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This Day in Legal History: 27th Amendment RatifiedOn May 7, 1992, a significant addition was made to the United States Constitution with the ratification of the Twenty-seventh Amendment. This amendment, which prohibits any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of Congress from taking effect until the start of the next set of terms of office for Representatives, addresses concerns about the ethical issues surrounding Congressional pay raises.The journey of the Twenty-seventh Amendment is particularly unique as it was one of the original amendments proposed by James Madison in 1789. Originally part of Madison's package that included what became the Bill of Rights, the amendment was intended to check Congress's power over its financial recompense. However, it failed to achieve the necessary support from three-fourths of the state legislatures at that time.The amendment languished in obscurity until the 1980s when a renewed interest in limiting Congressional privileges, spurred by public concerns over government fiscal irresponsibility and perceived excesses by lawmakers, brought it back into the national conversation. The resurrection of the amendment was largely driven by a grassroots campaign led by Gregory Watson, a University of Texas undergraduate who discovered the dormant amendment and spearheaded a national push for its ratification.By 1992, the required number of states had ratified the amendment, nearly 203 years after it was first proposed. This ratification process holds the record as the longest in U.S. history, showcasing the complexities and capricities of amending the Constitution.The Twenty-seventh Amendment's ratification marked a noteworthy instance of how citizen activism can influence constitutional law, illustrating the enduring nature of the document and the adaptability of its provisions to the evolving concerns of the American populace. It serves as a reminder of the power of persistence in civic engagement and the impact that individuals can have on national law.Today in the ongoing criminal trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump, centered around allegations of hush money payments, two significant developments have occurred. Trump, who faces charges of falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, stepped closer to facing jail time for contempt of court. Justice Juan Merchan has already fined Trump $10,000 for repeated violations of a gag order and warned that further infractions could lead to imprisonment. This legal action could potentially sway public opinion as the November elections approach, particularly among undecided voters.Additionally, Stormy Daniels is set to testify today, promising a pivotal moment in the trial. Her involvement stems from claims of a past encounter with Trump, which he denies. The prosecution aims to show that Trump was directly responsible for the illegal cover-up by labeling the reimbursement to his lawyer, Michael Cohen, as legal expenses. Trump's defense argues that Daniels' testimony is irrelevant to the alleged financial misconduct, attempting to keep the dispute centered on the allegation that the former president made financial misstatements.As we all well know at this point, this trial is just one of several legal challenges Trump faces, including accusations related to attempting to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling classified documents. The outcome of this trial and Trump's compliance with court orders could significantly impact his political future and public perception as he runs for president again.Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump | ReutersStormy Daniels to testify in Trump hush money trial, media reports say | ReutersLaw firms have experienced a robust start to 2024, showing a significant recovery from a sluggish 2023 characterized by weak client demand and poor collection rates. According to the Thomson Reuters Institute's Law Firm Financial Index, which monitors 186 large and midsize firms, there has been a 1.9% increase in demand for legal services in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. Billing rates also rose by 6.6%, with midsize firms notably driving much of this growth. Overall firm revenues increased by 5.7%, and profits grew by 5.8%, supported by a controlled rise in direct expenses of just 5.4%.The sector seeing the most growth in demand was litigation, which surged by 3.8%, followed by bankruptcy with a 3% increase, and labor and employment rising by 1%. However, corporate practices saw only a modest gain of 0.6%, and M&A practices experienced a decline of nearly 4%, with high interest rates posing additional challenges for recovery in this area.Despite the positive start, there remains some uncertainty about the ability of firms to collect on the increased billing rates due to previous declines in realization rates — the percentage of billed work that is actually paid. The impact of the 2024 billing rates will not be clear until the second quarter results due to billing cycles.Additionally, law firms are continuing to invest in technology, with spending up 6.6% above inflation, indicating a growing interest in new technologies, particularly those incorporating artificial intelligence. This investment suggests law firms are optimistic about the potential of AI to enhance their operations.Law firms kicked off 2024 with strong demand and profits, report finds | ReutersActivision Blizzard has been ordered by a Delaware federal jury to pay $23.4 million in damages for infringing patents related to multiplayer features in their popular games, including "World of Warcraft" and two "Call of Duty" titles. The lawsuit, filed by Acceleration Bay, which acquired the patents from Boeing, argued that Activision's games used their patented technology for online multiplayer networking. The jury awarded $18 million for violations linked to "World of Warcraft" and $5.4 million related to the "Call of Duty" games.Activision, however, contends that their technology does not infringe on Acceleration Bay's patents and believes there are strong grounds for an appeal. They had previously argued in court that if found liable, the damages should not exceed $300,000. Despite the verdict, Activision expressed disappointment and is considering its next steps in the legal process. Meanwhile, Acceleration Bay has expressed satisfaction with the jury's decision. This legal battle highlights ongoing issues in the gaming industry regarding the use and ownership of multiplayer networking technologies.Activision hit with $23.4 mln US patent verdict in multiplayer-gaming case | ReutersIn my column this week, I explore the evolving dynamics of property tax systems and suggest an income-adjusted approach to foster homeowner equity. The traditional property tax system, which levies a uniform rate based on property values, increasingly clashes with the financial realities of many homeowners whose incomes haven't kept pace with rising property values. This misalignment has led to higher foreclosure and mortgage delinquency rates. I propose a more equitable system that adjusts tax liabilities based on income, allowing tax burdens to scale with financial capacity, which could mitigate these issues.Traditional relief methods like reassessments or appeals often benefit those least in need and require resources that not all homeowners have. An income-adjusted system would simplify the process, eliminate the need for appeals, and align tax liabilities more closely with homeowners' ability to pay, enhancing both fairness and compliance.However, implementing such a system presents challenges, including the need for bipartisan political support and the integration of property and income tax systems to accurately assess individual financial situations. Despite these hurdles, rethinking property tax to include income-sensitive adjustments could lead to a more just tax system that reflects both market values and personal economic realities.Income-Adjusted Property Tax System Would Foster Homeowner Equity Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

  I hope you are a voter! It is such an important civic responsibility. As a continuous improvement professional, have you ever thought about improving the election process to help make everyone confident that elections are secure and fair? Kerry L. Bass has. He is here to share his insight and tell us about some vital continuous improvement work happening in the US around our election process.    Kerry L Bass      Kerry Bass is the CEO and founder of Potential To Reality Consulting, specializing in organizational transformation, operational excellence, and change management. For over 25 years, Kerry has been leading and supporting transformation and organizational change for governmental agencies.   In addition, he has been bringing changes in commercial and not-for-profit enterprises. Kerry Bass has received a Master of Business Administration from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University. Bass has attained a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification as instructed by Dr. Gregory Watson and holds a Project Management Professional certification from PMI. KEY TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST:   00:05:18 The complexity of election systems 00:12:58 Quality is multi-level and customer-focused. 00:20:19 Election integrity and voter accessibility. 00:21:22 Improving election accessibility is crucial. 00:31:23 Technology can increase voter acceptance. 00:33:11 Management of registration records.  00:38:29 Improving election processes and integrity. 00:42:42 Continuous learning is essential.   KEY TAKEAWAYS    Voter participation and civic responsibility are highly significant in the election. Voter expectations include fair elections, accurate vote counting, and the prevention of ineligible voters from casting ballots.  Throughput and accessibility are critical factors in improving elections, such as reducing wait times and ensuring equitable access to polling places.  Technology, such as electronic voting systems and ballot tracking, can enhance transparency and help voters that their votes are there. Elections in the US are run differently from state to state, with each state responsible for administering its elections.  The complexity and lack of familiarity with the election process contribute to a lack of trust in election results. Memorable Quotes From Kerry L Bass    "The right to vote is key to the fundamental operations of democracy." CONNECT WITH Kerry L Bass     Website:  https://makingitreality.com/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass/    

The Twenty-seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of Congress from taking effect until after the next election of the House of Representatives has occurred. It is the most recently adopted amendment but was one of the first proposed. The 1st Congress submitted the amendment to the states for ratification on September 25, 1789, along with 11 other proposed amendments (Articles 1 thru 12). The last ten Articles were ratified in 1791 to become the Bill of Rights, but the first two, the Twenty-seventh Amendment and the proposed Congressional Apportionment Amendment, were not ratified by enough states to come into force with them. The proposed congressional pay amendment was largely forgotten until 1982, when Gregory Watson, a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin, wrote a paper for a government class in which he claimed that the amendment could still be ratified. He later launched a nationwide campaign to complete its ratification. The amendment eventually became part of the United States Constitution, effective May 5, 1992, completing a record-setting ratification period of 202 years, 7 months, and 10 days, beating the previous record set by the Twenty-second Amendment of 3 years and 343 days. The idea behind this amendment is to reduce corruption in the legislative branch by requiring an election before a congressperson's salary increase takes effect. The public can thus remove members of Congress from office before their salaries increase. Text. No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.

Two brothers have been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a WGN security guard during a botched carjacking at a South Shore gas station Monday. Salena Claybourne, a 35-year-old mother of two teen girls, was killed around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Mobil gas station on the 6700 block of South Jeffery Boulevard, police said. Gregory Watson, 22, and his 17-year-old brother tried to steal Claybourne's SUV after she stopped for gas, Assistant State's Attorney James Murphy said at the teen's bond court hearing Wednesday. The 22-year-old is accused of shooting Claybourne, prosecutors said. He was charged Wednesday afternoon and is scheduled to appear in bond court Thursday. Watson and his younger brother approached Claybourne after she filled up her tank and got back into her SUV, Murphy said. Watson leaned into Claybourne's SUV “and within seconds” shot at her multiple times, hitting her in the face and shoulder, Murphy said. Claybourne was pronounced dead at 3:35 p.m. Monday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leah-gordone/support

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A republic is different from other forms of government, as it requires an active and informed citizenry to properly function. Grassroots political activism is a civic duty. Many citizens get discouraged by the power and influence of people like George Soros or Bill Gates and eventually give up and do nothing. The state of our nation - currently besieged with leftist assaults from radical environmental policies destroying energy production to teaching our children to despise and revile American history through Critical Race Theory is a result of this defeatist ideology. But we at the John Birch Society say, "not so fast!" You can make a difference! Take for instance, the (then) 19-year-old University of Texas at Austin undergraduate, Gregory Watson. In 1982, he helped lead the grassroots movement to ratify the 27th Amendment. Learn more about his incredible journey and what we can all gain from his story on this episode of Constitution Corner!

The amazing true-life story of how a college student in Texas was able to get the 27th Amendment to the US Constitution passed. It all started with a C-grade on a paper about this amendment! Episode 59 of Constitutional Chats Podcast. Livestreamed on 3/2/2021. Sign up for our next Constitutional Chat via Zoom at http://constitutingamerica.org

Susan Rose speaks with Gregory Watson, Hearing Care Practitioner from Beltone of WNY about hearing health issues and solutions.  Beltone of WNY - your partners in hearing health and happiness.  For more information visit: https://www.beltonewny.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This season, More Perfect is taking its camera lens off the Supreme Court and zooming in on the words of the people: the 27 amendments that We The People have made to our Constitution. We're taking on these 27 amendments both in song and in story. This episode is best listened to alongside 27: The Most Perfect Album, an entire album (an ALBUM!) and digital experience of original music and art inspired by the 27 Amendments. Think of these episodes as the audio liner notes. In More Perfect's final episode of the season, listen to liner notes for two amendments that contemplate the still-unfinished status of our Constitution. "27" is an album that marks a particular point in our history: this moment when we have 27 Amendments to our Constitution. What will be the 28th? Maybe it will address our nation's capital. The capital has been a bit of a Constitutional anomaly for much of our nation's history — it's at the heart of the democracy, but because it's not a state, people in Washington D.C. have been disenfranchised almost by accident. The 23rd Amendment solved some of the problem — it gave D.C. the right to vote for president. But it left much of D.C.'s representation questions unanswered. D.C. still does not have voting representation in Congress. Instead, D.C. sends a "non-voting delegate" to Congress. For this liner note, More Perfect profiles that delegate, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and her unique approach to fighting for power in a virtually powerless role. The song for the 23rd Amendment is by The Mellow Tones, a group of students from D.C. high school Duke Ellington School of the Arts, along with their teacher Mark G. Meadows. The chorus, "Why won't you count on me?" reflects on the continued disenfranchisement of our nation's capital.   The final amendment of the album, the 27th Amendment, put limits on Senators' ability to give themselves a pay raise, and it has arguably the most unusual path to ratification of all 27. The first draft for the amendment was written by none other than James Madison in 1789, but back then, it didn't get enough votes from the states for ratification. It wasn't until a college student named Gregory Watson awakened the dormant amendment centuries later that it was finally ratified. The 27th Amendment song is by Kevin Devine and tells Watson's story.

Thursday’s episode ended with 12 proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution being sent to the states for ratification. What we now know as the First Amendment was actually the third proposed article of the Bill of Rights. The first article dealt with how to determine the size of Congress. Because it was never ratified, the total number of seats in the House of Representatives has been determined by specific acts of Congress. The most recent, in 1929, capped the size of the House at 435 seats. We’ll come back to the second proposed amendment in a moment. The third proposal was the first to be ratified. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The second was: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” The third: “No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.” The fourth: “The right of the People to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” The fifth: “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” The sixth: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.” The seventh: “In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by Jury shall be preserved, and no fact, tried by a Jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.” The eighth: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” The ninth: “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” The tenth and final amendment of the Bill of Rights: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Three states didn’t act on the Bill of Rights when it was initially proposed. Georgia refused to ratify any amendments. Massachusetts never sent official notice of ratification. Connecticut failed to reconcile their bills after disagreeing over whether to ratify the first and second articles. As part of the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights in 1939, the three states ratified the 10 amendments. Now back to the story of the second article passed by Congress in 1789. It prevented Congress from raising its pay until the next election. It also didn’t contain any ratification time limit. The proposed amendment was largely forgotten until 1982, when Gregory Watson, a student at the University of Texas, began campaigning for its ratification. Besides Wyoming’s ratification in 1978, it had been more than 100 years since the most recent ratification. Over the course of the next 10 years, 29 states ratified it and it became the 27th amendment on May 25, 1992, after pending more than 202 years. It’s the most recent amendment to the Constitution. Our question: Of the 27 total amendments, which is the only one to be repealed? Today is National Day in Bahrain, and Republic Day in Kazakhstan. It’s unofficially National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, and Underdog Day. It’s the birthday of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who was born in 1770; writer Jane Austen, who was born in 1775; and playwright Noel Coward, who was born in 1899. Because our topic happened before 1960, we’ll spin the wheel to pick a year at random. This week in 1969, the top song in the U.S. was “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul and Mary. The No. 1 movie was “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?,” while the novel “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo topped the New York Times Bestsellers list. Links Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or our website. Also, if you’re enjoying the show, please consider supporting it through Patreon.com Please rate the show on iTunes by clicking here. 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In 1982, college sophomore Gregory Watson got a C on a term paper arguing that a long-forgotten constitutional amendment could still be ratified. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow his 10-year mission to prove his professor wrong and get the amendment added to the Constitution. We'll also learn an underhanded way to win a poetry contest and puzzle over how someone can murder a corpse. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our Patreon page you can pledge any amount per episode, and all contributions are greatly appreciated. You can change or cancel your pledge at any time, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation via the Donate button in the sidebar of the Futility Closet website. This week's feature on the 27th amendment was suggested by listener Steve Winters. Sources: Richard B. Bernstein, "The Sleeper Wakes: The History and Legacy of the Twenty-Seventh Amendment," Fordham Law Review 61:3, 497-557. John Heltman, "27th Amendment or Bust," American Prospect, May 30, 2012. "Historical Highlights: The 27th Amendment," History, Art & Archives, U.S. House of Representatives (accessed Jan. 17, 2016). "Amendment XXVII: Congressional Compensation," National Constitution Center (accessed Jan. 17, 2016). Richard L. Berke, "1789 Amendment Is Ratified But Now the Debate Begins," New York Times, May 8, 1992. Richard L. Berke, "Congress Backs 27th Amendment," New York Times, May 21, 1992. "Alumni Notes," The Alcalde, September-October 1992. Here's a video interview with Gregory Watson. Sources for our feature on underhanded poetry: "Anecdote Relative to Mr. Dryden," The Gentleman's and London Magazine, August 1763. William Montgomery Clemens, Mark Twain, His Life and Work: A Biographical Sketch, 1892. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener David Elliott, who sent this corroborating link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on iTunes or via the RSS feed at http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

What is the secret of making children's radio - which children actually want to listen to? As listeners young and old object to the loss of much of BBC children's on-air programming, Roger Bolton asks Paul Smith, Head of Editorial Standards for BBC Audio & Music, if the BBC has given up trying to find an answer. Gregory Watson, Managing Director of children's station Fun Kids and Susan Stranks of the National Campaign for Children's Radio add their views to the debate.Does BBC 6 Music really offer an alternative to more mainstream stations? If so, why is it playing so much Coldplay? Bob Shennan, controller of 6 Music, defends the playlist.And listeners have been concocting fake Radio 4 programmes on Twitter. Apparently Feedback is 30 minutes of unbearable noise.Contact the Feedback team to let Roger know what you'd like him to tackle this series about anything you've heard on BBC radio.Producer: Karen Pirie A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.