings. The doctrine accepts that an unemancipated minor may possess the maturity to choose or reject a particular health care treatment.  Illinois’ version of the doctrine was created by the 1989 Supreme Court of Illinois decision, In re E.G.  Most recently, the Doctrine was discussed in a Connecticut Supreme Court case where the court unanimously ruled that a 17 year old girl can be forced to undergo cancer treatments against her will. This podcast with attorney Sarah Flohr will discuss the Mature Minor Doctrine and how it could affect unemancipated minors in the state of Illinois.

Our 1st show of 2015.Being a grandparent is great.Tribute to Denny.We'll miss you Denny.We need a new button pusher.Trivia Cafe: We suck at this!Mail Bag:One from Mike: Some humor, maybe not.Two from Chuck:1) Bank charges fees to dead woman’s account.2) Connecticut Supreme Court rules 17-year-old cancer patient must have chemo.One from Joe: California surfer dies after ignoring warnings of high bacteria levels.The Rest of the Show:1) Oregon principal on leave after 3 drunken driving arrests this month.2) Surprise! Christopher joins us.3) Chris talks about the Connecticut teen with cancer.4) The Nissan Leaf.5) Show closes with NFL talk.

Note: The hashtag for the show on Twitter has changed, please connect with us using #DtSR going forward. Thanks!   Topics covered Update: Home Depot breach (Hint: apparently it was a 3rd party entry point) Story: http://www.computerworld.com/article/2844491/home-depot-attackers-broke-in-using-a-vendors-stolen-credentials.html Apparently as a reaction, all execs are being switched to iDevices (blame Windows? and why only execs?) - http://www.imore.com/home-depot-switches-execs-iphones-macbooks-it-blames-windows-massive-breach Also, they lost ~53 Million email addresses too - http://online.wsj.com/articles/home-depot-hackers-used-password-stolen-from-vendor-1415309282 American Express is pushing tokenization to their payment ecosystem, this is big news but leaves a lot more questions and concerns than answers (for example- what about chip & pin (sign)? )- Story: http://threatpost.com/american-express-brings-tokenization-to-payment-cards/109137 Check out the standard itself: http://www.emvco.com/download_agreement.aspx?id=945 Flaw found (in a lab) in the VISA EMV protocol, but is it realistic to do this kind of "immense fraud" in outside the lab, in real life? Story: http://www.cio.com/article/2842994/flaw-in-visa-cards-could-ring-up-a-very-large-fraud.html The FTC further exerises its (Constitutional?) powers to take down fake "Support call scammers" and is on track to some public fanfare- Story: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2014/10/26/ftc-takes-down-fake-support-scammers-upbeat-about-getting-consumers-money-back-poll/ Connecticut Supreme Court paves the way for class-action suit in HIPAA breach/violation. Big question- is this good for anyone other than the lawyers? Will it just add to the rising cost of healthcare, or is this doing some good? Story: http://www.ctlawtribune.com/home/id=1202676138225/Conn-Supreme-Court-HIPAA-Decision-Likely-to-Spawn-More-Litigation A "spying software" that can spot a phone theft in "2 minutes"? Call us skeptical, and leary- Story: http://www.fastcodesign.com/3038031/spying-software-spots-phone-theft-in-2-minutes-no-password-needed Starwood Hotels is going keyless with iPhone & iWatch integration for room entry. A great idea, if it's free of the usual security bugs. Story: http://www.theipadfan.com/starwood-hotel-rooms-now-keyless-with-iphone-and-apple-watch-app-integration/ Michael's take on the story: http://www.csoonline.com/article/2691383/security-leadership/what-did-you-expect-to-happen-when-you-bought-the-electronic-lock.html Episode 111, where we briefly cover this topic in detail via the Onity court case: http://podcast.wh1t3rabbit.net/dtr-episode-111-newscast-for-september-22nd-2014 Breaches BrowserStack goes down, gets transparent and honest, promises to come back stronger - http://www.browserstack.com/attack-and-downtime-on-9-November "Massive" USPS data breach identified, hits customers and employees (cue the lawsuits!) - http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/10/politics/postal-service-security-breach/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 NOAA breached by .... China! - http://www.eweek.com/security/noaa-other-u.s.-agency-security-breaches-connecting-the-dots.html State Department shuts down unclassified email system, after spotting "activity of concern" - http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/us/politics/state-department-targeted-by-hackers-in-4th-agency-computer-breach.html?_r=0

Mike, Jay, and Kristin open the show with a discussion of the first week of open hearings on the impeachment of President Trump. Mike argues that it's clear that Trump ‘did it' (or at least clear enough to require a vote for impeachment) but that it could be argued that what he did is not cause for removal. Jay and Kristin are less convinced by the evidence presented to this point. They all believe that the most likely outcome is straight party-line votes to impeach and convict, resulting in the acquittal of the president. Mike wishes it would be possible to hear from those closest to the president on this issue, specifically Mulvaney, Bolton, and Giuliani, but he doesn't think that's likely. Kristin and Jay would also like to hear from them, but even if they testified that the president attempted bribery, they're not sure that would justify his removal from office. Next, they discuss the entry of former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick into the Democratic presidential nomination race, bringing the total number of candidates to 18. Everyone agrees that this is due to Joe Biden's perceived weakness and the lack of a popular center-left candidate with strong minority support. Patrick faces daunting challenges, but he may be in a position to pick up significant black support should Biden's campaign implode. Mike half wishes that Barack Obama had endorsed a candidate, but Jay points out that that would be very much going against past precedent, at least in cases where a vice-president isn't immediately running to succeed the president, as would have happened had Biden run in 2016. Finally, it's a look at the Supreme Court's decision to not take up a ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court that allows families of the Sandy Hook mass shooting to sue the gunmaker who sold the weapon used in the massacre. While they all more or less agree that Supreme Court non-intervention was the right call, Mike goes further and argues against the special carve-out in federal law to protect gunmakers from lawsuits - at least until some counter-arguments from Jay make Mike waver a bit in his commitment to that position. *Listener support helps make The Politics Guys possible*. If you're interested in supporting the show, go to patreon.com/politicsguys ( https://www.patreon.com/politicsguys ) or politicsguys.com/support ( http://www.politicsguys.com/support ). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-politics-guys/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy