Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Best

Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving science, technology, engineering, art, and math ecosystem and infrastructure.This episode features Joe Poeschl, who was just named the new Executive Director of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition. The conversation traces Joe's journey from co-founding Startup Milwaukee to leading The Commons innovation program for nearly a decade, where he facilitated hundreds of tech-based innovation experiences for thousands of people across the region. After sunsetting The Commons in 2023, Joe transitioned to the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition as Director of Engagement before being selected as Executive Director following a national search. Throughout his career, Joe has focused on creating inclusive, accessible pathways for students and professionals to engage with entrepreneurship and innovation, emphasizing the importance of building a "more leaderful community" in Milwaukee's growing tech ecosystem.STEAM in MKE is proudly presented by nvisia, 7 Rivers, Summerfest Tech, Ontech Talent, Michael Best, Associated Bank, and Slalom.For more information, visit us at STEAMinMKE.com.

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Wisconsin. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California)Guest Speaker: Scott Beightol (email) (Michael Best & Friedrich LLP / Wisconsin)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving science, technology, engineering, art, and math ecosystem and infrastructure.Today, we're diving into the grassroots movement transforming our city's tech landscape with Joe Murphy and Allan Wick, the passionate minds behind Mitobyte (https://mitobyte.com).For nearly a decade, they've been building Milwaukee's tech community one meetup at a time—creating spaces where developers, designers, and entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and grow together. Always over a coffee or beer, whether at a coding event, resume workshop, or hackathon.Take a listen to learn how it all works and how you can get involved.STEAM in MKE is proudly presented by nvisia, 7 Rivers, Summerfest Tech, Ontech Talent, Michael Best, Associated Bank, and Slalom.For more information, visit us at SteamInMKE.com.

Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math ecosystem and infrastructure.In Milwaukee, tech is transforming lives and careers through powerful partnerships. In this episode of STEAM in MKE, a reuse of an episode previously recorded at Summerfest tech 2024, we sit down with Blanca from i.c stars Milwaukee, where a 16-week immersive program is turning non-traditional talent into tech professionals.(more about i.c. stars Milwaukee)We also hear from Jonah from Molson Coors, who's hired nine program graduates and helped create life-changing opportunities. STEAM in MKE is proudly presented by nvisia, 7 Rivers, Summerfest Tech, Ontech Talent, Michael Best, Associated Bank, and Slalom.For more information, visit us at SteamInMKE.com.

Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving science, technology, engineering, art, and math ecosystem and infrastructure. Today, we sit down with Katie Schober and Leah Rosenbaum, the innovative minds behind STEAM Milwaukee (https://www.steammilwaukee.com) As champions of hands-on learning, they're revolutionizing how Milwaukee's students engage with STEAM education by providing crucial resources to schools and teachers. From robotics kits to laboratory equipment, they're bridging the resource gap and preparing our city's youth for tomorrow's opportunities. Jump in to learn how this dynamic duo is transforming education and building a stronger Milwaukee. STEAM in MKE is proudly presented by nvisia, 7 Rivers, Summerfest Tech, Ontech Talent, Michael Best, and Associated Bank. For more information, visit us at SteamInMKE.com.

Guy Sereff, Partner at Michael Best is our feature interview this week. News from Arapahoe Community College, Guild, Katilyst, LogRhythm, Ping Identity, Red Canary and a lot more. Support us on Patreon! Fun swag available - all proceeds will directly support the Colorado = Security infrastructure. Come join us on the new Colorado = Security Slack channel to meet old and new friends. Sign up for our mailing list on the main site to receive weekly updates - https://www.colorado-security.com/. If you have any questions or comments, or any organizations or events we should highlight, contact Alex and Robb at info@colorado-security.com This week's news: Join the Colorado = Security Slack channel Denver Named Number One on List of Best U.S. Cities for Foodies Colorado Legislature Passes First-in-Nation Artificial Intelligence Bill Denver-area community college first to join Space Force effort to teach aerospace workers How Colorado organizations are preparing to fill quantum positions Denver tech firm Guild grew rapidly, now it is shrinking rapidly Katilyst - Out of Stealth and Ready to be Your Security Champion LogRhythm and Exabeam Announce Intent to Merge, Harnessing Collective Innovation Strengths to Lead the Future of AI-Driven Security Operations What Is Liveness Detection? How It Helps Fraud Prevention What to consider when evaluating EDR Job Openings: Pax8 - IAM Architect Bank of America - Azure - Senior Cloud Security Engineer State of CO - Senior Security Administrator (Audit) CoBank - Director, Internal Controls and Operational Risk, IT Maxar - Senior Information Security Specialist Gates Corp - Cybersecurity & DLP Specialist Quizlet - Staff Cloud Security Engineer Flexential - Manager, Security Architecture Western Union - Information Security Engineer Upcoming Events: This Week and Next: RMISC - 6/11-13 BSides Boulder - 6/14 Let's Talk Software Security - Quality Tests, Security Outcomes: Are We There Yet? - 6/20 CSA Colorado - June Meeting, "Modern AI Threats and Challenges" - 6/25 ISC2 Pikes Peak - June Meeting - 6/26 View our events page for a full list of upcoming events * Thanks to CJ Adams for our intro and exit! If you need any voiceover work, you can contact him here at carrrladams@gmail.com. Check out his other voice work here. * Intro and exit song: "The Language of Blame" by The Agrarians is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Marc Nathan is senior director of market development at Michael Best. He works exclusively with startups and has a special passion for Texas's entrepreneurial community — and specifically founders hailing from his home city of Houston. Now based in Austin, Marc is a seasoned expert on all things SXSW. on the show today, he shares all of his tips for founders looking to tackle SX this year.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Andy Andrews as he provides basic principles for churches to consider when it comes to employment law, with specific attention on the Speak Out Act. Andy Andrews is Senior Counsel for Michael Best, based in Durham, North Carolina. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Andy Andrews provides a practical overview of church employment law.

Elizabeth Rogers, partner, sub-group leader, privacy & cybersecurity, Michael Best, and Peggy Smedley talk about the legal standards for establishing a reasonable security program. She says one of the longest serving standards in the United States is the FTC act, section 5, that requires for providing a security program that is not deceptive and not unfair. Passed originally in 1914, the lawmakers weren't thinking about cybersecurity, so today's lawmakers had to establish a reasonable security program. They also discuss: · What regulators will be focusing on and how to create a reasonable security program. · The different new ways of working and how security comes into play. · Cases that can serve as a good learning opportunity.

Elizabeth Rogers, partner, sub-group leader, privacy & cybersecurity, Michael Best, and Peggy Smedley talk about the legal standards for establishing a reasonable security program. She says one of the longest serving standards in the United States is the FTC act, section 5, that requires for providing a security program that is not deceptive and not unfair. Passed originally in 1914, the lawmakers weren't thinking about cybersecurity, so today's lawmakers had to establish a reasonable security program. They also discuss: · What regulators will be focusing on and how to create a reasonable security program. · The different new ways of working and how security comes into play. · Cases that can serve as a good learning opportunity.

Today, on the Nonprofit Counsel Podcast, May is joined by Jacob Zerkle, a dedicated attorney in the nonprofit sector employed at Michael Best and Friedrich. He is also the brains behind Nonprofit Office Wisdom, a noteworthy feature on his LinkedIn profile. May and Jacob discuss the evolving landscape of nonprofit funding in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. They delve into the crucial topic of how nonprofit boards should navigate the process of selecting and hiring an attorney. Tune in today to gain insights into the potential drawbacks of choosing an attorney without nonprofit expertise.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [1:17] Jacob explains what led him to represent nonprofit organizations [4:07] Jacob describes his role at Michael Best and Friedrich  [7:23] The changes in the nonprofit atmosphere post-Covid 11:07] Advise regarding what a nonprofit should look for in legal counsel and how to obtain those services  [13:38] Jacob explains how the Nonprofit Office Wisdom series on LinkedIn came to be   [16:46] Jacob describes the differences between a nonprofit and a regular attorney   KEY TAKEAWAYS:    The regular attorney on your nonprofit board is different from the person who should be advising your board on issues. You need the advice of a nonprofit attorney. Nonprofits have been struggling since COVID-19 because they have lost some government funding. You need a nonprofit attorney to advise you on compensation for founders or directors.    RESOURCES:   For Profit Law Group - Website   Nonprofit Counsel - Website   Nonprofit Counsel - Instagram   Nonprofit Counsel - Linkedin   Michael Best & Friedrich - Website   Jacob Zerkle - LinkedIn   ABOUT THE HOST:    May Harris has been a pioneer of nonprofit law practice for over a decade, having founded For Purpose Law Group in April 2012. She serves the nation's nonprofit sector with unparalleled expertise, prioritizing her clients' missions, visions, and values. She specializes in nonprofit & tax-exempt organizations, social enterprise & business law, and estate planning & charitable giving.   GUEST BIOGRAPHY: Jacob Zerkle Jacob's practice is devoted to meeting the legal and tax needs of charities, private foundations, community foundations, and churches so that these organizations can focus on serving the city of Chicago and beyond. He enjoys advising organizations during the start-up process and throughout their life cycle, as well as individuals and for-profit entities collaborating with these organizations. Besides spending time with his wife and three crazy kids, he also loves diners and diner food, The Office with Steve Carell, and CrossFit (which is necessary to balance out the diner food).

I had a ball interviewing the legends of entertainment on July 11, 2023. These four guys came together back in September 2021 as the world was opening up to give us all a show in New Jersey. Now, they are giving us music with a positive, fun vibe. They are ready to come together to bring a fun new sound. Are you ready to know the Legends? Roger Ortega recently released his third full album "Midwest Charm" in October and he released the single and video for "New York Vibe" featuring Nitty Green of the group RIFF, singer, songwriter L*A*W who has toured w/ Amy Winehouse, & worked w/ Lionel Richie, Bruno Mars and many more, as well as producer Edson Sean. Roger Ortega is a Spotify verified R&B/Pop recording artist. His record sales, performances, and songwriting open the door for him to be a registered voting member of The National Recording Academy. As a recently accepted member, amongst other things, he can officially vote for The Grammys and has been invited to attend since 2018. Roger has opened for acts such as Color Me Badd, Otown, Aaron Carter, Dj Pauly D and more. - L*A*W lives for entertainment and most fans know L*A*W as the singer/rapper/dancer/producer & multi-instrumentalist In Funk Legend George Clinton's 420 Funk Mob in the legendary P-Funk camp but millions have seen him on national television back at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards & David Letterman in his white kangol glory singing & dancing behind the late legendary British sensation Amy Winehouse as well as being her opening act for her sold-out shows in New York City with his own red-hot 7-piece musically diverse, high energy band, The Planet 12 Movement. After lending his many talents & over 40 licensed songs to various VH-1, NBA, TV-1, Oxygen, Bravo, A&E, Lifetime & popular MTV shows like "The Real World: Brooklyn & Hollywood", his Critically Acclaimed, 7-Time Grammy Nominated first album "Tha Planet 12 Syndrome" gaining acclaim from Lionel Richie, Diane Warren, EPMD, Ledisi, Rosanna Arquette, Ellen Barkin, Dru Hill, Chico Debarge, Megan Mullally (Will And Grace), Janelle Monae, Ice-T & The Late Teena Marie. L*A*W was #1 in the New & Now section of the Winter Edition of SESAC's Publishing magazine of 2013 & also co-wrote the theme song for the independent movie "We Are The Hartmans" as well as being featured in the movie as the bandleader. -Edson Sean is a singer, songwriter, emcee, & producer. Influenced by jazz, soul, and hip hop, he has combined live instrumentation with the rhythms of these genres overlaid with love-based lyrics. He has released several solo projects as well as created the collaborative super band, The Experi3ence. Edson produced all of Rogers' third studio album. -Michael Best, aka Nitty Green, is a member of the group RIFF, an R&B/Pop vocal group in Paterson, NJ. The group was formed while its members were teenagers attending Paterson's Eastside High School known for their scintillating and soul-stirring performance in the 1989 film, "Lean on Me", also known as the bathroom scene, the most popular scene in the movie. Michael Best, along with two of his fellow RIFF members, joined the group Men Of Vizion in the late 90's who also had 3 top 20 singles on the Billboard charts produced by Teddy Riley, Joe, Rodney & Fred Jerkins. Nitty released his solo single in April. These legends, aka "OGs" made and are still making a great impact in the entertainment industry, and they continue to show people that they still have what it takes to give the world great music. Their collaboration was spot on...New York Vibe Video Roger Ortega - ft. Nitty Green, L*A*W & Edson Sean [Official Video] - YouTube - Listen - You can follow them on Instagram - Roger Ortega @rnbpopwrytr - L*A*W @planet12law - Edson Sean @edsonsean - Nitty Green @nittygreen - or you can contact or for more information, High Res images and interviews: Kick Up Your Heels Entertainment-416-625-1098 kickupyourheelsent@gmail.com - Thank you for listening to my podcast. IG @mscaramellucas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caramel-lucas/message

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid which is up to 50 times more powerful than heroin, is now the main driver of drug overdose deaths in America. The US Drug Enforcement Administration says 67% of the 107,375 US deaths from drug overdoses or poisonings in 2021 were linked to fentanyl or similar opioids. US authorities blame Mexican drug gangs for supplying fentanyl to users across the US. Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says his country has proof that illegal shipments of the powerful opioid drug fentanyl are arriving from China; while China's foreign ministry has denied that there is illegal trafficking of fentanyl between China and Mexico. The US government is deploying law enforcement to crack down on fentanyl dealers and also taking steps to prevent and treat substance use and the harms it produces. But why is it still struggling to contain the fentanyl epidemic? Would stronger US cooperation with Chinese and Mexican authorities make a difference? What should President Joe Biden's administration do going forward to tackle the fentanyl crisis? Shaun Ley is joined by: Regina LaBelle, who served as acting director in the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in the White House when Joe Biden became president in 2021. She now directs the Addiction and Public Policy Initiative at the O'Neill Institute at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington DC. Vanda Felbab-Brown, Director of the Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington. Uttam Dhillon served during Donald Trump's presidency as acting head of the US Drug Enforcement Administration, the DEA, from 2018 to 2020. He now works for law firm Michael Best and Friedrich and its consultancy, which provides advice on drug policy to clients including healthcare companies. Uttam is on the board or advises several companies involved in tackling the opioid crisis. Also featuring: Dr Rahul Gupta, President Joe Biden's 'Drug Czar' as Director for the US Office of National Drug Control Policy Gustavo Mohar, head of Mexico´s national security intelligence agency from 2007 to 2011 Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne FILE PHOTO: Plastic bags of Fentanyl are displayed on a table at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection area at the International Mail Facility at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. November 29, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Lott/File Photo Produced by Ellen Otzen and Imogen Wallace

There are very few Chief Growth Officers working within law firms. It's a role that places an emphasis on value, revenue and on the business benefit that marketing and business development can bring. On this episode of the CMO Series, James Barclay is lucky to welcome Susan Hollender, Chief Growth Officer at Michael Best, to see how she and her team are delivering value and growth through legal productisation.  James and Susan delve into: How Susan arrived in her current role as Chief Growth Officer and at what point on that journey she became familiar with productisation in the context of legal service The synergy between disruption and growth and how to position yourself to have the mandate to do things differently The definition of Productisation and how it works in a legal context How Susan identified that productisation was something that would have an impact at Michael Best The processes that helped establish those products within the firm The level of cultural acceptance the firm needs to adopt these practices Advice for others trying to lead growth in their firms  

On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board ruled employers cannot ask employees to sign severance agreements with broad confidentiality and non-disparagement terms. On today's podcast, we discuss the ruling and break it down for our listeners. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska)Guest Speakers: Michael Chropowicz (email) & Y. Angela Lam (email) (Michael Best & Friedrich LLP / Wisconsin)Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Talking Trade with Mike Dankler, Michael Best Strategies by wispolitics

Talking Trade with Mike Dankler, Michael Best Strategies by wispolitics

Talking Trade with Mike Dankler, Michael Best Strategies by wispolitics

Who makes the laws that impact Americans? Politicians! We all know that every story has multiple sides. So, in this episode of Off the Wall, hosts David Armstrong and Jessica Gibbs welcome Reince Priebus, former White House Chief of Staff for President Donald Trump and chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), to give a Republican viewpoint on what is happening in American politics.   Reince shares his take on the recent midterm elections, the future of the Republican party, and how these will impact the average American.  You'll hear Reince speak about the role of media in the intense political division in America, why it's so hard to fix the immigration problem, what's on the Republican legislative agenda for the next two years, and much more.    Episode Timeline/Key Highlights:  [00:09] Introducing Reince Priebus & The topics of today's episode.  [05:41] What happened in the 2022 midterms?  [10:26] Why wasn't there the “red wave” that people talked about coming into the midterms?  [12:16] How can the Republican Party change their messaging to capture the attention of the 9% of Americans who are Independent?  [16:00] Could a non-partisan, middle-centrist presidential candidate get elected?  [18:55] Where is the Republican Party headed, especially with Donald Trump announcing his candidacy to rerun for president? Is the Republican Party moving away from Trump?  [22:30] In Reince's view, what kept Joe Biden from supporting a strong border? What drives us to vote against people who stand up for movements we believe in?   [24:40] Why you shouldn't let your personal opinions about politics drive your investing decisions. + What is on the Republican legislative agenda for the next two years?  [27:35] Realistically, what issues could President Joe Biden tackle in the next two years?  [29:30] Why is it so hard to fix immigration?  [34:38] Why are Democrats getting elected in border states if illegal immigration is such a problem in those states?  Please see important podcast disclosure information at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com/disclosures.      About Reince Priebus:  Reince Priebus currently serves as the President of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, a nationwide law firm with more than 260 attorneys. Prior to joining Michael Best, Reince was named White House Chief of Staff shortly after the 2016 Presidential campaign.  Prior to managing the White House staff, Reince served as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Before serving as RNC Chairman, Reince served as chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.   He was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2016 and 2017.  Reince previously served as a visiting Fellow at Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School and is currently an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Additionally, he is also an exclusive speaker with the world-wide speaking company, The Washington Speakers Bureau.  Reince received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law. He practiced as a corporate litigator at Michael Best's Milwaukee office for many years before moving to the D.C. area. He was raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin and is a die-hard Packers fan.     Connect with Reince:  Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reince  Read his full bio at https://michaelbest.com    Connect with Monument Wealth Management: Visit our website: https://bit.ly/monumentwealthwebsite Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthIG Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthTW Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthLI Connect with us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthFB   About “Off the Wall”: Off the Wall is a podcast aimed at helping you answer the questions: What is the point of my wealth, and what actions can I take to accomplish that purpose? Your answers to those questions will be different from everyone else's. As Wealth Managers, we're skilled at helping our clients think through these challenging, but important, questions.  Learn more about our hosts, Dave and Jessica on our website at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com.

Hon. Jim Carroll has substantial experience as a legal advisor to two White House administrations, federal government agencies, and a Fortune 25 company. He counsels clients on complex and sensitive issues involving government and internal investigations, corporate ethics and compliance programs, and white collar defense. In his 30-plus years as an attorney and a Washington insider, Jim has also built a reputation as a go-to choice for strategic business and policy counseling. In addition to his role as a Partner at Michael Best, Jim is also a principal at Michael Best Consulting LLC. Previously, Jim was a co-founder and principal of DC Consulting LLC, a consulting firm specializing in public health, pharmaceutical and substance abuse and regulatory risk involving law enforcement issues. Earlier in his career, Jim spent a decade as in-house counsel at Ford Motor Company where for many years he was the Company's Global Director of Compliance. Jim also served as the nation's “Drug Czar” for three years, following his unanimous confirmation by the United States Senate. Jim's significant federal government and legal experience include the following: - Starting in 2018, served for three years as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy after being unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate. Under Jim's leadership as the “US Drug Czar”, the U.S. saw its first year-over-year decrease in overdose deaths in 30 years. - Served in a number of high-profile posts at the White House between 2016 to 2018, including roles as Deputy Chief of Staff and Deputy White House Counsel. - Appointed General Counsel of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. - Spent 10 years as a legal advisor to the Ford Motor Company. Jim served as the automaker's Washington Counsel and Global Director of Compliance. During Jim's tenure there, Ford was named one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” for three consecutive years by Ethisphere Institute. Jim was also General Counsel to the Ford Motor Company Fund, the company's philanthropic arm. - Served as Deputy General Counsel and Acting General Counsel to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. - Served as Associate Counsel and Special Assistant to the President between 2002 to 2004. - Attorney at  the Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy. Selected as Assistant Ethics Counsel in the White House Office of Counsel to the President. - Served as Attorney Advisor to the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys. Jim began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Virginia Commonwealth Attorney's Office in Fairfax, VA. He went on to serve as Assistant Bar Counsel for the Virginia State Bar before transitioning his career to the federal level.

 Confirmed speakers are: Keynote with the Texas Department of Agriculture, Sid Miller A legal fireside chat with Lisa Pittman of Pittman Legal and Cameron Field of Michael Best Overview of Texas A&M University Hemp field research with Dr. Russell Jessup And more to be confirmed, so check the website for more details.The event has industry support from: Flex Payment Solutions, Shimadzu, Tejas Hemp, Caprock Family Farms, Sweet Sensi, Drops of Life, Boveda, Agilent, Hemp Industries Association, Hemp Building Ventures, Michael Best, Haus of Jayne, and more who will also be in attendance to meet you and answer your questions in person during the summit.

Riff is an American R&B group from Paterson, New Jersey. The group RIFF appeared in the 1989 biographical-drama film, Lean on Me starring Morgan Freeman as the 'Songbirds' in the bathroom scene. They recorded two albums in the 90s. Three of the members (Anthony Fuller, Dwayne Jones, and Michael Best) joined Men of Vizion but have since returned and the group has re-formed with two new members. They are still performing and making songs #NewJackSwing #RnBMusic #RnB #SoulMusic #Music #RnBPodcast #NewJackSwingPodcast #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness  Halftime Chat is your home for RnB, New Jack Swing and Old School Hip Hop. Dropping  Interviews with your favourite R&B artists & Music videos from the 80s, 90s and 2000s  We Love the 80s, 90s & 00s! Intro Music Music: Secret Sauce Musician: Jeff Kaale End Credits Music Music: You Know Musician: Jeff Kaale Want to Donate or support the production of Halftime Chat?

Tune in to learn from two of Texas' leading legal professionals, Lisa Pittman of Pittman Legal and Cameron Field of Michael Best, what the recent Texas Supreme Court update regarding the smokable hemp ban means for Texas hemp businesses as well as what is the latest status of Delta 8 THC in Texas.Lisa Pittman has been a pioneering figure in the Texas cannabis industry since 2015. Ms. Pittman is appointed to the Texas Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Advisory Council by the Texas Agriculture Commissioner.  She is also a Non-resident fellow at Rice University Baker Institute of Public Policy, Drug Policy Program.  She is on the Board of Directors for the Texas Hemp Coalition.  She has worked extensively in Texas and surrounding states to bring hemp and marijuana laws to fruition. As a result, Ms. Pittman earned the 2020 Texas Lawyer Trailblazer and 2020 National Law Journal Trailblazer awards for Cannabis Law.  Finally, Ms. Pittman Chairs the American Bar Association's Cannabis Law & Policy Committee for 2021-2022, which she spurred the creation of by presenting the ABA's first marijuana law CLE in 2016. From her involvement in the nascent cannabis industry, Ms. Pittman has represented a broad range of clients from investors to ancillary service and product providers to “plant touching” companies — farmers, processors, manufacturers, laboratories, distributors, and retailers. Some of these clients have now expanded into other countries. In pursuit of becoming an authority in this area, she spent two years in Colorado, and she understands the many challenges facing marijuana and hemp businesses, such as tax, banking, insurance, and regulatory compliance issues, and she has grown a vast network of experts to assist in these areas. Ms. Pittman participates in the constantly evolving laws, news, and deals occurring in the cannabis industry internationally on a daily basis. Throughout Ms. Pittman's 21-year career, she has litigated and tried disputes relating to labor & employment, breach of contract, commercial banking, fraud, fiduciary duty, construction defect and injury, deceptive trade practices, premises liability, professional liability, and products liability. She also possesses extensive expertise in complex commercial insurance coverage matters, having both defended insurance companies and advocated for policy holders in commercial property, residential property, and life insurance matters.  She is licensed in Texas and Colorado, and is also a certified mediator and arbitrator. Cameron Field is an attorney with significant experience in the cannabis industry as is the co-leader of the cannabis industry group at the law firm of Michael Best LLP.  As a recognized expert in hemp regulations and hemp-based products, Cameron has twice been a featured speaker at Texas Hemp Convention and has organized hemp-focused panels for the South By Southwest conference in Austin, where he calls home.Cameron's cannabis clients range from some of the nation's largest industrial hemp processors to family-owned retail stores, and he enjoys helping those clients navigate ever-changing regulations, negotiate commercial contracts, and secure venture capital funding.   

Dear Culture, I honestly and wholeheartedly believe Janet Jackson's albums are better than Michael Jackson's albums. Come kick it with me, Panama Jackson, and our fellow journalist at theGrio, Matthew Allen as we unpack why I'm right. TheGrio Black Podcast Network kicks off Black Music Month with which superstar sibling has the best albums?  Panama has a hot take:  Janet Jackson's albums are better than MJ's albums, and the reaction is out of Control!   Dear Culture is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Crass of Michael Best shares the timeline of the EPA memo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Fortier of Michael Best shares challenges agriculture will face with immigrant labor.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Fortier of Michael Best shares advice for farmers seeking immigrant labor and common questions she receives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Crass of Michael Best shares the successes of past administrations with the EPA Memo and what we can look forward to in the newest memo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Fortier of Michael Best shares advice on how to get organized with I-9 forms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Fortier of Michael Best shares the history of 1-9 Forms and what is changing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving At the Pleasure of the President With Ty Cobb, Bob Bennett and Stefan Passantino With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: As a preview for a panel for Primerus, a society of nearly 200 of the world's finest independent, boutique law firms in 40 countries, three former counsels to U.S. Presidents joined host Richard Levick of LEVICK to discuss the unique issues associated with these matters. Robert Bennett, Senior Counsel to Bennett LoCicero & Liu and President Clinton's personal lawyer in the Paula Jones case; Ty Cobb, currently handling selected complex litigation matters at Ty Cobb, PLLC and former Assistant to the President of the United States, serving as Special Counsel to President Trump; and Stefan Passantino, former Deputy White House Counsel to President Trump and the Chair of Michael Best's Government Regulations & Public Policy practice where he heads the firm's Political Law practice, engaged in a robust conversation about being counsel to a U.S. president, the challenging issues of executive privilege, the January 6th investigation and more.

Cameron Field is an attorney with significant experience in the cannabis industry as is the co-leader of the cannabis industry group at the law firm of Michael Best LLP.  As a recognized expert in hemp regulations and hemp-based products, Cameron has twice been a featured speaker at Texas Hemp Convention and has organized hemp focused panels for the South By Southwest conference in Austin, where he calls home. Cameron's cannabis clients range from some of the nation's largest industrial hemp processors to family owned retail stores, and he enjoys helping those clients navigate ever-changing regulations, negotiate commercial contracts, and secure venture capital funding.Visit Micheal Best.   

David DiGiacomo, Partner at Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP joins Chase Nobles, CEO/Founder of kush.com on this week's HempList Podcast. David and Chase discuss the legal world surrounding cannabis and hemp, including all the grey areas that can get a starting business mixed up! David's been helping cannabis companies get a legal start in the industry since 2014, and now they work with everyone from new hemp startups to publicly traded operations. Then Chase asks David to dive into some of the grey areas of the cannabis industry like Minor Cannabinoids and seeking representation in prohibition states. Michael Best is a multi-practice law firm with more than 250 attorneys in 12 offices nationwide, who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. That means we've got you covered whether you're looking to start, operate, grow, or invest in a cannabis business. We represent clients in the industrial hemp and marijuana industry, including a variety of ancillary businesses, trade associations, universities and research organizations, and investors. We also have a long history of serving — and advocating for — clients in the agricultural sector. Our multiple offices, and experience with the legal issues surrounding this ever-changing field, allows us to better work with our clients to ensure compliance with the applicable laws in their jurisdictions. We can help you plan for the future while navigating today's shifting terrain of federal, state, and local regulations and enforcement. We have deep experience in regulatory compliance and defense, coupled with the capability to deliver a broad range of legal services. Subscribe for more interviews every week! Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com.

Welcome to At the Bar podcast, powered by Hansen Reynolds, where we give you a look inside the minds of top trial lawyers and other high-performance professionals. During our conversations, they'll share eye-opening war stories and break down their best negotiation, persuasion, and communication tactics along the way. Today, we're joined by John Busch, Tim's old boss from Michael Best. Somehow, the tables turned along the way, and John ended up working for Hansen Reynolds. We're not quite sure how that happened, but we sure are glad it did — John's a fantastic guy that brings a lot to the table.During our chat, we'll go over a few interesting stories, including how John got his start in the law field, bumped elbows with Julius Erving, watched the inception of the internet unfold, and everything in-between. Let's dive in with John Busch.

How closely have you been tracking the energy provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) that recently passed Congress? Denise Bode, Partner at Michael Best Strategies, and Senior Partner, Michael Best & Friedrich LLC, helps us deconstruct the BIF and the Build Back Better plan that is still working its way through Congress. Denise leads the federal policy practice at Michael Best Strategies with over 30 years of experience in trade association and coalition management as well as development of public policy strategies, at both the state and federal level. She has been following these landmark pieces of legislation closely as they relate to the energy industry, including transmission, smart grid, electrification, and hydrogen infrastructure provisions. Jennifer Shilling of Dairyland Power Cooperative joins Kristin Gilkes of the Customers First! Coalition as co-host for the nineteenth episode of the Electric Wire podcast.

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, five U.S. jurisdictions opted to suspend their July 2020 bar exams. Instead, these jurisdictions granted licensure to new attorneys through "diploma privilege.” That's the practice of admitting new attorneys to the state bar, and allowing them to practice law, contingent on their graduation from an ABA-accredited law school only. It does not require taking and passing a bar exam. Wisconsin is currently the only state to permanently offer diploma privilege, and it is only available to graduates of its two in-state law schools, Marquette University Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School. Critics of the bar exam have long argued that a timed test, based on short-term memorization of how to apply a vast amount legal rules, is not a true measure of legal competency. And now, with a string of remote testing snafus during the pandemic, many in the legal community are asking whether diploma privilege is a better option. Standing in the way of these fundamental changes are many state supreme courts and bar associations who have authority over who can practice law in their jurisdictions. Additionally, those opposed to diploma privilege argue that, whether it's accounting, medicine, or law, licensure exams are there for a good reason—to protect the public from incompetent practitioners. In this second episode of our podcast series on the bar exam, [Un]Common Law will explore the arguments both for and against diploma privilege. In this episode we speak with: Sam Skolnik, Washington-based legal industry reporter for Bloomberg Law. Efrain Hudnell, a 2020 graduate of the Seattle University School of Law, now an attorney with King County prosecuting attorney's office in Seattle. Daniel Tokaji, Dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School. David Wiggins, retired justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. David Krutz, managing partner in the Milwaukee office of Michael Best and Friedrich.

Listen in on my great chat with singer/producer nice guy Michael Best, aka "Nitty Green", is a member of RIFF, an R&B/Pop vocal group from Paterson, NJ.   He's a true Entertainer, Singer-Songwriter, Vocal Producer, & Actor, with musical influences like Michael Jackson, Prince, Bobby Brown, Justin Timberlake, JayZ & Dr.Dre.   He first burst onto the music scene as a member of The group RIFF appearing in the 1989 biographical-drama film, with Morgan Freeman - "Lean on Me"  as the 'Songbirds' in the famous bathroom scene.    This episode 20, season 3 as well as our entire episodes from seasons 1, 2 & 3 are available for you on all podcast outlets!   Catch up with Michael Best, aka "Nitty Green" on his various social media channels below: https://www.facebook.com/iamnittygreen/?ref=page_internal https://www.instagram.com/nittygreen/?hl=en   https://www.youtube.com/c/NittyGreen/featured   https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rrX8pvXDxW3V46XqXfjm8   @musicmatterspodcastofficial is sponsored by @switcherstudio support from @shure @MusicTribesUnite @voyrme @podbean #podcast #podcsstseries #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcaststudio #music #musician #musicians #singer #nattygreen   Please, support, LIKE, and help us grow - check out our Social Media pages:   

Senior Counsel Leigh Jeter from Michael Best & Friedrich Law firm talks about new Illinois laws and addressing SCANDAL in the workplace. Leigh can be reached at sljeter@michaelbest.com or 312-596-5806.

A Word With Former Deputy White House Counsel Stefan Passantino: Stefan Passantino, former Deputy White House Counsel to President Trump and now the chair of Michael Best's bipartisan Government Regulations & Public Policy practice speaking with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about navigating the federal government and the evolving opportunities for hydrogen and electronic vehicles.

In this episode, we covered: Trey's Passion for Entrepreneurship Advice for Breaking into VC Common Founder Legal Questions  Term Sheets Challenges in Investing Overseas Trey Calver is a Startup and Venture Attorney at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, a full-service law firm. He started his career working for a venture capital business and a law company specializing in start-ups. He created and approved business and legal contracts for Motivate Venture Capital, including employee and contractor agreements, finance agreements, leases, term sheets, convertible notes, SAFEs, and warrants, among others. Concurrently, Trey worked as an attorney for a boutique start-up legal company that focused on the technology industry and services the specialized needs of start-ups and high-growth enterprises. He worked as an associate at NCT Ventures, an early-stage VC firm, for two years while getting his J.D. at The Ohio State University. Trey became an entrepreneur when he co-founded and helped scale High School AD Network, a bootstrapped online startup and communication platform for high school athletics teams, in 2017. You can find Michael Best & Frierich LLP on their website, Twitter, and Linkedin, Trey on Linkedin, Venture Best's Blog HERE, and Galen Mason on Twitter.Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and soon Atlantic Canada. Early stage private investments represent an extraordinary investment opportunity, but existing investment models in the space leave much to be desired.Manifold is a new model for growth in the new economy, designed to create and capture value at the early stage through synergies across its venture fund, incubation and acceleration studio, and advisory firm. Learn more about Manifold at https://www.manifold.group.

Our natural default is to try to do things on our own. But when trouble comes, whether it's relationships, temptation, anxiety, or sin, we realize that we aren't strong enough to do it on our own. The spiritual strength we need is found in our Savior. We need His strength for our weakness.   Three keys to spiritual strength: Rely on the Holy Spirit: To be empowered by the Spirit means that Christ dwells in our hearts. We must fully rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to renew our inner self. How do we know if we are relying on the Holy Spirit? We should check the desires and motivations of our heart. Are you faithful to God in the small things? Are you consistent in practicing spiritual disciplines? How do you go about making a difficult decision? Are your future goals something you can accomplish on your own or only with God’s help? Know the Love of Jesus: Love is the foundation of all that we are in Jesus. Great strength is found in the security of Jesus’ love. Do you know how much He loves you? You cannot be a spiritually mature person if you don’t grow in the knowledge of how much you are loved by God. Recognize God’s Abundant Power: God loves to use ordinary people to show His extraordinary power.   Takeaway: God’s power is made perfect in our weakness.   Where do you need God’s power in your life today?   Ephesians 3:14-21

The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes our hope for the future.   In this passage, we look at three results of the resurrection for our present perspective.   Transformative Change: In heaven, we will experience an instantaneous change, from the perishable to the imperishable. Only Jesus can give us the resurrection change that we need. Ultimate Victory: At the time of the resurrection we will experience victory over death, both physical and spiritual. Faithful Living: Jesus' victory over death through the cross should motivate us towards faithful and steadfast living over the long-term.   1 Corinthians 15:50-58

What will heaven be like? Because we sense that what we are now is not fit for heaven, it can be hard to imagine what is to come. There are particularly prevalent misconceptions about what our future experience in heaven will be like.   In this passage, we explore three characteristics of our resurrection bodies: Our resurrection bodies will be fit for heaven Our resurrection bodies will be distinct from our earthly bodies Our resurrection bodies will be like Jesus'   1 Corinthians 15:35-49

The resurrection of Jesus is critical to the theology of the Christian faith. If the resurrection isn't true, we lose so much.   In this passage, Paul plays theological dominoes by asking: What do we lose if there is no resurrection? We have no hope We have no future We have no purpose   May our faith in the resurrection not just reorient our future destiny, but our current reality.   1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Why is the Resurrection so pivotal to our Christian faith? In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes it crystal clear that there is no good news if there is no Resurrection. The gospel loses all its power if Jesus did not rise from the dead, for then our faith would be in vain. What we believe about the Resurrection changes everything.   Why is the resurrection essential for the gospel? The necessity of the resurrection The witnesses to the resurrection The results of the resurrection   1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Do you ever wonder where your food comes from? What’s the story behind that tomato in the produce department? How did it get to the store? Who grew it? Is it genetically modified?   In this episode, we hear from Bill and Michael Best, father and son heirloom seed savers. Active in the small farming revolution, Bill also helped start the Lexington and Berea’s Farmers’ Markets.  Now in his 80s, he still grows and sells heirloom beans and tomatoes. Worried about the impact of big agriculture, we also learn how Bill and Michael have dedicated their lives to preserving biodiversity. Listen and subscribe where you get your podcasts.

Inspired Attorney: Katherine (Katie) Lyons Practice Focus: US Patents Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP In this interview, Katie talks to us about how she started as a patent engineer with her firm and why she transitioned to becoming a patent attorney with the encouragement and guidance from her firm. We additionally speak about how Michael Best has supported both her professional and personal growth. Katie she offers guidance on how to be most productive when working from home. Further, we discuss how Michael Best has responded to COVID-19 in a supportive and fluid way for its staff and clients. Katie further gives insights for those who are interested in studying law and speaks about the benefits of utilizing mentorships to learn and grow as an attorney. We also talk about how she maintains a work life balance, manages stress and speaks about how her firm promotes this balance amongst its employees. _ Seeking further strategic guidance?

When you're in business, it's easy to get caught up in the numbers. We live in an age where everything can be tracked, analyzed, and broken down, and communication — especially in the age of COVID — is now more digital than ever. Handshakes and friendly in-person meetings have fallen by the wayside, only to be replaced with email subject lines and Zoom calls.Often, it's easy to forget that there's a person on the other side. But as all successful folks in business have learned one way or another, it's that person on the other side that really matters. At the end of the day, business isn't really about the numbers at all — it's about people, and our relationships with them.On today's episode, host Richie Burke sits down with Brian McManus (Senior VP of Lending, First Federal Bank of Wisconsin), Jerry Couri (President, Couri Insurance Agency), and Adam Witkov (Partner, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP) to discuss the many ways in which their interpersonal relationships have shaped their business interactions over the years.Tune in to this episode to gain insight on building relationships, hear inspiring stories about how personal connections have opened unexpected doors, and learn how to be someone others want to do business with.

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