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This Day in Legal History: Lend-Lease ActOn March 11, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Lend-Lease Act into law, fundamentally reshaping U.S. foreign policy during World War II. The legislation empowered the President to provide military aid to countries deemed essential to American national security, even if they could not immediately pay for the supplies. This marked a decisive shift from the nation's prior isolationist stance, allowing Roosevelt to support the Allies without directly engaging in combat. Under the act, the United States sent over $50 billion in war materials to nations such as the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China. The aid included weapons, vehicles, food, and other critical supplies, strengthening the Allied war effort against Axis forces. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill described the act as crucial to his country's survival, calling it "the most unsordid act in the history of any nation." The law also laid the groundwork for closer U.S.-Allied relations, ensuring American economic and military influence in global affairs. While many supported the act as a necessary step to combat fascism, isolationists in Congress criticized it as a step toward war. Their fears proved correct when Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 led to full U.S. involvement in the conflict. Lend-Lease remained in effect until September 1945, helping to shape the postwar world order. The program reinforced the role of the United States as the "Arsenal of Democracy," a term Roosevelt had coined to describe its industrial and military production for the Allied cause. The principles behind Lend-Lease also influenced future U.S. foreign aid programs, including the Marshall Plan. By prioritizing strategic alliances and military support, the act cemented America's role as a dominant force in international relations.U.S. Circuit Judge James Ho resigned from the Federal Judges Association (FJA) over its recent statement addressing rising threats, criticism, and violence against the judiciary. Ho, a Trump-appointed judge and potential Supreme Court nominee, objected to what he saw as a selective concern for judicial independence. The FJA, which represents over 1,100 federal judges, warned against "irresponsible rhetoric" and security risks but did not name specific cases or threats. The statement came amid increasing attacks on judges from figures like Elon Musk and Trump allies, particularly targeting those blocking conservative policies. FJA President Judge Michelle Childs cited growing threats, including intimidation and impeachment efforts, as challenges to judicial independence. Ho criticized the group for not issuing similar warnings when conservative justices, like Brett Kavanaugh, faced threats, arguing that defending only certain judges politicizes the judiciary. He announced his resignation at a Federalist Society event, framing his departure as a stand against perceived bias. The FJA did not respond to requests for comment.Fun fact about Judge Ho, he was sworn in to the 5th Circuit by Justice Clarence Thomas at a library owned by Harlan Crow. Longtime readers of Minimum Competence will remember I featured Crow in a column back in 2023:We've learned much about Crow over the past few weeks—as a friend and benefactor of Justice Clarence Thomas, a collector of Hitlerania and garden gnome versions of history's greatest monsters, and a holder of a “cashport” (I'm coining that term here) to St. Kitts and Nevis, another country that is well known as a tax haven. Some call them golden visas, but that's a euphemism intended to give the entire process the air of legitimacy. James Bond carries a golden visa, Harlan Crow buys a cashport.Trump-appointed judge quits judicial group over warning about threats | ReutersGolden Visas Let People Like Harlan Crow Keep Too Much Hidden (2)The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to Colorado's ban on "conversion therapy" for minors, brought by Christian therapist Kaley Chiles. Chiles argues the 2019 law violates her First Amendment rights by restricting her ability to counsel clients in line with her religious beliefs. Colorado officials maintain that the law regulates professional conduct, not speech. Lower courts upheld the ban, citing evidence that conversion therapy is harmful and ineffective. The Supreme Court's decision to take the case follows its recent pattern of ruling in favor of religious interests over LGBT protections. The Court previously declined to hear a similar case from Washington state, though conservative justices dissented. The case will be argued in the Court's next term, starting in October. The ruling could have nationwide implications, as over two dozen states have similar bans. The Court is also considering other cases on LGBT and religious rights this term, with decisions expected by June.US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Colorado gay 'conversion therapy' ban | ReutersWealthy U.S. colleges are ramping up efforts to fight potential tax increases on their large endowments amid growing Republican scrutiny. The Trump administration's recent decision to cut federal funding to Columbia University over alleged antisemitism is just one example of political pressure elite schools are facing. Universities like Harvard, Princeton, and MIT are intensifying lobbying efforts, with leaders traveling to Washington to protect their multibillion-dollar funds. Critics argue that these institutions, which already benefit from tax advantages, should not be allowed to accumulate vast wealth tax-free while tuition remains high. Some proposals in Congress seek to raise the current 1.4% endowment tax or expand it to include schools with smaller per-student endowments. Universities warn that higher taxes could reduce financial aid and deter donors, affecting students who rely on scholarships. The fight comes as Congress prepares for a major tax policy debate in 2025, with Republican lawmakers pushing for broader tax reform. Some smaller institutions, like Wabash College, fear they could be unfairly targeted despite having far fewer resources than elite schools. Meanwhile, top universities continue to brace for further financial and political attacks, with some implementing hiring freezes in response to federal funding threats.Wealthiest Colleges Fight to Protect Their Riches From Taxation This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Welche besondere Anforderungen stellt die Jagd an unsere Kleidung? Lässt die Qualität unserer Kleidung tatsächlich nach? Und was hat es mit dem Zwiebelprinzip auf sich?In unserer heutigen Folge sprechen wir mit Philipp Uhl über Jagdbekleidung, das schwedische Kult-Label Fjällräven und die Frage, welche Klamotten für welche Jagd wirklich taugen. Philipp ist seit über 20 Jahren in leitender Position bei Fjällräven tätig, passionierter Jäger und verbindet berufliches Know-how mit echter Leidenschaft. Genau der richtige Gast für den Klamottentalk, den ihr euch gewünscht habt!

In this episode, CIAJ's Executive Director Christine O'Doherty welcomes The Honourable Chief Justice J.C. Marc Richard (of New Brunswick) to talk about his involvement in the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project. Drawing from his experience in Mongolia and Moldova, he discusses the importance of judicial independence and ethics. He addresses questions about Canada's role in strengthening global justice, the challenges of eradicating corruption, and the value of international judicial cooperation. He reflects on what motivates his involvement and how these experiences shape his perspective on global judicial cooperation. Guests: The Honourable Chief Justice J.C. Marc Richard (of New Brunswick) Host: Christine O'Doherty, Lawyer & Executive Director, CIAJ   ABOUT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT (TAP): Global Affairs Canada's Technical Assistance Partnership Project (TAP), is designed to deploy Canadian experts from a range of disciplines to provide technical assistance to developing countries. The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) is one of the Canadian government agencies with an international development project under TAP. Under TAP, FJA engages with up to three countries per year for a one-year program of capacity building for judicial institutions. This mechanism allows Canada to use the experience in our judicial system to respond to requests for technical assistance made through Canadian missions abroad. Technical assistance is provided in response to needs expressed by partner countries, but in alignment with Canada's international development priorities, including the strengthening of gender equality and the protection of human rights. More information    

Discover the impact of the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) through the experience of the Ecuadorian delegation at CIAJ's 2024 Symposium on Indigenous Justice System. Hosted by Christine O'Doherty, the Honourable Milton Enrique Velasquez Diaz, Justice of the National Court of Justice of Ecuador, explores how TAP facilitates exchanges between judicial experts and justice system actors, while supporting global reform efforts. This dialogue highlights lessons learned from the Canadian system on indigenous justice issues, and their relevance in an international context. ABOUT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT (TAP): Global Affairs Canada's Technical Assistance Partnership Project (TAP), is designed to deploy Canadian experts from a range of disciplines to provide technical assistance to developing countries. The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) is one of the Canadian government agencies with an international development project under TAP. Under TAP, FJA engages with up to three countries per year for a one-year program of capacity building for judicial institutions. This mechanism allows Canada to use the experience in our judicial system to respond to requests for technical assistance made through Canadian missions abroad. Technical assistance is provided in response to needs expressed by partner countries, but in alignment with Canada's international development priorities, including the strengthening of gender equality and the protection of human rights. More information

Les agriculteurs et agricultrices ont fort à faire pour l'instant mais cela ne les empêche pas de faire entendre leur voix ! Sur ses réseaux, la Fédération des Jeunes Agriculteurs (FJA) a encore une fois haussé le ton face au traité de libre-échange entre l'Europe et le Mercosur, ainsi que face aux augmentations de nombreuses charges. En colère, plusieurs groupes d'agriculteurices n'excluent pas de nouvelles actions. On en parle avec Guillaume VAN BINST, secrétaire général de la FJA. Merci pour votre écoute N'hésistez pas à vous abonner également aux podcasts des séquences phares de Matin Première: L'Invité Politique : https://audmns.com/LNCogwPL'édito politique « Les Coulisses du Pouvoir » : https://audmns.com/vXWPcqxL'humour de Matin Première : https://audmns.com/tbdbwoQRetrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Retrouvez également notre offre info ci-dessous : Le Monde en Direct : https://audmns.com/TkxEWMELes Clés : https://audmns.com/DvbCVrHLe Tournant : https://audmns.com/moqIRoC5 Minutes pour Comprendre : https://audmns.com/dHiHssrEt si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Tampa Florida trial lawyer Steve Yerrid has done it all.  He was a boxer in his youth and a fighter for justice in his career as a trial lawyer.  Steve was the youngest member of the Tobacco “Dream Team,” which secured a $17 billion settlement from Big Tobacco and numerous changes in their business practices which have saved thousands of lives.  Steve has many record setting jury verdicts.  He has served as personal counsel to NY Yankees' owner George Steinbrenner.  And he has given back to his community through his Yerrid Foundation.  Steve has authored several books and has frequently spoken on the topic of what separates those would achieve greatness (i.e., those who have “it”) from everyone else.  Join Rahul and Ben for their fascinating conversation with Steve as he shares aspects of his incredible career and things that have shaped his approach to trying cases and success in life. About Steve Yerridhttps://www.yerridlaw.com/attorneys/c-steven-yerrid/In a city like Tampa, Florida, a coastal metropolis steeped in history, the list of well-known names and larger-than-life personalities is rich and lengthy, but few names resonate with the same renown as Steve Yerrid.Yerrid, a trail-blazing trial lawyer for more than 45 years, has built a legacy that continues to evolve, fueled by a relentless desire to help as many people as possible, whether seeking and securing justice on their behalf in the courtroom or selflessly devoting his time and donating a substantial portion of his accumulated wealth to bettering the world around him. In an age where importance and social impact are measured by likes and subscribers, instead of hard work and good deeds, Steve remains a practitioner of the old ways, always leading by example and putting the needs of others first. Whether meeting each client of his firm personally or taking time to deliver much needed food to the area's most vulnerable and less fortunate, he is and has always been one-of-a-kind, a determined legal and social warrior the likes of which are a rarity in today's world.Yerrid has experienced a career of noteworthy achievements, including over 300 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more for individuals and the families of those injured or killed by the wrongdoing of others. Among those was a jury verdict of $217 million, the largest medical malpractice award in Florida's history, and the nation's largest verdict in 2006. In 2009, he again obtained the country's largest verdict rendered in a wrongful death case that year, with a jury award of $330 million. When he was just 30 years old, Yerrid received international recognition in one of the world's largest maritime tragedies. In utilizing a rare “Act of God” defense, he was able to secure the complete exoneration of Captain John Lerro, the accused pilot in command of a large 608-foot bulk freighter which, during an unpredicted storm packing hurricane force winds, was blown off course and struck the mammoth Sunshine Skyway Bridge, collapsing its center span and tragically claiming 35 innocent lives.  Not a decade has passed that Steve has not left an indelible mark. In 2010, confronted by one of the largest environmental catastrophes in history, then-Governor Charlie Crist appointed him as Special Counsel regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster and its aftermath. Yerrid gave his time, costs, and efforts for nearly a year to the people of Florida as a public service. As a result, The Florida Justice Association presented him with the Outstanding Pro Bono Award, a special recognition given only every several years. Yerrid also was retained by the City of Tampa to hold BP responsible for the economic damages it sustained as a result of that disaster. He successfully obtained a $27.5 million settlement in July 2015. It was the largest recovery paid to any municipality by British Petroleum. In the 1990's, as the youngest lawyer appointed by the late Governor Lawton Chiles to an 11-member “Dream Team” of private lawyers, Steve undertook a leading role in Florida's landmark lawsuit against the previously unbeaten cigarette industry. The case resulted in the biggest monetary settlement that had occurred in U.S. history, ultimately topping $17 billion. In addition, he and the Dream Team members succeeded in obtaining unprecedented advertising concessions that permanently prevented marketing aimed at children, eliminated cigarette billboards, vending machines, Joe Camel, the Marlboro Man, and established youth tobacco prevention programs across the United States. As a result of his success, tenacity and integrity, Steve has long been sought out to take on important and precedent-setting cases. He was honored to be appointed as Special Counsel to the Office of the Chief Judge (13th Judicial Circuit) and the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges. In representing Florida's entire judiciary, he successfully argued before the Florida Supreme Court and protected state judges and staff from public disclosure of confidential records and internal communications within the court system. Yerrid is a lifetime member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, an “invitation only” organization whose membership consists of the top 100 trial lawyers in the United States. He is a past recipient of the Perry Nichols Award, bestowed by the Florida Justice Association (FJA) as its highest honor in recognition of a lifelong pursuit of justice, and in 2013, he received the Excalibur Award for exemplifying leadership and commitment at the highest level of Florida's civil justice system, an honor bestowed on only four Florida trial lawyers. In 2016, he was voted into the National Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. Steve also is the recipient of several FJA Eagle Awards (Gold, Silver and Crystal), including recognition as the first donor to achieve the $1 million-dollar-level of giving to the FJA's educational efforts designed to protect and improve the American system of justice; currently serves as a Distinguished Fellow in the FJA; has been named Top Lawyer in the Nation by Lawyers USA; was selected by the National Law Journal as a top ten litigator; honored by the American Board of Trial Advocates a Diplomate as well as Trial Lawyer of the Year (Tampa Bay); and the recipient of numerous other honors and recognitions through his career too numerous to specifically reference. He has been continuously listed in Best Lawyer in America over the last five decades. Steve Yerrid, a Georgetown University Law Center graduate has long been one of the country's top catastrophic injury and wrongful death trial attorneys, having secured over 300 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more.  This year the jury awarded $15 million in damages to each parent for mental anguish, plus burial expenses of $7,502.00. The verdict total was $30,007,502.00.  In 2006 - A $217 million verdict was obtained for the client and his family. It is the largest medical malpractice verdict in Florida's history, and the top national jury verdict of its kind in 2006.  1990s, Mr. Yerrid was selected by the late Gov. Lawton Chiles as the youngest member of the 11-member “Dream Team” of private trial lawyers. He took a leading role in Florida's landmark lawsuit against the previously unbeaten cigarette industry. The case resulted in the biggest monetary settlement in the nation's history at the time, ultimately topping $17 billion.  The mantra that everyone should have a shot at happiness, success and living the American dream led to the formation of The Yerrid Foundation almost four decades ago.   The self-funded family foundation has made significant donations to more than 700 causes and charitable organizations locally, nationally, and even internationally, with an emphasis on children's issues, pediatric cancer research, the welfare of veterans, and domestic abuse victims.

Rob Anspach interviews plaintiff attorney Jen Andrews about Florida Law, what to do if involved in an auto accident, being cognizant, statute of limitations, PIP, the FJA and Disney World. The post Ep 295 – Florida Law first appeared on Rob Anspach's E-Heroes.

Au programme du jour : Nouvelle manifestation des membres de la FJA ce mardi à Haut-Ittre  La Pomme, ancien restaurant à Waterloo devient le Puncho, restaurant latino-américain  Visite de la zone d'extension de crue ce week-end à Villers-La-Ville 

How can we contribute to strengthening judicial systems in developing countries? In this episode, CIAJ is welcoming FJA's Deputy Commissioner Errolyn Humphreys to learn more on the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project, a five-year initiative that leverages Canadian judicial expertise to provide targeted support in areas critical for upholding the rule of law and ensuring transparent, accountable governance. Speakers, documentation and more details on CIAJ's website

Dettifoss. Take a journey into the serene and tranquil environment of Iceland through the sounds of its cascading waterfalls and flowing rivers. During my three-week journey through Iceland in a camper van, I was in awe of the country's breathtaking beauty. I had the chance to capture the natural sounds at several locations, including Dettifoss, Godafoss, Gluggafoss, Dynjandi, Svartifoss, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Thingvellir, Goðafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Glanni, and Haukadalur. Using the Zoom F6 and an ORTF stereo set of Sennheiser MKH 8040, I recorded 49 tracks of the natural ambiance of Iceland's waterfalls and rivers.  Recorded by Marcel Gnauk. IMAGE: Superbass, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Part of the Music for Sleep project - for more information and to hear more sounds from the collection, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/music-for-sleep/

Gluggafoss (Merkjárfoss), Gluggafossavegur, Iceland. During my three-week journey through Iceland in a camper van, I was in awe of the country's breathtaking beauty. I had the chance to capture the natural sounds at several locations, including Dettifoss, Godafoss, Gluggafoss, Dynjandi, Svartifoss, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Thingvellir, Goðafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Glanni, and Haukadalur. Using the Zoom F6 and an ORTF stereo set of Sennheiser MKH 8040, I recorded 49 tracks of the natural ambiance of Iceland's waterfalls and rivers.  Recorded by Marcel Gnauk. IMAGE: Anonymous Dissident, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Part of the Music for Sleep project - for more information and to hear more sounds from the collection, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/music-for-sleep/

This episode covers Kim's itinerary all around Iceland. Her family travelled to Iceland during June and July 2022 and traveled around the loop- starting by going to the left (if you are looking down at a map). Since we don't speak Icelandic here is the spelling for each destination. Fridheimar Tomato Farm- favorite restaurant  The blue lagoon Hallgrímskirkja- church in Reykjavik Hvítserkur- monolith rising from the ocean Akureyri- town through troll peninsula with heart stop lights Goðafoss waterfall- horseshoe waterfall Skútustaðagígar Craters are found in the lake Myvatn area- psuedo craters with bugs Mývatn- hot springs- not as crowded Krafla volcanic region- favorite volcanoes Dettifoss, Selfoss, and Hafragilsfoss Waterfalls- Park in East Parking lot- favorite waterfall but no railings Seydisfjordur- artistic town Jokulsarlon iceberg lagoon- glacier- zodiac boat tour Diamond beach- black sand beach with broken off glaciers Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon- justin beiber music video Vik- puffins Skógafoss waterfall- waterfall with steps that just keeps going Seljalandsfoss waterfall- go behind waterfall and bring rain jacket Gljúfrabúi waterfall- bring water shoes Thingvellir National Park Silfra snorkeling- snorkle over tectonic plates Volcano erupted in Meradalir

Ed is back from Iceland and Richard is interviewing him about the trip.  Rather than try to pronounce a lot of the places they visited, here are some links on the things we discuss in the show: Iceland plane crash is in Solheimasandur. Iceberg lagoon boat ride is in Jokulsarlon. Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon.  Great stop in between Vik and Hofn Puffin estuary is in Borgarfjörður. And, Bilt Rewards has launched a travel portal that allows members to use their points to book Disney hotels and theme park tickets. Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions. Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! If you have a question you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode of Trial Lawyer View, host Jason D. Lazarus interviews Tom Edwards of Edwards & Ragatz, P.A. They discuss how his firm prides itself on providing a compassionate legal process and how beginning college in pre-med led him to medical malpractice litigation. They also delve into some of his most noteworthy cases, including one that resulted in a $228M judgement, as well as his devotion to trial organizations such as FJA and ABOTA.

Hiya, lovely listeners! We are back for a new season: Ring Road Adventure. We take you on a trip around the country. Get ready for sheep making love on the road, windy nights in the tent, pasta from a can, and of course, lots of nature! Day 1: Drive from Reykjavík to Vík, getting coffee from the lovely Skool Beans bus Stopped at Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon (the one we forgot the name of in the episode) Camped at Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Kleifar Visited Systrafoss and Systravatn (hike to the waterfall and lake) Visited Kirkjugólf (basalt floor) Day 2: Basalt formation called Dverghamrar Skaftafell National Park 3-hour hike to Svartifoss and Skaftafellsjökull glacier tongue New Episodes every Friday.

Andrea and special guest co-host and former NBC reporter Cindy Garza speak with Francisco Agraz, former ABC Anchor/Reporter, and Nick Givas, Managing Editor of Project Veritas. They discuss whether or not the modern media can be trusted. Frank Agraz is an attorney with a passion for solo attorneys, small law firms, and SMB companies with IT Design, IT Management and Cyber Security issues. He has worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and for Exxon USA as a media spokesman. Nick Givas is the Managing Editor at Project Veritas and serves as an instructor at The Leadership Institute in Arlington, VA. He began his journalism career at the Daily Caller in 2015, later serving as a full-time reporter and TV/Movie critic for the Daily Caller News Foundation's DC bureau before moving to Fox News as a digital reporter. His work has been featured by CheddarTV, OAN, The Washington Post, Politico, The New York Post, Fox Business, The Joe Piscopo Show, Yahoo News, The Daily Signal and more. FJA: https://franciscoagraz.com Project Veritas: http://projectveritas.com/ Email tips to Project Veritas: veritastips@protonmail.com Watch TLC Live! on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TLCforTexas) or on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTi1LGIYZDNRyEL08eYm90Q), and comment live on Facebook every Wednesday at 11 AM!

Larry Stewart became a personal injury lawyer in Miami in the early 1960’s.  It was a time when the longevity of the then-fledgling profession was in doubt.  He took “show & tell” presentations before a jury to a whole new level, in one of the first automobile crashworthiness cases in the country.  But he’s perhaps best known as the founder of Trial Lawyers Care, the national AAJ pro bono program that began for victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He is a past president of both the American Association for Justice and the Florida Justice Association and a winner of the FJA’s top awards, including the Al J. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award and the Perry Nichols Award - the FJA’s most prestigious.  It’s given to a person whose perseverance, commitment, and unmatched dedication to the civil justice system is at the forefront of his or her life.  Now retired, he’s working on a book on the history of the FJA in its first 50 years.  Larry Stewart sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in late January 2021 to share his advice on how to innovate – including finding and taking advantage of the “little gems” in a case - and the one thing he believes is most important for a trial lawyer to have. Show Notes: Larry Stewart is Of Counsel at the firm he founded, Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain of Miami, Florida – www.stfblaw.com   Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Visit the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the  Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

Valsmenn eru að stinga af og KA heldur áfram að jafntefla sig í var. Fjaðurlausi kjúklingurinn og svo töldum við upp landsliðshópinn.

Ólafur Arnalds, prófessor við Landbúnaðarháskóla Íslands, er gestur í hlaðvarpsþætti Áskels Þórissonar. Umræðuefnið er landnýtingarþáttur gæðastýringar í sauðfjárrækt. Ólafur segir íslenskt samfélag veita gríðarlegum fjárhæðum til sauðfjárræktar og að hluti hennar nái ekki lágmarksviðmiðunum gæðastýringarinnar. Um leið er slæm staða íslenskra vistkerfa einn helsti umhverfisvandi landsins. Fjármunum til sauðfjárbænda er beint í gegnum sérstakt greiðslukerfi þar sem hluti styrkjanna er háður því að framleiðslan standist ákveðnar gæðakröfur. Ólafur segir athugasemdir sínar varða aðeins um 3% landbúnaðar á Íslandi og um um 15% sauðfjárræktarinnar.

Richard Slawson’s guiding principal in life has been to stay determined and never give up.  He credits it to his success in personal injury cases and to becoming one of Florida’s preeminent insurance bad faith lawyers.  He’s now focusing that tenacity on fighting human trafficking, having transitioned to an “of counsel” role. The Florida Justice Association has been another common thread in his life.  He’s a past president of the FJA and has been honored with the Perry Nichols Award, its most prestigious, together with the Al J. Cone and B.J. Masterson awards.   He’s also in the FJA’s Eagle Hall of Fame, for his lifetime of leadership and financial contributions to protect consumer rights. Richard Slawson sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in May 2019 to share his powerful message of consumer advocacy, pointers on running a successful law firm, and his one regret about not. Show Notes: Richard Slawson is Of Counsel with the Reid Burman Lebedeker law firm in West Palm Beach, Florida – www.reidburmanlaw.com Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Visit the Florida Justice Association Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

Florida’s large percentage of folks over the age of 65 has highlighted a too common problem: elder abuse in nursing homes and other facilities.  Originally a defense lawyer, Tom Edwards of Jacksonville changed sides to help this needy and helpless population.  Along the way, he’s built a niche personal injury practice, with many victories.  He’s also a champion of legal ethics, helping write the code of ethics for judges’ conduct.  Among his many honors is the B.J. Masterson award from the Florida Justice Association for professionalism and high ethical standards.  He’s also a past president of the FJA and winner of many other FJA awards. Tom Edwards sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in December 2017 to share what it’s like to go against big corporations, the sacrifices he’s had to make along the way, and how his big game hunting skills have helped him in the courtroom. Show Notes: Tom Edwards is with Edwards & Ragatz law firm in Jacksonville, Florida – www.edwardsragatz.com Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Visit the Florida Justice Association Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

Dale Swope jokes that he’ll pay a thousand dollars to anyone that can prove they’ve been more broke than he’s been.  He had to take losing cases no one else would touch and find a way to win them.  He did, including his first personal injury case, a case that he never dreamt he would face.  Along the way, he not only made a living, but has built a vibrant law practice from the ground up, that today has 11 lawyers with its offices in a remodeled old Tampa brewery. He is a recent past president of the Florida Justice Association and is in the Eagle Hall of Fame for his lifetime of contributions.  He’s a recipient of the Mickey Smiley award for mentorship.  In fact, it was through the FJA – and a special mentor - that Dale Swope saw an opportunity to create a niche, practicing Bad Faith law.   Dale Swope sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in May of 2019 to talk about his love of courtroom battle, breaking the money cycle, and building and running a law firm that he has designed to survive him. Show Notes: Dale Swope is with the Swope, Rodante law firm in Tampa, Florida – www.swopelaw.com Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Visit the Florida Justice Association Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

He really wanted to be a doctor.  But a bad automobile accident in his teens that almost killed him – twice – landed Neal Roth in a courtroom as a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit.  It was that early legal experience that convinced him to marry his desire for medicine with law, and pursue a career as a medical malpractice trial lawyer. He has lent his penetrating, decisive focus to the Florida Justice Association as its president.  He’s also been honored with its Al J. Cone lifetime achievement award and the Perry Nichols award, the FJA’s most prestigious.  Neal Roth sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in May of 2019 for an in-depth discussion of his trial preparation techniques, how he runs a law practice, and his special relationship with his founding law partner Stuart Grossman. Show Notes: Neal Roth is with the Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen law firm in Coral Gables, Florida – www.grossmanroth.com   Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Visit the Florida Justice Association Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

As one of the nine Florida trial lawyers hired by the state to fight Big Tobacco in the 1990’s, Wayne Hogan became part of the glue that held the elite team together.  He worked to smooth the disparate legal approaches and personalities to help shepherd an eventual $13+ billion judgment against the tobacco industry, the largest of its time. He also brought the first asbestos case involving punitive damages to trial in Florida, and was one of the first lawyers to become designated in Consumer Law.  A past president of the Florida Justice Association, Wayne has won four of its major awards – the Victor Tipton, the Al J. Cone, the B.J. Masterson, and the Perry Nichols Award, the FJA’s most prestigious.  Wayne Hogan sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in December of 2017 to discuss his career-long fight unearthing secret documents, how elections have consequences in trial law, and why he’s a big supporter of public education. Show Notes: Wayne Hogan is with the Terrell Hogan law firm in Jacksonville, Florida – www.terrellhogan.com Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Visit the Florida Justice Association Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

His first boss and mentor was Al J. Cone, the founder of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the predecessor of the Florida Justice Association.  As such, our conversation with John Romano of Lake Worth is as much the story and lessons of the legendary Al Cone as it is of John’s career.  He learned well, as you’ll hear. John Romano is a Past President of the Florida Justice Association and a recipient of the Perry Nichols Award – the FJA’s most prestigious award.  But Johns is best known as the founder and leader of the FJA’s annual Workhorse Seminar.  And John is just as much an inspiring coach as he is an accomplished trial lawyer.   His approach to his practice is based on his approach to family – for John, it’s one big tapestry of love.  While he shares his motto for running a successful law practice, this podcast is more about lessons of life and love.  But it’s that love that John applies so well to his practice of law, as Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett discovered in this May 2019 conversation. Show Notes: John Romano is with the Romano Law Group in Lake Worth, Florida – www.romanolawgroup.com Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Visit the Florida Justice Association Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

As a young man growing up in Coral Gables, Stuart Grossman was upset at the social injustices shown on television news every night and wanted to change that if he could.  He could and did.  His victories include the largest verdict of its time for the death of a child and a more than one billion dollar settlement in a bank overdraft class action. His mentors include his first boss, the legendary J. B. Spence.  Among Stuart’s many honors, is the Perry Nichols Award - the FJA’s most prestigious.  It’s given to an attorney whose perseverance, commitment, and unmatched dedication to the civil justice system is at the forefront of his or her life. Stuart Grossman sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in May of 2019 to discuss the importance of self-reflection, the key advice he has to share with younger attorneys, and the personal medical tragedy that struck his life. Show Notes: Stuart Grossman is with the Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen law firm in Coral Gables, Florida – www.grossmanroth.com   Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Visit the Florida Justice Association Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

Welcoming friend and former colleague, G.C. Murray to the MNBP! By way of a brief introduction, G.C. is a kind, smart, and all around great guy.He works as the Special Counsel at the Florida Justice Association (FJA). If you are not familiar with the FJA, it is an important, plaintiff trial lawyer association that advocates on the behalf of injured citizens, making sure that the courts are accessible and that the civil justice system is protected for every Floridian. When I was I law student I worked at the FJA so, fortunately, I was able to contribute to the unique cause and mission of the FJA and it was where I met G.C.. As a young kid, G.C. knew he wanted to be a lawyer. A main contributor that propelled him in the legal direction was his father, he was an attorney (he is now currently a judge). Our conversation covers a lot of ground! From his favorite thing about Tallahassee, Florida, the town he has called home for the past ten or so years to founding the Innovative Community Engagement Foundation (ICE Foundation) to even sharing with us his personal health journey and "scare” that led him to change his habits and take his health a lot more serious. The changes have led to a light, happy feeling, a different outlook, and loss of weight. We also talked about what he believes to be as the biggest challenges that young lawyers face today versus young lawyers twenty years ago and he even shared a few words of wisdom for fellow young lawyers. I hope you will enjoy my conversation with G.C.! And that you will more learn about the ICE Foundation so that, if you are in the state of Floria, you might be able to do some community service! The foundation’s mission is the following: “to stimulate different segments of society through mentorship, service, and professional development. We offer a unique approach to community service specifically tailored toward millennials. With chapters all throughout Florida, there are several opportunities for engagement.” If you are interested in getting involved, don’t be shy to contact them! Last November they fed over 500 people at Thanksgiving and in December they had their Annual Share the Warmth Event which is an event that supplies students with clothing for cool weather during the holiday season. Their flagship office is in Tallahassee but they are located throughout the state of Florida and hope to expand to D.C. and Chicago sometime in the near future. “At a certain point you have to focus on you.” - G.C. on finding ways to take care of yourself Subscribe: iTunes Listen and subscribe in iTunes: Show memo:Florida Justice Association (FJA)Innovation Community Engagement Foundation Meditation AppsFlorida Young Lawyers Division A huge shout out to Na'an Stop the jammin' band from Boulder, Colorado for the accompanying podcast music. Their music makes you feel good and want to get up and dance! Visit them on social media:Na'an Stop websiteFacebookiTunes Photo credit: https://twitter.com/naanstopmusic & http://www.boulderweekly.com/entertainment/music/green-light-for-boulder-band-naan-stop/edit: Photo credit: https://twitter.com/naanstopmusic & http://www.boulderweekly.com/entertainment/music/green-light-for-boulder-band-naan-stop/edit: Again, thank you for tuning in. I appreciate your feedback and words so please feel free to reach out to me. Do not be shy!If this episode was inspiring, made you laugh, or gave you something new to think about consider sharing it with a friend and/or leaving a review on iTunes.The more the merrier my friends! Also, if you want to Nominate a Guest to be on the MNB Podcast, feel free to do that by clicking here.In the meantime, continue to shine your L I G H T!Permalink

Skordýr eru mikilvæg fyrir okkur mannfólkið og hlýnun jarðar veldur því að sífellt fleiri skordýr nema land á Íslandi og á síðustu árum hafa bæst við 2-3 hundruð nýjar tegundir. Í gær hittust börn og fullorðnir í skemmtilegri pödduskoðun í Elliðaárdalnum og við í Mannlega þættinum slógumst í för með þeim. Þessi skemmtilega samverustund var í boði Háskóla Íslands og Ferðafélags Barnanna. Viðmælendur voru Ólafur Patrick Ólafsson, líffræðingur, Dalla Ólafsdóttir og Mattías Sigurðsson sem sjá um Ferðafélag barnanna og nokkur börn að auki. Söfnunarsjóðurinn Stöndum saman Vestfirðir var stofnaður af þremur ungum konum fyrir vestan sem höfðum áhuga á að finna einhverja góða og skemmtilega leið til að hvetja vestfirðinga til að standa saman. Þær byrjuðu á söfnun fyrir vökvadælu og barkaþræðingartæki fyrir Heilbrigðisstofnun Vestfjarða á Ísafirði árið 2016. Þessa dagana hafa þær verið að safna fyrir tveimur hjartastuðtækjum í björgunarskipin Vörð og Gunnar Friðriksson. Við hringdum vestur í Tinnu Hrund Hlynsdóttur Hafberg í þættinum og heyrðum meira af þessu góða framtaki þeirra. Sýningin Fjaðrafok hefur verið sett upp á Egilsstaðaflugvelli, en þar eru flugvallargestir hvattir til þess að leggja sitt af mörkum og lita fimm flennistórar teikningar af fuglum, eftir Ingunni Önnu Þráinsdóttur, á meðan beðið er eftir fluginu. Við hringdum austur í hana í dag. Umsjón í dag, Guðrún Gunnarsdóttir og Gunnar Hansson

You may know Fred Levin as the father of the Florida tobacco lawsuits.  He rewrote the Florida Medicaid Third Party Recovery Act in 1993 to allow the state of Florida to sue the tobacco industry, eventually settling for $13 billion and forever changing the face of tobacco litigation in the United States.   But if not for a stubborn client who refused to settle an insurance case nearly 60 years ago, Fred might not have become a trial lawyer.  Among his many honors, is the Perry Nichols Award - the FJA’s most prestigious.  It’s given to an attorney whose perseverance, commitment, and unmatched dedication to the civil justice system is at the forefront of his or her life. Fred Levin, now age 80, sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in late August 2017 to discuss the keys to his success, his few regrets, the ethics problems he sees in the trial bar, and his advice to those practicing trial law today – or thinking about it. Show Notes: Fred is with the Levin Papantonio law firm in Pensacola, Florida -  www.levinlaw.com Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:Visit the Florida Justice Association Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast. The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.

The Florida Legislature ended its regular session this week and with it, the hope of any fair reform or needed enhancement on several crucial issues for Florida consumers.   Among them, bills on: Workers Compensation Insurance, Automobile Insurance, and Assignment of Benefits.  None passed the legislature.  What happened?  And is no bill better than a bad bill with some of these issues? Paul Jess, Interim Executive Director of the Florida Justice Association and Jeff Porter, FJA's Director of Legislative & Political Affairs share what happened behind the scenes and what's needed now to make progress in the upcoming 2018 legislative session.  This includes a call-to-action to FJA members to refer clients to FJA who don't have enough auto coverage. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Workers’ Compensation Bills - HB 7085, SB 1582 Automobile Insurance Bills - HB 1063, SB 1766, HB 461, SB 156, www.ResponsibilityFlorida.com Assignment of Benefits Bills - HB 1421

In a major victory for civil justice advocates, the Florida Supreme Court in February 2017 threw-out the Daubert Standard of expert witness testimony, pointing to “grave constitutional concerns.”  Four years earlier, the Florida Legislature passed Daubert into statute as a replacement to the longstanding Frye Standard, after pressure from business interests. But the Court declined to adopt it, as well as the “Same Specialty” rule, siding with the Florida Bar and FJA’s concerns that doing so would risk undermining the right to a jury trial and deny access to the courts. Troy Rafferty and Paul Jess, who championed the Florida Justice Association’s successful efforts to eliminate the Daubert Standard in Florida courts explain in this program why the Court’s decision on expert testimony is so important for Florida’s trial attorneys and warn practitioners that it’s still critical to have Daubert ruled unconstitutional, to the extent it is procedural. Program Note: Attorneys who are facing this argument and want to preserve the constitutional challenge to Daubert can refer to the arguments made in Nixon vs. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (http://bit.ly/RJRcase) in the 15th Judicial Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, February 27, 2017.  Other documents of reference mentioned in this podcast: Report of the Florida Bar Code and Rules of Evidence Committee(http://bit.ly/SCOFLAFLBAR) Baricko v. Barnett Transportation (Workers' Compensation)(http://bit.ly/Baricko)

The Florida Justice Association’s FJA Radio Podcast keeps members updated on the happenings at the FJA and delivers relevant and timely information and insight on the practice of trial law in Florida. Today’s episode features Paul Jess, FJA Interim Director and James “Jimmy” Gustafson, FJA President, discussing the leadership transition at FJA, the group’s legislative agenda for 2017, and the vision and goals for membership this new year. Date of recording 1-18-17. Copyright 2017, Florida Justice Association

Mark Dutton, CEO of FJA, and Truman Esmond, vice president of customer engagement for AAIS, spoke with Best's Review about their strategic partnership to create the AAIS Underwriting Platform.