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PIMCON 2025 Tickets On Sale Now —> Get yours today! When Mike Papantonio realized the mass tort space was dominated by class action attorneys who'd "never taken a deposition" and would "pass out if they walked into a courtroom," he created Mass Torts Made Perfect to transform the industry. In this special episode, we're bringing you insights from the frontlines of MTMP that will help you determine if mass torts should be your next practice area. Your personal injury practice has already built the foundation for mass tort success. In this episode of Personal Injury Mastermind, we deliver a crash course in mass tort litigation from the experts at MTMP. From leveraging your existing client relationships to understanding the collaborative nature of MDL leadership, these insights will help you navigate the transition from single-event cases to nationwide litigation. If you're considering adding this lucrative practice area but unsure where to start, this episode is your roadmap. Key insights: Why your current PI client base is already a gold mine for mass tort opportunities The critical differences in case management when handling thousands vs. dozens of clients How to implement a "bucket system" that organizes cases by stage for maximum efficiency The two non-negotiable elements every mass tort case needs: Product ID and Proof of Injury Why collaboration (not competition) is the key to success in the mass tort community How to position yourself for leadership opportunities even as a newcomer to the space The hottest emerging mass tort opportunities that attorneys should be watching today Guest Details Mike Papantonio: Founder of Mass Torts Made Perfect, is a legal titan who has helped secure more than $80 billion in verdicts and settlements. Sharon Boothe: Vice President of Programs at Mass Torts Made Perfect, overseeing the entire MTMP portfolio including live seminars, monthly webinars, and the MTMP Connect Paralegal College. Ava Cavaco: Attorney at Nigh Goldenburg Raso & Vaughn specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts, and medical device litigation. A former healthcare administrator and first-generation college student from Hawaii, Ava also teaches Torts as an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Alex Parker: Associate Attorney at Flint Cooper representing thousands of individuals harmed by pharmaceutical negligence. Alex brings a diverse background including complex commercial litigation, products liability, and personal injury defense to his mass tort practice. Ashley Owens: President of the Personal Injury Mastermind Conference (PIMCON), networking expert, and personal branding strategist. Ashley is known for her expertise in connecting professionals and enhancing their networks through her roles as a TV host, speaker, and educator at Temple University. Chris Dreyer and Rankings Details Chris Dreyer is the CEO and founder of Rankings.io, the elite law firm marketing experts - for all your digital and traditional needs. Rankings: Website, Instagram, Twitter Chris Dreyer: Website, Instagram Newsletters: The Dreyer Sheet Books: Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing: From Good to GOAT; Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize Work with Rankings: Connect
The Trump administration has proposed new executive orders and policies that are changing the lives of millions of immigrants. Dozens of international students have had their visas cancelled, birthright citizenship is being challenged and non-citizens — including those with authorization to work in the U.S. — have been removed quickly from the country without a court hearing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Gloria Contreras Edin, an immigration attorney who has been has been following changes in immigration policy for years. They will talk about Gloria's journey, what inspired her to pursue law and what she's seeing on the ground as policies change. Guests: Gloria Contreras Edin is an immigration attorney in St. Paul who has represented clients from more than 25 countries. She is also an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Here is a list of resources that were mentioned during the show:The Immigrant Law Center of MinnesotaThe Advocates for Human RightsThe International Institute of Minnesota
The Trump administration has proposed new executive orders and policies that are changing the lives of millions of immigrants. Dozens of international students have had their visas cancelled, birthright citizenship is being challenged and non-citizens — including those with authorization to work in the U.S. — have been removed quickly from the country without a court hearing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Gloria Contreras Edin, an immigration attorney who has been has been following changes in immigration policy for years. They will talk about Gloria's journey, what inspired her to pursue law and what she's seeing on the ground as policies change. Guests: Gloria Contreras Edin is an immigration attorney in St. Paul who has represented clients from more than 25 countries. She is also an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Here is a list of resources that were mentioned during the show:The Immigrant Law Center of MinnesotaThe Advocates for Human RightsThe International Institute of Minnesota
In Minnesota and across the country, thousands of migrants who are in the U.S. with a status called humanitarian parole are being told their temporary legal protections have ended. Many of these migrants came to the U.S. during Biden's presidency as the administration attempted to expand legal pathways to enter the country. The Trump administration is telling some migrants who entered the U.S. through one humanitarian parole program, called CBP One, to leave the country “immediately.” Ana Pottratz Acosta is a professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law specializing in immigration law and has clients who received the notice to leave. She joined Minnesota Now to break down what this all means and how immigrants living in Minnesota may be impacted.
The detainment of two students at universities in Minnesota is sparking fear and confusion about immigration enforcement against international students. Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a Turkish MBA student at the University of Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says Doğukan Günaydin had his student visa revoked due to a 2023 DWI. An international student at Minnesota State University, Mankato was also detained last week but there have been little details about the circumstances. For more context on these international student detainments, MPR News host Nina Moini talks with Ana Pottratz Acosta, a professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law specializing in immigration law.
This CEO Is Helping People Hear Better - Meet Brent Lucas CEO Envoy Medical $COCHGuest:Brent Lucas CEO Envoy MedicalTicker: COCHWebsite: https://www.envoymedical.com/Bio:Mr. Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical since November 2015, has nearly two decades of direct experience with implanted medical devices specific to the hearing industry. Rising from an intern to CEO and Board Member, he has held various roles within the organization including General Counsel and Business Development Manager gaining deep industry knowledge and unique hands-on expertise. He is a long-term shareholder in the Company dating back to his parents' first investment in St. Croix Medical in 1995 and has a deep personal commitment to the organization. He holds a Bachelor's from the University of St. Thomas and a JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Company OverviewEnvoy Medical (Nasdaq: COCH) is a hearing health company focused on providing innovative technologies across the hearing loss spectrum. Envoy Medical has pioneered one-of-a-kind, fully* implanted devices for hearing loss, including its fully implanted Esteem® active middle ear implant, commercially available in the U.S. since 2010, and the fully implanted Acclaim® cochlear implant, an investigational device. Envoy Medical is dedicated to pushing hearing technology beyond the status quo to improve access, usability, compliance, and ultimately quality of life.*Once activated, the external Esteem Personal Programmer isnot required for daily use.CAUTION: The fully implanted Acclaim Cochlear Implant is aninvestigational device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law toinvestigational use.
About Gabe Castaneda:Gabe Castaneda is the Chief Revenue Officer at FlyteHealth, bringing over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and customer success in both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer markets. He has held significant roles at Omada Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and UnitedHealth Group. Gabe holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota, a law degree from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. His expertise lies in developing strategic sales and marketing organizations, reducing costs, improving health outcomes, and increasing member engagement.Things You'll Learn:Innovative obesity management combines lifestyle strategies with clinical medication management using a patented algorithm for personalized care.Significant weight loss results, averaging 15.8% with non-GLP-1s, reduce costs and minimize side effects.Avoiding compound prescriptions is a critical focus in effective obesity management.Efforts center on building state-level partnerships with healthcare systems and expanding collaborations with payers, consultants, and employer groups.Resources:Connect with and follow Gabe Castaneda on LinkedIn.Follow FlyteHealth on LinkedIn and visit their website.
Bakari Sellers moderates a panel at the Fillmore Minneapolis for the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) joined by Natalie E. Hudson, Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Camille M. Davidson, Dean of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and Duchess Harris, Special Assistant to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives & Professor of American Studies at Macalester College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's guest is David E. Saucedo II, of El Paso, Texas. On today's show David shares a tragic experience where he lost his young daughter. David alleges that profit motives played a role in his daughter not get the care she required from the El Paso Children's Hospital. David is president of the Saucedo Lock Company, a 4th generation family business founded in 1917. David is a graduate of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame and a graduate of the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. David's work in the El Paso community is vast with non-profit involvement and includes a runner-up finish for the Mayor of El Paso in a crowded field. In 2015, David was first appointed, and subsequently reappointed, by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas State Board of Nursing and held various committee assignment positions including vice-president of the board. David is married and is the father of three children which includes a daughter who will forever be three-years-old. Family Alleges Profit Motives Played Role in 3-Year-Old's Death Former mayoral candidate sues prominent doctor, El Paso Children's Hospital over daughter's death Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's guest is David E. Saucedo II, of El Paso, Texas. On today's show David shares a tragic experience where he lost his young daughter. David alleges that profit motives played a role in his daughter not get the care she required from the El Paso Children's Hospital. David is president of the Saucedo Lock Company, a 4th generation family business founded in 1917. David is a graduate of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame and a graduate of the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. David's work in the El Paso community is vast with non-profit involvement and includes a runner-up finish for the Mayor of El Paso in a crowded field. In 2015, David was first appointed, and subsequently reappointed, by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas State Board of Nursing and held various committee assignment positions including vice-president of the board. David is married and is the father of three children which includes a daughter who will forever be three-years-old. Family Alleges Profit Motives Played Role in 3-Year-Old's Death Former mayoral candidate sues prominent doctor, El Paso Children's Hospital over daughter's death Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical. Envoy Medical is a medical device company focused on providing cutting-edge technologies across the hearing loss spectrum. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 13 percent of people in the US 12 years of age and older have hearing loss in both ears, underscoring the importance of developing solutions to help this population. Brent Lucas has been the CEO of Envoy Medical Corporation for the last seven years. Brent is a lawyer by training and as a Medical Devices Executive, he has extensive experience leading across enterprise functions. He has over 15 years of experience in active implantables in the hearing health industry. Brent has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of St. Thomas and JD from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Tune into the episode to hear more about the innovative hearing solutions Envoy Medical currently offers and some of the ones under development. Also hear more about hearing health, including guidance on how to protect hearing, where the industry may be headed in the next few years, as well as the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act and where it currently stands. For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage. https://xtalks.com/vitals/ Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Xtalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtalks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured
We discuss the story of how the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, born from the merger of two established institutions, undertook the complex process of rewriting its tenure code. As mergers in higher education become more common, the challenges of blending distinct cultures, policies, and faculty expectations are increasingly in the spotlight. Our guests are Linda Hanson, president emerita at Hamline University, and David Larson, law professor at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Dispute Resolution Institute.
Minnesota stands out as a leader in the energy transition, uniquely positioned at the forefront of renewable adoption in the Midwest. Through bipartisan legislation and innovative incentive programs, the state has become a trailblazer in advancing renewable energy technologies and setting a regional example for clean energy initiatives. In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nick talks to Logan O'Grady, executive director of MnSEIA, about the past and future of solar in Minnesota as well as the upcoming Gateway to Solar conference on October 8-9, 2024. Get Connected: Rise Up Podcast: https://www.riseupmidwest.org The MREA: https://www.midwestrenew.org Email: Info@midwestrenew.org 0:42 Logan O'Grady introduction 1:27 MnSEIA overview 4:29 Minnesota solar market 9:24 Minnesota solar policy and bipartisanship 12:30 Lessons learned and the current solar market 16:28 Changes to utility introductory rates 20:58 The future of energy storage in Minnesota 26:23 Inspiration for storage incentive program 28:09 Energy balance in Minnesota 31:38 Gateway to Solar conference ABOUT OUR GUEST: LOGAN O'GRADY Logan O'Grady is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association. He is authorized to practice law in Minnesota and is a registered lobbyist for MnSEIA. Entering his fourth year at the helm of MnSEIA, Logan has led the organization through a period of substantial growth. Now representing over 170 member organizations, MnSEIA is the largest member-driven clean energy advocacy group in Minnesota. The biggest and most diverse member force since its founding in 2009 has helped MnSEIA pass historic legislative commitments to the solar + storage industry, including over $150 million in public investments into solar + storage programming. Logan navigated the industry through a revamp of the state's nation-leading Community Solar Garden program, the launch of Minnesota's Solar for Schools and Solar on Public Buildings programs, passed the state's new Distributed Solar Energy Standard, and has been an outspoken voice on the importance of Distributed Energy Resources in Minnesota's energy portfolio. Previously, Logan worked at Larkin Hoffman where he served as an attorney on the firm's government relations team, representing solar companies at the state Capitol and in front of the Public Utilities Commission. He also served as the Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) and as the Committee Administrator for the Minnesota Senate's powerful capital investment committee. Logan holds a Law Degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Master's Degree from the Hult International Business School in London.
This Day in Legal History: Lord Haw-Haw Sentenced to HangOn September 19, 1945, William Joyce, infamously known as "Lord Haw-Haw," was sentenced to death by a British court for treason. Joyce, an American-born British subject, became notorious for his English-language radio broadcasts during World War II, where he spread Nazi propaganda designed to demoralize Allied forces and sway public opinion. His broadcasts, aired from Germany, ridiculed Britain and encouraged defeatism, earning him the mocking nickname "Lord Haw-Haw" due to his affected, sneering tone.Interestingly, before aligning with Nazi Germany, Joyce had served as an informant for the British government on Irish Republican Army (IRA) activities. In the 1920s, Joyce had strong anti-communist and anti-Irish Republican sentiments, and his knowledge of far-right politics in the U.K. led him to assist British authorities in monitoring IRA movements. However, his extreme right-wing views eventually drew him to fascism, and by the late 1930s, he joined Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists before fleeing to Germany at the onset of World War II.The nickname "Lord Haw-Haw" was coined by British journalist Jonah Barrington in reference to the exaggerated aristocratic accent of an anonymous broadcaster. Though it initially referred to another German propagandist, the label stuck to Joyce, who became the most infamous voice behind Nazi broadcasts. His broadcasts, filled with mockery of the British government and predictions of their downfall, made him a household name in Britain, and the face of enemy propaganda. Despite his American birth, Joyce's use of a British passport for his travels was enough for the court to convict him of treason. His execution in January 1946 marked the end of one of the most infamous figures of wartime propaganda.The Compton Courthouse in Los Angeles suffered two major floods in January 2024, caused by burst water valves, resulting in closures and significant disruptions to court operations. Nearly 5,000 cases were impacted, and emergency repairs cost California almost $2.6 million. This courthouse, along with many others in L.A. County, is deteriorating due to a "run to failure" maintenance approach, where repairs are made only after systems break. Budget constraints have forced the California Judicial Council to prioritize only critical repairs, leaving many courthouses vulnerable to failure. Compton is a "medium priority" for repairs, raising concerns about more urgent locations, such as the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, which has also faced severe plumbing and hazardous material issues.Los Angeles has 36 courthouses, many of which are well past their 50-year lifespans, and costly maintenance bills continue to rise. The challenges are compounded by seismic safety risks, as many of these buildings are not built to withstand earthquakes, presenting a significant danger to the public. Renovation and replacement of courthouses are progressing slowly, with only a few new facilities funded each year. Experts suggest modernizing courthouse designs and incorporating technology to reduce the need for large, outdated structures. However, without substantial investment, L.A.'s court infrastructure remains vulnerable to both natural disasters and everyday wear and tear.L.A. Courthouses Crumble With ‘Run to Failure' MaintenanceSecond indoor flood causes Compton Courthouse to close until further noticeCOMPTON COURTHOUSE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS DUE TO ADDITIONAL FLOODING ISSUES AFFECTING ELEVATORS AND LOBBAlso in California legal news, a judge has denied a request to reopen Golden Gate University's law school, which closed after 123 years of operation. California Superior Court Judge Richard Ulmer ruled against the plaintiffs, a group of former students and alumni, who had sought an injunction to reinstate the school. The plaintiffs had sued for breach of contract, claiming the university kept students in the dark about its financial struggles before announcing the closure.Golden Gate University cited declining enrollment, poor bar exam pass rates, and a weak job market as reasons for shutting down its law program. While most of the affected students have transferred to other American Bar Association-accredited schools, such as the University of San Francisco School of Law and Mitchell Hamline School of Law, the plaintiffs argue that the school failed to provide adequate transfer options.Although the school will not reopen, the plaintiffs can still pursue monetary damages for claims such as breach of contract and false advertising. A hearing is scheduled for October 22 to determine whether their case will proceed. Golden Gate Law is the latest in a series of law schools nationwide facing closures due to similar challenges.California judge rejects bid to reopen 123-year-old law school | ReutersMark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, joined Squire Patton Boggs as a part-time senior adviser, where he will focus on advising clients on national security and foreign policy. Although Esper has extensive experience in government and previously worked for defense contractor Raytheon, he will not lobby for the firm's clients in Congress or executive branch agencies. His role will leverage his public policy expertise from over 30 years in high-level government positions.Esper's move comes after his public break with Donald Trump in 2020, particularly over disagreements about invoking the Insurrection Act during protests following George Floyd's murder. He has since emerged as a critic of Trump, calling him a “threat to democracy” while also critiquing President Biden. While at Squire Patton Boggs, Esper will continue his work with venture capital firm Red Cell Partners and European think tank GLOBSEC.The firm views Esper's hire as a key step toward becoming a leader in national security advisory services. His work is expected to focus more on helping multinational corporations navigate the intersection of economic policy and national security rather than direct governmental advocacy.Trump Defense Secretary Esper Joins Squire Patton BoggsEx-Trump defense secretary Esper joins law firm Squire Patton Boggs | ReutersSenate Democrats are working to strike a deal with Republicans to confirm a backlog of President Biden's judicial nominees before the end of the year. Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin is hopeful that Republicans will agree to a package of nominees, a practice that was more common in less partisan times. With the Senate's slim Democratic majority, confirmations have been challenging, particularly for nominees like Rebecca Pennell and Mustafa Kasubhai, whose votes were delayed due to attendance issues and GOP opposition.Some nominees, such as Charnelle Bjelkengren, faced significant hurdles, with Bjelkengren withdrawing earlier this year due to a failed confirmation hearing. Kasubhai, who is still awaiting a vote, has been scrutinized by Republicans over his stance on diversity and past writings. Additionally, Democrats have faced internal opposition, with key senators refusing to support Adeel Mangi's nomination due to allegations of affiliations with controversial groups. The Senate faces a tight deadline, with a limited five-week "lame duck" session following the upcoming election recess, during which they must juggle these nominations alongside other legislative priorities.Democrats Look to Strike Deal With Republicans on Judicial PicksEU antitrust regulators have initiated proceedings to ensure Apple complies with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires the company to open its closed ecosystem to rivals. The European Commission aims to clarify what Apple must do to meet its obligations, focusing on iOS interoperability for devices like smartwatches, headphones, and VR headsets, as well as how Apple handles third-party and developer requests for connectivity. The Commission expects to finalize the guidelines within six months, with Apple at risk of fines up to 10% of its annual global turnover if it fails to comply. Apple has expressed willingness to cooperate but warned that opening its systems could expose users to security risks.EU antitrust regulators tell Apple how to comply with tech rules | ReutersAnd something of a double-dip in the Apple news bowl, in a piece I wrote for Forbes I spoke about the European Union's recent win in a legal battle requiring Ireland to collect €13 billion in unpaid taxes from Apple–a significant victory in the fight against multinational tax avoidance. Although the EU's highest court upheld the decision, Ireland remains reluctant to claim the windfall, as doing so could threaten its status as a low-tax haven that attracts large corporations. Ireland had argued, alongside Apple, that the taxes were not owed, reflecting its desire to maintain control over its tax policies.This case highlights the tension between national tax sovereignty and EU regulations aimed at curbing unfair competition through favorable tax deals. While the EU can force Ireland to reclaim the unpaid taxes, it cannot dictate how the country spends the money, leaving the Irish government with a difficult decision. Ireland's low corporate tax rate has been key to its economic growth, but the Apple ruling could have global ramifications as more countries adopt minimum tax frameworks to address tax avoidance by multinational corporations.The case underscores broader issues in international tax law, as countries like Luxembourg and the Netherlands, also known for favorable tax policies, may face similar pressures. While Ireland is legally obligated to collect the money, its cautious approach reflects a concern about maintaining its attractiveness to global businesses. The funds remain in escrow, and Ireland has yet to reveal how it plans to utilize the money, which is equivalent to 2.43% of its GDP.You Can Give Ireland Tax Revenue—But Can You Make Ireland Spend It? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
This week, Joanna Woolman returns to the podcast! Joanna is an associate professor of law at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and the executive director of the Institute to Transform Child Protection. Today, Joanna tells us about a civil rights complaint brought forward to address the disproportionality of African American children in Minnesota's child welfare system, as well as the African American Family Preservation Act, a bill introduced to address the racial disproportionality and provide better oversight and stricter removal standards for Minnesota's child welfare system overall. The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, president of the Parental Rights Foundation. You can sign up for email alerts to keep yourself informed on parental rights news at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/. Support the show
Jim Sullivan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sullivan9999/) joins Brian Roberts(https://www.linkedin.com/in/beeberts/) in the Attorney Lounge (https://linktr.ee/attorneylounge) and explains how artificial intelligence is disrupting the legal industry. The conversation starts immediately when Brian asks Jim whether AI lawyers will replace real lawyers and Jim flat out says yes - that while AI is not going to replace all lawyers, it is going to replace certain positions. With that displacement, however, the discussion evolves into conversation about all of the new jobs and opportunities that will develop as a result of this new technology. Jim talks about many of the use cases where AI is being applied in the legal industry today including, in particular, in the classification of relevant documents in the production of discovery.Jim grew up in a small mining town in Minnesota called Hibbing. He went to school for computer science and math, but started looking at law school as an option after graduating from Minnesota State. After taking the practice LSATs and doing well, he decided to go to law school at Mitchell Hamline School of Law as a unique way to combine unique skill sets of law and computer science. Jim talks about his path to entrepreneurship and his willingness to take on more risk than most lawyers. Today, Jim's past experience as a tech expert and lawyer are now coming together in a unique way to take advantage of these new opportunities to leverage AI in the legal industry. Jim's wife perhaps sums up his expertise best by referring to him as a “nerd translator.” He's now leveraging that expertise to disrupt the legal industry.Please visit the links below for more information about Jim, Brian, eDiscovery AI and Array, who serves as the host sponsor of The Attorney Lounge.Links:Jim Sullivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sullivan9999/Brian Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beeberts/eDiscovery AI: https://ediscoveryai.com/Array: https://www.trustarray.com Lawyers careers
It's so important for kids to feel like they fit in, whether that's at home, at school or in their communities. Ideally they'd feel like they belong in all these spaces, but that can be tough if you don't fully understand yourself or your family history. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation from last year she had with two Minnesotans of color about their paths to knowing and loving themselves and how to teach that to children. They've both written children's books to help kids feel like they belong and have a voice. Guests:Thuba Nguyen has been an early childhood educator for more than a decade. Her expertise is in anti-bias and anti-racist pedagogy. They're the author of the children's book, “My Daddy Tells Me.” She's now working as the communications specialist for the Minnesota House of Representatives People of Color and Indigenous Caucus and Queer Caucus.Anthony Walsh is the author of the “Hockey Is for Everybody” children's book series. He graduated last year with a law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and works as an engagement specialist with Hennepin County. As an adoptee, he is passionate about expanding rights for adopted people. He is also on the board of directors for Mosaic Hockey Collective and coaches youth hockey.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.
It's so important for kids to feel like they fit in, whether that's at home, at school or in their communities. Ideally they'd feel like they belong in all these spaces, but that can be tough if you don't fully understand yourself or your family history. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation from last year she had with two Minnesotans of color about their paths to knowing and loving themselves and how to teach that to children. They've both written children's books to help kids feel like they belong and have a voice. Guests:Thuba Nguyen has been an early childhood educator for more than a decade. Her expertise is in anti-bias and anti-racist pedagogy. They're the author of the children's book, “My Daddy Tells Me.” She's now working as the communications specialist for the Minnesota House of Representatives People of Color and Indigenous Caucus and Queer Caucus.Anthony Walsh is the author of the “Hockey Is for Everybody” children's book series. He graduated last year with a law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and works as an engagement specialist with Hennepin County. As an adoptee, he is passionate about expanding rights for adopted people. He is also on the board of directors for Mosaic Hockey Collective and coaches youth hockey.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.
Welcome to the season finale of season 1 (20th episode) of the Newfangled Lawyer Podcast, hosted by Patrick Patino. In this episode, Patrick has the pleasure of interviewing Jazz Hampton, the CEO and co-founder of TurnSignl —an innovative app reshaping the way individuals access attorneys during traffic stops. The podcast delves into Jazz's personal journey from a litigator to an entrepreneurial attorney, exploring the risks, challenges, and rewards of venturing into the world of startups. Patrick and Jazz reflect on the importance of embracing change, thinking creatively, and how Turn Signal's success is changing the landscape of legal services. Jazz's insights shed light on the importance of embracing new perspectives and the fulfillment that comes from making a positive impact in the legal industry. Join Patrick and Jazz for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional legal norms and explores the limitless possibilities for innovation and change in the legal profession. This episode is a testament to the power of reimagining the role of lawyers and creating solutions that prioritize accessibility, safety, and genuine impact. About Jazz: Jazz Hampton is CEO and General Counsel at TurnSignl and an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. TurnSignl is a Minnesota-based tech company that provides real-time legal guidance from an attorney to drivers, all while their camera records the interaction.Hampton has been featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, MSNBC, CBS, NBC Top Story, and was recently named one of Minneapolis-St. Paul's 40 Under 40 for his work at TurnSignl and in the community, where he sits on the Board of Directors at the Minneapolis Foundation, Catholic Charities Twin Cities, and Great North Innocence Project. He is also a Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain's Philanthropic Advisory Council member. Finally, Jazz is on the board for the Greater North Innocence Project, and beyond his board position, he is actively representing incarcerated individuals in their legal disputes to prove their innocence and gain their freedom.Before joining TurnSignl, Hampton was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion and a practicing attorney at Foley & Mansfield, a national law firm with 150+ attorneys, as well as an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, an Emerging Leader within Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, and the Co-Chair of DRI's Young Lawyer Diversity Committee. https://www.turnsignl.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazz-hampton/
Euthanasia is illegal in the UK. All attempts to change the law have failed. Other countries have legalised Assisted Dying and/or Euthanasia. In this week's Briefing Room with David Aaronovitch we find out what their experience has been and what, if anything, the UK could learn from that.Joining David on the programme are:- Imogen Goold Professor of Medical Law at University of Oxford - Agnes van der Heide: Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam - Thaddeus Pope: Professor, Health Law Institute, Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Minnesota, USA) - Richard Huxtable: Professor of Medical Ethics and Law at the University of BristolProduction: Kirsteen Knight, Alex Lewis and Claire Bowes Production Co-ordinators: Jacqui Johnson and Gemma Ashman Sound: James Beard Editor: Richard Vadon
Did the governor's emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic violate the state constitution? A judge decided this week to send the question back to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The state Court of Appeals sided with Walz in July. Now, the Supreme Court has agreed to review the case. For context, MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talked with Mitchell Hamline School of Law professor Jason Marisam.
Join host Patrick Patino as he engages in a candid conversation with Natalie Netzel, a legal professor with a passion for promoting healing and well-being in the legal profession. The podcast explores the challenges attorneys face, the pressure to be perfect, and the toll it can take on mental health. They discuss the need for a growth mindset, embracing failure, and redefining what it means to succeed in the law school profession. Together, they contemplate the power of vulnerability, how attorneys can serve as guides and doulas in navigating the legal system, and the potential for a new generation of "newfangled lawyers" focused on promoting healing and humanity within the legal profession. In this episode we discuss how love, compassion, sorrow, and sadness drive the human experience in the practice of law. Natalie Netzel is an Associate Professor of Law and the Director of the Clinical Legal Education Program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She has experience representing parents, kin, and youth in child protection proceedings. She tries her best to be trauma-informed as a professor and a lawyer. She loves her clients and her students! https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-netzel-02389156/ 1:1 coaching for attorneys daring to do things differently: https://newfangled.legal/
The Lake Traverse Reservation is easy to find on most maps put out by the federal government and apps like MapQuest. But the home of the federally recognized Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate is nowhere to be seen on the state's Department of Transportation map. It's one of three reservations the agency chooses to leave off. The reasons are complicated and come down to interpretations of the legal definitions of each reservation. We'll talk about what's behind the omission and what Native scholars and others are doing to change it. GUESTS Angelique EagleWoman (member of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate), law professor and director of the Native American Law and Sovereignty Institute at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and chief justice of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Supreme Court State Rep. Tamara St. John (member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate/R-SD 1), tribal archivist Chairman J. Garret Renville (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate), tribal chairman of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Jason talked with Prof. Rick Petry from Mitchell-Hamline School of Law about his view of today's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in college admissions and what colleges need to do in light of it.
Hour 1: Jason talked with listeners about their travel plans for the 4th weekend. Then Prof. Rick Petry from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law about today's affirmative action decision from the Supreme Court
On Thursday morning the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina. To explain exactly what was in the ruling — and what it means for the future of Minnesota's students — Professor T. Anansi Wilson joined MPR News host Tim Nelson.Wilson is the Founding Director of the Center for The Study of Black Life and The Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.
Henry Lake was in for Jason. He talked to Prof. Rick Petry from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law about today's DOJ report on the Minneapolis Police Department, explaining what comes next. Then Dan Hayes from The Athletic talked about the Twins pitching woes last night.
Prof. Rick Petry is the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law. He joined Henry Lake - in for Jason - to talk about today's report from the DOJ on abuses at the MPD.
Professor Angelique EagleWoman is the Director of the Native American Law and Sovereignty Institute at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She joined Jason to explain the significance of today's historic decision by the Supreme Court, upholding tribal sovereignty when it comes to adoption of Native children.
The US Supreme Court has upheld the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act, also known as ICWA. The case was closely watched by tribal communities in Minnesota and across the country. The law gives priority to tribal families in the foster care and adoption cases of Native American children. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Professor Angelique EagleWoman, director of the Native American Law and Sovereignty Institute at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Today we are joined by Ann Gemmell, the Vice President for Enrollment at Mitchell Hamlin School of Law, who talks about the unique opportunities for enrollment at the school. We talk about the blended program, which is a mostly online program that allows students to learn both online and in-person. Ann describes the program's structure and how it works, as well as the various types of students that can benefit from this program, such as those with work or family obligations, those who live far away from a law school, and those who want to have a more flexible schedule. We hope that this video provides valuable information for anyone considering enrolling in law school and wanting to explore their options.
The federal Indian Child Welfare Act, known as ICWA, became law in 1978 in response to what was called a crisis of Native children being removed from their families by social service agencies. Two studies found 25 to 35 percent of all American Indian children were taken from their families and 90 percent were placed with white families. In the case now before the U.S. Supreme Court, non-Native families wanting to adopt Native children are challenging provisions of the federal law designed to protect Native family and cultural connections. Among other things, the law prioritizes where Native children should be placed if they are adopted, the first priority is extended family, followed by someone in their tribe or another Native family. The plaintiffs in the Brackeen case argue the federal government is unlawfully imposing requirements on states. They also contend that protections for American Indian children are based on an unconstitutional racial classification, said Mitchell Hamline School of Law professor, and Director of the Native American Law and Sovereignty Institute, Angelique EagleWoman.But, American Indians have always had political, not racial status as members of sovereign tribal nations who have treaty relationships with the U.S. government, said EagleWoman.“For hundreds of years there have been U.S. Supreme Court cases that recognize the tribal nation status and the political status of tribal citizens.”Possible broad implicationsSome worry a Supreme Court ruling in the Brackeen case could have broad implications for the sovereign status of American Indian tribes. But EagleWoman expects the Supreme Court decision to be narrow. “In my view, the U.S Supreme Court may carve out the third placement preference. They may tweak some of the ways in which states are required to do record keeping for Indian Child Welfare Act cases,” she said.“I do not foresee a sweeping decision or a change to the Tribal nation U.S. relationship in a decision coming out of the Brackeen case. I think that is a step much too far for any U.S. Supreme Court to take.”The Court is expected to release its decision by the end of June. ‘Gold standard of protection'Uncertainty about the future of ICWA brought urgency to legislative efforts this year to strengthen the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act or MIFPA. Lawmakers in both houses passed the legislation and Governor Walz is expected to sign it. “MIFPA legislation creates basically the gold standard of protection for our native kids,” said State Senator Mary Kunesh. Kunesh said it was critical to clarify parts of the state law that relied on the federal law for guidance. “We removed any reference to ICWA, so should ICWA go away or be amended in a way that does not fully protect our kids, Minnesota has those protections in place,” she said. But the state needs to do more said Kunesh. Placement disparitiesMinnesota still has some of the greatest racial disparities in the country for out of home placement of children. American Indian children are 16 times more likely than white children to experience out of home care, according to a 2020 report by the the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Why that disparity exists is a complicated question according to people involved with the system on a daily basis.“I have been doing this work in Minnesota for over 20 years and I will say that that is a question that keeps me up at night,” said Shannon Smith, executive director of the ICWA Law Center in Minneapolis. “Minnesota is often lifted up on the national stage as a place where all these awesome things are going on and then it's always kind of that dagger of like, ‘and then we have our numbers,'” she said.The numbers also show disparity in how counties enforce the laws designed to keep Native children close to their families and culture. Counties out of complianceThe Department of Human Services began checking county compliance with specific requirements of the law in 2017. Data shows compliance rates have improved, but in 2022, the agency reviewed 37 counties and found 21 were out of compliance, resulting in a reduction in state aid. Smith said children are often removed from homes because of what is defined as neglect. She said poverty, addiction, cultural bias and a range of other social issues often contribute to that decision. Grandma's House Learning Ojibwe as a first language in Cloquet Uprooted The plan to erase Indian Country I've never told anyone stories of life in Indian boarding schools A reckoning Nuns apologize for Native boarding schools “And when we think about the child welfare system and all these different systems, it's kind of the perfect place for them all to come together and have this really devastating impact to communities,” she said. The state needs to provide more resources for counties to improve staffing and provide adequate training to fully implement ICWA and MIFPA, said Kunesh.“The counties have to make a commitment, and we have to make a commitment at the legislature to fund those counties to ensure that there are people and resources available in order to do that,” she said.
Katherine J. Strandburg (Moderator), New York University School of Law and Engelberg Center on Innovation, Law, and PolicyDavid Levine, Elon University School of LawOrly Lobel, University of San Diego School of LawChristopher Morten, Columbia Law SchoolSharon K. Sandeen, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Jury selection begins in the state of Minnesota's lawsuit against e-cigarette company Juul and tobacco giant Altria, which used to own part of Juul. Out of dozens of states that sued Juul beginning in 2019, Minnesota is the only one that did not settle. Attorney Willow Anderson is with the Public Health Law Center at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and she joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about it.
It's so important for kids to feel like they fit in, whether that's at home, at school or in their communities. Ideally they'd feel like they belong in all these spaces, but that can be tough if you don't fully understand yourself or your family history. Two children's book authors living in Minnesota went through that and they join MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about their paths to learning and loving themselves. Now they're adults and helping kids feel like they have a voice through their children's books. Guests: Thuba Nguyen has been an early childhood educator for more than a decade. Her expertise is in anti-bias and anti-racist pedagogy. They're the author of the children's book, “My Daddy Tells Me.” She's now working as the communications specialist for the Minnesota House of Representatives People of Color and Indigenous Caucus and Queer Caucus. Anthony Walsh is the author of the “Hockey Is for Everybody” children's book series. He's in his final semester at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and will continue to make a difference in his community post-graduation. As an adoptee, he is passionate about expanding rights for adopted people. He is on the board of directors for Mosaic Hockey Collective and he coaches youth hockey. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.
It's so important for kids to feel like they fit in, whether that's at home, at school or in their communities. Ideally they'd feel like they belong in all these spaces, but that can be tough if you don't fully understand yourself or your family history. Two children's book authors living in Minnesota went through that and they join MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about their paths to learning and loving themselves. Now they're adults and helping kids feel like they have a voice through their children's books. Guests:Thuba Nguyen has been an early childhood educator for more than a decade. Her expertise is in anti-bias and anti-racist pedagogy. They're the author of the children's book, “My Daddy Tells Me.” She's now working as the communications specialist for the Minnesota House of Representatives People of Color and Indigenous Caucus and Queer Caucus.Anthony Walsh is the author of the “Hockey Is for Everybody” children's book series. He's in his final semester at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and will continue to make a difference in his community post-graduation. As an adoptee, he is passionate about expanding rights for adopted people. He is on the board of directors for Mosaic Hockey Collective and he coaches youth hockey.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.
Episode 31. Katie Jefcoat is an expert on happiness. She has read all the books, reviewed all the studies and has been on the hunt to help people bring more happiness to their lives. It starts with understanding what makes us happy. A former lawyer, Katie is the host of the Everyday Happiness Podcast, she is also a best-selling author, public speaker, and entrepreneur. When the pandemic hit and she saw the way it impacted the world, Katie found herself researching everything she could about happiness.Katie took the information she was collecting daily and began sharing it on her podcast. There are so many different factors you have control over that can increase your level of happiness. Sometimes its not about changing something to become happier, sometimes it's about mindset, and all the happiness we need is right there today.Key TakeawaysOver the course of the episode, Katie takes us through her journey from being an intense work-all-the-time lawyer, to having her children and the pandemic transform her professional lifeAs she discusses all the theories around happiness, we cover:Happiness is a responsibility no matter what the state of the world isThe media you consume and the way you engage with it mattersWhich factors (such as genetics and environment) contribute most to your happiness.Where long-lasting happiness actually comes fromWhy satisfaction is elusive and how to create it in your lifeHow your social interactions influence your happiness.Small ways you can work in a gratitude practice every day.What the research says about money and happiness. We also cover Why being happy all the time isn't realistic and Katie's recipe for increased happinessKatie's BackgroundKatie originally pursued a career as a lawyer after graduating from Mitchell Hamline School of LawAfter having kids, she realized becoming a lawyer wasn't really her passion, a few months into the pandemic, Katie started researching happinessKatie now shares information on all things happiness on the Everyday Happiness Podcast
In the first half-hour, Professor Angelique W. EagleWoman, (Wambdi A. Was'teWinyan), is a law professor, legal scholar, Chief Justice on the Sisseton-Wahpeton Supreme Court, and has served as a pro tempore Tribal Judge in several other Tribal Court systems. As a practicing lawyer, one of the highlights of her career was to serve as General Counsel for her own Tribe, the Sisseton-Wahpeton (Dakota) Oyate. She is a citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton (Dakota) Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation and has Rosebud Lakota heritage. She graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Political Science, received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law with distinction, and her L.L.M. in American Indian and Indigenous Law with honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law. As a law professor, she has taught in the areas of Aboriginal Legal Issues, Indigenous Legal Traditions, Tribal Nation Economics & Law, Native American Law, Native American Natural Resources Law, Tribal Code Drafting Clinic, Contracts, The Business of Law, and Civil Procedure. Angelique presents and publishes on topics involving tribal-based economics, Indigenous sovereignty, international Indigenous principles, and the quality of life for Indigenous peoples. She is currently a professor and Director of the Native American Law and Sovereignty Institute at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. https://www.angeliqueeaglewoman.com/. She and Tiokasin discuss a Feb. 12, 2023 New York Times article in which she was extensively quoted: “With a Land Dispute Deadlocked, a Wisconsin Tribe Blockades Streets.” Read the article: http://bit.ly/3YP8ZGf In the second half-hour, Tiffany Midge is enrolled with the Standing Rock Sioux Nation and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. She is a former humor columnist for Indian Country Today and currently writes for High Country News. She has published work in The New Yorker, McSweeney's, First American Art Magazine, World Literature Today, YES! Magazine, the Spokesman-Review, the Inlander, and more. Her book "Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's" was a finalist for a Washington State Book Award and her writing has received a Pushcart Prize, the Kenyon Review Indigenous Poetry Prize, a Western Heritage Award, the Diane Decorah Memorial Poetry Award, Submittable's Eliza So Fellowship and a Simons Public Humanities Fellowship. Tiffany resides in north Idaho, homelands of the Nimiipuu. Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Malcolm Burn, Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston, WKNY 1490 AM and 107.9 FM, Kingston, NY Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor Kevin Richardson, Podcast Editor Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) (00:00:22) 2. Song Title: Shade of History Artist: Julian Cote feat. Pura Fe Crescioni Album: Falls Around Her (soundtrack, 2018) Label: Pine Needle Productions (00:22:25) 3. Song Title: Time Not Thinking Artist: Tiokasin Ghosthorse Single Label: Ghosthorse (00:26:28) 4. Song: I Can't Give Everything Away (David Bowie Cover) Artist: Spoon Single, 2022 Label: Headz, under exclusive license to Matador Records (00:54:48) AKANTU INSTITUTE Visit Akantu Institute, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuinstitute.org/ to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse.
Friday, January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. That's the day that the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated. Even though one of the most horrific genocides in history occurred less than 100 years ago, according to the Institute on Holocaust Education, ten percent of American millennials and Gen Z do not believe or are uncertain that the Holocaust happened. Almost 60% of that age group believe something like the Holocaust could happen again. Ellen Kennedy has worked for more than 20 years to set the record straight—and to prevent a similar event from ever happening again. Kennedy is the executive director and founder of World Without Genocide, a human rights organization based at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the rise of antisemitism in Minnesota and her goals for educating Minnesotans about the genocide.
Join Paul G for an interview with Miss Minnesota. Rachel Evangelisto is the first-ever Indigenous Miss Minnesota. She is from the Hunkpapa Standing Rock Lakota Sioux. She has been accepted into the Native American Law & Sovereignty program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law as a Native Justice Fellow. Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/calendar
This week, we talk with Joanna Woolman, associate professor of law at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and the executive director of the Institute to Transform Child Protection. Joanna tells us about the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA), a key piece of legislation in America's child welfare system. ASFA creates arbitrary deadlines and financial incentives for states to separate parents and children, and even terminate parental rights. Joanna explains why the law operates this way and how we can do better. Support the show
Hour 2: Jason talked about a new wine experience in today's DeRusha Eats, and with Dr. T. Anansi Wilson from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law about affirmative action in college admissions.
What is SCOTUS likely to decide when it comes to the use of affirmative action in college admissions? And how are universities likely to respond? Dr. T. Anansi Wilson from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law joined Jason with his perspective
Rick Petry from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law helps understand the plea deal reached in Minneapolis this morning.
REBROADCASTDomestic ViolenceMegan and Bill are joined by the Honorable Karen Adam and Annette Burns to discuss domestic violence. This is part one of this conversation.Links & Other NotesTHE VIDEO THAT WAS DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE Conversations About Domestic Violence in Family Law with 16 ExpertsBIOS Bios for Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., Honorable Karen Adam, and Annette Burns, J.D.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EXPERTS INTERVIEWED IN THE VIDEO Abi Ajibolade, Executive Director, The Redwood, Toronto, Ontario Amy G. Applegate, JD, Clinical Professor of Law, Maurer School of Law, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Linda Bortell, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Bortell Psychological, Inc., Los Angeles, California Melissa Brickhouse-Thomas, LCSW, Manager, Victim Services, Glendale Police Dept., Glendale, Arizona Gabrielle Davis, JD, Legal and Policy Advisor, Battered Women's Justice Project, Minneapolis, Minnesota Loretta M. Frederick, JD, Senior Legal & Policy Director, Battered Women's Justice Project, Minneapolis, Minnesota Anna Harper-Guerrero, LMSW, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse, Tucson, Arizona Amy Holtzworth-Munroe, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Dept. of Psychological & Brain Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Hilary A. Linton, JD, LLM, Mediator, President, Family Mediation Services (mediate393) Toronto, Ontario Jan Maiden, JD, Family Law/Domestic Violence Attorney, Law Office of Jan Maiden, San Diego, California Wendy Million, City Magistrate, Tucson City Court Domestic Violence Court, Tucson, Arizona Charles A. Sawchenko, MSW, Police Lieutenant (Ret), Delaware State Police, Dover, Delaware William Spiller, Jr., JD, Family Lawyer and Minor's Counsel, Law Offices of William Spiller, Jr., Los Angeles, California Nancy Ver Steegh, MSW, JD, Professor of Law, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota Neil Websdale, PhD, Director, Family Violence Center, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona David Wexler, PhD, Director, Relationship Training Institute, San Diego, CaliforniaSubmit a Question for Bill and MeganAll of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.You can also find these show notes at highconflictinstitute.com/podcast as well.Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing patterns of behavior. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (02:53) - Dealing With Domestic Violence (04:40) - Meet Our Guests (06:37) - Impetus Behind DV Video Series (07:32) - Overall Objective (08:44) - Surprises (10:07) - Karen's Motivation (13:59) - Survivor vs. Victim (17:09) - Annette's Motivation (19:41) - Biggest Issues in Divorce & Co-Parenting (29:53) - Intimate Partner Violence vs. DV (32:03) - Coercive Control (34:33) - HCPs (41:32) - Last Words (43:11) - Coming Next Week: Part 2 Learn more about our exclusive Family Law Consultation Group right here and sign up to be part of the 2024 session today!
Minor League settlements, Flying Hot Dogs, Bat Boys & The LawThe Honorable Lou Schiff, Judge in Broward County Florida. A Marlins fan who is also a professor who teaches a course on Baseball and the Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law Part 1 of the Lou Schiff interview can be found hereLou has a variety of special professional guests for his classBob Whitsitt – GM & President of several teams including Trail Blazers & Seattle SeahawksMelissa Ludtke, Sports Journalist – won lawsuit be allowed in MLB locker rooms. @MelissaLudtkeAdam Hanson, Attorney & former Twins Bat Boy for for 11 years @adam_hanson1 Stew Thornley – Official Scorer for Twins & helps write the explanation of the rules for MLB and on appeals committee for scoring decisions @stewthornleySt. Paul Saints – most wonderful hostsMinor LeaguesTreatment of Minor Leaguers & 185 million dollar settlementManfred believes Minor Leaguers are not mistreatedMinor Leaguers are asking for more. Not an internship. This is a job.They are asking for more than just PBJ sandwiches & 400 mile bus ridesTom Whaley attorney for Twins, CHS on building a community ball park with state & private funds. St Paul Saints, Twins Affilate, are drawing 8,000 attendance @StPaulSaints Minnesota NICEDerek Jeter, The Captain & ESPN – will they cover his time with the Marlins? Freddie Freeman's agent defamation suit – Can agent be considered a public official or a private person. The Baseball Rule – assumption of risk when you buy a ticket. Flying hot dog liability? Special Thanks to Lou Schiff for sharing his knowledge, stories and experience with the @TheBaseballBiz audience.You can find Lou daily on Twitter @BaseballandLawPart 1 of the Lou Schiff interview is here BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google podcasts & @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter We welcome you to like, subscribe and remark about BaseballBiz.Let us know your thoughts about the show. Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
How can you become more comfortable with failure and use it to fuel your passions? This week we talk with Wynne Reece, who runs Reece Law with her father, and created a legal niche, The Creative's Counsel®. We dive into the business aspects that creatives need (and may not love to focus on) as well as the idea of failure, and what can be gained by it. Specializing in corporate, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions, Wynne supports businesses in an outside general counsel capacity. Wynne is self-described as a “conscientious lawyer and public speaker, fueled by hard work, passion, success, with tireless support for others.” Her creation of the legal niche, The Creative's Counsel®, allows her to work with entrepreneurs and creatives on the business aspects they need but may not love to focus on. We dive into the idea of failure, and what can be gained by "failing fast" as she shares her tactics, and offers words of encouragement to those who might be struggling. Wynne's sense of giving back comes directly from her parents who have aided her in doing good within the world. In this episode, you'll… learn where Wynne's philosophy of caring for others came from and how she made it a business. learn what happens within our culture when we fail, and what that might create. learn where the shame of failure begins. hear how Wynne mentors and guides creatives through and past failure. learn what to look for in your business team beyond “lawyer” or “accountant.” Wynne's bio: Partner and Certified IP Paralegal, Wynne Reece, focuses her practice on general litigation matters and business counseling, while also passionately pursuing pro bono work and community involvement. In less than 4 years, Wynne started two successful businesses and at just 30 years old, she successfully sold one of them to devote her energy to a legal niche, The Creative's Counsel®. The Creative's Counsel® focuses on supporting business owners, by offering them affordable and approachable legal work, with counsel they can relate to. Reece Law, P.L.L.C. was founded in 2013 and to date Wynne has worked with over 700 businesses, in an outside counsel capacity. All this time, she continues to organize and partake in philanthropic ventures in our community, she has completed over 150 pro bono hours per year including founding a pro bono legal clinic in North Minneapolis, she has served on a number of committees and boards, she has served as the Mock Trial Chair, and she is an adjunct professor for the business law clinic at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Roe v. Wade is one of the very few U.S. Supreme Court cases that many ordinary people know by name. The landmark 1973 decision made abortion legal in America. Now, a majority of the current court says that ruling was “egregiously wrong,” opening the way for states to restrict abortion or ban it entirely. Abortion is still legal under current Minnesota law. Could that change? And what does the decision mean for other states and the country as a whole? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two law professors about abortion rights and access in a post-Roe world and other implication's of last week's ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Guests: Laura Hermer is a law professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul and the author of the article, “Covid-19, Abortion, and Public Health in the Culture Wars.” Jill Hasday is a professor of constitutional law, family law and legal history at the University of Minnesota Law School and the author of two books: “Family Law Reimagined” and “Intimate Lies and the Law.”
Happy Monday, Scorekeepers! And happy Women's History Month! We've got a humdinger of an episode for your listening pleasure this week. First up, one thing I bet you didn't know about Paige is that she's been training to become a doula, and recently, she experienced her first birth. She talks about this glorious, life-altering event and why doulas and midwives are so important when it comes to addressing the healthcare disparities that women - especially Black women - experience every day (0:08:13). Next, we're joined by the brilliant Eun Lee, artist, scholar, and Executive Director of https://thedreamunfinished.org/ (The Dream Unfinished), NYC's activist orchestra (0:34:54). And, real talk, if any of you are still questioning what anti-racist activism can look like in the classical music space, you gon' learn today! But whether you are or not, you'll thoroughly enjoy this inspiring, heartfelt conversation with one of the most dynamic leaders in this space. Lastly, we end with a bit of Pure Black Joy (1:21:52), featuring Mitchell-Hamline School of Law's Center for the Study of Black Life and the Law, Jennie Joseph, and Brendan Slocumb's The Violin Conspiracy. Let's do it to it, y'all! Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige Reynolds Guest: Eun Lee -- Links The Dream Unfinished (https://thedreamunfinished.org/ (Website)) (https://www.instagram.com/dreamunfinished/ (Insta)) (https://twitter.com/dreamunfinished (Twitter)) (https://www.facebook.com/thedreamunfinished (FB)) SMC Full Circle Doula Training (https://shafiamonroe.com/doula-training-education/full-circle-doula-training/ (Website)) Minnesota Healing Justice Network (https://www.mnhealingjustice.org/ (Website)) National Black Doulas Association (https://www.blackdoulas.org/ (Website)) Divine Birth Wisdom (https://www.divinebirthwisdom.com/ (Website)) Sherry Arnstein's Ladder of Citizen Participation (https://organizingengagement.org/models/ladder-of-citizen-participation/ (Website)) Mitchell Hamline School of Law's Center for the Study of Black Life and the Law (https://mitchellhamline.edu/black-life-and-law/ (Website)) Jennie Joseph (https://time.com/collection/women-of-the-year/6150545/jennie-joseph/ (Time Magazine)) Lee's Interview with Brendan Slocumb (https://www.clubbook.org/portfolio-posts/brendan-slocumb/ (Website)) The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593315413?tag=randohouseinc29835-20 (Purchase)) -- New episodes of THE SCORE drop every other Monday. If you like what you hear, please support us and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and be sure to SHARE our show with your friends. Also, leaving a 5-star REVIEW on Apple Podcasts is a great way to help get the word out. For more info about the exciting EDI work happening at MN Opera, please visit https://mnopera.org/edi/ (mnopera.org/edi). Email your questions or comments to thescore@mnopera.org