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Federal government settles over land claims In a settlement with the federal government, eight Dutchess and Putnam County landowners, including five in Beacon, were awarded $1.06 million in compensation for property taken for a proposed 13-mile rail trail - apparently the first resolution in a slew of similar lawsuits. Metro-North, which acquired the dormant Beacon Line in 1995, is negotiating to relinquish the tracks to the state for a Beacon-to-Hopewell Junction trail. It would wind from Beacon's train station for 4 miles around the city's southern perimeter before running parallel with Tioronda Avenue and the east end of Main Street. The entire Beacon Line is 41 miles long and stretches to the Connecticut border. The eight plaintiffs are represented by Lewis Rice, a law firm in St. Louis that specializes in rail trail "takings" cases. Four own homes on Tioronda Avenue and another is the limited-liability company behind the condos at 1 East Main St. The property under and adjacent to the tracks was seized in February 2024 under the National Trails System Act, which allows abandoned railroad lines to be converted to parks. A feasibility study commissioned by Dutchess County and released in August recommended tearing out the unused tracks between Beacon and Hopewell for $46 million to $56 million rather than installing a path alongside them. Landowners adjoining the corridor can claim swaths of land likely lost in the 19th century, when railroads that needed the corridors purchased or condemned the land or acquired easements, according to Steve Wald of Stewart, Wald & Smith, another St. Louis law firm specializing in rail-trail property cases. The firms argue that modern owners are "predecessors in title" who "have the same rights as the original landowners." The plaintiffs in this case and similar ones elsewhere in the country say that, in the event of a conversion of use to something other than rail access, they should receive "full possession and control" or be compensated. If a court agrees, appraisers determine the amount of land lost, as well as any damages related to loss of privacy and/or security from the trail construction. More than 80 abandoned railroad lines in New York state have been converted to trails, including the 13-mile Dutchess Rail Trail that stretches from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson and the 12-mile Putnam County Trailway between Baldwin Place and Brewster. More lawsuits are pending. Stewart, Wald & Smith has at least three outstanding cases that name 260 landowners. In Beacon, their clients include the Elks, Lank's Automotive, Lori Joseph Builders, Levi Reavey Sr. and Whitefield Properties. On Aug. 21, Lewis Rice filed a lawsuit on behalf of G.P. Beacon LLC at 578 Main St. and property owners in Fishkill and Pawling. On Sept. 17, Stewart, Wald & Smith filed a claim for owners in Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, Pawling and Poughquag.
On December 8, recreational cannabis became legal in Missouri. But the stakes are far higher than adults buying legal weed. The law enacted a provision for "automatic expungement" of nonviolent marijuana convictions from criminal records, but there are concerns about the process and its stated deadlines. To discuss what comes next for legal weed in Missouri, we hear from Legal Missouri campaign director John Payne, as well as public defender Matt Schmidt, who has been helping his clients clear their records. We also hear from Brian Pezza, an attorney at Lewis Rice law firm, about the impact on cannabis legalization in the workplace.
Throwing it back to a classic episode! Ron Norwood is a partner with Lewis Rice in St. Louis, Missouri, a member of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and Ron talk extensively about his work as a mentor, including how and why he gives back, the meaningful commitment to diversity & inclusion that Lewis Rice has made and how Ron leads that charge as the chair of the D&I committee at the firm, and the Missouri Bar's Special Committee on Lawyers of Color and Ron's work with them to get six important initiatives passed through the Bar's Board of Governors (and what the next steps look like). Ron also talks about this moment in history with this week's verdict in the Chauvin trial, his own background growing up in Chicago, and working as a police internal affairs prosecutor. Truly one of our most powerful episodes.
Forhad and Jo have a conversation with Lewis Rice about his DEA career and Black History. Lew also shares his thoughts on law enforcement today along with ideas on how to improve communication and the relationship between the community and police officers. You can follow Lew on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lewis-rice-36b7265/ Please subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube; links are below. Send your comments and/or questions to info@integrasintel.com. We want to hear from you. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integras-intelligence-inc. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrasintel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integras_intel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/integrasintel Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIBx0BlZB_u1qolio6LPbsA #security #integrasintelligence #duediligence #privateinvestigators #investigationinsiders #podcast #privateinvestigations #backgroundchecks #litigationsupport #employmentscreening #riskmanagement #executiveprotection #supplychain #brandprotection
After sharing their mutual troubles shopping for clothes, Milty and guest co-host Dave Sweeney, a lobbyist with the Lewis Rice law firm, provide an inside look into city government and the lobbying industry.
In this episode: 2021 is a reassessment year in Missouri. Learn about property assessments and the assessment cycle, including how REALTORS® can help their clients in this process.Join us for this conversation with host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, and guest Apollo Carey, a property tax attorney with Lewis Rice and the General Counsel for St. Louis REALTORS®.Reminder: The deadline to file a formal assessment appeal is July 12, 2021.
In this episode: 2021 is a reassessment year in Missouri. Learn about property assessments and the assessment cycle, including how REALTORS® can help their clients in this process.Join us for this conversation with host Charlie Hinderliter, St. Louis REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs, and guest Apollo Carey, a property tax attorney with Lewis Rice and the General Counsel for St. Louis REALTORS®.Reminder: The deadline to file a formal assessment appeal is July 12, 2021.
Ron Norwood is a partner with Lewis Rice in St. Louis, Missouri, a member of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and Ron talk extensively about his work as a mentor, including how and why he gives back, the meaningful commitment to diversity & inclusion that Lewis Rice has made and how Ron leads that charge as the chair of the D&I committee at the firm, and the Missouri Bar's Special Committee on Lawyers of Color and Ron's work with them to get six important initiatives passed through the Bar's Board of Governors (and what the next steps look like). Ron also talks about this moment in history with this week's verdict in the Chauvin trial, his own background growing up in Chicago, and working as a police internal affairs prosecutor. Truly one of our most powerful episodes.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಶುರುವಾಗಿದ್ದು ಯಾವಾಗ? ತಾವು ಐಟಿ ಬಿಟಿ ನೌಕರಿಗಾಗಿ ಪರರಾಜ್ಯದಿಂದ ವಲಸೆ ಬಂದು ನೆಲೆಸಿದಾಗ ಎಂದು ಕೆಲವರು ಉತ್ತರಿಸಬಹುದು. ಇನ್ನು ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಹಿಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋದರೆ, ಎಚ್ ಎ ಎಲ್ ನಂತಹ ಉದ್ದಿಮೆಗಳನ್ನು ಭಾರತ ಸರಕಾರ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದಾಗ ಎಂದು ಉತ್ತರಿಸಬಹುದು. ಹಿಂದೆ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಹೋದರೆ ಬ್ರಿಟೀಷರು ಕಂಟೋನ್ ಮೆಂಟ್ ಕಟ್ಟಿದಾಗ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಬಹುದು. ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ನಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಹಿಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋದರೆ ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡರು ಕೋಟೆ ಕಟ್ಟಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿದಾಗ ಎಂಬ ಉತ್ತರ ಕೊಡಬಹುದು. ಜೊತೆಗೆ ವೃದ್ಧೆಯೊಬ್ಬಳ ಕೈಯಿಂದ ಬೆಂದ ಕಾಳನ್ನು ತಿಂದು ಈ ನೆಲವನ್ನು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಎಂದು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡರು ಕರೆದರು ಎಂಬ ದಂತಕತೆಯನ್ನೂ ನೆನಪಿಸಬಹುದು. ಆದರೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಹಾಗೂ ಪರಂಪರೆ ಅದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಸಾವಿರಾರು ವರ್ಷಗಳಷ್ಟು ಹಳೆಯದು ಎಂದು ನಿಮಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿದೆಯೇ? ಜಾಲಹಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ದೊರಕಿದ ಮೈಕ್ರೊಲಿಥ್ ಕಲ್ಲಿನ ಸಲಕರಣೆಗಳು, ಚಿಕ್ಕಜಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ದೊರಕಿದ ರೋಮನ್ ನಾಣ್ಯಗಳು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಅಸ್ಪಷ್ಟ ಆದರೆ ಪುರಾತನವಾದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದ ಮೇಲೆ ಬೆಳಕು ಚೆಲ್ಲುತ್ತವೆ. ಅಮೇರಿಕಾದ ಟೆಕ್ಸಾಸ್ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಏರೋ ಸ್ಪೇಸ್ ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಓದುತ್ತ, ಆಸಕ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದ ಓದನ್ನೂ ಕೈಗೆತ್ತಿಕೊಂಡು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಇತಿಹಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದರ್ಪಣಹಿಡಿಯುವ ಶಾಸನಗಳ ಹುಡುಕಾಟ, ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ವಿನಯ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಅರಳಿಕಟ್ಟೆ ನಡೆಸಿದ ಚರ್ಚೆಯ ಮೊದಲ ಭಾಗ ನಲವತ್ತೆಂಟನೆಯ ಸಂಚಿಕೆಯ ರೂಪದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮುಂದಿದೆ! ಚರ್ಚೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದವರು ವಿನಯ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, ಮುಕುಂದ್ ರಂಗ ಸೆತ್ಲೂರ್, ಸುಪ್ರೀತ್ ಕೆ ಎಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ವಾಸುಕಿ ರಾಘವನ್. Recording date: 24 January 2021 Credits: Music: Crescents by Ketsa Licensed under creative commons. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com Show Notes - Lal bagh Peninsular Gneiss: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peninsular_Gneiss - Commander KRU Todd : http://journal.antiquity.ac.uk/projgall/ruikar340 - A Microlithic Industry in Eastern Mysore - https://www.jstor.org/stable/2792452?seq=1 - Bangalore Science Forum started by H Narasimhaiah - https://www.facebook.com/BangaloreScienceForum/ - B L Rice - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._Lewis_Rice - ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಪರಂಪರೆ : https://mylang.in/products/bengaluru-parampare-inr - ಪುರಾತತ್ವ ಪಿತಾಮಹ ಬಿ ಎಲ್ ರೈಸ್ : https://munnota.com/product/puratatva-pitamaha-b-l-rice/ Episode sponsored by MyLang Books : https://mylang.in/ Use exclusive promo code AK20 to get flat 20% off on your first purchase. Use exclusive promo code AK10 to get flat 10% off on every purchase. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aralikatte/message
Rick Walsh is the Chairman of Lewis Rice, a leading regional law firm based in St. Louis, Missouri with additional strategic offices. They are also a member of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and Rick discuss the ongoing impact of the pandemic on a firm's culture and the next generation of lawyers, business development and client management in a virtual world, and what will be key in the future.
COVID has changed the way every attorney works. Trial and appellate attorney, arbitrator and professor Ron Norwood joins John and Erich for a positive discussion on how firms of all sizes have adapted and often improved their practices under pandemic restrictions. Tune in and share some virtual camaraderie as we continue to record from home offices. Ronald A. Norwood, a native of Chicago, and 1986 MU Law graduate, joined Lewis Rice in 1988 after serving as a law clerk for U.S. District Court Judge Scott O. Wright in Kansas City from 1986 to 1988. He was named an equity member of Lewis Rice in 1997. Throughout his legal career, Ron has acted as a trial attorney and appellate attorney in state and federal litigation matters throughout the United States, with primary concentrations in Missouri and Illinois. His wide-ranging practice includes representing national and regional banks, mortgage companies, and other financial institutions; health insurers, health maintenance organizations, and health care providers in health care litigation disputes; and manufacturers in product liability litigation, consumer fraud claims, and disputes arising under the Uniform Commercial Code. He has also served as counsel to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the St. Louis Career Education District, and currently serves as trial counsel for the St. Louis Public Schools District.
AGCMO St. Louis region advocacy activities are explained by Sonette Magnus and David Sweeney from Lewis Rice LLCSupport the show (http://www.agcmo.org)
Shaking things up a bit, hosts & IP lawyers Kirk Damman & Ben Siders bring in special guest, Billee McAuliffe - a fellow Lewis Rice member & Practice Group leader for Corporate Information Technology Group. The three delve into new world privacy laws which primarily pertains to data privacy. "Privacy" by g4ll4is is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
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The podcast discusses Online Editor Anthony Zangrillo's Note: The Split on the Rogers v. Grimaldi Gridiron: An Analysis of Unauthorized Trademark Use in Artistic Mediums (http://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1660&context=iplj). Special Guest Ben Siders, an IP attorney at Lewis Rice in St. Louis, joins the podcast to speak about the unauthorized use of trademarks in films, TV and video games. A former software engineer, Ben routinely counsels businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups on IP, technology licensing and compliance as well as how to develop and protect their IP assets. He also assists clients with licensing their technology and licensing third party technologies. Ben is also a co-author of the American Bar Association's Legal Guide to Video Game Development and has published an article on board games in the American Bar Association's Landslide journal on IP law. He is the secretary of the St. Louis Game Developer Cooperative, a member of the International Game Developer Association, and holds a patent on a geogaming technology for creating "parallel reality" games. Movies, television programs, and video games often exploit trademarks within their content. In particular, various media often attempt to use the logos of professional sports teams within artistic works. Courts have utilized different methods to balance the constitutional protections of the First Amendment with the property interests granted to the owner of a trademark. Ultimately, many courts utilize the framework presented in the seminal Rogers v. Grimaldi decision. This test analyzes the artistic relevance of the trademark’s use in the allegedly infringing work, while also protecting against explicitly misleading uses. Currently, federal circuits apply the Rogers test inconsistently, particularly in the Second, Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits. This podcast focuses in on the feedback loop created by blurring out trademarks in films, when not legally required to do so. Performing this action entices studio gatekeepers to always clear trademarks before utilizing them, in effect, chilling the artistic vision of the director and/or producer.
Special Agent for the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), Lewis Rice now retired, has stories to tell, the best are his own: respect and love for his parents (dad-a police officer); his encounter with racism and injustice, his pride in his work.
This is the remarkable story of Frank Matthews, a charismatic drug kingpin from the late 1960s and 1970s, who organized a huge criminal enterprise before jumping bail in 1973 with $15-20 million and a beautiful woman. Nicknamed Black Caesar, Matthews has never been seen again in what has become one of organized crime’s most intriguing mysteries. Lewis Rice spent twenty six years as a Special Agent with DEA: 1974- 2001. During that time he conducted hundreds of major international narcotic investigations and was assigned to New York, Kingston Jamaica, Miami, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Detroit. He retired as the Special Agent in Charge New York Division; the largest operational office in the DEA.BLACK CAESAR: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin-Ron Chepsiuk and Lewis Rice
1st Hour: Panel discussion with Ron Chepesiuk, Former Fed. Prosecutor William Callahan, and DEA agent Lewis Rice. 2nd Hour: Former FBI Agent Robert Fitzpatrick on Whitey Bulger!