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The largest law firms in the country are fiercely competitive, so it's notable when nearly 40 of them agree to sign on to a legal brief. That's what happened in an appellate case that could have eroded the attorney-client privilege—and the firms' lucrative white collar defense practices. They breathed a collective sigh of relief earlier this month when the Sixth Circuit overturned a lower court ruling that would have forced FirstEnergy to turn over to its shareholders the results of internal investigations. The company hired Jones Day and Squire Patton Boggs to conduct the probes in response to a bribery scandal and later argued that the work was shielded by attorney-client privilege. On today's episode of our podcast, On The Merits, reporter Roy Strom explains what happened in this case and why it represented such a threat to Big Law. He also gets into the reasons lawyers' hourly rates for white collar defense work can climb so high. Do you have feedback on this episode of On The Merits? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

Friday, August 22nd, 2025Today, the California Assembly has passed the redistricting resolutions and will have a special election this November for voters to approve the new maps; an appeals court has thrown out the $450M civil fraud fine against Trump; the Supreme Court says the NIH grants case must be filed in the Court of Federal Claims; a federal judge  just has ruled that Alina Habba's appointment as US Attorney in New Jersey is unlawful; an Eric Adams campaign advisor has been fired after slipping a potato chip bag full of cash to a reporter; an appeals court has cleared the way for the administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans Nepalis and Nicaraguans; anti LGBTQ bigot and child beating advocate James Dobson is dead; the Trump administration has banned gender affirming care coverage for federal workers while mandating conversion therapy coverage; the Trump administration has said it is reviewing all 55M here on visas for any violations; a Texas judge has denied Elon Musk's bid to dismiss the $1M election lottery lawsuit against him; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang PodcastJohn Fugelsang - Substack@johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - Pre-order You Can Nominate Dana Goldberg for this year's Out100!2025 Out100 Readers'     ChoiceNPHC & FBF stand united w/ CDC, NIH, & other HHS agencies in formal dissent of HHS Sec Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. & his political rhetoric that led to the Aug 8 attack on CDC & his response. Help ensure safety of public servants. Hold RFK Jr accountable by signing the letter: savehhs.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/firedbutfighting.bsky.social/post/3lwtfq56klc2gStoriesFormer Trump lawyer Alina Habba's appointment as U.S. attorney for New Jersey was 'unlawful,' judge rules | NBC NewsNewsom signs bills for redrawing voting maps as parties fight for control | The Washington PostNY appeals court voids the nearly $500 million civil fraud penalty against Trump | CNN PoliticsAppeals court panel clears way for Trump admin to end TPS for Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans | POLITICOMusk must face lawsuit brought by voters he convinced to sign petition in $1 million-a-day election giveaway, judge says | The IndependentTrump Admin Bans Coverage For Trans Govt Employees, Mandates Conversion Therapy Coverage | Erin In The MorningTrump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violations | AP NewsTrump bought more than $100 million in bonds since January, filings show | NBC NewsEric Adams adviser who gave reporter potato chip bag stuffed with cash is suspended from campaign | NBC News Good Trouble The DoD has authorized DoD employees to apply to be “detailed” out to support ICE and CBP at the southern border. There's now an announcement on USAJOBS.gov, BUT the announcement includes an email address: fema-volunteerforce@fema.dhs.gov(Proton Mail: Get a free email account with privacy and encryption)From The Good NewsNew texts allegedly show Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted leading FirstEnergy's push for House Bill 6Fruitful Fundraising Co.Heather Cox RichardsonReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Cleveland City Councilmember Joe Jones, stripped of his committee assignments in January for bad behavior, is now set to be censured by council after an investigation found credible allegations that he threatened the life of a staffer. Jones will face censure next month. Cleveland City Council has not censured one of its members since the 1970s. A working group looking at possible changes to property tax laws will deliver recommendations next month to the governor. Property owners have made clear to lawmakers that they are maxed out. But the grassroots group seeking to put a measure before voters to abolish property taxes says the group's work will not stop their drive for an amendment. Karl Racine, the monitor overseeing Cleveland's implementation of a federal consent decree over unconstitutional policing, has resigned. Cleveland entered into the consent decree with the Justice Department in 2015. Lakewood residents frustrated with repeated power outages gave an earful to First Energy officials in a town hall organized by the utility this week. Power goes out frequently, they said, even when there's no storm in sight. First Energy blamed an aging system and bad equipment for the problems in Lakewood and the west side of Cleveland and committed to spending 12.5 million dollars on upgrades. After a five week trial, Antoine Tolbert and two other members of the New Era Cleveland group were found not guilty on all charges after prosecutors alleged they were running a protection racket and shaking down gas station owners. The highest profile Democrat in Ohio, former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, will run for re-election to the senate against appointed Republican U.S. Senator Jon Husted, the former lieutenant governor. An official announcement, sources say, will come next week. All eyes were on Brown as a possible gubernatorial candidate. His decision to make another run for the senate may clarify other races. Democrats hold no statewide elected state or federal positions, save a state supreme court seat. We discuss these topics and more on the Friday “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.”

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. Attorney-client privilege protected in the FirstEnergy litigation. (Reuters) BCG's Gaza project is so offensive that 4 staffers quit the company. (FT) Albania (of all countries) turns to AI to fight corruption. (Politico) 5th ex-Peruvian President jailed for corruption. (Al Jazeera) You can donate to flood relief for victims of the Kerr County flooding by going to the Hill Country Flood Relief here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Dayton boy may have been dead for weeks when he was reported kidnapped on Saturday; Franklin County's coroner says a man struck by lightning late last month has died; a Barberton city council member wants First Energy to give $100 credits to customers due to numerous power outages this summer; Columbus is investing $23M in cybersecurity measures after last year's breach.

Chuck Todd speaks with legendary documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney about his newest project The Dark Money Game on HBO and the influence of legalized bribery in American politics.First, Chuck gives his own thoughts on the corrupting influence of money in politics, why Donald Trump's memecoin is a bribery scheme in plain sight and why money has fueled distrust in politics from both sides of the aisleThen, Chuck and Alex dive into the Ohio scandal at the center of The Dark Money Game, exploring why Americans have grown numb to the Citizens United ruling—and how it effectively legalized bribery in politics. They discuss how money has become a deeply corrosive force in American democracy.Alex shares his process for selecting the story, what he uncovered during his investigation, and why the project ultimately became a two-part series.The conversation also touches on the troubling alliance between organized religion and dark money, the Trump administration's open embrace of corruption, and, finally, Alex reveals the focus of his next big project: Elon Musk.Finally, Chuck answers a listener question in the Ask Chuck segment!0:00 Introduction1:00 Citizen's United created the dark money era1:45 Reform efforts have failed3:00 Campaigns used to cost millions, not billions5:00 Money has cut voters out of the equation9:00 Trump's memecoin is a bribery scam in plain sight10:30 We need strong disclosure laws13:00 Public funding of elections is an all or nothing propositionv14:30 Distrust in politics centers on money in the system17:40 Alex Gibney joins the show! 18:40 Dark Money is the best attempt at telling the story of money corrupting politics 19:40 How hard is it to make this story accessible to the public? 20:40 Campaign finance should be rebranded as bribery 21:40 Ohio state legislature captured by special interests 24:10 Why did First Energy execs not end up in prison? 25:25 Huge money ensured GOP candidates in Ohio won, then were beholden 26:40 The bribe was a good investment 28:10 How did Alex access the wiretaps? 28:55 Investigators stumbled into the case 30:55 We've accepted money in politics and are numb to it 31:40 Citizens United opened the floodgates to corruption via PACs 33:40 Bribery is now legal 35:25 We're in a kleptocracy now 35:55 Reed Hoffman donated millions to Harris and wanted Lina Khan fired at FTC 37:40 Big money interests can just buy their own news coverage 40:10 Ohio whistleblower turned in his friend in service to his state 41:10 Florida gambling initiatives bought and sold petition signatures 42:40 Money in politics is like the mob bribing cops 45:10 Candidates don't run on an anti corruption/campaign finance platform 46:40 Billionaires shouldn't get define the world for the rest of us 47:55 Bernie/AOC turning out huge crowds tapping into anger against a rigged system 49:40 Dark money started as one film and became two because there was too much material 50:55 Evangelical grifters became fused with dark money in exchange for political influence 53:55 Corrupt Religious leaders "bless" political corruption to their followers 55:40 Society is driven by, and consumed by money 56:40 Law firms and universities have capitulated to Trump over their financial interests 59:10 Alex's advice for young documentarians 1:00:40 Lobbying is now corporation vs corporation 1:03:25 Elon Musk is Alex's next topic1:04:25 Chuck's thoughts on conversation with Alex Gibney 1:05:25 Ask Chuck - How can voters in states with later primaries feel involved in choosing presidential candidates? 1:06:55 A rotating system for primaries based on region is a potential solution 1:09:55 There are ways to make the system fair, but the people in charge don't want a fair system. 1:12:55 Voters in early states take the process very seriously

Send us a textScott J. Allen, Ph.D., is an award-winning educator passionate about working with people at all levels and across industries. He serves as an instructor in SMU's Cox School of Business Executive Education and spent more than 18 years as a professor of management. Allen's areas of expertise include leader development, the future of work, and executive communication. Scott has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He's the co-author of several books and hosts Practical Wisdom for Leaders, ranked among the world's top 2.5% of podcasts. Along with the podcast, he publishes a weekly newsletter.Scott frequently serves as a keynote speaker. In addition, he consults, facilitates workshops, and leads retreats across industries. Recent engagements include Catholic Charities, Cleveland Leadership Center, Key Bank, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Progressive, Nestle, EY, Siegfried Group, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Sherwin Williams, Whiting-Turner, Builder's FirstSource, Vocon, CID Design Group, Toyota Motor North America, Lexus, Crestron, NASA-Glenn, Sam's Club, Elbit America, Oatey, Lubrizol, Enbridge (Dominion), Endeavor Energy Resources, Scout Energy Partners, First Energy, TransAlta, FedEx Custom Critical, Thompson Hine LLP, Nordson, Beacon Oral Specialists, and Cleveland Clinic.Scott served on the board of the International Leadership Association, Association of Leadership Educators, and Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. He was named an ILA Fellow by the International Leadership Association in 2021.Thanks to Martin Gutmann for interviewing! A Few Quotes From This Episode“If you'd asked me in 2020, I would've said I knew a lot about leadership. But now I see just how much I didn't—and still don't—know.""This podcast has systematized my learning. Every week, I'm talking with someone who knows more than I do.""Maybe I've reached base camp, but Everest is still ahead."About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersBlogMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

Health and Fitness with ErinWelcome to the inaugural episode of Energy Shift with Erin! As a multi-certified nutritionist and personal trainer, Erin introduces her mission to help busy moms improve their health, wellness, and mindset.  In this episode, Erin dives into the four foundational pillars of wellness—hydration, movement, protein intake, and fiber—and shares practical tips for creating sustainable routines to reduce stress and decision fatigue. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, Erin's approachable strategies will meet you where you are and guide you toward a healthier, more balanced life.  Tune in on Tuesday for your weekly check-in and inspiration to shift your energy and thrive! Connect with Erin: 8wellnesscollective.com Connect with MOMnation:  https://direct.me/momnationaz #EnergyShiftWithErin #WellnessForMoms #HealthAndMindset #BusyMomLife #StressFreeLiving #HealthyRoutines #EmpoweredMoms

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Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A 4th week of flood recovery begins and children return to school in McDowell County --Officials warn flood victims to beware of scams--The Coal Association is raising questions about a change in fuel sources by First Energy from coal to gas--In Sports:  The MEC tourney is in the books and the Big XII and high school state tournaments are ready to start

Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser and Fairmont Police Department Sgt. Tyler Hall on the recent "Spring Cleaning" drug bust and redevelopment of the box factory property West Virginia Coal Association President Chris Hamilton on the proposed First Energy addition of natural gas to poer generation facilities in Harrison and Monongalia Counties. 

Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom and Morgantown City Councilor Louise 'Wheezie' Michael enter the studio to announce an agreement involving the State Department of Highways. Chair of the Sierra Club, West Virginia Jim Kotcon discusses issues with First Energy's natural gas plan.

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WarRoom Battleground EP 693: Deportations Start In Chicago; America First Energy Independence

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump's disastrous meme coin implosion is ruining the lives of his supporters who bought it.Then, on the rest of the menu, seven Texas human services employees were fired for fraud and theft, and the largest data breach in agency history; two former FirstEnergy executives were indicted on RICO charges; and, fifteen wolves from Canada were released into Colorado under a voter-approved initiative.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Pope Francis dissolved a Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after severe financial and sexual abuses were uncovered by the Vatican; and, the Australian state of New South Wales has committed more police to investigate a proliferation of antisemitic crime.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

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Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. First Energy pays $100MM to settle SEC charges. (WSJ) Walgreens to pay $106.8MM for allegations of overbilling. (WSJ) TikTok faces tough questions from the Court of Appeals. (Reuters) 2 Ex-NYFD chiefs charged with bribery. (Bloomberg) For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here. Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk about WVU's confusing and extremely disappointing blame game about the Appalachian studies minor, discuss the bonkers racism coming out of politicians mouths about Haitian migrants in Springfield, OH, and then Chuck talks to D.J. Byrnes — the man holding Buckeye state politicians feet to the fire under the mantle of "The Rooster."Subscribe to The Rooster and support D.J.'s work!: https://www.rooster.info/Timestamps03:21 — WVU's appalling blame game for Appalachian Studies minor15:25 — The fake racist story about Haitian migrants eating pets in Ohio12:30 — Banning crowdfunding for teacher classroom supplies26:15 — Interview with D.J. Byrnes (The Rooster)28:27 — D.J.'s background and how he broke the Urban Meyer lap dance story35:58 — FirstEnergy bribery scandal & gerrymandering40:11 — How TV news and media consolidation has warped local/state politics43:21 — Background on Haitian immigrants in OH/racist political games53:33 — How D.J. duped former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy into meeting him at a Raising Cane's01:07:10 — Big John's got beef WITH HIMSELF!-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never willSupport the show

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The Republican-dominated Ohio Ballot Board approved summary language for the proposed redistricting amendment that sponsors of that map-drawing reform effort promise to take to court this week. In this episode, Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports on the controversy over the language Ohioans will see on the ballot when they cast votes and why sponsors of the plan say it does not represent at all the actual amendment voters will be deciding. Ohio Public Media Statehouse Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and reporter Sarah Donaldson talk about school bus driver shortages, difficulties facing social workers, and the latest update on the state's tax revenue. Plus we'll give you the latest on the HB 6 scandal, the largest corruption crime in Ohio's history. First Energy agreed to pay $20 million in damages but many are saying that's not enough given the company benefitted from a $60 million bribery scheme.

FirstEnergy will avoid state prosecution for paying off public officials in the biggest bribery scheme in Ohio history by paying even more money to the state -- $20 million.

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Personal data of about 400,000 people published on the dark web after Columbus cyber attack; Cleveland Browns' Mike Hall Jr. charged with domestic violence; First Energy agrees to $20 million settlement in state bribery scandal; there are big plans for a southwest Ohio interchange on I-75.

Many people across Northeast Ohio remain without power after tornadoes and violent thunderstorms earlier this week. FirstEnergy says it is bringing in extra help but says it could the middle of next week before the power is back.

Utility professionals looking to work as consultants or trade allies after retiring should start planning now, according to the article, "Taking the Next Step in Your Utility Career," which originally appeared in our June 2024 Electric Utility Operations section of T&D World. This article, which is now available as part of our ICYMI series for the Line Life Podcast, is authored by Mike Zappone of Tempest Utility Consulting. He shares the stories of three recent retirees from the utility industry and their journey from working full-time to consultants: Anthony Hurley, who retired from FirstEnergy's Jersey Central Power & Light; Philip Wright, the former vice president of distribution operations for Appalachian Power; and Carlos Torres, who retired from his position as vice president of emergency preparedness and business resilience at Consolidated Edison. They discuss best practices and pitfalls to avoid when making the transition from working for utility companies to making their own way in the consulting world. 

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. In today's edition of Daily Compliance News: Raytheon (RTX) sets aside $959MM for pricing, corruption probe fine. (Bloomberg) State Street agreed to $7.5MM fine for Russia sanctions violations. (WSJ) Top Trump bundler connected FirstEnergy corruption scandal. (Ohio Capital Journal) Trump vows to end crypto enforcement. (FT) For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. In today's edition of Daily Compliance News: Jho Low must return Mother's diamonds. (Bloomberg) CITGO prevails against bribery. (Reuters) Ohioans still paying for FirstEnergy corruption. (Ohio Capital Journal) Navy corruption cases and COIs. (WaPo) For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Quintanilla and Leslie Picker tackle today's Money Movers from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. 

We discuss a 2018 donation from FirstEnergy to help Gov. Mike DeWine, a bill that aims to help people with developmental disabilities, what's happening with Ohio's Senate race how a federal court ruling could affect LGBTQ Ohioans.

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Head of Quant Strategies at Seeking Alpha, Steven Cress, explains quantitative dividend strategy (0:45). Identifying top 10 high-yield dividend stocks (15:00). #1 Quant REIT NewLake Capital (17:40). Prudential Financial and another REIT (19:00). FirstEnergy and Conagra Brands (23:45). Coca-Cola, the king of dividend aristocrats (27:10). This is an excerpt from a recent webinar.Show Notes:How Our Dividend Safety Grades WorkUniversity of Kentucky Study Finds Seeking Alpha Quant Ratings Beat The MarketArdmore Shipping: Strong Momentum And Solid Dividend Yield Stock Dive Into Dividends: Top 10 Yield Stocks (SA Quant)Episode transcriptsFor full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores as well as dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptionsRegister for Seeking Alpha's Investing Summit (use PODCAST for a discount code!)

According to current cognitive psychology and neuroscience understanding, our memories are multilayered constructs composed of personal experiences and information acquired from external sources. So, when questioning witnesses about their recollections, it's crucial to understand what those layers are made up of. Is it purely personal recollection? Does it include what they were told by others? Does it include what they were told when their lawyer prepped them for the deposition? Examining the underlying sources or layers of the deponent's knowledge helps identify the individuals and documents that influenced and possibly biased what the witness says.Be sure to click through to our home page if you don't see the complete list of cites in the show notes. And - please - leave us a 5-star review wherever you hear this podcast? It's a free, fast, and incredible way to thank our production team for the research and time spent producing this free resource for you. Our whole team thanks you!SHOW NOTESIn re FirstEnergy Corp. Sec. Litig., No. 2:20-CV-03785-ALM-KAJ, 2024 WL 1984802, at *14 (S.D. Ohio May 6, 2024) (“Seemingly, FirstEnergy argues that all facts about the internal investigation are privileged or protected because, at some point, these facts were communicated by lawyers to various individuals. Time and again, courts have rejected this type of argument. While communications between attorneys and clients are privileged, facts are not. Humphreys, Hutcheson and Moseley v. Donovan, 755 F.2d 1211, 1219 (6th Cir. 1985) (citing Upjohn Co., 449 U.S. at 395). And facts do not become privileged or protected because they were provided to witnesses by attorneys or acquired in anticipation of litigation. See, e.g., Protective Nat. Ins. Co. of Omaha v. Commonwealth Ins. Co., 137 F.R.D. 267, 280 (D. Neb. 1989) (“There is simply nothing wrong with asking for facts from a deponent even though those facts may have been communicated to the deponent by the deponent's counsel.”); United States v. BAE Sys. Tactical Vehicle Sys., LP, No. 15-12225, 2017 WL 1457493, at *5–6 (E.D. Mich. Apr. 25, 2017); Basulto v. Netflix, Inc., No. 22-21796, 2023 WL 3197655, at *2–3 (S.D. Fl. May 2, 2023) (“[F]act-oriented discovery is permitted even if the witness learned about the facts from her attorneys.”); Clear Cast Grp., Inc. v. Ritrama, Inc., No. 1:09-cv-169, 2011 WL 13334451, at *6 (N.D. Ohio Sept. 15, 2011). So too here. Facts related to the internal investigation are not shielded simply because they were funneled through attorneys to witnesses”)Protective Nat. Ins. Co. of Omaha v. Commonwealth Ins. Co., 137 F.R.D. 267, 278–79 (D. Neb. 1989) (citing Sedco Intern., S.A. v. Cory, 683 F.2d 1201, 1205 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1017, 103 S.Ct. 379, 74 L.Ed.2d 512 (1982) for the proposition that “No contention can be made that the attorney-client privilege precludes disclosure of factual information. The privilege does not protect facts communicated to an attorney. Upjohn Co. v. United States, 449 U.S. 383, 395–96, 101 S.Ct. 677, 685–86, 66 L.Ed.2d 584 (1981). Clients cannot refuse to disclose facts which their attorneys conveyed to them and which the attorneys obtained from independent sources. *279 Hickman v. Taylor, 329 U.S. 495, 508, 67 S.Ct. 385, 392, 91 L.Ed. 451 (1947); 8 J. Wigmore, Wigmore on Evidence § 2317 (McNaughton rev. 1961).State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. New Horizont, Inc., 250 F.R.D. 203, 214 (E.D. Pa. 2008) (quoting In re Linerboard Antitrust Litig., 237 F.R.D. 373, 384 (E.D.Pa.2006) (“ ‘[T]here is simply nothing wrong with asking for facts from a deponent even though those facts may have been communicated to the deponent by the deponent's counsel.' ” (quoting Protective Nat'l Ins. Co. v. Commonwealth Ins. Co., 137 F.R.D. 267, 280 (D.Neb.1989))).)State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. New Horizont, Inc., 250 F.R.D. 203, 215 (E.D. Pa. 2008) (“Contrary to State Farm's contention, the mere fact that counsel for State Farm may have provided such information to the witness in preparation for the Rule 30(b)(6) deposition does not convert the information into attorney work product.7 Were State Farm's logic followed to its full extent, anytime an attorney is involved in preparing a Rule 30(b)(6) witness, such preparation would be futile because the witness would inevitably be precluded from testifying to anything learned from the attorney. Were this the rule, every Rule 30(b)(6) deposition in which an attorney was involved in preparing the witness would be doomed from the start”)Palmisano v. Paragon 28, Inc., No. 21-60447-CIV, 2021 WL 1686948, at *6 (S.D. Fla. Apr. 7, 2021) (“Thus, while the privilege applies when a questioner directly asks a deponent about discussions with counsel, the “attorney-client privilege simply does not extend to facts known to a party that are central to that party's claims, even if such facts came to be known through communications with counsel who had obtained knowledge of those facts through an investigation into the underlying dispute.”)Thurmond v. Compaq Comput. Corp., 198 F.R.D. 475, 483 (E.D. Tex. 2000) (requiring disclosure of facts defendant “only learned through communications with counsel”)Kansas Wastewater, Inc. v. Alliant Techsystems, Inc., 217 F.R.D. 525, 528, 532 n.3 (D. Kan. 2003) (“It is well established that a party may not withhold relevant facts from disclosure simply because they were communicated to, or learned from, the party's attorney.”).Elizabeth Loftus, prominent figure in the study of human memory, particularly on malleability of human memory and misinformation effects. Loftus, E.F. (1975). Leading questions and the eyewitness report. Cognitive Psychology, 7, 560–572; Loftus, G.R. & Loftus, E.F. (1976). Human Memory: The Processing of Information. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum Associates; Loftus, E.F. & Doyle, J. (1987). Eyewitness Testimony: Civil and Criminal. NY: Kluwer; Loftus, E.F.; Hoffman, H.G. (1989). Misinformation and memory: The creation of memory. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 118(1), 100–104.Daniel Schacter, research on the “seven sins” of memory and the constructive nature of memory. Books include Searching for Memory: The Brain, the Mind, and the Past (1996); Forgotten ideas, neglected pioneers: Richard Semon and the story of memory. (2001);[4] and The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers (2001)Charan Ranganath, Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold On to What Matters

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While it was embroiled in the HB6 bribery scandal, FirstEnergy also threw dark money contributions to top Ohio politicians not implicated in the scheme, according to newly released documents.

This past week, we learned that First Energy gave $2.5 million to a group that helped Mike DeWine be elected governor in 2018. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the latest details in the ongoing nuclear bailout scandal.

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This week we discuss how former PUCO chairman Sam Randazzo has died by suspected suicide, how FirstEnergy gave $1 M in donations through dark money groups to back Jon Husted, and how Ohio House GOP votes to take control of House campaign funds. Finally, we talk about how President Joe Biden won't make it on the November Ohio ballot unless state law is changed and recap the key takeaways from Gov. Mike DeWine's State of the State address.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, March 19, 2024.   WV's solar energy continues to grow with the addition of Marion County's Fort Martin site. A new campaign targets potential first-time foster parents. And explore new technologies at the Focus Forward conference in Morgantown…on today's daily304.  #1 – From WV NEWS – West Virginia has long been one of the nation's leading producers of electrical energy, largely due to the coal industry. Until the beginning of this year, when FirstEnergy's Fort Martin solar site in Marion County came online, the largest solar array in the state belonged to Toyota. Visitors to the campus of Toyota Manufacturing West Virginia in Buffalo are greeted by the sight of its SmartFlower solar array. The campus also is home to a 5-acre array of more traditional-looking solar panels. The arrays are capable of generating 2.6 megawatts of power. The energy is used to power a number of employee services buildings on the campus and three EV charging stations. FirstEnergy's solar site on the site of its Fort Martin Power Station has about seven times the generating capacity of Toyota's array. The 80-acre site has nearly 50,000 solar panels capable of producing up to 18.9 megawatts per hour. The site is the first of five the company has said it plans to operate in the region. “It is important to have this voluntary option available to customers, as renewable energy is a large economic driver in both attracting new industry to West Virginia and keeping existing companies that now require a portion of their electricity to come from renewable sources,” said Jim Myers, president of FirstEnergy's West Virginia operations. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/wvlegislature/not-just-coal-west-virginias-solar-energy-industry-continues-to-grow/article_5273520e-dc85-11ee-9d1b-6f1859b8899e.html    #2 – From METRO NEWS – A few different agencies are joining forces to recruit more foster parents and address the shortage of foster care placements in West Virginia during a newly-launched, statewide campaign. The West Virginia Department of Human Services, along with Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, Mission West Virginia, and 10 foster care organizations around the state are all collaborating for the initiative, which targets first-time foster care parents as recruits, and focuses on finding older youth in the system good, stable homes. The Executive Director of Mountain Health Promise with Aetna Better Health of West Virginia Kathy Szafran said the organizations all agreed there's a great need in those areas. They are particularly looking for single or married adults who may have considered fostering in the past but have not yet taken the steps needed to become qualified. “The focus is on honesty, urgency, and duty,” she said. “We want folks in West Virginia to be able to know that we need them and we need them now.” They encourage those considering being a foster parent to visit wefosterwv.org as the next step, as it's a central resource outlining everything you need to know to become qualified. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/03/11/west-virginia-agencies-come-together-for-newly-launched-statewide-campaign-to-recruit-more-foster-parents/ #3 – From WVPEC -- Get ready to thrive in tomorrow's digital world with Focus Forward.  This conference, sponsored by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, explores how new technologies will continue to revolutionize every aspect of society - at work, at school and at home.  The event takes place March 27 at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Sign up now! Learn more: https://wvpec.wvu.edu/events-and-initiatives/focus-forward-preparing-today-for-the-west-virginia-of-tomorrow/2024-focus-forward   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

This week, we discuss the latest Republican U.S. Senate debate, what the governor's adviser knew about a payment to Sam Randazzo, why a Republican dropped out of an Ohio congressional race and how a state Supreme Court decision could affect college students.

FirstEnergy first to abandon interim clean-energy goals for addressing climate change; the body of an 11-year-old Texas girl who disappeared on her way to school has been found in a river; and Indiana youth reported to be making progress despite challenges.

Two former First Energy executives, Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling, pleaded not guilty last week to 27 felony violations as part of the HB6 scandal.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024: A 20-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged rape of a 2-year-old girl at an in-home day care where he was living. Plus, we share what we know about the shooting death of a Glenville High School football player, and the services held for a Cleveland police officer who died from a heart issue while on duty on New Year's Day. We also look at power outages around town due to high winds, and why flights are being cancelled at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Then, we share what the head couch of the Houston Texans is saying about losing to the Browns on Christmas Eve, and more on 3News Daily with Stephanie Haney. Watch Stephanie Haney's Legally Speaking specials and segments here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SLtTChKczKEzKh gSopjxcmFQniu28GN Connect with Stephanie Haney here: http://youtube.com/@_StephanieHaney http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Rocky River man accused of raping 2-year-old at in-home day care center in Parma Heights https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/man-accused-raping-2-year-old-day-care-parma-heights/95-247b02f2-4b26-4e43-a16d-efa8f0b13f22 Thousands of power outages reported in Northeast Ohio: See the latest outage updates from FirstEnergy https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/power-outages-northeast-ohio-cleveland-firstenergy-outage-map/95-067c7860-2463-48c2-8a31-c273e97e83ca

FirstEnergy figured they could get their customers to subsidize their poorly performing nuclear power plants. To do so, they paid a $4 million bribe to Sam Randazzo just before Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed him as the chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

FirstEnergy figured they could get their customers to subsidize their poorly performing nuclear power plants. To do so, they paid a $4 million bribe to Sam Randazzo just before Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed him as the chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

Dark money for political campaigns helped make the Ohio nuclear bailout bribery scandal possible. But that $60 million FirstEnergy doled out to elect Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and his allies, to pass HB 6 and stop it from being rolled back, wasn't the only cash that traded hands.

Dark money for political campaigns helped make the Ohio nuclear bailout bribery scandal possible. But that $60 million FirstEnergy doled out to elect Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and his allies, to pass HB 6 and stop it from being rolled back, wasn't the only cash that traded hands.

In this episode, we'll explore how Larry Householder rounded up votes to become Ohio House Speaker. And, how he strong-armed opponents of the bill he promised to FirstEnergy, known as HB 6. We'll see how FirstEnergy's team reacted to a campaign to fight the bill and how the conspirators scrambled to keep it all together as federal investigators honed in.