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Matt previews public hearings and work sessions for the week of March 3, 2025.Public Hearings:LD 46, HP0010An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder - Rep. Kelly Murphy of Scarborough - EmergencyLD 198, SP0085An Act to Prohibit the University of Maine System Campus Police from Issuing a Citation or Summons Related to a Parking Violation to a Visitor of the University of Maine System - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 375, SP0170An Act to Require the University of Maine School of Law to Provide an Online Degree Program - Sen. Trey Stewart of AroostookLD 377, SP0133An Act to Establish a University of Maine Medical School and to Dedicate Funds from Raising the Cigarette Tax to the School - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of PenobscotLD 457, SP0190An Act to Fund Climate Resiliency Projects Related to the Repair of Campus Infrastructure Used for Active Transportation and Outdoor Recreation - Sen. Anne Carney of CumberlandLD 471, SP0210Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Expand Intensive English Language Learner Programs - Sen. Joseph Rafferty of YorkWork Sessions for March 5, 2025LD 34, SP0053An Act to Increase the Minimum Salary for Teachers - Sen. Teresa Pierce of CumberlandLD 71, HP0035An Act Regarding Special Education Funding - Rep. Kristi Mathieson of KitteryLD 98, HP0063An Act to Include School Counselors in the Educators for Maine Program - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 181, HP0114An Act to Modify the Calculation of Pupil Counts Used for Determination of School Administrative Unit Operating Costs - Rep. Will Tuell of East MachiasLD 193, HP0126An Act to Fund Students in Maine Schools Who Are Experiencing Homelessness - Rep. Marshall Archer of SacoLD 501, HP0330An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for Economically Disadvantaged Students - Rep. Kristen Cloutier of LewistonWork Sessions for March 6, 2025LD 74, HP0038An Act to Update the System of Learning Results Review Timeline - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 78, HP0042An Act to Require Elementary School Students to Learn Cursive Writing - Rep. Joseph Underwood of Presque IsleLD 360, SP0151An Act Supporting the Dirigo Reads Literacy Program - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of PenobscotLD 370, SP0162An Act to Raise the Minimum State Standard for Mathematics Education for a High School Diploma - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 396, SP0182An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools - President. Matthea Daughtry of CumberlandLD 543, HP0362An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools - Rep. Donald Ardell of Monticello

Jaclyn Gallo is the founder of Roots Academy in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, a K-5 microschool that she grew from 6 kids in 2020 to 36 kids this academic year. Roots Academy is a recognized private school staffed by certified teachers that emphasizes place-based, child-led learning. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

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Chris is a University of Maine School of Law Graduate and works as Falcon Foward Group's owner. This episode is packed with grit, purpose, and transformation. Chris's story is one of the most unique and inspiring journeys we've featured yet—a story that begins not in the halls of law school, but on the tarmac, maintaining aircrafts for the U.S. Air Force.At first, Chris had no interest—or natural talent—for mechanical work. But life had other plans. He discovered a love for troubleshooting and developed a knack for solving complex problems quickly, a skill that would serve him well beyond the Air Force.Eventually, Chris earned a degree in Organizational Leadership from Columbia Southern University. The knowledge he gained wasn't just academic; it armed him with insight into the systemic issues plaguing his workplace. His time in the Air Force wasn't without hardship—Chris experienced whistleblower retaliation from a squad leader, an event that led him to retire but also ignited a new passion: the law.In 2019, Chris entered the University of Maine School of Law, driven by a tragic loss—two members of his former unit took their own lives that same year. For Chris, it was clear: the system was broken, and he was determined to fix it. Despite battling imposter syndrome in his first year, Chris found purpose in the law, filing public records requests and even influencing legislation. His legislation would push the Department of Defense towards releasing suicide data, a move that shed light on the crisis facing service members.As a Law Student in his 40s, Chris is living proof that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. His journey and fight for justice is far from over, and as he puts it, "There's still a lot of work to do."Today, Chris is the host of the 20 Years Done podcast and the founder of Falcon Forward Law Group, where he fights tirelessly for veterans nationwide. His energy and relentless advocacy bring a powerful new dimension to this episode.Tune in to hear Chris's inspiring story firsthand, from aircraft troubleshooting to legislative victories—and everything in between. Check out the links below for his podcast, law firm, and an exclusive article chronicling his fight for justice.You won't want to miss this one. This episode is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of purpose.Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmcgheeChris's Website: https://www.fafo-law.comChris's Podcast: https://www.20yearsdone.com/podcastArticle on Chris's advocacy: https://americanmilitarynews.com/2024/09/a-maine-man-helped-get-the-defense-department-to-release-detailed-suicide-data-hes-not-satisfied/Be sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 21-year-old super-star, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110 you get yourself the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10 you get 10% off the self-paced course! On top of that, Alden offers an upcoming 10-week course for the January LSAT. Using code LITM100 you get $100 off the 10-week course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use both code LITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course, and LITM100 for $100 off the 10-week course! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lawyersinthemaking.substack.com

Today we're going to talk about broccoli, sulforaphane, and combating inflammation, as well as the new research and education discipline of microbes and social equity, with Sue Ishaq, PhD, founder of the Microbes and Social Equity Working Group, Principal Investigator at the Ishaq Lab, and assistant professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture. The Ishaq lab investigate solutions for using microorganisms to resolve disordered communities and host health by increasing our understanding of the interactions between animal (or human) hosts and their resident microbiota. Over the years, Dr. Ishaq's research has gone from wild animal gut microbiomes, to soils, to buildings, and back to the gut. Since 2019, her lab in Maine has focused on host-associated microbial communities in animals and humans, and in particular, how host and microbes interact in the gut and can be harnessed to reduce inflammation. She is also the early-career At Large member of the Board of Directors for the American Society for Microbiology, 2024- 2027. ◘ Related Links The Ishaq Lab https://sueishaqlab.org/ The Ishaq Lab's Broccoli Project https://bit.ly/3T1RSAf Framing the discussion of microorganisms as a facet of social equity in human health https://bit.ly/4cIJqwU Introducing the Microbes and Social Equity Working Group: Considering the Microbial Components of Social, Environmental, and Health Justice https://bit.ly/4e3zgYH the mSystems special collection on related research https://bit.ly/476smQv The Microbes and Social Equity Working Group https://bit.ly/4dFrTqH ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3KPQRa6 ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

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Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Production Assistance: Joel Mann The mostly volunteer team at the League of Women Voters – Downeast who plan and coordinate this series includes: Martha Dickinson, Ruth Eveland, Michael Fisher, Claire Fox, Starr Gilmartin, Maggie Harling, Ann Luther, Rick Lyles, Judith Lyles, Wendilee O'Brien, Leah Taylor, and Linda Washburn. Democracy Forum: Participatory Democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in government and politics This month: We talk about the Maine judiciary. 1. How are judges chosen in Maine? 2. Compare Maine’s judicial selection process to the federal system and to other states. 3. What standards of judicial ethics apply? 4. Are judges in Maine subject to undue influence by narrow special or partisan interests? 5. Are judges in Maine facing escalating threats, the way judges are in other states? 6. What insulates Maine? How fragile are our protections? Guest/s: – Leigh Saufley, President and Dean of the University of Maine School of Law, former Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. mainelaw.maine.edu/faculty/profile/leigh-i-saufley/ – David Sachar, Director of Judicial Ethics at the National Center for State Courts. www.ncsc.org/staff-directory/staff/david-sachar – Dmitry Bam, Vice Dean/Provost, Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law. mainelaw.maine.edu/faculty/profile/dmitry-bam/ To learn more about this topic: 1. Judicial Nominations | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills www.maine.gov/governor/mills/about/judicial_nominations 2. Maine Judicial Branch courts.maine.gov/ 3. State of Maine Judicial Responsibility and Disability Committee www.cjc.maine.gov/index.html 4. How to file a judicial complaint in Maine www.cjc.maine.gov/file_complaint.html 5. Can State Supreme Courts Preserve—or Expand—Rights? | The New Yorker, June 2024 www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/06/10/can-state-supreme-courts-preserve-or-expand-rights 6. Defense attorneys, ACLU question whether new bail reviews for unrepresented defendants are working | Portland Press Herald, May 2024 www.pressherald.com/2024/05/28/defense- attorneys-aclu-question-if-new-bail-reviews-for-unrepresented-defendants-are-actually-working/?uuid=43807610-1735-4ac6-af9e-fed1faa9554c&lid=12766 7. Probate court reform overdue | Editorials | ellsworthamerican.com, May 2024 www.ellsworthamerican.com/opinion/editorials/probate-court-reform-overdue/article_32f84f7a-eadf-11ee-b70f-0f051fa172be.html 8. Maine officials seek suspension of Hancock County probate judge | BDN, April 2024 www.bangordailynews.com/2024/04/10/hancock/hancock-police-courts/seek-suspension-william-blaisdell-iv-probate-judge-joam40zk0w/ 9. Judges and Prosecutors, Targeted by Trump, Will Not Be Intimidated, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, April 2024 lucid.substack.com/p/judges-and-prosecutors-targeted-by 10. Judicial Leaders Praise Federal Bill to Protect State Judges | NCSC, March 2024 www.ncsc.org/newsroom/news-releases/2024/judicial-leaders-praise-federal-bill-to-protect-state-judges2 11. Maine’s chief justice cites progress and challenges for backlogged court system | Maine Public, February 2024 www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2024-02-21/maines-chief-justice-cites-progress-and-challenges-for-backlogged-court-system 12. Maine’s Part-Time Court | Maine Monitor, June 2023 themainemonitor.org/maines-part-time-court/ 13. Maine courts may take until 2028 to touch backlog of cases | Maine Monitor, March 2023 themainemonitor.org/maine-courts-may-take-until-2028-to-touch-backlog-of-cases/ About the host: Ann currently serves as Treasurer of the League of Women Voters of Maine and leads the LWVME Advocacy Team. She served as President of LWVME from 2003 to 2007 and as co-president from 2007-2009. In her work for the League, Ann has worked for greater public understanding of public policy issues and for the League's priority issues in Clean Elections & Campaign Finance Reform, Voting Rights, Ethics in Government, Ranked Choice Voting, and Repeal of Term Limits. Representing LWVME at Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, she served that coalition as co-president from 2006 to 2011. She remains on the board of MCCE and serves as Treasurer. She is active in the LWV-Downeast and hosts their monthly radio show, The Democracy Forum, on WERU FM Community Radio -which started out in 2004 as an recurring special, and became a regular monthly program in 2012. She was the 2013 recipient of the Baldwin Award from the ACLU of Maine for her work on voting rights and elections. She joined the League in 1998 when she retired as Senior Vice President at SEI Investments. Ann was a founder of the MDI Restorative Justice Program, 1999 – 2000, and served on its Executive Board. The post Democracy Forum 6/21/24: Order in the Court: Who's Your Judge? first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

In this episode, meet Mikell Reed Carroll, an EFM with a job you probably couldn't imagine being portable: pagentry!Mikell has been competing in pageants since she was around 20 years old, and has won numerous titles over the past 26 years. This June, she plans to compete for the Miss Virginia USA title, which would make her the oldest contestant to do so.Her tenacity and confidence grow every day as she adds more experiences to her life story: law school, advocacy work, television appearances, health challenges and now being one of the top Pageant Coaches in the world.Listen as she advises host Lauren how to build confidence and why she (and all EFMs!) should build a “Win List” to help us get through challenging days. The skills of a pageant winner are the extremely portable skills of confidence under pressure, facing challenges on the spot and, in today's online world, personal branding and representing your supporting organization.Mikell is a Maine native, graduate of the University of Maine School of Law and has 26 plus years of experience in the world of beauty pageants. She is a former Mrs. Maine International, Mrs. DC, World's Mrs Tourism, International Ms USA and Ms USA Universe.She opened her full service pageant coaching and consulting business in 2021 and has since been named to Pageant Planet's Top 20 Best Coaches in 2023.She is currently in training to compete in the Miss Virginia USA competition in June.On Facebook and Instagram:@carrollcrownconsulting@mikellreedcarrollThis Episode is Sponsored by DiplodashAre you struggling to figure out how you will survive PCS? If sorting your shipments, planning logistics, and managing pack-out days wakes you from a deep sleep, DiploDash® can help!When you hire DiploDash to support your PCS, you get a partner in the process. We have been there -- overwhelmed by the packers swirling around us while battling decision fatigue. We've also struggled with PCS amnesia and the strong desire to pretend like it isn't really happening.Working with DiploDash you have an advocate supporting you through your move. You don't have to go it alone!Get the PCS help you want. Contact DiploDash to schedule a complimentary call today.www.DiploDash.comhttps://www.facebook.com/diplodashservicehttps://www.instagram.com/diplodash/

Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Production Assistance: Joel Mann The mostly volunteer team at the League of Women Voters – Downeast who plan and coordinate this series includes: Martha Dickinson, Ruth Eveland, Michael Fisher, Starr Gilmartin, Maggie Harling, Ann Luther, Rick Lyles, Judith Lyles, Leah Taylor, and Linda Washburn. Democracy Forum: Participatory Democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in government and politics This month: Some of us thought we already had a right to vote. Where are we getting it wrong? How would a Constitutional Amendment help? What are the chances of getting it? Guest/s: – Dmitry Bam, Vice Dean/Provost, Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law mainelaw.maine.edu/faculty/profile/dmitry-bam/ – Rich Hasen, Professor of Law and Political Science at UCLA and Director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project. law.ucla.edu/faculty/faculty-profiles/richard-l-hasen To learn more about this topic: 1. Opinion | How Do You Teach Constitutional Law With This Supreme Court? | The New York Times, Jesse Wegman (NYT Editorial Board), February 2024, www.nytimes.com/2024/02/26/opinion/constitutional-law-crisis-supreme-court.html?unlocked_article_code=1.YU0.w0u6.v_LEsvakt-x-&smid=url-share 2. A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy, Rick Hasen, February 2024, press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691257716/a-real-right-to-vote 3. Opinion | The U.S. Lacks What Every Democracy Needs | New York Times, Rick Hasen, January 2024, messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/dynamic/render?campaign_id=39&emc=edit_ty_20240120&first_send=0&instance_id=113009&nl=opinion-today&paid_regi=1&productCode=TY®i_id=112645860&segment_id=155858&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2Fd53cac52-c68f-5cd1-9db9-35d6e9ee2ea2&user_id=89883f526c8e7fcdda54b38b8c9a217b 4. Does the Constitution Guarantee a Right to Vote? The Answer May Surprise You | New York Times, Michael Wines, October 2022, www.nytimes.com/article/voting-rights-constitution.html 5. The Right to Vote: Is the Amendment Game Worth the Candle? | William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal, Heather Gerken, October 2014, scholarship.law.wm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/wmborj/article/1704/&path_info=borj23_no1_p11_gerken.pdf   6. What Does the Constitution Say About the Right to Vote? – Democracy Docket, Mac Brower, February 2022, www.democracydocket.com/analysis/what-does-the-constitution-say-about-the-right-to-vote/ 7. The Missing Right: A Constitutional Right to Vote : Democracy Journal, Jonathan Soros, Spring 2013, democracyjournal.org/magazine/28/the-missing-right-a-constitutional-right-to-vote/ 8. What Does the Constitution Actually Say About Voting Rights? | The Atlantic, Garrett Epps, August, 2013, www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/08/what-does-the-constitution-actually-say-about-voting-rights/278782/ 9. The Right to Vote by Alexander Keyssar | Hachette Book Group, 2000, www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alexander-keyssar/the-right-to-vote/9780465005024/?lens=basic-books 10. Voting rights laws and constitutional amendments | USAGov, www.usa.gov/voting-rights About the host: Ann currently serves as Treasurer of the League of Women Voters of Maine and leads the LWVME Advocacy Team. She served as President of LWVME from 2003 to 2007 and as co-president from 2007-2009. In her work for the League, Ann has worked for greater public understanding of public policy issues and for the League's priority issues in Clean Elections & Campaign Finance Reform, Voting Rights, Ethics in Government, Ranked Choice Voting, and Repeal of Term Limits. Representing LWVME at Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, she served that coalition as co-president from 2006 to 2011. She remains on the board of MCCE and serves as Treasurer. She is active in the LWV-Downeast and hosts their monthly radio show, The Democracy Forum, on WERU FM Community Radio -which started out in 2004 as an recurring special, and became a regular monthly program in 2012. She was the 2013 recipient of the Baldwin Award from the ACLU of Maine for her work on voting rights and elections. She joined the League in 1998 when she retired as Senior Vice President at SEI Investments. Ann was a founder of the MDI Restorative Justice Program, 1999 – 2000, and served on its Executive Board. The post Democracy Forum 5/17/24: Constitutional Right to Vote: Do we have it, do we need it? first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Join Ben for his discussion with attorneys Taylor Asen and Trevor Savage about their recent $2.4 million verdict in Bangor, Maine in a case involving a surgical mal positioning that caused an arm injury and CRPS.  Taylor and Trevor explain how they worked closely with the client to get her to the right specialist who could diagnose her medical condition.  They talk about the challenges of presenting a CRPS injury at trial.  They discuss how they resisted the defense effort to stipulate to liability and were able to present compelling evidence of corporate indifference and system failure in the lack of safeguards or systems to make sure that the surgery was done safely, and the lack of follow through, investigation, or changes that came out of this incident.  They discuss how they responded to the defense's 11th hour surprise surveillance video, which the judge allowed into evidence over objection.  They used the surveillance to further polarize the case and show the lie in the hospital's claim to be taking responsibility for its actions.  They discuss the use of data analysis to recognize the true value of the case and to formulate the amount asked for in closing. About Taylor Asenwww.gideonasen.com Taylor specializes in medical malpractice cases, trucking accident cases, and other complex personal injury cases. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. Taylor possesses a unique combination of intellect, competitive drive, and human empathy that makes him a powerful advocate for his clients. Taylor has dedicated his career to championing the interests of individuals who have suffered harm or injury from corporate misconduct, individual negligence, and bad medical care. Taylor's efforts on behalf of injured Mainers have resulted in several of the largest case settlements in Maine history. Recently, Taylor and his colleague Meryl obtained one of the largest jury verdicts in a child sex abuse case in Maine's history. Taylor has been recognized as one of Maine's leading plaintiff's attorneys. He is only one of two lawyer from Northern New England listed in Lawdragon's list of the top 500 plaintiff's attorneys in the nation—the other lawyer from Northern New England is his partner, Ben Gideon. Taylor is also included in Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch and Super Lawyers Rising Stars; these designations are given to attorneys that distinguish themselves during their first decade of practice. “Nobody is more committed to his clients than Taylor,” said Ben Gideon. “His mind is always working. It's not unusual for me to receive a call after midnight from Taylor, wanting to brainstorm about a thorny problem or about case strategy. Taylor is also a gifted legal writer, enabling our clients to gain the upper hand in motions and briefs submitted to the courts. When it comes to the full range of personal qualities and skills needed to achieve extraordinary client results, there are few lawyers I've met who can match Taylor.” Taylor is on the Board of Governors of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association and has served as Co-Chair of the MTLA's Legislative Committee for the past three years. Taylor has testified in the Maine Legislature on numerous occasions, and played a critical role in the fight to raise Maine's cap on wrongful death damages in 2019. Taylor also has experience litigating class action cases on behalf of employees, consumers, and victims of civil rights abuses. From 2019 to 2020, he co-counseled a class action on behalf of Maine prisoners who were denied treatment for Hepatitis C. That lawsuit resulted in a historic settlement with the Maine Department of Corrections, under which the DOC agreed to treat all incarcerated individuals who have chronic Hepatitis C. Taylor is an Adjunct Professor at Maine Law School, where he co-teaches Trial Advocacy. A native of Maine, Taylor is a graduate of Yale Law School. At Yale, Taylor worked in the Veterans Legal Services Clinic, representing veterans who were improperly denied disability benefits. After graduating from law school, Taylor clerked for federal judges in New York City and Newark, New Jersey. Taylor began his career at a law firm in New York, before returning to Maine to represent individual plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits. Taylor's wife, Becca, is the Director of Recruiting and Professional Development at Bernstein Shur. Taylor and Becca live in Cumberland County with their three children, Davida, Vivienne, and Leon. What Clients Say About Taylor“The most fantastic Lawyer I have ever met. Caring considerate and great results.” – Hilarie B. “Taylor went above and beyond during the entire case. I felt valued, respected and as if I was the #1 and only client he had.” – Adam D. “Taylor was there, step by step, fighting for what is right and just, making sure we understood each process. He helped my family get the best outcome to move forward with our lives without regret.” – Cheri H. “Taylor Asen was everything we needed in a lawyer: professional, communicative, straight forward and determined. He also was everything we didn't expect: personable, always available, kind and thoughtful. We highly recommend his services.” – Arianna S. “Taylor Asen is the ultimate professional. He navigated us through the toughest time in our lives and handled our medical malpractice case with mastery. . . Most of all, he was human. His confidence and his friendly demeanor put us at ease and his empathy towards our situation made us feel like we wanted to win this case not just for us, but for him.” – Lisa H. EDUCATIONJ.D., Yale Law School, 2012M.A., Columbia University, 2007B.A., George Washington University (summa cum laude), 2006 RECOGNITIONSLawdragon's 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2022The Best Lawyers in America ― “Ones to Watch,” 2021 – presentSuper Lawyers ― “Rising Star,” 2017 – presentAVVO – Rated 10/10 MEMBERSHIPSBoard Member, Maine Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-chair, Legislative Committee, Maine Trial Lawyers AssociationMember, Academy of Truck Accident AttorneysMember, American Association for JusticeMember, Right to Know Advisory Committee, Maine State Legislature, 2019-2022Member, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine Selection Advisory Committee (2021)Chair, Maine Supreme Judicial Court IOLTA Working Group (2020) ADMISSIONSMaine (2016)U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2014)U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2014)U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2014)New York (2013) CLERKSHIPSLaw Clerk, Hon. Julio Fuentes, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2014Law Clerk, Hon. J. Paul Oetken, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2013  About Trevor Savagewww.gideonasen.com Trevor is a skilled trial attorney who represents clients in claims involving medical malpractice, wrongful deaths and other complex personal injury cases. After completing a clerkship with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, Trevor began his career at a large firm in Portland, representing medical providers, businesses, and insurance companies. Trevor's experience as a defense attorney gives him a unique perspective that he uses to give Gideon Asen's clients an advantage during litigation with insurance companies. A native of Maine, Trevor is a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and then the University of Maine School of Law. At Maine Law, he served as Managing Editor of the Maine Law Review and as a legal writing teaching assistant for first-year students. During law school—alongside his then-classmate and current colleague, Meryl Poulin—he distinguished himself as one of two “Prize Arguers” of their class and argued before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. He and Meryl Poulin—another Gideon Asen attorney—later competed nationally as teammates on the Maine Law Moot Court Team, finishing in the top three of a competition of more than forty teams. While at law school, Trevor interned with the Appellate Division of the United States Attorney's Office and then with Judge Kermit V. Lipez of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He also worked as a Student Attorney at the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office (winning his first two jury trials as a second-year law student). Trevor lives in North Berwick, Maine, with his wife, Amy, and two children, Jacob and Will. EDUCATIONJ.D., Maine Law School (cum laude), 2017B.S., Emerson College (summa cum laude), 2013 RECOGNITIONSSuper Lawyer's: Rising Star 2022- present MEMBERSHIPSAmerican Bar Association, MemberMaine State Bar Association, MemberMaine Trial Lawyers Association, MemberEdward Thaxter Gignoux Inn of Court, MemberManaging Editor, Maine Law Review (2016-2017)Maine Law Class of 2017 Prize ArguerFaculty Significant Achievement Award, 2017 ADMISSIONSMaine (2017)United States District Court for the District of Maine (2018)United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (2018) CLERKSHIPSLaw Clerk, Hon. Joseph M. Jabar, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 2017-2018

This Day in Maine for Wednesday, December 27th, 2023.

Gideon Asen attorney, Trevor Savage, joins the podcast to talk about a recent case he and Ben Gideon tried involving a delay in diagnosis of prostate cancer.  Ben and Trevor discuss some of the legal challenges they had to overcome and how they used focus groups and big data to identify key issues and frame the case effectively for trial.  They discuss their approach to voir dire, opening statements, use of demonstrative aides and order of witnesses.   About Trevor SavageTrevor is a skilled trial attorney who represents clients in claims involving medical malpractice, wrongful deaths and other complex personal injury cases.After completing a clerkship with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, Trevor began his career at a large firm in Portland, representing medical providers, businesses, and insurance companies.Trevor's experience as a defense attorney gives him a unique perspective that he uses to give Gideon Asen's clients an advantage during litigation with insurance companies.A native of Maine, Trevor is a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and then the University of Maine School of Law. At Maine Law, he served as Managing Editor of the Maine Law Review and as a legal writing teaching assistant for first-year students.During law school—alongside his then-classmate and current colleague, Meryl Poulin—he distinguished himself as one of two “Prize Arguers” of their class and argued before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. He and Meryl Poulin—another Gideon Asen attorney—later competed nationally as teammates on the Maine Law Moot Court Team, finishing in the top three of a competition of more than forty teams.While at law school, Trevor interned with the Appellate Division of the United States Attorney's Office and then with Judge Kermit V. Lipez of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He also worked as a Student Attorney at the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office (winning his first two jury trials as a second-year law student).Trevor lives in North Berwick, Maine, with his wife, Amy, and two children, Jacob and Will.

Listen to Faculty Fellow Susanne Lee from the Senator George J Mitchell Center For Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine share the results of their school food waste study, as well as her passion for seeing an end to wasted food in Maine K-12 schools and beyond.

Whitney Lallas, a 2019 graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, is a family law attorney in Maine. She shares her journey into family law, influenced by her interest in psychology and math. The emotional and financial aspects of her work figure prominently into what she likes about her work, as well as what's challenging. She provides insights into handling prenuptial agreements, child-related matters, and dealing with hidden assets. Whitney also explains her eat-what-you-kill compensation structure and emphasizes the significance of maintaining work-life balance.This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about William & Mary Law SchoolLearn more about Rutgers LawLearn more about St. John's LawLearn more about Vermont LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Rutgers Law

This Day in Maine for Wednesday, August 30th, 2023.

Maine trial lawyers, Jodi Nofsinger and Susan Faunce join Ben and Rahul to talk about how they have joined together to form a powerhouse trial team and recently won a $6.5 million verdict in a malpractice case in Maine.  Jodi and Susan talk about their diverse backgrounds which led them to become trial lawyers and how they have worked together over the years to form one of Maine's most successful trial teams.   About Jodi Nofsinger Attorney Jodi Nofsinger represents people who have been harmed by medical malpractice and those who have suffered serious personal injury. With an educational background in medicine and biology, Jodi is the rare attorney who understands both the law and science of the cases she handles. Since joining Berman & Simmons in 1997, Jodi has earned a reputation as a tenacious and effective advocate for her clients. She is a natural competitor who thrives when representing the underdog and holding the powerful accountable. She is also a trailblazer among Maine's trial lawyers. In 2014, Jodi became only the 22nd trial lawyer in Maine—and only the third woman—inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship is extended to trial lawyers who are master advocates for their clients, and whose careers are distinguished by the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Jodi learned about the justice system from her mother, a clerk at a federal courthouse in Rockford, IL. Jodi recalls her mother's compassion for people with disabilities who had come to court seeking benefits that were denied by the government. At an early age, Jodi understood that a lawyer can make all the difference for people who have been wronged. “People put themselves in your hands, often after the worst thing that has ever happened to them, and your job is to get them to the end of their case safely, and with the best result possible,” Jodi says. “As a lawyer, you have the privilege and power to make positive change in people's lives. That is the kind of responsibility that makes you want to do better.” Jodi obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree as a pre-med undergraduate. Beginning in high school and continuing until she entered the University of Maine School of Law, she worked in the field of biology, where she conducted research in the areas of heart disease, cellular biology, and genetics. Besides her outstanding record of success in medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases, Jodi is also well known for her work on civil rights cases, such as the groundbreaking lawsuit brought on behalf of transgender high school student Nicole Maines of Orono, ME. Jodi serves on the board of directors for the ACLU of Maine and the Maine Trial Lawyers Association.  About Susan Faunce Since joining Berman & Simmons in 2006, attorney Susan Faunce has represented clients throughout Maine who have been harmed by personal injury and medical negligence. She currently leads the firm's mass tort practice, which involves dangerous drug and medical device litigation, and works on medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. Susan is motivated by compassion for her clients and an interest in medicine. From a young age, Susan knew she wanted to become a lawyer, in hopes of making a significant impact on people's lives. Today she is one of Maine's leading personal injury attorneys and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation. “I was raised by a single mother who spoke limited English and I lived in an underdeveloped country as a young adult,” Susan says. “These experiences have taught me to be courageous, resourceful, and persistent. I understand that every case carries both legal and emotional aspects, and I believe every client should have a strong advocate who will work tirelessly to successfully resolve their case.” Susan is a graduate of Bowdoin College where she majored in Government Studies and Asian Studies. After college she worked as a paralegal on high-profile intellectual property cases at a major Boston law firm. She joined the Peace Corps and served in Morocco, teaching English to local high school students and French to women in the community. Susan chose to return home to Maine and earned her law degree from the University of Maine School of Law. Susan serves as the Androscoggin County representative on the Maine State Bar Association Board of Governors and as President of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association. She is also a board member of the Maine Justice Foundation and the Robbie Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides funding for adaptive equipment and therapies for special needs children.

Matt (@DrewetteCard) previews the Public Hearings and Work Sessions for March 14, 15, 16, 2023 Click here to access the Maine Education Matters Bill Tracking Spreadsheet Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Page Tuesday, March 14: Public Hearing LD 335: An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times LD 712: An Act to Extend or Waive Requirements for Certain Teaching Certificates LD 753: An Act to Allow Retired Teachers and Educational Technicians to Be Recertified LD 829: An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Support for Students in Public Schools Wednesday, March 1: Public Hearing LD 213 (Emergency): An Act to Maintain the Authority of the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering LD 669: An Act to Create the Public Art Fund LD 830: Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System to Study Providing On-campus Housing on All Campuses LD 881: Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System to Study the Development of a Course Regarding the Use of Manufactured Wood Products LD 897: An Act Regarding the University of Maine System Hiring Practices Thursday, March 16: Work Session LD 100: An Act to Require an Annual Financial Audit of a Private School Approved for Tuition Purposes LD 253: An Act to Add Health and Physical Education Requirements to High School Diploma Standards LD 386: An Act to Assist Schools with Heating and Transportation Fuel Costs During the School Year LD 570: Resolve, to Provide Information to Maine's School Administrators and Maine Communities About the Financial Advantages of Modern Wood Heating

When a 13-year-old girl said she was actually a boy, teachers at her Maine school allegedly started using male pronouns for her and a counselor gave her a breast binder to wear to create the appearance of a flatter chest. No one told her mother. Amber Lavigne said she discovered the device in her daughter's bedroom. It was then that the child disclosed that a social worker at the Great Salt Bay Community School had given it to her and that the teachers changed the name and pronouns she used at school, Lavigne told her community's school board members during a public meeting on Dec. 14, 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seiji-hito/support

Ben and attorney Meryl Poulin of Gideon Asen talk with Rahul about a verdict obtained on September 30, 2022, in which a jury in Androscoggin County, Maine, returned a verdict of $5.5 million on a claim brought by the daughter of a decedent against a funeral services business for mishandling of her father's remains after death.  This is the largest jury verdict in Maine this year, and for the past several years.   At trial, the evidence showed that the funeral service was picking up decedents for cremation, but not processing the bodies for cremation, but rather allowing them to decompose in the basement of the funeral home.  Plaintiff alleged negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims.  The damages claim was limited to Plaintiff's emotional distress in learning about the mishandling of her father's remains.  There were no physical injuries, medical expenses, or lost earnings claimed.   The pretrial offer was $7,500.   Here are some of the issues discussed on the podcast:  1. How to overcome defense attempt to benefit from a stipulation to liability.  2. How to turn Defendant's “acceptance of responsibility” argument against them at trial.  3. How to maximize recovery of emotional distress damages when there is minimal (or no) physical injury.  4. How to dismantle the “death by 1000 cuts” defense.  5. How to use voir dire to find jurors willing to assign real value to emotional distress damages.  6. How to captivate the jury with a powerful opening.  7. How to frame a powerful closing and rebutting close, even in a conceded liability case.  About Meryl PoulinMeryl is a Maine native and attended Colby College and the University of Maine School of Law. Meryl is an extraordinary athlete. At Colby, Meryl played varsity hockey, field hockey, and softball and was captain of the hockey and field hockey teams. Meryl was able to achieve incredible athletic success despite being sidelined for many months with two major knee injuries and reconstructive surgeries. Her experience dealing with chronic knee injuries gave her insight into the difficulties of living with pain and the effect of debilitating injuries on every part of a person's physical and emotional well-being. At Maine Law school, Meryl distinguished herself as an appellate advocate, winning the honor of “Prize Arguer” in her class and the Gignoux Award for Appellate Advocacy. Meryl was a part of two moot court teams that competed on a national level. In her third year, she and her moot court partner finished in the top three of a competition of more than forty. After law school, Meryl worked at a large law firm in Portland defending medical malpractice and personal injury cases. This work gave her a keen understanding of how insurance companies operate. “There is no shortcut to getting your client fairly compensated by an insurance company,” says Meryl. “You have to put your head down and do the work. Insurance companies respond only to intelligent, persistent, and dogged advocacy.” More recently, Meryl worked at Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Maine's largest legal aid organization. At Pine Tree, Meryl represented low-income Mainers in housing and eviction cases and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in protection order and family law cases. At Pine Tree Legal, Meryl tried nearly twenty cases to verdict and prevailed in all but one case. “I met Meryl when she was representing hospitals,” said Taylor Asen. “She was fearless, and I could see right away that she was going to be one of the best trial lawyers of her generation.”

Today I'm talking with Danielle Conway - Dean of Penn State University's Dickinson Law School. Dean Conway is a leading expert in procurement law, entrepreneurship, intellectual property law, and licensing intellectual property. She joined Dickinson Law after serving for four years as dean of the University of Maine School of Law and 14 years on the faculty of the University of Hawaii School of Law. Dean Conway also served in the US Army for 27 years of combined active, reserve, and national guard service. She retired in 2016. Her scholarly agenda and speeches have focused on, among other areas, advocating for public education and for actualizing the rights of marginalized groups, including Indigenous Peoples, minoritized people, and members of rural communities.  She has a fascinating story and background. I'm confident you'll enjoy hearing all about it.

Felicia Newman is the director of operations at Coast of Maine Compost, which makes a high-quality compost in many blends that are bagged and sold across the US. She has a background as a chemical engineer and a deep love of farming. In addition to wearing many hats at Coast of Maine, she also runs a half-acre no-till market garden called Three Dog Farm, where she has an endless supply of good compost.  You can find Jayne Merner Senecal and Earth Care Farm on Instagram Also mentioned in the show... The Maine School of Composting The Composter is brought to you by... BioCycle is the leading resource on composting, organics recycling, biogas, end-product markets, policy and regulation, and community outreach and education. Sign up for the bi-monthly free newsletter here. For 25+ years, Komptech has worked with scientists, agriculturalists, and consumers to develop a four-step process that produces healthly, contaminant-free compost while optimizing efficiency. Learn more about shred, turn, screen, seperate here and get a complimentary consultation to see if it's right for your commercial operation.

TW: Discussions of intergenerational & adoptee trauma (S7, EP 5) Marpheen Chann joined me for this week's episode. He's a queer Khmer American community advocate and now an author of his new memoir. We spent time talking about his memoir, going through his family's struggle with the US refugee resettlement after the Khmer Rouge genocide, and going through his experiences being adopted. We shared about what healing means in breaking the intergenerational trauma and honoring his wellness. Don't miss out on this episode and don't forget to order your copy of his memoir at https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Full-Modern-Coming-Age/dp/1952143357! ----- Bio: Marpheen Chann is the author of a memoir titled “Moon in Full” coming out June 2022 from Islandport Press. He is a thinker, writer, advocate, and speaker on social justice, equity, and inclusion. As a gay, first-generation Asian American born in California to a Cambodian refugee family and later adopted by an evangelical, white working-class family in Maine, Marpheen uses a mix of humor and storytelling to help people view topics such as racism, xenophobia, and homophobia through an intersectional lens. Marpheen Chann has a strong commitment to public service and serves as: At-Large Charter Commissioner, City of Portland, Maine (Elected) President, Khmer Maine Member, Maine Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Member, Planning Board for the City of Portland, Maine Board Member, Equality Community Center in Portland, Maine Marpheen lives in Portland, Maine. He works in the nonprofit and advocacy sector and holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Southern Maine and a law degree from the University of Maine School of Law. Season 7 sponsors: Nguyen Coffee Supply: You know what goes well with a banh mi? Freshly roasted Vietnamese coffee from Nguyen Coffee Supply. Yes, that's right! Nguyen Coffee Supply is America's first specialty Vietnamese coffee company and proud champion of the resilient robusta bean.The company imports through direct-trade relationships with Vietnamese farmers and roasts in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2018 by 1st generation entrepreneur-activist Sahra Nguyen, the company is on a mission to change the future of coffee through diversity, sustainability and cultural integrity. Specifically, they diversify the industry through Vietnamese coffee, elevate resilient robusta as the key to our sustainable coffee future and transform the landscape through economic advancement for both arabica & robusta farmers, globally. Check out their website at www.nguyencoffeesupply.com or follow them on Facebook [tag]. Be sure to use the code: BANHMI10 to get your discount when you make a purchase on their website. Red Scarf Revolution (RSR) is a merchandise line that celebrates and uplifts the Khmer diaspora identity and experiences. Get yourself a t-shirt, hoodie, or hat and learn more about them by visiting them on IG @red_scarf_revolution or at https://redscarfrevolution.com Chann Sou Consulting specializes in customizing Salesforce for your organizational needs. They will provide hands-on training for your nonprofit. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to help raise money for your nonprofit so you can keep making a positive impact in your community! Check out www.channsou.com and get up to two hours of free consultation. www.channsou.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

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Ep 053: For a while, our team has been looking for a guest that can speak to the relationship between the State of Maine and our aging population. What systems currently in place are identifying and addressing the needs of today's seniors and retirees? Where are there gaps and needs to be addressed? How are the federal government, state legislature, and Maine's local communities working together to help today's (and tomorrow's) aging population? Are there other states that are more of a role model for how our state can support our aging population? Our next guest is the Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging and leads and manages a broad, multidisciplinary network of more than 120+ organizations, businesses, and community members working to ensure we can all live healthy, engaged, and secure lives as we age in our homes and in community settings.  In this role, she advances statewide public policy initiatives, provides leadership within Maine's aging network, and supports Maine's Legislative Caucus on Aging.  Her areas of specific focus include housing, transportation, workforce, “aging in place” and care across all settings.  She leads the Maine Healthy Aging Initiative and the Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging, a regional learning collaborative aimed at increasing the collective impact of community-driven aging initiatives.  She annually organizes statewide and regional events that advance aging policy.  She co-authored Building a Collaborative Community Response to Aging in Place and Maine's Blueprint for Action on Aging. A licensed Maine attorney, she worked for 17 years in the Maine Office of the Attorney General. Last but not least, she graduated from the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Please welcome Jess Maurer to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast! Chapters: Welcome, Jess Maurer! [2:07] What are the solutions (if any) to Maine's short supply of care partners for our aging population? [15:29] What is the Maine State Plan on Aging and what does is hope to accomplish? [24:30] What  has the State of Maine done historically, good and bad, to support older Mainers? [31:04] How is agism prevalent with older Mainers, and what kind of barriers is it creating? [43:48] Why is high speed internet access statewide (in Maine) so vital for our aging population? [53:05] What is the state of healthcare in Maine and how is the current service model working? [57:55] What is Jess's personal definition of Retirement Success? [1:05:35] Ben and Curtis wrap up the conversation. [1:09:11]

Christopher Poulos is an attorney and the executive director of the Washington Statewide Reentry Council. Prior to his appointment, he served as executive director of Life of Purpose Treatment at the University of North Texas, where he was also an adjunct professor of criminal justice.During law school, he served at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and The Sentencing Project. Poulos has advised United States Senator Angus King (I-Maine) on addiction and justice policy and served on several task forces related to criminal justice policy.He graduated cum laude from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was president of the American Constitution Society and represented children facing criminal charges as a student attorney in the Juvenile Justice Clinic.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christopher.poulos.921Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrispouloslawWeb - https://commerce.wa.gov/reentry/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

In this episode, Anthony Moffa, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law, discusses his articles, "Word Limited: An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship Between the Length, Resiliency, and Impact of Federal Regulations" and "Strength In Numbers (of Words): Empirical Analysis of Preambles and Public Comments," both of which will be published in the Nevada Law Journal. Moffa presents two empirical studies of the length of agency rules, intended to test hypotheses about why individual rules have gotten longer. In the first paper, the evidence shows that length doesn't protect rules from judicial review, but is correlated with social benefit. In the second, the evidence shows that the length of the preamble of a rule is affected by the number of public comments. Moffa reflects on what we can learn from these finding, and what we might want to study going forward. Moffa is on Twitter at @AntMoffa.This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 045: The next jackpot for the next Powerball drawing has hit $1.5 billion. If you win it, you won't ever have to worry about money again--right? Wrong. With good money management you--and your heirs--could live handsomely for many, many years. But from the moment that you claim that prize, you will be descended upon by vultures who want a hefty helping of those winnings. And if you didn't have smart money habits up until now, you could easily turn out to be your own worst enemy by quickly squandering the fortune.  There's actually a term for this, it's called a "Lottery Curse Victim"!  With that, we have wanted to tackle the concept of winning the Powerball with three pillars of help: legal, tax, and financial advisory. Our first guest was recently on episode #39 -Estate Planning Mistakes that Lead to Probate Litigation, she is on the executive committee for Legal Services for the Elderly in Maine, the Maine Justice Action Group, a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, and an advisor to the Peaks Island Fund, a Maine Community Foundation fund. She also teaches elder law as adjunct faculty at the University of Maine School of Law. She was a member attorney of Maine Center for Elder Law, LLC prior to the Center merging with Perkins Thompson, P.A. in September of 2019. Our second guest joined BBSC Certified Public Accountants in 2015 as a Senior Accountant with 7 years of experience in public accounting and is now a Principal at the firm. He works with small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries, including real estate development, retail companies, service providers, and construction companies. He advises on and prepares returns for partnerships, corporations, and individuals. He also handles the Firm's personal property tax programs administered by the State of Maine and local municipalities, the BETE & BETR programs. Please welcome Barbara Schlichtman and Justin Freeman to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast! Chapters: LEGAL SEGMENT – Barbara Schlichtman, Attorney [3:12] Basics about a trust and why estate planning is so important, especially in a case of wealth. [3:55] Why are Fiduciaries so important? [9:34] I WON! What is the timeline for getting the legal structures in place before claiming the prize? [20:55] What should people consider before gifting/donating away the prize money? [30:20] TAX SEGMENT – Justin Freeman, CPA [39:38] How are lottery and gambling winnings taxed? [41:34] From a tax perspective, when does it make sense for someone to choose the annuity payout or the lump sum payout? [45:22] When a pool of people purchases lottery tickets, and they win, how does that work from a tax perspective? [48:42] What happens if the lottery ticket is purchased in another state? [50:36] How much can charitable giving help reduce the tax bill over time? [54:40] How can a trust receiving the winnings help from a tax perspective? [1:01:39] FINANCIAL PLANNING SEGMENT – Guidance Point Advisors, LLC [1:10:07] Annuity or Lump Sum, and why? [1:11:33] How to invest the money? [1:18:41] What to consider when realizing your dreams after winning the Powerball? [1:25:08] What are some practical things to be doing with the winnings? [1:32:39]

Greg Farrell, Bloomberg Legal Reporter, discusses the New York Attorney General opening a criminal probe of the Trump Organization. Greg Bordelon, a professor at the University of Maine School of Law, discusses what a last name is worth in a divorce. June Grasso hosts

Greg Farrell, Bloomberg Legal Reporter, discusses the New York Attorney General opening a criminal probe of the Trump Organization. Greg Bordelon, a professor at the University of Maine School of Law, discusses what a last name is worth in a divorce. June Grasso hosts Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Ep 042: In the United States, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community is large; in fact, this group makes up approximately 4.5% of the country's total population. An estimated 2.7 million adults in the US are both LGBTQ+ and over 50, with 1.1 million over the age of 65. Despite their size and prevalence, the LGBTQ+ community still experiences myriads of hurdles and challenges, especially when it comes to healthcare. Roughly 56% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals and 70% of transgender individuals have encountered anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination when attempting to access healthcare. Further, the LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges through the aging process. So what are those challenges and what resources are available to help overcome them? That's the premise of today's show! Our guest is the Associate Vice President of Community and Pediatric Services at Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. He has over 20 years of experience providing mental health services to youth and families across a variety of settings. He also is an adjunct faculty member at both UMaine in Orono and Husson University in Bangor and is the Clinical Consultant for the Bangor YMCA. He serves on the Maine Board of Social Work Licensing and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care. Locally, he was recognized in 2019 for his advocacy work with LGBTQ+ youth and was named Health Care Social Worker of the Year in 2019 by the Maine Hospital Association and the Maine Chapter of the SSWLHC. Nationally, he was the SSWLHC's 2019 recipient of the Eleanor Clark Award for Innovative Programs in Patient Care for his work on youth suicide prevention. In the Spring of 2020, he was named the University of Maine School of Social Work's Alumni of the Year. Please welcome Christopher McLaughlin BACK to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast!   Chapters: Welcome back, Chris! [2:37] When we talk about LGBTQ+, who are we talking about? [9:13] What does it mean for the LGBTQ+ community to take ownership of who they really are? [20:47] What are some things that LGBTQ+ seniors can do to reduce social isolation? [31:58] In Maine, what organizations can LGBTQ+ seniors turn to to assist with their needs as they age? [46:16] How do state statutes on rights and the stability of those rights impact the decision making on where to live? [50:24] If Chris could have anything named after him, what would it be and why? [1:03:46] Ben and Curtis wrap-up the conversation. [1:06:08]

Today on Getting Stoned, I want to talk about something I saw in my Google news feed. The University of Maine received a cool donation of over 70 minerals and gemstones in April. The collection was donated to the University of Maine School of Earth and Climate Sciences in hopes of inspiring more students to study the physical processes that shape our planet. The photo cover for the podcast was taken by David Jakacky for The Maine Campus The specimens are museum quality and were donated anonymously. They will join the university's collection of rocks, minerals, and ore samples that are used for teaching, research, and public education. Students will get to explore the rare and far reaches of the earth's crusts by analyzing the samples donated. The donated gems and minerals include specimens of giant zeolite geodes from India, Brazilian agate, Vanadinite from Morocco, sulfur from Italy, and a unique specimen of petrified wood with amethyst inclusions that were found in Arizona. Samples and carvings of tourmaline mined in Maine were also included in the donation. UMaine News interviewed Scott Johnston who is the Director of the School of Earth and Climate Sciences. He spoke of how impactful the donation was to the department. “When I was an undergraduate student trying to decide on a major, the magnificent minerals collection in the geology department at my university magnified my interest in the major. We believe that this wonderful gift will have the same impact on visiting high school students and on UMaine undergraduate students who are choosing what to focus on in college and their careers,” Johnston said. The photo cover for the podcast was taken by David Jakacky for The Maine Campus About Getting Stoned Getting Stoned is a podcast about gems, minerals, and fun conversations that may go off-topic--but that's perfectly fine. The mission of this podcast is to encourage folks to explore the wonderful world of crystals, gems, minerals, and the various ways they are used in life, technology, and more. I am currently seeking sponsors and opportunities start at just $1 and go up to $150 for those interested in advertising. Visit my website, gettingstoned.online to learn more.

EP 039: Earlier in our shows, we had two estate planners come on and talk about the importance of having an up-to-date estate plan. In our experience as financial planners, many people come to us nearing retirement and have a will/estate plan that can date back to 30 years ago. So we all know now that we should keep these plans up to date. BUT, what are some common mistakes that we (as in Mainers) make by either not executing an estate plan, or having an old will that doesn't keep up with our wishes or state law, or perhaps we don't share the right information with our estate planning attorney so that they can make the best plan for us, our wishes, and our families? We wanted to have a conversation about the probate process POST death and how things can go RIGHT and how things can go WRONG. That's the premise of today's show! Enter someone that helps her clients prepare themselves and loved ones for life events by designing personalized legal documents to carry out their wishes and protect their assets. Our guest is on the executive committee for Legal Services for the Elderly in Maine, the Maine Justice Action Group, a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, and an advisor to the Peaks Island Fund, a Maine Community Foundation fund. She also teaches elder law as adjunct faculty at University of Maine School of Law. She was a member attorney of Maine Center for Elder Law, LLC prior to the Center merging with Perkins Thompson, P.A. in September of 2019.  Please welcome Barbara Schlichtman to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast!   Chapters: Welcome, Barbara! [1:52] How can an incomplete or non-existent estate plan worsen the outcome for a family following a death? [12:29] Barbara discusses the process of litigating an estate or trust. [20:30] A deep dive into trusts. How well can a trust protect your assets? How/when do independent trustees come into the picture? Are trusts expensive to maintain? What mistakes are commonly made when setting up a trust? [30:26] What sort of common family situations (dynamics/relationships/structures) would Barbara identify as being most likely to have challenged estate? [48:23] What is Barbara's definition of Retirement Success? [53:46] Ben, Abby, and Curtis wrap-up the episode. [55:09]

About 8,000 fewer students are enrolled in Maine’s public schools this fall — a drop of about 4% from last year. That’s according to data from the Maine Department of Education.

Shari, Jay, and Matt explore the role of budgets in organizing - and how to make budgetary processes of all sorts more accessible and equitable. Shari walks through the steps in the participatory budgeting process and how it can make budgets into the positive moral documents they should be in communities through democratizing decision making power. Jay shares his experience in the budgeting process at his school, what he calls a bit of a "black box." Shari and Jay unpack how budgets are moral - and historical - documents. They share their advice on how to break down barriers of inaccessibility for folks to engage in budget processes of all sorts by asking good-faith, deep questions.  Resources Referenced: Shari's 2020 TED Talk Participatory Budgeting Project website Democracy Beyond Elections Law for Black Lives Transgender Law Center BYP 100 Student Voice Youth United for Action Facebook page Bios: Shari is the Executive Director of the Participatory Budgeting Project. She joined the Participatory Budgeting Project after working for 15 years in local government. When she was the executive director of the Department of Youth Engagement and Employment for the City of Boston, she launched the first youth-led participatory budgeting (PB) process in the United States, Youth Lead the Change. Davis initially got involved in city government as a student leader in high school, serving as the citywide neighborhood safety coordinator on the Boston Mayor’s Youth Council. In 2019, she was honored with an Obama Foundation Fellowship for her work on participatory budgeting and in summer 2020 she delivered a TED Talk on the power of PB. Jay Philbrick is a college freshman studying economics and public policy at Brown University. Originally from North Yarmouth, Maine, he graduated from the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, where he served as President of the Student Senate and a voting member of the school's Board of Trustees. Throughout high school, he served on the Board's Advancement, Program, and Student Welfare Committees, where he focused on strengthening the school's mental health and Title IX resources to better protect students. In his free time, he leads Maine's branch of TeleHealth Access for Seniors, a non-profit that connects seniors with used electronic devices to promote telemedicine adoption, and he is also one of the youngest members of the Electoral College in American History. 

You've heard it mentioned a couple times now, the Maine School for the Feeble-Mined, the Pownal State school, etc. This week we take a closer look at the institution and all its forms from 1908 to 1996.  Transcript and sources are available at PineTreePodcasts.com, click on Vacationland at the top of the page.  Music is by lurker. Check him out at lurker.bandcamp.com And follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @VacationlandPod There will be no new episode next week, but I'll be back on December 4th.

Christopher Poulos is a lawyer, writer, mountain climber, and the executive director of the Washington Statewide Reentry Council which aims to improve public safety and outcomes for individuals reentering the community in Washington state.Chris has an epic story of overcoming drug abuse and self-destructive behavior. Chris had served 3 years in federal prison for distributing cocaine. Chris had pursued his law degree graduating from the University of Maine School of Law. Chris has continued to push himself beyond recovery climbing mountains, helping other people overcome self-destructive behavior and re-enter into society.Chris is an incredible person who’s story will relate to all of you in some way and it’s a reminder of how much potential we have as individuals despite our predicament. I love listening to diverse stories of overcoming personal strife because it is in those examples that I find solace.Check out Christopher on Facebook and instagram

Christopher Poulos is a lawyer, writer, mountain climber, and the executive director of the Washington Statewide Reentry Council which aims to improve public safety and outcomes for individuals reentering the community in Washington state.Chris has an epic story of overcoming drug abuse and self-destructive behavior. Chris had served 3 years in federal prison for distributing cocaine. Chris had pursued his law degree graduating from the University of Maine School of Law. Chris has continued to push himself beyond recovery climbing mountains, helping other people overcome self-destructive behavior and re-enter into society.Chris is an incredible person who’s story will relate to all of you in some way and it’s a reminder of how much potential we have as individuals despite our predicament. I love listening to diverse stories of overcoming personal strife because it is in those examples that I find solace.Check out Christopher on Facebook and instagram

Kathrin shares a truly delightful conversation about the many patterns and shapes that make up the mosaic of AbbyLynn Haskell: sacred storyteller, pastor, boat captain, and retreat coordinator, a person of faith, explorer of the oceans in the world and within the imagination. With good humor, the gift of story, and a wealth of hard-won wisdom, Abby reminds us that, even as we each grow and change, hope changes as well. While it might be tempting to say that Abby wears a lot of hats, it might be more fitting to say that Abby allows the light of insight and inspiration to shine through the many windows of her faith and creativity. It was an absolutely delightful conversation to share, filled with laughter. I hope you join us.Links:AbbyLynn Haskell:Broad Reach Ministries: https://broadreachministries.com/Acton Congregational Church UCC: https://sites.google.com/site/actonmaineucc/Maine School of Ministry: https://www.maineucc.org/ministries/mesom/#1587758099544-b66ba32b-22e1Curious about Sacred Storytelling? https://broadreachministries.com/sacred-storytellingBroad Reach Sailing: https://broadreachsailing.us/Jonathan Boyd – Tenor: http://jonathanboyd-tenor.com/ Additional links related to AbbyLynn Haskell’s conversation:More about the cognitive and biochemical changes of storytelling: Gallo, Carmine. “Stories literally put our brain waves in sync.” Quartz at Work, Last accessed May 12, 2020. https://qz.com/work/1298571/stories-literally-put-our-brain-waves-in-sync/“The magical science of storytelling” David JP Phillips; TEDxStockholm: Last accessed May 12, 2020: TEDxStockholm on YouTubeSome supportive resources related to learning disabilities and neurodiversity, including Auditory Processing Disorder, which Abby mentions in this episode: Understood.Org, Learning Disability Association of America (LDA), and Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA).Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Here’s a great book about Dyslexia that Abby recommends: The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can’t Read...and How They Can Learn, by Ronald D. Davis and Eldon M. Braun. As Abby describes it, “this book lifts up the benefits of being blessed with a learning challenge.” Many thanks to Ministering to Ministers, who

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Audio recorded by: Matt Murphy Production assistance: Zoe Sifnakis “Immigration Law in These Challenging Times”, a talk sponsored by the MDI Racial Equity Working Group, recorded at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor on February 12th. The panelists were Anna Welch, Sam L Cohen Refugee and Human Rights Clinical Professor at the University of Maine School of Law, and Felix Hagenimana, Asylum Outreach Attorney with the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. The moderator was Dave Feldman, of the MDI Racial Equity Working Group, and faculty member at the College of the Atlantic. There are 2 more upcoming events in the MDI Racial Equity Working Group's Winter Speakers Series: On March 18th, Myron Beasley, Associate Professor of American Studies at Bates College will give a presentation on “Dreamers, Dreams and Tall Tales: Malaga and Maine's ‘Unspoken' History”. And on April 15th, Abdi Nor Iftin, will speak about his memoir “Call Me American”, based on his childhood in war-torn Mogadishu and his eventual escape. Both events will be held at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor at 7pm. Click here for more information About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices and Maine Currents, she also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and the First Place 2017 Radio News Award from the Maine Association of Broadcasters. The post Maine Currents Special 2/25/20: Immigration Law in These Challenging Times first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Audio recorded by: Matt Murphy Production assistance: Zoe Sifnakis “Immigration Law in These Challenging Times”, a talk sponsored by the MDI Racial Equity Working Group, recorded at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor on February 12th. The panelists were Anna Welch, Sam L Cohen Refugee and Human Rights Clinical Professor at the University of Maine School of Law, and Felix Hagenimana, Asylum Outreach Attorney with the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. The moderator was Dave Feldman, of the MDI Racial Equity Working Group, and faculty member at the College of the Atlantic. There are 2 more upcoming events in the MDI Racial Equity Working Group’s Winter Speakers Series: On March 18th, Myron Beasley, Associate Professor of American Studies at Bates College will give a presentation on “Dreamers, Dreams and Tall Tales: Malaga and Maine’s ‘Unspoken’ History”. And on April 15th, Abdi Nor Iftin, will speak about his memoir “Call Me American”, based on his childhood in war-torn Mogadishu and his eventual escape. Both events will be held at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor at 7pm. Click here for more information About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices and Maine Currents, she also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and the First Place 2017 Radio News Award from the Maine Association of Broadcasters.

Part two of our conversation about affordable housing andcommunity economic development focuses on the factors that create vibrant, successfulcommunities in urban and rural areas alike, using Maine as a case study. We alsodiscuss how law can be a contributor to effective development efforts. Our guests areGreg Payne of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition and Avesta Housing; ProfessorPeter Pitegoff of the University of Maine School of Law; and Nina Ciffolillo, theEconomic Justice Fellow for the Class of 2021 at the University of Maine School of Law.Greg Payne is the Director of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition and aDevelopment Officer at Avesta Housing. Greg has nearly two decades of experience inissues related to housing and homelessness, including work at the Atlanta Task Forcefor the Homeless and the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. Greg joinedAvesta Housing in 2007 as a Development Officer. In addition to his responsibilities formanaging all aspects of multifamily rental projects from concept to completion, Gregserves as Director of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition, a diverse association ofmore than 125 private and public sector organizations committed to ensuring that allMainers are adequately and affordably housed. He is currently the Chair of the Board ofDirectors of the National Low Income Housing Coalition and serves on the Board ofGenesis Community Loan Fund.Peter Pitegoff is Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law, where hewas Dean from 2005 to 2015. He has taught, worked, and written extensively in theareas of community economic development, labor and industrial organization,corporation and nonprofit law, employee ownership, and legal ethics. Pitegoff served forten years on the board of directors of Coastal Enterprises, Inc., a national leader incommunity development finance. Prior to his academic career, he was legal counsel forthe ICA Group, a Boston firm that assists worker-owned enterprises and relatedeconomic development initiatives nationwide.Nina Ciffolillo is a second year law student at the University of Maine School of Law.She graduated from McGill University with a degree in English and Environment andmoved to Maine in 2016, where she worked for two seasons on a vegetable farm. Shebegan at Maine Law in 2018 and is the Economic Justice Fellow for the Class of 2021.Last summer, in connection with her fellowship, she worked in affordable housingdevelopment and policy at Avesta Housing. She plans to use her law degree to combateconomic and environmental injustice.

Matt and Matt make a mishmash out of this one. They talk about all kinds of stuff happening in the Education Committee over the past week and the upcoming weeks. After this, you are caught up! 0:00 - 1:13 intro Reporting out: 1:13 - 3:101:13 - 1:42 LD 1607: An act to create the department of early care and learning1:42 - 2:09 LD 178: An Act To Increase the State Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers2:09 - 2:30 LD 1521: An Act to expand skill development opportunities for Maine youth2:30 - 3:10 LD 1715: An act to reorganize the provision of services for children with disabilities from birth to 5 years of age3:10 - 4:51 movie references, nonsense, #borgninePreviews: 4:51 - 25:574:51 - 7:11 LD 2071: Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 125: Basic Approval Standards: Public Schools and School Administrative Units, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education7:11 - 9:10 LD 2076: Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 40: Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of EducationAfternoon of 2-109:10 - 9:25 LD 2072: Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education9:25 - 10:37 LD 2075: Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Part II Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of EducationAfternoon of 2-1210:37 - 11:38 nonsense about Iowa11:38 - 13:34 LD 2014: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine State Grant Program13:34 - 20:06 LD 2016: An Act Regarding School Discipline for Maine's Youngest Students20:06 - 23:27 LD 2020: An Act To Strengthen Maritime Education by Amending the Laws Governing the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and EngineeringAfternoon of 2-1323:27 - 25:57 LD 2077: Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of EducationUpdates on votes 25:57-28:2225:57 - 26:45 LD 191626:45 - 27:39 LD 191827:39 - 28:22 LD 187828:22 - 28:52 Friends referencesReviews from January 29 28:52 - 34:2828:52 - 32:40 LD 2024: An Act To Remove from the Calculation of the Cost of Education the Maine Public Employees Retirement System Teacher Plan Unfunded Actuarial Liability32:40 - 34:28 LD 2035: An Act To Modify Teacher Certification Expiration Dates for Teachers Who Use Family Medical LeavePreview of work sessions for held over bills 2-5-20 34:28 - 39:56LD 860: An Act To Establish the Maine Community College System No-cost Tuition ProgramLD 882: Resolve, To Require the Examination of the System of Learning ResultsLD 1813: Resolve, To Ensure Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments39:56 - end #borgnine

We kick off Season 2 of The Greater Good with a conversation about affordable housing and community economic development. We start by defining both of these terms and then delve into their history in the U.S., the current housing shortage, proposed law and policy changes, and the link to environmental sustainability. Our guests are Greg Payne of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition and Avesta Housing; Professor Peter Pitegoff of the University of Maine School of Law; and Nina Ciffolillo, the Economic Justice Fellow for the Class of 2021 at the University of Maine School of Law.Greg Payne is the Director of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition and a Development Officer at Avesta Housing. Greg has nearly two decades of experience in issues related to housing and homelessness, including work at the Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless and the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. Greg joined Avesta Housing in 2007 as a Development Officer. In addition to his responsibilities for managing all aspects of multifamily rental projects from concept to completion, Greg serves as Director of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition, a diverse association of more than 125 private and public sector organizations committed to ensuring that all Mainers are adequately and affordably housed. He is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Low Income Housing Coalition and serves on the Board of Genesis Community Loan Fund.Peter Pitegoff is Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law, where he was Dean from 2005 to 2015. He has taught, worked, and written extensively in the areas of community economic development, labor and industrial organization, corporation and nonprofit law, employee ownership, and legal ethics. Pitegoff served for ten years on the board of directors of Coastal Enterprises, Inc., a national leader in community development finance. Prior to his academic career, he was legal counsel for the ICA Group, a Boston firm that assists worker-owned enterprises and related economic development initiatives nationwide.Nina Ciffolillo is a second year law student at the University of Maine School of Law. She graduated from McGill University with a degree in English and Environment and moved to Maine in 2016, where she worked for two seasons on a vegetable farm. She began at Maine Law in 2018 and is the Economic Justice Fellow for the Class of 2021. Last summer, in connection with her fellowship, she worked in affordable housing development and policy at Avesta Housing. She plans to use her law degree to combat economic and environmental injustice.

Part two of our conversation about regulatory compliance focuses on the gray areas of compliance. We discuss the challenges of sharing data, navigating compliance pitfalls when doing business internationally, and how new regulations can have unexpected outcomes for small businesses. We wrap up with a discussion of the rapidly growing job market for compliance professionals.Andrew Kaufman joined the University of Maine School of Law faculty in 2016, after more than 40 years in private practice as a corporate and transactional attorney. At Maine Law, Andy teaches advanced courses in corporate law and business associations, commercial law, and transactional practice, as well as the law school's course in risk management and compliance. In addition, he is the Director of the Compliance Certificate Program that the law school offers to compliance professionals in the business community. Andy received his bachelor's degree from Yale in 1971 and his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1974.Ross Hickey is the Assistant Provost for Research Integrity at the University of Southern Maine and the Director of MeRTEC (“MER-tech”), the Maine Regulatory Training and Ethics Center at USM. Ross has built a nationally-recognized research compliance office that serves not only USM, but institutions throughout the state of Maine. Ross is contacted on a regular basis to provide technical assistance to other institutions on regulatory compliance matters. Ross is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law.

Whether we realize it or not, the field of regulatory compliance impacts almost every aspect of our lives. From the food we eat to the shampoo we use to the clothing we wear, everything we touch is impacted by a variety of laws and regulations that make up the surprisingly dynamic field of compliance. Our discussion today focuses on how compliance is more than following rules. Done well, compliance uses creativity, critical thinking and foresight to empower employees, build good businesses and ethical cultures as well as strong brands that serve their customers. We also discuss how organizations like Wells Fargo and Theranos have suffered the long term impacts of NOT having strong regulatory compliance functions.Andrew Kaufman joined the University of Maine School of Law faculty in 2016, after more than 40 years in private practice as a corporate and transactional attorney. At Maine Law, Andy teaches advanced courses in corporate law and business associations, commercial law, and transactional practice, as well as the law school's course in risk management and compliance. In addition, he is the Director of the Compliance Certificate Program that the law school offers to compliance professionals in the business community. Andy received his bachelor's degree from Yale in 1971 and his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1974.Ross Hickey is the Assistant Provost for Research Integrity at the University of Southern Maine and the Director of MeRTEC (“MER-tech”), the Maine Regulatory Training and Ethics Center at USM. Ross has built a nationally-recognized research compliance office that serves not only USM, but institutions throughout the state of Maine. Ross is contacted on a regular basis to provide technical assistance to other institutions on regulatory compliance matters. Ross is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law.

Join us as we continue our conversation about juvenile justice in America. We discuss traditional detention center environments, newer, more progressive models and the often surprising costs--and outcomes--of each. What are the differences between adult and youth incarceration models? What does bias look like in the world of juvenile justice? How do we reduce recidivism rates and what are some alternatives to youth incarceration? We also talk about Maine Law's innovative Center for Juvenile Policy and Law and Juvenile Justice Clinic.Christopher Northrop is a clinical professor at the University of Maine School of Law, where he launched their Juvenile Justice Clinic in 2006. Prior to joining Maine Law, Professor Northrop spent many years in private practice concentrating on juvenile defense and juvenile justice policy work. He has been involved with the National Juvenile Defense Center (NJDC) since its inception, and has served as a consultant for NJDC assessments of statewide juvenile defender systems throughout the country, including the 2019 assessments of Kansas and New Hampshire. Chris is one of the founders of the New England Juvenile Defender Center and a member of the NJDC's Senior Leadership Council.Jill Ward leads the Maine Center for Juvenile Policy and Law (MCJPAL) at the University of Maine School of Law which works with clinic students, faculty and system stakeholders to advance policies and practices to reduce harm and to increase positive outcomes for current and former system-involved Maine youth. She is currently serving as one of three co-chairs of a statewide juvenile justice task force looking a broad system reform. Additionally, Jill works with national organizations on juvenile justice reform, including the Youth First Initiative and the Campaign for Youth Justice. Prior to returning to Maine in 2007, Jill served as the first Policy Director for the Girl Scouts of the USA and Director of Juvenile Justice and Youth Development at the Children's Defense Fund in Washington D.C., where she co-chaired the National Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition. She also has more than 7 years Capitol Hill experience serving as a legislative aide to former U.S. Senators George Mitchell and Paul Sarbanes. Jill is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Georgetown University Law Center.Jonathan Ruterbories is a second-year law student and President of the Maine Juvenile Law Society at the University of Maine School of Law. Prior to attending Maine Law, Jonathan attended Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri where he first became interested in issues of juvenile policy after working with system involved youth. He currently works as a volunteer at Long Creek Youth Development Center focused on improving reintegration outcomes for incarcerated youth and will be serving as the Cushman D. Anthony Fellow at Maine Law's Juvenile Justice Clinic this upcoming summer. In this role, he will be working on juvenile policy projects and carrying a caseload consisting mostly of juvenile clients under the guidance of Professor Northrop.

Juvenile Justice and the treatment of children who come in conflict with the law has been making national and local news. How best do we work with these children to serve both the children and the communities they live in? In this episode, we explore some of the historical perspectives of juvenile justice, different models for addressing youth in crisis, youth incarceration and incarceration alternatives. We also discuss how modern science about youth brain development is influencing law and policy and the critical resources and factors that help produce positive outcomes for youth in crisis. Our guests include Professor Christopher Northrop, Jill Ward and Jonathan Ruterbories from the University of Maine School of Law.Christopher Northrop is a clinical professor at the University of Maine School of Law, where he launched their Juvenile Justice Clinic in 2006. Prior to joining Maine Law, Professor Northrop spent many years in private practice concentrating on juvenile defense and juvenile justice policy work. He has been involved with the National Juvenile Defense Center (NJDC) since its inception, and has served as a consultant for NJDC assessments of statewide juvenile defender systems throughout the country, including the 2019 assessments of Kansas and New Hampshire. Chris is one of the founders of the New England Juvenile Defender Center and a member of the NJDC's Senior Leadership Council.Jill Ward leads the Maine Center for Juvenile Policy and Law (MCJPAL) at the University of Maine School of Law which works with clinic students, faculty and system stakeholders to advance policies and practices to reduce harm and to increase positive outcomes for current and former system-involved Maine youth. She is currently serving as one of three co-chairs of a statewide juvenile justice task force looking a broad system reform. Additionally, Jill works with national organizations on juvenile justice reform, including the Youth First Initiative and the Campaign for Youth Justice. Prior to returning to Maine in 2007, Jill served as the first Policy Director for the Girl Scouts of the USA and Director of Juvenile Justice and Youth Development at the Children's Defense Fund in Washington D.C., where she co-chaired the National Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition. She also has more than 7 years Capitol Hill experience serving as a legislative aide to former U.S. Senators George Mitchell and Paul Sarbanes. Jill is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Georgetown University Law Center.Jonathan Ruterbories is a second-year law student and President of the Maine Juvenile Law Society at the University of Maine School of Law. Prior to attending Maine Law, Jonathan attended Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri where he first became interested in issues of juvenile policy after working with system involved youth. He currently works as a volunteer at Long Creek Youth Development Center focused on improving reintegration outcomes for incarcerated youth and will be serving as the Cushman D. Anthony Fellow at Maine Law's Juvenile Justice Clinic this upcoming summer. In this role, he will be working on juvenile policy projects and carrying a caseload consisting mostly of juvenile clients under the guidance of Professor Northrop.

The Arctic is at the forefront of climate change, experiencing rapid environmental shifts that are having very real and meaningful impacts on native populations and landscapes. Join us for part two of our cross-disciplinary discussion with scholars from the University of Maine School of Law, the University of Maine and the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public Service about how Arctic populations and global economies are responding to these climate change threats and opportunities as well as how laws and policies are keeping up (or not).

The long term impacts of climate change are frequently discussed, but it is equally important to understand how a changing climate is impacting Arctic landscapes, populations, laws, policies and economies TODAY. Rapidly melting ice is generating new shipping lanes, mining opportunities, fisheries and more. We explore the importance of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to understanding and solving problems, and how that can help us better predict the impacts of climate change on future generations.Dr. Paul Andrew Mayewski is an internationally acclaimed glaciologist, climate scientist and polar explorer who has forged a career through accomplishments at the cutting edge of science. He is Director/Professor of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. His exploration and science credentials include: leader of more than 55 expeditions to the remotest polar and high altitude reaches of the planet; more than 450 scientific publications; major scientific discoveries such as: abrupt climate change in the atmosphere and documentation of human source pollution; numerous awards and hundreds of prominent appearances in the media such as: multiple CBS 60 Minutes shows, NOVA films, National Public Radio, and the 2014 Emmy Award winning “Years of Living Dangerously."Dr. Firooza Pavri is Director of the Muskie School of Public Service and Professor of Geography. She is originally from India and prior to joining USM, she lived in the Midwest and received her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Toledo and Ohio State University respectively. Dr. Pavri teaches and conducts research in the area of environmental geography, with a focus on society-environment interactions, natural resource conservation & policy, sustainable development, and geospatial technologies, including remote sensing. Charles H. Norchi is the Benjamin Thompson Professor of Law, and director of the Center for Oceans & Coastal Law and Graduate Law Programs and the University of Maine School of Law. He teaches International Law, Oceans Law and Policy, International Human Rights, and Maritime Law. His current research includes public international law; law of the sea; the intersections of law, science, and policy; the Arctic; and Afghanistan.

Part two of our conversation with Professor Anna Welch and Emily Arvizu focuses on how the current state of immigration in the United States impacts ALL Americans. We also talk about the education of and demand for immigration lawyers, the University of Maine School of Law Refugee and Human Rights clinic and the important work the school and its students are doing in regards to detention issues, asylum cases and working with non-citizens as they work through the immigration and asylum seeking processes.

Between his work as an ad writer and software developer, Mark Barr worked on a classic tale set in 1930s Tennessee that would become his debut novel, WATERSHED. He talks to James about being a Southern voice, identifying as a meat-and-potatoes stylist, setting quotas for his writing, breaking problems down into their smallest components, and fudging the details. Then, Tavia Gilbert discusses being an audiobook narrator.  - Mark Barr: https://www.readmarkbarr.com/ Buy WATERSHED: Buy WATERSHED Mark and James discuss:  Southern Independent Booksellers Association  The Charles Frazier Cold Mountain Series Fund  Meg Reid  Betsy Teter  Malaprop's Bookstore/ Cafe  THE PRETTIEST STAR by Carter Sickels  CBGBs  THE NEXT GREATEST THING: FIFTY YEARS OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN AMERICA by Richard A. Pence and Patrick Dahl  New Coke  Harry Potter  The Engineering Library and UT-Austin  Tennessee River Falstaff Karmann Ghia  Raytheon  Scholastic Book Club  THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH by Norton Juster  Terry Brooks  B. Dalton Bookstore  THE SOUND AND THE FURY by William Faulkner  Flannery O'Connor  Eudora Welty  William Gay  SUTTREE by Cormac McCarthy  Ron Rash  - Tavia Gilbert: http://taviagilbert.com/ Tavia and James discuss: The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies  Maine School of Art  NERVES OF STEEL by Captain Tammy Jo Shults THE MEN AND THE GIRLS by Joanna Trollope narrated by Davina Porter  LIBRARY JOURNAL  FIRST THEY KILLED MY FATHER: A DAUGHTER OF CAMBODIA REMEMBERS by Loung Ung   BEING MEAN: A MEMOIR OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND SURVIVAL by Patricia Eagle  BE FRANK WITH ME by Julia Claiborne Johnson  - http://tkpod.com / tkwithjs@gmail.com / Twitter: @JamesScottTK Instagram: tkwithjs / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tkwithjs/

Our inaugural podcast explores the basics of information privacy and how privacy issues have been with us for generations—as far back as Roman statues and the introduction of flexible film. We interview Trevor Hughes, President of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and Adjunct Professor at The University of Maine School of Law.

#12: We are so excited to introduce Christopher Poulos as this week's incredible guest! Christopher is an attorney and the Executive Director of the Washington Statewide Reentry Council. Prior to his appointment, he served as Executive Director of Life of Purpose Treatment at the University of North Texas, where he was also an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice. During law school, he served at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and The Sentencing Project. Poulos has advised United States Senator Angus King (I-Maine) on addiction and justice policy and served on several task forces related to criminal justice policy. He graduated cum laude from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was President of the American Constitution Society and represented children facing criminal charges as a student attorney in the Juvenile Justice Clinic.Prior to law school, Poulos overcame many obstacles, including tragic family losses, addiction, homelessness, and a federal incarceration. He now dedicates his life to helping others overcome or avoid similar challenges and he supports a public health-­based approach to addiction. His work promotes equal access to the law and seeks to end mass incarceration and the collateral consequences now facing the tens of millions of people with criminal convictions.Our Sponsor:Lionrock Recovery (http://www.lionrockrecovery.com)Follow us here:Podcast Website: (http://www.lionrockrecovery.com/podcast)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/LionrockRecovery/)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/lionrockrecovry)Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/lionrockrecovery/)Questions, comments or feedback? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@lionrockrecovery.comShow Notes:2:30 - Introducing Chris, some of his background and talking about the start of his recovery process5:41 - The start of Chris's substance use7:28 - Being diagnosed with ADHD + the childhood years and their impact through three traumatic losses11:40 - The escalation of his substance abuse12:58 - The events that led to being sentenced to federal prison27:06 - What happened when he first got arrested and was facing five federal felony charges33:56 - The start of the transformation42:11 - Talking to the Dean of the law school49:38 - The law school voting to let Chris in52:45 - The connection that took him to the White House1:05:40 - Closing thoughtsThe Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast would like to thank our sponsor, Lionrock Recovery, for their support. Lionrock Recovery is an online substance abuse counseling program where you can get help for drinking or drug use from the privacy of your own home. For more information, visit http://www.lionrockrecovery.com.

0:00 -1:12 intro1:12 - 4:17 LD 1382: An Act To Establish Computer Science Courses and Content in Kindergarten to Grade 12 Schools4:17 - 8:06 LD 1425: An Act To Maintain the Integrity of the Department of Education by Prohibiting Its Promotion of Policies and Practices That Are Not Based on Rigorous Peer Review and Analysis, Limiting Acceptance of Private Funding in Implementing and Influencing State Policy and Retaining the Home Rule Powers to School Administrative Units8:06 - 10:35 LD 1521: An Act To Expand Skill Development Opportunities for Maine Youth10:35 - 12:08 LD 1593: An Act To Support Infrastructure Improvements in Schools12:08 - 14:00 LD 1628: An Act To Authorize Career and Technical Education Regions To Enter into Energy Conservation Performance Contracts for School Facilities14:00 - 18:01 LD 1376: An Act To Direct the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules To Ensure That Physical Restraint and Seclusion Policies Are Followed for Special Education Students and Make Biennial Reports on the Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion18:01 - 20:26 LD 1607: An Act To Create the Department of Early Care and Learning20:26 - 21:42 LD 1641: An Act To Strengthen the School Transportation Workforce21:42 - 25:15 LD 1638: An Act To Provide for Gubernatorial Appointments to the Maine Charter School Commission25:15 - 31:35 LD 685: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering This also talks about Lord's Day Contracts! And Horses!31:35 - 38:38 LD 721: An Act To Encourage Public Participation in School Board Meetings38:38 - end LD 1700: Resolve, To Promote the Inclusion of African-American History and Culture in the Curricular Offerings of School Administrative Units

May 13 and 15 public hearing previews0:00 - 1:26 intro1:26 - 4:45 LD 1641: An Act To Strengthen the School Transportation Workforce4:45 - 8:34 LD 1376: An Act To Direct the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules To Ensure That Physical Restraint and Seclusion Policies Are Followed for Special Education Students and Make Biennial Reports on the Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion8:34 - 16:31 LD 1607: An Act To Create the Department of Early Care and Learning16:31 - 22:40 LD 1638: An Act To Provide for Gubernatorial Appointments to the Maine Charter School Commission22:40 - 23:55 LD 685: An Act To Amend Laws Governing the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering23:55 - 27:21 LD 721: An Act To Encourage Public Participation in School Board Meetings27:21 - end LD 1700: Resolve, To Promote the Inclusion of African-American History and Culture in the Curricular Offerings of School Administrative Units

Erica Jortberg, College Counselor of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, goes into more detail about the importance of choosing a good safety school.

Erica Jortberg, College Counselor of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, summarizes all the different points she's covered in this series.

Erica Jortberg, College Counselor of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, talks about what to do if your school offers less financial than you need. It's not necessarily the end of the conversation.

Erica Jortberg, College Counselor for Maine School of Science and Mathematics, expands on her previous talk of college lists with a discussion of safety schools.

Erica Jortberg, College Counselor of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, talks about standardized testing. Topics include which tests to take and when to take them. She also discusses the newer SAT Subject Tests

What is the difference between Early Action and Early Decision? What are the benefits of each? Erica Jortberg, the College Counselor at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, talks about both and let's you know all the details.

In this episode, Thea Johnson, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law, discusses her excellent article "Fictional Pleas," which will appear in the Indiana Law Journal. Johnson defines a "fictional plea" as when a criminal defendant agrees to plead guilty to a crime that never actually happened. Among other things, she explains why a defendant would agree to a fictional plea, and what they tell us about criminal punishment and the criminal justice system.Keywords: Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Plea Bargain, Pleas, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Courts, Legal Fictions See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode the hosts go to Maine School in order to be a professional. This episode was originally broadcasted live on Mountain 91.5 Tuesday, October 2nd at 9pm on 2018. Tune in online at WMHW.org/listen-online-mountain-915. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/beyonddareelcmu

What's Next Washington's Host, Sue Mason, interviews Attorney Christopher Poulos was appointed Executive Director of the Washington Statewide Reentry Council (Council) on October 1, 2017 by Department of Commerce Director Brian Bonlender and the Council. On March 8, 2018 he was unanimously confirmed in this role by the Washington State Senate. Previously, Christopher served as Executive Director of Life of Purpose Treatment at the University of North Texas, where he was also an adjunct professor of criminal justice. During law school, he served at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, The Sentencing Project, and was selected as law student of the year by National Jurist magazine. While at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, he worked to reduce discrimination by reframing stigmatizing language used by the federal government regarding addiction and justice system involvement. Christopher also served as an advisor to U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) on addiction and justice policy, and served on several task forces related to criminal justice policy and reentry. He graduated cum laude from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was president of the American Constitution Society and represented children facing criminal charges as a student attorney in the Juvenile Justice Clinic.   Christopher openly identifies as a person in long-term recovery from addiction who has also been incarcerated. Over a decade ago, he made a decision to seek help and has maintained his recovery since. The U.S. Department of Justice selected him to consult for a project documenting the nation’s most successful people to have reentered society following incarceration. His work and story have been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, The Hill, and other outlets. He also gave a TED talk on reentry and his personal journey in 2015.   WA Statewide Reentry Council Facebook Twitter Instagram   Produced and edited by ZipBangWow! Productions - Jonnie Wilder http://zipbangwow.com/ Song credit Marker Beacon. Song “Free".   Marker Beacon Website

Erica Jortberg, College Counselor of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, talks about the importance of creating a college list. She discusses some things to think about when deciding on a college.

The college application process starts earlier than you might think. Erica Jortberg, the College Counselor at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, talks about the basic overall process.

Ari Solotoff is a business and entertainment lawyer with the Portland firm of Bernstein Shur. As a lawyer he focuses his practice on nonprofit law and copyright law, with an emphasis on music copyright and licensing matters. Solotoff represents a variety of musicians, ensembles, music publishers, and other creatives, as well as a diverse range of nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. Solotoff earned his law degree from the University of Maine School of Law in 2015 and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Before becoming an attorney, he served for over a decade in leadership positions within the classical music industry, including as executive director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra in Florida, and as executive vice president of The Philadelphia Orchestra. A native of New York and California, Solotoff lives with his family in Portland’s Back Cove. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/radio-guests/ari-solotoff/

We continue our series with a discussion about the consequences of a social contract that intentionally excluded, separated, and segregated. We hear from Michele Oberholtzer, a housing advocate in Detroit and candidate for State Representative of Michigan’s 4th District; Sarah Schindler, professor of law at University of Maine School of Law; and Rebecca Elliott, assistant professor of sociology at London School of Economics.For additional information on the issues we briefly examine, we recommend the following resources:Richard Rothstein, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America (Liveright 2017).President Franklin D. Roosevelt, State of the Union Message to Congress (Jan. 11, 1944).Michele Oberholtzer, Myth-busting the Detroit foreclosure crisis, Detroit Metro Times (Sept. 13, 2017), https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/myth-busting-the-detroit-tax-foreclosure-crisis/Content?oid=5552983.Sarah Schindler, Architectural Exclusion: Discrimination and Segregation Through Physical Design of the Built Environment, 124 Yale L. J. 1934 (2015).Rebecca Elliott, Opinion, In Hurricane Harvey’s Wake, We Need a Green ‘New Deal’, N.Y. Times (Aug. 31, 2017), https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/31/opinion/in-hurricane-harveys-wake-we-need-a-green-new-deal.html.This episode was produced by Mareva Lindo.Thanks to Doctor Turtle for the music:"Lullaby for Democracy" (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/The_Double-Down_Two-Step/lullaby_for_democracy)"Go Tell It On the Molehill" (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/Flush_Your_Rolex_1416/go_tell_it_on_the_molehill_2)

Christopher Poulos is an attorney and the executive director of the Washington Statewide Reentry Council. Prior to his appointment, he served as executive director of Life of Purpose Treatment at the University of North Texas, where he was also an adjunct professor of criminal justice.During law school, he served at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and The Sentencing Project. Poulos has advised United States Senator Angus King (I-Maine) on addiction and justice policy and served on several task forces related to criminal justice policy.He graduated cum laude from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was president of the American Constitution Society and represented children facing criminal charges as a student attorney in the Juvenile Justice Clinic.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christopher.poulos.921Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrispouloslawWeb - https://commerce.wa.gov/reentry/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Hassle-Free Books - You have a message to share, it shouldn't be so difficult to get it out to the world. Become an author in a little as 45 days: http://hasslefreebooks.comMusic courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Esteshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unpause-your-life/

Christopher Poulos is an attorney and the executive director of the Washington Statewide Reentry Council. Prior to his appointment, he served as executive director of Life of Purpose Treatment at the University of North Texas, where he was also an adjunct professor of criminal justice.During law school, he served at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and The Sentencing Project. Poulos has advised United States Senator Angus King (I-Maine) on addiction and justice policy and served on several task forces related to criminal justice policy.He graduated cum laude from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was president of the American Constitution Society and represented children facing criminal charges as a student attorney in the Juvenile Justice Clinic.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christopher.poulos.921Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrispouloslawWeb - https://commerce.wa.gov/reentry/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Hassle-Free Books - You have a message to share, it shouldn't be so difficult to get it out to the world. Become an author in a little as 45 days: http://hasslefreebooks.comMusic courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Esteshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unpause-your-life/

I am thrilled to bring you Holly Elissa Bruno on today’s episode. She has a huge heart and has seven decades of wisdom to bring to you in times of change. She is an expert in legal issues as a “recovering attorney,” and has great advice on how to run a business with clear policies that protect you. We talk to Holly about persistence through challenges, the curved line of our paths, how knowing the law manages our expectations, trends and innovation within the industry, and being of support to the unique and authentic leaders making a difference in our future.   Key Takeaways: [8:13] Holly began in education and discovered that she would love to work with children while they are still open and forming their attitudes in early childhood. Along the way, she became a professor, attorney, and taught a course called “The Human Side of Management.” She had a great blessing of meeting and networking with early childhood leaders and felt inspired to continue on the path of changing lives. [13:37] Holly feels most passionate and inspired when working with leaders that work with children. Even though the work is so powerful, a lot of times we are seen as glorified babysitters, caregivers, or lucky to get paid to work with children. [18:41] Holly’s intention is to keep learning always and she has a fascination with life, travel and education. [21:49] One of the things she did to change her life immensely was to take her experience with law and travel and bring it into co-writing her book Managing Legal Risks in Early Childhood Programs. [29:07] Holly gives examples of when the law can be facilitative rather than restrictive, and how certain policies can help get an honest reference for a potential employee. [39:51] Children should get outdoors and have a free and fun environment. We don’t recommend eating dirt but there is something fun to making a mud pie or splashing in a puddle. [43:10] Holly defines herself as a recovering work addict. She is much less focused now on her accomplishments and to do list and more on being present. [45:57] It’s about the four L’s: living, loving, learning and laughing. Holly pulls it into one practice each day by asking “How much today was my life touched by love, and how much did I open my heart?” [52:16] If a child doesn’t feel safe the child can’t relax enough to learn. Until a child feels safe he/she can’t feel love and absorb any type of education. [56:03] Holly defines a rockstar as someone that is so true to themselves that they can use all of their unique and authentic self to make a difference.   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray Child Care Marketing Solutions Child Care Success Academy Holly Elissa Bruno ChildCareExchange —  Articles are titled “Hold the Phone” / “Hold Harmless for Babysitting” Julie Bartkus   Quotes: “I saw that if I wanted to make a difference on earth, early childhood was the place to be.” “You change a child’s life — you change the world.” “We are a field of wisdom and a field of building relationships.” “When you are present with a child, there is something beautiful that comes about.”   More About Holly Elissa Bruno: Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, is an award-winning, best-selling author, international keynote speaker, ground-breaking radio host, and seasoned team builder. She served as Assistant Attorney General for the state of Maine and Assistant Dean at the University of Maine School of Law. While working as Associate Professor and Dean of Faculty at the University of Maine-Augusta, Holly Elissa was selected “Outstanding Professor.” An alumna of Harvard University’s Institute for Educational Management, she taught leadership courses for The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership and Wheelock College. iTunes has ranked Holly Elissa’s radio programs in its top 200 K-12 podcasts. Tune in to Holly Elissa’s online radio program, Heart to Heart Conversations on Leadership: Your guide to making a difference at BAMRadioNetwork.com.

Verrill Dana atttorney Karen Kimball Hartford discusses leadership and how to define success with one of the 2017 Mainebiz Women to Watch Dean Danielle Conway of the University of Maine School of Law.

In 1912, the state of Maine bought Malaga Island and evicted its mixed-race residents, placing eight of them — an entire family — in the Maine School for the Feeble-Minded and casting the rest adrift, some with tragic results. The move came after a several years of denigration of the people of the island by […]

In 1912, the state of Maine bought Malaga Island and evicted its mixed-race residents, placing eight of them — an entire family — in the Maine School for the Feeble-Minded and casting the rest adrift, some with tragic results. The move came after a several years of denigration of the people of the island by […]

Luke Shorty is a remarkable Maine entrepreneur. As the leader of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone Maine, he's made the moves to grow the school and enhance and expand its mission and role in the community. Luke is also a longtime fan and supporter of podcasts, including The Grow Maine Show, and I really appreciate his encouragement over the years. I actually left a little bit of our pre-show chat in the episode, since I thought it was kind of fun review of Maine podcasts, so we started with that. Here are the podcasts we mention: Love Maine Radio The Maine Show Podcast Manager Tools Relentlessly positive and known for his work all over the state, Luke Shorty has the kind of upbeat attitude that you just can't get enough of. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did!

Maine is known for its commitment to education, at all levels. Today we speak with Hebron Academy head of school Daniel Marchetti and Luke Shorty, executive director of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, a top-ranked charter school in Limestone.   https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/high-quality-high-schools-302/

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar "Parenting in the Digital Age" with special guest presenter, Steve Garton from Common Sense Education, April 22, 2017. Digital citizenship and keeping kids safe online is such an important topic. We were so proud to be able to feature #digcitkids in a recent webinar with Curran Dee and Marialice Curran, a mother/son team who are the co-founders of #digcitkids. Curran shared "Digital Citizenship from a Kid's Perspective" and it was so exciting to hear about their initiative. In today's webinar we are thrilled to hear from Steve Garton from Common Sense Education to learn how the amazing Common Sense resources can support parents and educators with "Parenting in the Digital Age." The Common Sense resources are exemplary and this is the "go to" site for teachers and parents alike when they want support for curriculum, ideas and materials that will help promote safe online activities with kids. Steve will share information about many of these resources including Common Sense Media, Common Sense Education, Common Sense Kids Action and Connecting Families. His insights into the research about how teens/tweens are using media and ways to help them find balance with their digital lifestyle will be invaluable and will provide ways parents and teachers can support activities such as video games, social media, screen time, sharing online and much more! Steve Garton is Senior Manager for Common Sense Education. He is an expert in meaningful technology integration, particularly in large-scale initiatives. He supports districts with professional development planning, program monitoring, student assessment, and communication across stakeholder groups. Prior to joining Common Sense, Steve was the Coordinator of Educational Technology for the Maine Department of Education. At the Maine Department of Education, he led the professional development programs for the Maine Learning Technology Initiative, the state’s 1:1 program that supported over 12,000 teachers and administrators. As a member of the department’s leadership team, he provided policy support and leadership. Steve was co-chair of the Smarter Balanced Consortium Technology Approach Committee and led the initial technology readiness and assessment infrastructure work. Additionally, he served as a member of the advisory council of the Maine School and Library Network, Maine’s statewide broadband network serving K-12 schools and public libraries. Steve has served as a technology director at the county level (Trumbull County, Ohio) and a classroom teacher and technology coordinator of the Sharon City School District in Pennsylvania. https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship

Humans are animals—animals with rights. So what kinds of rights do non-human animals deserve? The right to liberty? The right to nurse their young? The right to socialize? In this episode, we interview two animal rights experts and ask them about chimps, cats, and personhood. We discuss common law, Jurassic Park, Ancient Rome, Woolly mammoths, and the Animal Welfare Act of 1966. This is Robot F. Kennedy. SHOW NOTES This episode is Part 2 on the topic of animal rights law, and its future impact on the way our society handles artificial general intelligence. You can listen to the first part here: https://soundcloud.com/robotfkennedy/3-an-act-of-nature Professor Sarah Schindler is currently a Fellow at the Program in Law and Public Affairs at Princeton University. She is an expert in the areas of land use law and urban policy, and teaches at the University of Maine School of Law. Professor Sarah Schindler: https://lapa.princeton.edu/people/sarah-schindler Twitter: https://twitter.com/SBschindler Steven Wise is a legal scholar who specializes in animal protection issues, primatology, and animal intelligence. He has taught animal rights law at Harvard Law School, Vermont Law School, and Stanford University. He is a former president of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project. In 2016, he argued for the release of two chimpanzees before the New York Appellate Court, and the court is expected to issue its ruling in May of 2017. Mr. Steven Wise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_M._Wise Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steven_M_Wise The Non-Human Rights Project: http://www.nonhumanrights.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NonhumanRights Unlocking the Cage, documentary on HBO Go: https://www.unlockingthecagethefilm.com/ The Guardian: “Woolly mammoth on verge of resurrection, scientists reveal” https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/feb/16/woolly-mammoth-resurrection-scientists

If you want to be a successful lawyer, law school is a given. With the hike in student loans, however, it may be a while before you actually make any money. In this report On the Road, Sharon Nelson and Sandy Gallant-Jones interview Crystal Araujo, Jennifer Nicholls, Michael Dumas, and Whitney Barkley about rising student loans and what this means for new lawyers. A couple programs are in place to help students with their debt, like income-driven payment plans and loan repayment assistance programs, but different borrowers need different solutions. For example, recent graduates aren’t the only ones concerned about their debt. Older graduates and those who paid for their children to attend college are also experiencing this burden and potential solutions may look different for them. The group discusses this as well as the way law schools are reacting to the concerns of their students. Some schools are marketing affordability, but is this enough to encourage the attendance of potential students wary of the expense? Jennifer Nicholls joined Brophy Schmor LLP in 2011 after graduating from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2011. Upon graduation, she was elected into the prestigious Order of the Coif chapter at Oregon. Crystal Araujo is currently the Vice Chair of Student Bar Associations on the Law Student Division Executive Board within the American Bar Association, where she represents the collective voice of law school’s student governing bodies. Whitney Barkley-Denney is legislative policy counsel, based in Durham, NC, where she works with state legislators, attorneys general, and governors to fight predatory lending, exploitative student loan practices, and unscrupulous debt collectors. Michael Dumas is an assistant District Attorney at Androscoggin County District Attorney. He is a 2016 graduate of the University of Maine School of Law in Portland, Maine.

The University of Maine System provides a high-quality education to students from our state, and all over the world. Today we speak with University of Maine President Dr. Susan Hunter and Danielle Conway, dean and professor of law at the University of Maine School of Law. Photo by Abby Belisle https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/maines-university-267/

Immigration, National Security, and Foreign Policy with Matthew J. O'Brien Director of Research, Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) Candidate in IWP's Executive Master of Arts in National Security Affairs Program October 20, 2016 The Institute of World Politics This event was part of IWP's Student Speaker Series. Matthew J. O'Brien joined FAIR in 2016, and is responsible for managing FAIR's research activities. He also writes content for FAIR's website and publications. Over the past twenty years, he has held a wide variety of positions focusing on immigration issues, both in government and in the private sector. Immediately prior to joining FAIR, Matt served as the Chief of the National Security Division (NSD) within the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), where he was responsible for formulating and implementing procedures to protect the legal immigration system from terrorists, foreign intelligence operatives, and other national security threats. He has also held positions as the Chief of the FDNS Policy and Program Development Unit, as the Chief of the FDNS EB-5 Division, as Assistant Chief Counsel with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, as a Senior Advisor to the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, and as a District Adjudications Officer with the legacy Immigration & Naturalization Service. In addition, Matt has extensive experience as a private bar attorney. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in French from the Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law.

ABI Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle talks with Prof. Lois Lupica of the University of Maine School of Law and former ABI Resident Scholar about artificial intelligence (AI) in the practice of law. As IBM's "ROSS," the first AI attorney, was hired earlier this year, Lupica discusses the potential ways that AI will change the way that bankruptcy practitioners do business, including document discovery, case predictive software and more.

Interview from the live recorded Strictlyfishwrap Science Radio Hour on WRFR-LP in Rockland, Maine on June 28th, 2015. Host: Skylar Bayer Guest: Damian Brady(pre-recorded) Photo: University of Maine School of Marine Sciences

Lateef Mtima is a Professor of Law at the Howard University School of Law. After graduating with honors from Amherst College, Professor Mtima received his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School, where he was the co-founder and later editor-in-chief of the Harvard BlackLetter Journal. He is admitted to the New York and Pennsylvania bars and has practiced intellectual property, bankruptcy, and commercial law, including a decade in private practice with the international law firm of Coudert Brothers. Currently a member of the Advisory Council for the United States Court of Federal Claims, Professor Mtima has held the post of Distinguished Libra Visiting Scholar in Residence at the University of Maine School of Law, is a past President of the Giles S. Rich Inn of Court for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and was a member of the founding Editorial Board for the American Bar Association intellectual property periodical Landslide. Professor Mtima is the Founder and Director of the Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice, an accredited Non-governmental Organization Member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In this episode, we discussed How intellectual property laws and policies can affect social justice outcomes. The FCC's net neutrality rules and what's at stake for diverse content producers if the DC Circuit Court of Appeals strikes the rules down. The state of play of the law regarding how the NCAA compensates student athletes. Resources Howard University's Intellectual Property Law Program Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Social Justice by Lateef Mtima (2015) Diversity in Intellectual Property, Edited by Irene Calboli and Srividhya Ragavan (2015)

As 2015 starts its final act, where is China heading?From her Great Wall of Sand in the South China Sea, to economic stress, and her increasingly nervous neighbors, where does the USA and her allies need to adjust to China’s expanding footprint globally, and where do they need to stand firm?Our guest for the full hour to discuss this and more will be James Kraska.Dr. James Kraska is Professor in the Stockton Center for the Study of International Law, where he previously served as Howard S. Levie Chair in International Law from 2008-13. During 2013-14, he was a Mary Derrickson McCurdy Visiting Scholar at Duke University, where he taught international law of the sea. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Center for Oceans Law and Policy at the University of Virginia School of Law, Guest Investigator at the Marine Policy Center, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, and a Senior Associate at the Naval War College's Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups. He developed the first course on maritime security law at the Naval War College, which he also taught at The Hague Academy of International Law and University of Maine School of Law. Commander Kraska served as legal adviser to joint and naval task force commanders in the Asia-Pacific, two tours in Japan and in four Pentagon major staff assignments, including as oceans law and policy adviser as well as chief of international treaty negotiations, both on the Joint Staff. Kraska earned a J.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington, Maurer School of Law and J.S.D. and LL.M. from University of Virginia School of Law; he also completed a master’s degree at the School of Politics and Economics, Claremont Graduate School. In 2010, Kraska was selected for the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement by the Navy League of the United States.

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki/ Newly Appointed Dean of the Maine School of Law/ Director of Admissions Key Discussion Points: a) Getting to know the New Dean and Director of Admissions b) New programs / future Projects and Community outreach c) Admissions process and Financial Aide available to students Guests: A) Danielle Conway, Dean of the Maine School of Law B) Caroline Wilshusen, Director of Admissions The post Wabanaki Windows 7/21/15 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Conversation with Prof. Lois R. Lupica ABI Executive Director Samuel J. Gerdano talks with Prof. Lois R. Lupica, the Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law. Lupica, who served as the Robert M. Zinman ABI Resident Scholar for the Spring 2007 semester, discusses A Study of Consumers' Post-Discharge Finances: Struggles, Stasis, or Fresh-Start? an article she co-wrote with Prof. Jay L. Zagorsky of Ohio State University. The study was featured in the Spring 2008 edition of the ABI Law Review.

Taking a Closer Look at How Unsecured Creditor Recoveries Decreased Post-BAPCPA The latest ABI Podcast features ABI Resident Scholar Kara Bruce speaking with Prof. Lois Lupica of the University of Maine School of Law, who was the reporter and principal investigator for "The Consumer Bankruptcy Creditor Distribution Study" funded by the ABI Endowment. Lupica, who also authored the ABI Endowment-funded Consumer Bankruptcy Fee Study in 2011, talks about the results of the new study, which found that creditor returns in consumer bankruptcy proceedings have been less effective since the implementation of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA).

We’ve all heard the word sustainability, and become familiar with the concept. But what does it mean to put sustainability into practice—and how do we educate tomorrow’s leaders? Today we address these questions with College of the Atlantic professor Jay Friedlander and University of Maine School of Law professor, Sarah Schindler. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2015/04/sustainability-ed-189/

Producer/Host: Natalie Springuel Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Maine coastal and ocean issues Program Topic: Maine Fishermen's Forum: A 40 year retrospective Key Discussion Points: a) What is the Maine Fishermen's Forum and why has it been so important to the fishing industry of the past 40 years. b) How has the fishing industry changed in 40 years c) Recorded interviews from 2015 Forum attendees Guests: Jim Wilson, University of Maine School for Marine Sciences Robin Alden, Penobscot East Resource Center The post Coastal Conversations 4/24/15 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

J. Trevor Hughes is the President and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). In this role, Hughes leads the world's largest association of privacy professionals. Hughes is an experienced attorney in privacy, technology and marketing law. He has provided testimony before the U.S. Congress Commerce Committee, the Senate Commerce Committee, the Federal Trade Commission, the Home Affairs Committee of the British Parliament and the EU Parliament on issues of privacy, surveillance, spam and privacy-sensitive technologies. He is a member of the first class of Certified Information Privacy Professionals (CIPP) and recently completed, with co-author Reed Freeman, Privacy Law in Marketing, published by CCH. Hughes has previously served as the executive director of the Network Advertising Initiative, a leading online privacy trade association, and the Email Sender and Provider Coalition, a trade association working on e-mail policy and practices. Prior to these roles, Hughes was director of privacy and corporate counsel for Engage, a leading online media and software company. Before that, Hughes worked as corporate counsel for UnumProvident, where he focused on legal issues associated with advertising and online insurance transactions. Hughes is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Maine School of Law and has lectured on privacy at Harvard, MIT, the London School of Economics, Boston College Law School, Georgetown University and Northeastern University. He is a frequent speaker on privacy issues at conferences around the world. Hughes also has significant experience as a media official at the 1994 World Cup, 1996 Olympics and the 1999 Women's World Cup. A native of Canada, Hughes holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Massachusetts and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maine School of Law. www.privacyassociation.org