William Perry on LinkedIn: What a great show of support from IBEW Local Union 96 Business Manager… (2024)

Yesterday, we held our 21st meeting of Pickens United since 2016. It is an extremely uncommon setting wherein every elected official in Pickens County is invited to communicate with one another. I don’t know of any other county that does this … and we have great attendance. What struck me again yesterday is how fleeting our time is.I mentally noted that other than the clerk of court elected in 2008, none of us would’ve been in that meeting 10 years ago. I said the uncomfortable truth out loud with, “nobody in this room will be here in 10 years. What we do now is for others in the future.”Related to how fleeting our time is is the fact that what we’re doing is primarily setting our successors up in a good or bad way. Do we change local government? Do we put a moratorium in place? Do we invest in roads or parks? Do we invest in land now instead of being forced to pay higher in future? (All things mentioned yesterday.)We’re not all going to agree, which is why the real-life version of playing SimCity is immensely more complex & it’s all the more reason to communicate.

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WANNA BE A STAR? NO NEED FOR JEDI TRICKS.1980: The EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, the sequel to STAR WARS becomes thehighest grossing film of the year earning $401.5million.2024: Don’t be the defense attorney with the highest grossing verdict of the year and don’t add to the EMPIRE of the #PlaintiffBarSTARS. Remember to ask about BACK STRIKES.This is an easy one. No need to go to the mats here.You don’t need Jedi tricks.All you need is preparation and knowledge about whether you can BACK STRIKE during jury selection, as well as familiarity with the entire process BEFORE you step into that courtroom!No part of trial that varies more from courtroom to courtroom than jury selection. Have the rules down cold, so you can be strategic!It takes one bad juror to tank your case and you don’t want to be second guessing the rules which can cause you to lose a peremptory challenge or pass on a problematic juror.So WTF is a BACK STRIKE?BACK STRIKES are one of many rules you must know before the jurors are placed in the box.I like to think of them like this. (This is a general example. Each step of jury selection varies courtroom to courtroom).1)Prospective jurors are seated in the box;2)Questioned by judge;3)Questioned by Plaintiff; and4)Questioned by Defense5)As jurors are struck and replaced (by cause and peremptorily) the “Johnny Come Lately Prospective Juror” slides into seat #6 when Prospective Juror #6 is booted and must be thoroughly questioned.6)If jurors 1-5 were “accepted” and only #6 was struck and replaced a BACK STRIKE will allow counsel to REVISIT the entire panel and perhaps decide to strike Prospective Juror #4 who may have already been accepted. No BACK STRIKE? You are STUCK WITH JURORS YOU ACCEPTED.There are MANY variations of each step described above. My POINT is that if you can BACK STRIKE you may have a different strategy.In the scenario above, you may make a different decision when you compare the ORIGINAL Prospective Juror #6 with the JOHNNY COME LATELY Prospective Juror #6. Find out about BACK STRIKES As well as the entire tendering/passing process in order to make the best decision for your client.For other questions to know to ask before subscribe to my free newsletter in comments.#Lawyers #Psychology #VoirDireStartsHere #clearasabelitz

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Will the recently finalized SEC clawback rules become a key driver of incentive design?Matthew Isakson at Meridian feels that they won’t have too much of an impact in this sense and other factors will remain more important.Learn more in the full episode.#Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

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Activists aim for the gaps between pay and performance. Mike Rourke of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC recommends knowing exactly who your shareholders are and what makes them vote yes on compensation. Only then can you build relationships to close perception gaps preemptively.Learn more in the full episode, linked in the comments below.#Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

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We’ve got BIG news in California! Following recent legislative changes, including Governor Newsom signing SB 740 into law, Total-Western is proactively adjusting its business operations to continue serving clients within the state of California.If you have operations in California, click the link below for the full press release article.#buildingtrades #california #SB740 #industrial #construction #totalwestern

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This move perfectly aligns with our growth strategy in California, ensuring skilled labor support, fostering local communities, and advancing our commitment to excellence.Together, we're building a stronger future for our company and the state. #BuildingTogether #CaliforniaGrowth #PartnershipSuccess"

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Learn about practical tips for riding out a federal shutdown, an article from An intervening event also contributed to this decision. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action last month undoubtedly had a huge impact on the outcome of this case. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gWhjCbiw#FederalShutdown #USSupremeCourt #SchoonoverMoriarty

While much of this week’s news cycle will be taken up by Nebraska’s recent record-breaking women’s volleyball achievement, a lot has happened in state government as well. Before heading into the holiday weekend, take a look below to see some of these interesting stories. ‘Spiritual Warfare’: Former Kentucky swimmer encourages Nebraska to restrict trans athletes; Some familiar names are interested in becoming next Nebraska State Treasurer; Nebraska State Auditor to explore $3 million grant for Red Way Airlines following their departure; U.S. Rep. Don Bacon a conservative who speaks bipartisan, launches 2024 House bid; Inspectors General limited in their access to info after Nebraska AG Michael Hilgers opinion; Senator Carol Blood challenges Gov. Jim Pillen to act on ‘danger’ lurking at state psychiatric hospital; NU focused on picking search firm and committee to help find next president following Walter "Ted" Carter’s resignation; Governor Jim Pillen allows hotter water discharge from power plants due to ‘extreme’ demand, thanks US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); College of Law to establish clinic to defend First Amendment rights; and Lincoln, broader Nebraska, seeing rise in COVID-19 cases. Pete Ricketts says Nebraska, other rural states won’t be ready for US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) electric vehicle push by 2032; Kearney Mayor announces run for Nebraska Legislature; Nebraska Department of Economic Development launches next phase of Omaha Recovery Project; Lincoln Unions say implementation of new paid parental leave benefits unfair; Support Our Schools turns in enough signatures to reach 2024 Nebraska ballot; Changes made to proposed prison site, will now be north of I-80; Governor’s offices temporarily relocating during Capitol construction; Gov. Jim Pillen enacts second governor-led ‘Women’s Bill of Rights’; Several new Nebraska laws take effect Saturday; and City of Omaha Mayor issues executive order on guns after Council strikes local ordinances. Want to read more about these articles? Check out our website! kisselkohoutes.com/news

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Student teaching is hard, especially when you're not getting paid and have to support yourself and your family. That's why it's crucial to support Illinois' proposed law, which would pay student teachers. Signing this witness slip would provide equitable access to student teaching for potential teachers of all different financial backgrounds and needs. This law would also help to address our teacher shortage across Illinois. Student teaching should be a time to learn in community with veteran teachers, without the stress of figuring out how to pay your bills. Let's work together to make student teaching accessible to all aspiring teachers. Sign the witness slip today! #IllinoisTeachers #StudentTeaching #EquitableAccess #TeacherShortage https://lnkd.in/gGkvvCxg

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