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This Day in Legal History: First Year with No LynchingsOn December 30, 1952, the Tuskegee Institute released a landmark report marking the first recorded year without a lynching of African Americans in the United States since the institute began keeping records in 1881. The grim practice of lynching—extrajudicial killings often carried out by mobs to enforce racial subjugation—had claimed thousands of lives, becoming a chilling emblem of racial terror, particularly in the Southern United States. Tuskegee's data captured the scope of this violence, documenting nearly 4,000 lynchings of Black individuals over the prior seven decades.The significance of 1952 as a year without reported lynchings underscored the impact of growing civil rights activism, the waning influence of vigilante groups, and increasing legal accountability. This milestone also reflected shifts in public attitudes and the effectiveness of organizations like the NAACP, which tirelessly campaigned against lynching and for federal anti-lynching legislation. Despite this progress, racial violence and discrimination persisted in other forms, underscoring that the end of lynching did not mean the end of systemic racism."Strange Fruit," a haunting protest song famously recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939, had kept the horrors of lynching at the forefront of public consciousness. Its stark imagery of "black bodies swinging in the Southern breeze" served as a chilling reminder of the atrocities endured by Black Americans. While the 1952 milestone was a cause for solemn reflection, it was also a call to sustain the fight for racial justice and equality in a nation still grappling with deep-seated prejudices.Rupert Murdoch and other senior leaders of Fox Corporation will face claims from investors alleging personal responsibility for financial harm stemming from false election conspiracy theories aired by Fox News. Delaware Chancery Court's Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster denied Fox's motion to dismiss the lawsuit, stating that the plaintiffs had sufficiently argued that Murdoch could likely be held liable for knowingly permitting defamatory content to be broadcast. The lawsuit follows Fox's record-breaking settlement with Dominion Voting Systems and comes as Smartmatic pursues a separate $2 billion defamation suit. The investors claim that the leadership's actions and decisions led to significant economic fallout, asserting that corporate governance failures allowed reputational and financial damage to occur. While the court's decision enables the case to proceed, it does not guarantee success for the plaintiffs, leaving the ultimate outcome of the claims to trial.Fox, Murdoch, Execs Must Face Election Defamation Payout SuitA federal appeals court upheld a $5 million verdict against Donald Trump in a case brought by E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine columnist, who accused him of sexual assault and defamation. The decision, issued by a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, stems from a 2023 jury verdict that found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and defaming her in a 2022 Truth Social post. While jurors did not find Trump guilty of rape, they awarded Carroll $2.02 million for sexual assault and $2.98 million for defamation.Carroll has also secured an $83.3 million defamation verdict from a separate jury in January 2024, which Trump is appealing. These legal battles persist despite Trump's return to the presidency following his 2024 election victory. Trump's defense argued that the trial judge improperly allowed testimony from two other women alleging past misconduct and included the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape as evidence. Both trials were overseen by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan. This case continues to highlight the lack of immunity for sitting presidents in civil litigation unrelated to their official duties, following a precedent set during Bill Clinton's presidency.Trump loses appeal of E. Jean Carroll $5 million defamation verdict | ReutersThe oil and gas industry is facing increasing legal and legislative pressure over its role in climate change. States like New York and Vermont have enacted “climate Superfund” laws, with New York's targeting $75 billion from major polluters over 25 years to fund climate mitigation efforts. Meanwhile, multiple states and cities have filed lawsuits alleging misinformation campaigns by fossil fuel companies about climate change and plastic pollution. These efforts, while separate, are creating a coordinated front against the industry and building evidence to attribute emissions to specific companies.Experts suggest that legislative efforts like climate Superfund laws and lawsuits may bolster each other by generating an evidentiary record for liability. However, there are concerns about overstepping legal boundaries, as courts may reject overlapping claims for damages under federal laws like the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Fossil fuel companies argue that climate-specific laws conflict with existing federal laws such as the Clean Air Act and may face challenges in implementation.The American Petroleum Institute and energy companies have expressed resistance to these legal actions, with a preference for fighting rather than settling claims. While states hope to hold polluters accountable, the success of these strategies remains uncertain as courts, lawmakers, and the industry test the boundaries of new legal frameworks.Climate Liability Laws, Litigation Add to Oil Industry HeadacheThe legal industry is set for another wave of consolidation in 2025, with several major law firm mergers scheduled for January 1. Among these, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders will merge with Locke Lord to create Troutman Pepper Locke, a firm with 1,600 attorneys and projected annual revenues exceeding $1.5 billion. Similarly, Womble Bond Dickinson is merging with Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, combining to form a 1,300-lawyer firm with $742 million in revenues. Taft Stettinius & Hollister is joining with Sherman & Howard, projecting revenues of $810 million for the merged entity.Philadelphia-based Ballard Spahr will combine with Lane Powell, forming a 750-lawyer firm operating in 18 U.S. offices. These moves follow 41 law firm mergers in the first nine months of 2024, with industry analysts predicting continued activity next year. Firms are responding to client demand for broader services and geographic reach, as businesses increasingly consolidate their legal needs with fewer providers. Smaller and midsize firms are pursuing mergers to access new markets and clients, while the most profitable firms focus on lateral hires and internal growth. Rising costs, including attorney salaries and investment in generative AI technologies, are also pressuring firms to consolidate. Transatlantic mergers are gaining momentum as well, with U.K.-based firms like Allen & Overy and Herbert Smith Freehills expanding into the U.S. market through deals with Shearman & Sterling and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, respectively. These global mergers highlight the evolving competitive landscape in the legal sector.Law firms' quest for market share drives New Year's merger wave | Reuters 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

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Richard J. Andreano, Jr., Partner, Ballard Spahr Episode discussion timestamps:   1:36 - What are some of the latest fair lending issues lenders should be aware of? 6:11 - What advice would you give lenders to strengthen their fair lending policies? 9:42 - Earlier this year the CFPB finalized a nonbank enforcement order registry. What should our industry members who are subject to a covered order be doing to prepare? 13:49 - I see that your firm is merging with Lane Powell.  How does that strengthen Ballard Spahr? 16:15 - Can you share with our listeners why you choose to participate and volunteer for our organization?   To learn more about the California MBA, visit cmba.com

Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.  Today's Guest: Lane Powell, Alcorn St. Special Teams CoordinatorTopic: Punt Return - They are backed up

In this conversation, Heidi Lane Powell discusses her journey as a mother, her identity beyond her appearance on Extreme Weight Loss, and her approach to success. She emphasizes the importance of partnerships and sharing knowledge to create meaningful transformations. Heidi also shares her perspective on navigating relationships and advises her son as he ventures into adulthood. Takeaways: Motherhood is where Heidi feels she is doing her best work. Heidi's identity extends beyond her appearance on Extreme Weight Loss. Success for Heidi is measured by the impact she has on people's lives. Partnerships and sharing knowledge are key to Heidi's approach to work. Navigating relationships requires trust and understanding. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:15 Doing Best Work as a Mother 08:53 Identity Beyond Extreme Weight Loss 16:15 Successes Beyond Money and Attention 20:46 Heidi's Role: Sharing and Connecting 24:14 Mechanics of Heidi's Work 31:58 Partnerships and Win-Win Outcomes 41:27 Navigating Partnerships and Relationships 42:23 Heidi's Playbook for Her Kids --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/support

In this exclusive live session, Luiza Jarovsky discusses with Prof. Ryan Calo his article "Socio-Digital Vulnerability" (co-authored with Daniella DiPaola), as well as his scholarship around topics such as:online manipulationrobot lawartificial intelligenceprivacyand online vulnerabilityThis conversation will be extremely valuable to anyone working in tech, privacy, and artificial intelligence.Ryan Calo is the Lane Powell and D. Wayne Gittinger Professor at the University of Washington School of Law, a founding co-director of the interdisciplinary UW Tech Policy Lab, and a co-founder of the UW Center for an Informed Public. He is an internationally recognized and leading expert in his field, and his research on law and emerging technology appears in leading law reviews and technical publications. He has testified three times before the United States Senate and organized events on behalf of the National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Obama White House. He has been a speaker at President Obama's Frontiers Conference, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and NPR's Weekend in Washington.Luiza Jarovsky is a lawyer, CEO of Implement Privacy, and author of Luiza's Newsletter.Read more about Luiza's work at https://www.luizajarovsky.comSubscribe to Luiza's Newsletter: https://www.luizasnewsletter.comCheck out the courses and training programs Luiza is leading at https://www.implementprivacy.comFollow Luiza on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizajarovskyTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/luizaJarovskyYouTube: https://youtube.com/@luizajarovsky

Our celebration of leading women in professional services marketing continues on this week's episode of CMO Series REPRESENTS where we explore the power of networks and why building and sustaining strong relationships with peers in professional services marketing can be key to longevity and success within the industry.  We're grateful to hear unique insights and personal experiences on developing professional support networks from Geneva Granatstein, Director of Marketing at Lane Powell, Laura Nicholls, Chief Business Development Officer at Ashurst, Jessica Grayson, Managing Director of Business Development and Marketing at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan,  Larissa Palmer, Chief Business Development Officer at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, Natalia-Ruiz Moreno, Head of Marketing And Business Development at Boyes Turner, Melanie Davidson Barros, Chief Marketing Officer at Conyers, Melissa Marshall, Chief Marketing Officer at Levenfeld Pearlstein and Mary-Ann Russell, Head of Marketing and Sales Enablement at AMS.

Charles chats with Alcorn State football special team coach Lane Powell about the upcoming season. Follow Charles on Twitter @TallManRadio Follow Alcorn State athletics @BravesSports --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bcsn-podzone/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bcsn-podzone/support

Host Riley Moyer hears from guest Heather St. Clair about recent and ongoing updates to Oregon's Family Leave Act (OFLA) spurned by Oregon House Bill HB 3398. She describes COVID-related changes made to OFLA in March 2020 that were later made permanent in March 2021. In this short chat, Heather outlines: The basics of what OFLA covers. COVID-related OFLA changes that occurred and the impacts those changes caused. Problems on the horizon for OFLA. The original implementation timeline of OFLA updates and how they compare to a new proposed timeline that may come to fruition in September 2023. Items of interest from recent committee listening sessions. Heather is a Labor & Employment Attorney at Lane Powell. This presentation was originally put on by the Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Catch this segment and more at www.mbabar.org/cle. -=-=-=-=-=- MEET HEATHER: https://www.lanepowell.com/Our-People/Heather-St-Clair 

The pandemic provided businesses unexpected opportunities for impactful change and there's no time like the present to implement strategic diversity and inclusion plans that foster growth. Lane Powell's Labor and Employment Team welcomes Sharon Orlopp, recently retired Global Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President, Corporate HR at a national retailer, where she was responsible for advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce of 2.2 million associates worldwide. Sharon shares her success in building diversity and inclusion programs for some of the largest companies in the world and how those programs directly impacted company culture and employee retention. Join us as Sharon shares insightful tips on integrating a strategic diversity & inclusion plan that can help all of us drive real change in our workplaces. This presentation was originally shared on December 17, 2020 as part of the 'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Series. -=-=-=-=-=- Meet Sharon: www.sharonorlopp.com 

What can the LGBTQ+ community and allies do to help evolve and improve the legal climate for transgender individuals? Host Riley Moyer (he/him) introduces us to a conversation between Lane Powell's Dustin O'Quinn (he/him) and special guest Trystan Reese (he/him) to discuss evolving and improving the legal climate for transgender individuals. Whether you're a legal professional with a special interest in trans inclusion or simply want to keep your finger on the pulse of the trans movement, this conversation contains insights on the many battlegrounds where fights are being waged across the country. Learn more about Trystan: https://collaborate.consulting/trystan-reese 

Host Riley Moyer welcomes guest Dustin O'Quinn to discuss how employers and human resources personnel can overcome the pandemic-exacerbated hurdle of inspecting identity and employment eligibility documents while operating in a remote workplace.   Dustin is a business immigration attorney who practices in Lane Powell's Seattle office and had a front-row seat to all the chaotic changes that have occurred with business immigration throughout 2020.   This episode is from a presentation originally recorded on December 8, 2020.  -=-=-=-  Meet Dustin: lanepowell.com/DustinOQuinn  Meet Riley: lanepowell.com/RileyMoyer  Get updates: lanepowell.com/subscribe 

This episode features Pratik Patel, the Head of Innovation at Elevate, and Joe Woods, COO at Lane Powell, a nearly 200 lawyer firm in the Pacific Northwest. Pratik and Joe talk about Technology, the transition to a work from home environment, and the results of effective technology implementation.Joe Woods describes his journey to COO, sharing insights and specifically how Lane Powell transitioned to remote work; including the centralization of billing processes and choosing the right partner.Joe Woods said - "For law firms to be truly successful in today's dynamic environment, they need to truly partner with vendors." And explained that People, Process and Technology – is the right order to revamp a process.Pratik Patel co-hosts a wide-ranging conversation on the building of the Elevate Manage Billing module. Explaining that the value lies in how the technology fits into the law firm processes.We cover a lot, including:[03:37] - Interesting facts about Lane Powell that entice Joe Woods to join.[04:57] - Opportunities and challenges that Joe focused on first.[06:21] - Implementing billing technology to streamline billing operations.[07:36] - Blending technology and people's expertise.[09:20] - Role of technology in processes and how Lane Powell has increased the technology adoption rate.[11:13] - How user feedback plays a critical role in defining a process and a technology solution.[12:43] - Does remote-work impact the adoption of technology?[15:13] - Four fundamental aspects of Elevate's Manage Billing Module. [16:00] - How has Elevate's Manage Billing Module impacted Lane Powell's journey so far, and what results have they achieved?[18:52] - Tips from Joe Woods to implement technology solutions.Enjoy!

1:30 - The changing legal industry5:30 - Lane Powell Adapting to industry changes8:00 - Shifting corporate culture at the firm10:00 - Execution first, then big ideas11:30 - Duffy’s team-building mentality13:00 - “Our success in the world is defined by the value we create”17:00 - Being Lane Powell’s first female president20:00 - How COVID could shift future working environments 23:00 - Social justice bringing new perspectives to the office 25:00 - “Look to the places where everybody else is not” LinksLane Powell on the webLearn more about Barbara via LinkedInCreditsProduced by Kai HellbergMusic by Isaac Chambers - 'Change' 

On this podcast Carin Marney, Shareholder, Lane Powell, Cory Kallheim, Vice President of Legal Affairs and Social Accountability, LeadingAge, and David Thurber, Director of Litigation & Claims Management, Alliance Insurance Group, discuss liability for the long term care industry resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, including state immunity laws, PREP Act, how immunity could affect insurance premiums, and what types of claims are currently being filed. The podcast also examines what the future of LTC insurance might look like. From AHLA's Post-Acute and Long Term Services Practice Group.

In this episode we discuss situational football with special guest Lane Powell. Coach Powell is the Special Teams Coordinator at Alcorn State University.

In this new podcast, Barry Plunkett, Healthcare Operations Consultant, Horne, LLP, interviews Gabriela Sanchez, Co-Chair of the Senior Living & Long Term Care Team, Lane Powell, about her presentation at AHLA’s Long Term Care and the Law conference held March 2-4, 2020 in San Antonio, TX on regulatory and legislative developments in assisted living. The podcast discusses how assisted living facilities are responding to the coronavirus, including restricting and screening of visitors. The speakers also talk about quality measures and issues surrounding emotional support and service animals. Sponsored by Horne LLP.

s1ep32 Rated G. "The State of Real Estate Blockchain Smart Securities presented by CAIA, FIBREE, and PropTech Seattle" Event objective was to help people in Real Estate understand that blockchain base smart securities are not a fad, but even with some early issues, will gain more and more traction and become the standard for issuing Real Estate backed securities. Chris Carsley Managing Partner of Arch River Capital LLC, and Arch River Navigator Fund I LP. He is responsible for the investment management, finance structuring and capital partnerships of Arch River including its regulatory and reporting compliance practices. Chris brings over 25 years of investment industry expertise specializing in corporate and venture finance, business valuation, business operations efficiency, regulatory compliance practices, securities research, portfoliomanagement, arbitrage trading and hedging. http://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-carsley-cfa-caia-965696 Brock Freeman Managing Parter at Kirkland Capital Group, and advises several Real Estate startups and funds. He runs the monthly PropTech Seattle Open House event, and is the Seattle Regional Chair for FIBREE.org, the Foundation for International Blockchain and Real Estate Expertise. His career spans technology, finance, and real estate in both Asia and America. He is a member of the Cascadia Blockchain Council and testified to the Washington State House Committee on Innovation and Technology on behalf of the first blockchain bill. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brockfreeman/ Alvaro Jimenez Jimenez Co-Founder at Yunati and Founder at Gaudium Capital https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvarojimenezjimenez/ Sean Hsieh Sean Hsieh currently serves as CEO & Founder of Concreit, a security token based commercial real estate marketplace platform. He was previously a co-founder of Flowroute, an API-driven telecommunications carrier, serving in the different capacities of leading product, engineering, marketing and sales to scale the organization to its recent acquisition. https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhsieh/ concreit.com Erwin Park https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinpark/ Madison Bay Commercial Byron Dailey Private Investment Funds Chair, Lane Powell Byron Dailey is Chair of Lane Powell's Private Investment Funds, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, and Nonprofit & Social Enterprise Teams. He is a corporate, securities and M&A attorney with exceptionally broad experience structuring and negotiating domestic and international business transactions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/byrondailey/ Tim S.T. Leung Ph.D. Tim is a Professor in Applied Math and the Director of the Computational Finance & Risk Management (CFRM) program at University of Washington - Seattle. He was a professor at Johns Hopkins University and Columbia University, after obtaining his PhD from Princeton University. Brock was on the Lolli 1st Birthday live show with us on Windshield Time. K&L Gates amazing venue. Anthony Emtman Sept 19 meet up at Coinme office lunchtime event: Culture & Misconceptions in the

This week, Attorney Joe Greenman takes us through the many forms of elder abuse and updates us on what victims and concerned family members can do to make their voices heard. Sadly, elder abuse can take many forms and can happen in many places that seniors call home. Joe is a champion of older generations and believes our elders must be honored. He generously shares his insights on how to recognize and deal with the mistreatment of those who are least able to defend themselves. Don’t miss this show!

This week, Attorney Joe Greenman takes us through the many forms of elder abuse and updates us on what victims and concerned family members can do to make their voices heard. Sadly, elder abuse can take many forms and can happen in many places that seniors call home. Joe is a champion of older generations and believes our elders must be honored. He generously shares his insights on how to recognize and deal with the mistreatment of those who are least able to defend themselves. Don’t miss this show!

A video version of this episode is available. Lane Powell hosted a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Alumni Speaker Series event focused on Pathways to Leadership where Katina Thornock (LCLD 2014, Director, Corporate Counsel, Global Litigation at Starbucks Coffee Company) moderated a conversation among Caldwell Camero (LCLD 2014, Senior Global Trademark Counsel at … Continue reading "Business of Law Podcast-LCLD Fellows Alumni Speaker Series: Pathways to Leadership, hosted by Lane Powell"

Our guest, Joe Greenman of Lane Powell is the chair for the Governors Commission on Senior Services. The commission is coming to West Linn, June 13 to address everything Senior. The public is invited to the meeting and all attending are welcome to share ideas to help Seniors live their best life possible.

Our guest, Joe Greenman of Lane Powell is the chair for the Governors Commission on Senior Services. The commission is coming to West Linn, June 13 to address everything Senior. The public is invited to the meeting and all attending are welcome to share ideas to help Seniors live their best life possible.

Lane Powell shareholder Darin Sands sat down with Jill Long to discuss his successful niche litigation practice, as well as the many ways he serves the legal profession outside of work. Jill asks Darin about his career trajectory that brought him to Portland. Darin talks about his commitment to working with the ACLU and updates the audience regarding a recent transgender-accommodation case discussed by Kelsey Benedick in Episode 3. Darin divulges that he also makes time to volunteer to teach high school students constitutional law and history. Darin jokes that when students leave this rigorous program, these bright kids typically leave more knowledgable about constitutional law than “99% of the lawyers practicing today.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joseph Greenman of Lane Powell PC joins us on today's show as we discuss Preventing Elder Abuse. Joe is an experienced healthcare attorney who helps healthcare providers understand and improve the delivery of healthcare. He currently serves as the chair of the Governor's Commission on Senior Services and is a former member of the Elder Abuse Prevention Work Group in the Oregon Legislature.

Joseph Greenman of Lane Powell PC joins us on today's show as we discuss Preventing Elder Abuse. Joe is an experienced healthcare attorney who helps healthcare providers understand and improve the delivery of healthcare. He currently serves as the chair of the Governor's Commission on Senior Services and is a former member of the Elder Abuse Prevention Work Group in the Oregon Legislature.

Law students often wonder what life as a practicing litigator can be like. Well today we have someone with both perspectives to lend us insight! Lane Powell attorney Kelsey Benedick recently sat down with Jill Long. In this episode, Kelsey discusses her invigorating workload and recounts how she was thrown into the deep end as a First-year Associate. Within her first year at Lane Powell, Kelsey already amassed unusual accomplishments such as arguing in Federal court and single-handedly administering depositions.At 10:03 in the episode, the conversation progresses to matters of transgender equality. Kelsey discusses her pro bono work on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in the state of Oregon. In addition to her existing caseload, Kelsey is lending pro bono support to an Oregon school district—helping them defend their ability to allow progressive facilities accommodation for a transgender student. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dina Glassman believes so! Known as a lawyer turned pioneer in the professional development realm of the legal industry, Dina serves as the preeminent professional coach for prestigious firms across the Northwest. Dina shares her story of transitioning from legal practice to the art of lawyer professional development. She confides in Jill Long how mindfulness and how developing the ability to be present had set her on a lifelong path to obtain and implement tools for positive change and growth.Jill and Dina discuss some successful yet unorthodox initiatives recently implemented at Lane Powell, which include a New Shareholder-oriented program named RISE and an employee benefit targeted to new parents returning back to work after parental leave. Jill and Dina also reminisce about a recent mindfulness meditation session that they held with a group of lawyers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ALDF seeks justice for an abused horse On this week's program, we'll talk about the  #NotProperty movement in animal welfare, focusing on a lawsuit filed on behalf of an abused horse. In most (all?) states animals are treated as property, not as sentient creatures with feelings, emotions, and the ability to communicate. That limits humans' ability to protect animals and seek redress for the horrible things that are sometimes done to them. But what if animals could sue their abusers in court? ALDF Attorney Sarah Hanneken That's what the Animal Legal Defense Fund is doing. My guest this Sunday at 1:08 PM PT will be Sarah Hanneken ALDF litigation fellow. She has an impressive record working to defend animals and it will be interesting to hear about this case and others, including efforts to improve the legal standing of all animals. Here's the background: Hillsboro, Oregon – Justice, an eight-year-old horse, is a party to a lawsuit filed today against his former abuser to recover the costs of his ongoing medical care and his pain and suffering. Justice is represented by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals. If successful, this groundbreaking lawsuit would be the first to establish that animals have a legal right to sue their abusers in court. “Horses, like Justice, are intelligent animals with the capacity for rich emotional lives,” says Animal Legal Defense Fund Executive Director Stephen Wells. “Oregon law already recognizes Justice’s right to be free from cruelty – this lawsuit simply expands the remedies available when abusers violate animals’ legal rights.” Click the image to donate and support ALDF's #NotProperty campaign. Justice was cruelly neglected for months and endured tremendous pain and suffering. At the time of his rescue, he was emaciated and suffered from frostbite, lice, and rain rot. As a result of his neglect, Justice endured permanent physical and psychological injuries that will require specialized medical care for the rest of his life. Justice’s abuser pled guilty to criminal animal neglect in 2017. In the criminal plea agreement, she agreed to pay restitution only for the cost of Justice’s care prior to July 6, 2017. The lawsuit seeks damages for Justice’s care since this date and going forward. Any funds awarded to Justice through the lawsuit would be placed in a legal trust established to pay for his care. Justice was relinquished to Sound Equine Options, an Oregon nonprofit horse rescue and rehabilitation organization. His complicated medical needs are a barrier to finding a permanent home for him, a problem exacerbated by the significant costs of his care. The Oregon legislature and courts have been a leader in recognizing that animals are sentient beings that occupy a unique position in the law. The Oregon Supreme Court, for example, has already recognized that animals should be considered individual “victims” in criminal animal cruelty cases. However, existing laws still lag far behind our current understanding of animal sentience by classifying animals as property. The Animal Legal Defense Fund thanks the law firm Lane Powell and the Law Office of Matt Hamity for their assistance on this case. The complaint is available upon request.

In April of 2012, Lauren Lane Powell was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer. Thankfully, being a spiritual person, Lauren quieted her mind and asked the question how to deal with it. Her story is AMAZING, uplifting and inspiring. Today, Lauren is a singer, author and motivational speaker, if fact she's spoken to over 150 groups! Her book is titled “Holy Shift - Everything's a Gift - A Spirit-Led Journey through Illness Into Wellness.” Lauren considers it a sacred honor to share her music and healing techniques with the world. On this episode, two of Lauren's healing songs are played and join us for some laughter and inspiration. Please visit Lauren's website: http://www.laurenlanepowell.com/ *Enjoying We Don't Die Radio episodes? Consider donating to help operating costs of the show (I keep the show commercial-free on purpose) please visit: https://www.paypal.me/SandraChamplain Please visit http://www.afterlifestudies.org/  - learn about the yearly Afterlife Symposium brought to you by the Afterlife Research and Education Institute and Join as an AREI member: http://afterlifeinstitute.org/membership-in-arei/ JOIN THE WE DON'T DIE "INSIDER'S CLUB" to receive a free chapter of We Don't Die – A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death (also available at: http://amzn.to/2fCQPqs ) and the healing audio “How to Survive Grief” at http://wedontdieradio.com/

Learn about family business charters with Jeff Bird of Lane Powell and Dr. Jean Meeks-Koch of Positively People.

Back in August 2012, we interviewed Lauren Lane Powell about the gift of cAnswer she received. At that time, she was in the middle of treatment for this and testified how she used music as part of her healing process.  Today Lauren is whole and free from disease and ready to share her gifts of music and love with us!

Through her work with “Sing for Your Soul” and “Harmonies of Healing,” Lauren Lane Powell has helped hundreds of people find their authentic voice. In this inspiring episode of our program, Lauren shares how she has used the power of music and the human voice in her healing journey with—as she reframes it—cAnswer and dreamo treatments.