Justice Robin Hudson provides a concise summary of her background and experience as a judge in North Carolina. She was born in Georgia and lived in several states before settling in North Carolina. Throughout her career, she has handled a wide variety of civil and criminal cases at both the trial and appellate levels. She served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals from 2001 to 2006 before joining the state Supreme Court in 2007. Her goal as a judge is to apply the law fairly and impartially without bringing in any political ideology or personal views.
The document is a questionnaire completed by Lucy Noble Inman, a candidate for the Court of Appeals. It provides biographical information about Inman, including where she was born and lived, as well as her responses to questions about her political and religious views and affiliations with organizations. Inman describes growing up in Raleigh and living in various places while attending school and working as a reporter and lawyer. She explains that her views are complex and not one-dimensional, and that she will uphold the constitution as a judge without imposing personal moral views or religious faith.
Judge Mark Davis has lived in North Carolina his whole life. As a judge, he does not take policy positions or bring personal views into his decisions. Before becoming a judge, he worked in private practice for 13 years and as general counsel to the governor for 2 years. He has handled over 600 cases and written over 200 decisions in his time as an appellate court judge.
Roger Echols is running for District Attorney in Durham County. He has over 15 years of experience as a prosecutor, currently serving as Chief Assistant District Attorney in Durham County. He has prosecuted over 3,000 felony cases, trying between 120-150 cases as lead prosecutor. For the past 25 months he has managed the Durham County District Attorney's Office staff of 20 prosecutors and 17 support personnel. He believes his religious beliefs in treating all people fairly will enhance his decision-making as District Attorney.
This document provides information about an upcoming criminal defense law seminar hosted by the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) on November 4-5, 2016 at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. It includes the seminar schedule, speaker biographies, and registration information. Speakers will present on topics such as DUI defense, dealing with the parole board, case law updates, discovery tactics, and defending high gravity cases. The seminar offers 10 hours of continuing legal education credits. Attendees are encouraged to register and pay online by November 2nd to receive seminar materials.
Justice Robin Hudson provides a concise summary of her background and experience as a judge in North Carolina. She was born in Georgia and lived in several states before settling in North Carolina. Throughout her career, she has handled a wide variety of civil and criminal cases at both the trial and appellate levels. She served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals from 2001 to 2006 before joining the state Supreme Court in 2007. Her goal as a judge is to apply the law fairly and impartially without bringing in any political ideology or personal views.
The document is a questionnaire completed by Lucy Noble Inman, a candidate for the Court of Appeals. It provides biographical information about Inman, including where she was born and lived, as well as her responses to questions about her political and religious views and affiliations with organizations. Inman describes growing up in Raleigh and living in various places while attending school and working as a reporter and lawyer. She explains that her views are complex and not one-dimensional, and that she will uphold the constitution as a judge without imposing personal moral views or religious faith.
Judge Mark Davis has lived in North Carolina his whole life. As a judge, he does not take policy positions or bring personal views into his decisions. Before becoming a judge, he worked in private practice for 13 years and as general counsel to the governor for 2 years. He has handled over 600 cases and written over 200 decisions in his time as an appellate court judge.
Roger Echols is running for District Attorney in Durham County. He has over 15 years of experience as a prosecutor, currently serving as Chief Assistant District Attorney in Durham County. He has prosecuted over 3,000 felony cases, trying between 120-150 cases as lead prosecutor. For the past 25 months he has managed the Durham County District Attorney's Office staff of 20 prosecutors and 17 support personnel. He believes his religious beliefs in treating all people fairly will enhance his decision-making as District Attorney.
This document provides information about an upcoming criminal defense law seminar hosted by the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) on November 4-5, 2016 at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. It includes the seminar schedule, speaker biographies, and registration information. Speakers will present on topics such as DUI defense, dealing with the parole board, case law updates, discovery tactics, and defending high gravity cases. The seminar offers 10 hours of continuing legal education credits. Attendees are encouraged to register and pay online by November 2nd to receive seminar materials.
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Ed Robertson is a twenty-year-old student. He is in his first year at the local community college. He is pursuing the course to become an elementary school teacher. He is single and works part-time delivering pizzas.
Political Interview—Iowa GOP Candidate Quits Senate Race to Become Senator of...Scott Raynor
Randi Shannon, the Republican candidate for an Iowa Senate seat, has dropped out of the race to become a senator in an alternative constitutional government called the "Republic of the United States." She believes the current U.S. government is illegitimate since it incorporated as a company in the 1860s. The Republic claims the original U.S. government from before the 14th Amendment is still in effect. Shannon will now act as a senator and help enforce the laws of this alternative government, though most do not recognize its legitimacy. Her departure leaves the Republican party scrambling to replace her as their candidate for the important state Senate race.
This document summarizes the services of criminal defense attorney Christopher Braddock. It states that he has over 20 years of experience defending clients against a wide range of state and federal criminal charges in Colorado. These include sex crimes, drug crimes, DUIs, assaults, and white collar crimes. It emphasizes that being charged with a crime can seriously damage one's reputation and freedom, so it is important to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney like Mr. Braddock to investigate the case and create a strong defense strategy. Contact information is provided for interested potential clients.
David Campbell earned law degrees from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and the University of Windsor Faculty of Law through a joint JD/LLB program in 2004. This allowed him to be licensed to practice law in both the U.S. and Canada. After graduating and passing both the Michigan and Ontario bar exams, Campbell worked at the Toronto law firm McCarthy Tétrault and then returned to Bowman and Brooke in Troy, Michigan as an associate attorney. Campbell's dual licensure allows him to represent corporate clients in product liability, commercial litigation, and other cases on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border.
The student conducted interviews with two criminal justice professionals - Deputy US Marshal Rodney Hartzell and Police Officer Hubert Higgins. The interviews provided insights into their careers that recruitment materials do not capture, such as the challenges and realities of the work. Both encouraged the student in her potential career despite warnings from others due to her gender. The interviews revealed similarities and differences between the federal and local levels, including that the Marshal's goal is apprehending fugitives while the police focus on protecting citizens. Both professionals were proud of their work but acknowledged its difficulties.
This document provides an overview of legal systems and concepts. It discusses the different branches of government and their roles in creating and enforcing laws. It also describes different types of law such as civil law, criminal law, tort law and contract law. Common law systems are compared to civil law systems. Legal arguments and briefs are also summarized, outlining their key components and logical structure. Finally, the document touches on issues of ethics and morality in international law.
This document discusses concerns of racial discrimination and interference with equal employment opportunities. It alleges that the writer's employment assignments were terminated due to their involvement in protected activities, and that their unemployment benefits and personal accounts were illegally accessed by third parties connected to the President and a law firm. It claims this is part of an ongoing pattern of racial attacks spanning 20 years intended to deprive them of income and access to evidence, and that public disclosure is needed to expose these unlawful practices.
The document discusses the author's experience learning about politics through their college course. It includes several paragraphs where the author reflects on what they have learned about judges being appointed rather than just applying for jobs, their changed perspective on immigration as a serious issue rather than just wanting a border wall, and how Texas influences government by resisting changes due to tradition. The author also provides a list of additional things they learned, including about third parties, immigration being a real problem beyond stereotypes, Texas graduation rates, and death penalty usage.
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Criminal law is a system that has evolved due to societal needs. This cycle of development begins when laws are enacted at the legislative stage. The laws are then enforced by law enforcement and are later applied by the judiciary. Many a times, laws are determined at the legislative stage but are developed in the courtroom. Both the processes are equally important in the criminal justice system. You may have your own thoughts on which one is more important.
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This document provides information about a criminal case study assignment for a criminal justice course. It describes a scenario where friends go out drinking together and one drives while intoxicated, causing a car accident that results in injuries and one death. It then lists the tasks for the case study assignment, which are to identify and discuss the crimes committed, examine the criminal justice process involved step-by-step, propose next steps for the defendant, and discuss the rights of victims. If the crimes occurred in a state with a grand jury system, students are asked to discuss where the grand jury would be involved in the process.
This document provides information about several criminal justice assignments related to analyzing different aspects of the criminal justice system process. It includes details of a hypothetical drunk driving case involving a character named Mark Davis. Students are asked to analyze various elements of the criminal process using this case study, including comparing plea bargains versus trial, discussing the roles of legal actors, and analyzing how reconstruction evidence may relate to the CSI effect.
The document summarizes interviews with a law enforcement officer (LEO) named Stacey Redd and a probation officer named Bryant Brannigan. Stacey has been a sergeant in the Chicago Police Department for 12 years, while Bryant has worked as a probation officer in Monroe County, Michigan for 7 years. Some key differences between their roles are that LEOs can make arrests, carry guns, and are often out in the field, whereas probation officers focus more on supervising offenders and reporting to courts. However, both aim to uphold the law and public safety in their communities. The interviews provided insight into different criminal justice careers.
- The letter is from an attorney representing clients involved in a legal case against Jehovah's Witnesses.
- The attorney asks Lawrence Lee and Jerome Pierce to stop contacting his clients without permission and warns he will seek a court order to prevent unauthorized contact.
- The attorney accuses Jehovah's Witnesses of fraud and illegal activities based on evidence from the legal case and warns further action may be taken.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on STEM 2.0 given by Jim Brazell. The presentation discusses transforming thinking around STEM education to better meet the needs of industry, education, the workforce and economic development. While STEM is a policy and education focus due to perceived talent shortages, the data shows that only about 5.5% of US jobs are STEM and half of those are in IT. Additionally, there is evidence that there is no overall shortage but an oversupply of college-educated STEM workers who cannot find jobs. The true issue appears to be a lack of scientific and technical competencies across many occupations, not just traditional STEM roles.
This document discusses diversity programs at Sodexo and Scotiabank that have been successful through accountability measures. Both companies set diversity goals that cascade down from senior leadership and tie incentives to achieving those goals. Sodexo tracks diversity metrics in scorecards that are reviewed regularly and ties 15-25% of bonuses to diversity outcomes. Scotiabank also uses scorecards and people reports to track representation and remove barriers to diversity. Accountability, incentives, and regular reporting of metrics have helped both companies improve diversity at all levels.
Dean Arnett has over 20 years of experience in sales, sales management, fundraising, and event planning. He has worked in the pharmaceutical, liquor, and nonprofit industries. He has a track record of success, including winning President's Club awards, leading sales teams, and raising $8 million for a school capital campaign. He also has 23 years of military experience as an officer in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, where he developed leadership and management skills.
This document is the July 2009 issue of Public Health Alert, a newsletter about Lyme disease and chronic illnesses. The main stories discuss an interview with Dr. Garth Nicolson about the importance of treating Mycoplasma infections in chronic Lyme disease patients. Another article discusses how Lyme disease bacteria can reside in the mouth and teeth, as revealed through interviews with Dr. Andrew Landerman, a biological dentist who uses homeopathy to address Lyme in the teeth. Other brief articles announce upcoming events, award winners, and perspectives on various topics related to Lyme disease and chronic illness.
The document provides a detailed history of two horse racing tracks that existed in Brooklyn, Ohio from the 1840s through the 1920s:
1) The first Brooklyn Driving Park was established in 1849 and was privately owned, hosting early harness racing. Very little documentation remains about its early existence. A second track was established in 1923 at the same location.
2) In 1926, the closed Brooklyn Driving Park re-opened for an 18-day thoroughbred horse racing event after the Cuyahoga County Sheriff allowed racetracks to operate, despite betting being illegal in Ohio. Hundreds of horses were transported between tracks for the event.
3) Questions remain about the ownership and operations of the
This document provides a summary of Brian R Hoth's experience and qualifications. He has over 18 years of experience in healthcare IT, including managing over 200 hospital implementations. He has expertise in clinical systems, electronic health records, meaningful use, and healthcare IT project management. He has held roles such as Senior Implementation Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, Director of Information Systems, and Enterprise Project Manager for various healthcare organizations.
The Free Health Care Policy was launched in Sierra Leone to improve access to health services and reduce mortality rates. UNICEF supported the launch through various committees and continues to support implementation challenges. While utilization of health facilities has increased since the launch, drug shortages and late presentations have led to increased fatality rates. UNICEF is working with the government on infrastructure, monitoring, supply chain, communication, and financing to address challenges and plan for sustainability of the policy through short and long-term strategies.
This document is a resume for Tammy L. Keyes. It summarizes her professional experience including roles as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Operations Manager at Fidelity Investments and Citizens Financial Group. It also lists her education including masters degrees from Quinnipiac University and Providence College and certificates in project management, business analysis, and business continuity planning from Bryant University. Key skills listed include project management, business analysis, Microsoft applications, and Agile methodologies.
EXIMAR is a Kazakhstan-based consulting firm established in 2003 specializing in market research, export promotion, and supporting investment projects in agriculture. Some of its completed projects include greenhouse complexes growing tomatoes and cucumbers, a meat cluster raising small cattle and horses, and meat processing plants. EXIMAR works with international partners on technology transfer and provides services such as feasibility studies, business plans, and project implementation support. Its goal is to promote development in Kazakhstan's agricultural sector through supply chain management and market access.
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Ed Robertson is a twenty-year-old student. He is in his first year at the local community college. He is pursuing the course to become an elementary school teacher. He is single and works part-time delivering pizzas.
Political Interview—Iowa GOP Candidate Quits Senate Race to Become Senator of...Scott Raynor
Randi Shannon, the Republican candidate for an Iowa Senate seat, has dropped out of the race to become a senator in an alternative constitutional government called the "Republic of the United States." She believes the current U.S. government is illegitimate since it incorporated as a company in the 1860s. The Republic claims the original U.S. government from before the 14th Amendment is still in effect. Shannon will now act as a senator and help enforce the laws of this alternative government, though most do not recognize its legitimacy. Her departure leaves the Republican party scrambling to replace her as their candidate for the important state Senate race.
This document summarizes the services of criminal defense attorney Christopher Braddock. It states that he has over 20 years of experience defending clients against a wide range of state and federal criminal charges in Colorado. These include sex crimes, drug crimes, DUIs, assaults, and white collar crimes. It emphasizes that being charged with a crime can seriously damage one's reputation and freedom, so it is important to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney like Mr. Braddock to investigate the case and create a strong defense strategy. Contact information is provided for interested potential clients.
David Campbell earned law degrees from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and the University of Windsor Faculty of Law through a joint JD/LLB program in 2004. This allowed him to be licensed to practice law in both the U.S. and Canada. After graduating and passing both the Michigan and Ontario bar exams, Campbell worked at the Toronto law firm McCarthy Tétrault and then returned to Bowman and Brooke in Troy, Michigan as an associate attorney. Campbell's dual licensure allows him to represent corporate clients in product liability, commercial litigation, and other cases on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border.
The student conducted interviews with two criminal justice professionals - Deputy US Marshal Rodney Hartzell and Police Officer Hubert Higgins. The interviews provided insights into their careers that recruitment materials do not capture, such as the challenges and realities of the work. Both encouraged the student in her potential career despite warnings from others due to her gender. The interviews revealed similarities and differences between the federal and local levels, including that the Marshal's goal is apprehending fugitives while the police focus on protecting citizens. Both professionals were proud of their work but acknowledged its difficulties.
This document provides an overview of legal systems and concepts. It discusses the different branches of government and their roles in creating and enforcing laws. It also describes different types of law such as civil law, criminal law, tort law and contract law. Common law systems are compared to civil law systems. Legal arguments and briefs are also summarized, outlining their key components and logical structure. Finally, the document touches on issues of ethics and morality in international law.
This document discusses concerns of racial discrimination and interference with equal employment opportunities. It alleges that the writer's employment assignments were terminated due to their involvement in protected activities, and that their unemployment benefits and personal accounts were illegally accessed by third parties connected to the President and a law firm. It claims this is part of an ongoing pattern of racial attacks spanning 20 years intended to deprive them of income and access to evidence, and that public disclosure is needed to expose these unlawful practices.
The document discusses the author's experience learning about politics through their college course. It includes several paragraphs where the author reflects on what they have learned about judges being appointed rather than just applying for jobs, their changed perspective on immigration as a serious issue rather than just wanting a border wall, and how Texas influences government by resisting changes due to tradition. The author also provides a list of additional things they learned, including about third parties, immigration being a real problem beyond stereotypes, Texas graduation rates, and death penalty usage.
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Criminal law is a system that has evolved due to societal needs. This cycle of development begins when laws are enacted at the legislative stage. The laws are then enforced by law enforcement and are later applied by the judiciary. Many a times, laws are determined at the legislative stage but are developed in the courtroom. Both the processes are equally important in the criminal justice system. You may have your own thoughts on which one is more important.
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This document provides information about a criminal case study assignment for a criminal justice course. It describes a scenario where friends go out drinking together and one drives while intoxicated, causing a car accident that results in injuries and one death. It then lists the tasks for the case study assignment, which are to identify and discuss the crimes committed, examine the criminal justice process involved step-by-step, propose next steps for the defendant, and discuss the rights of victims. If the crimes occurred in a state with a grand jury system, students are asked to discuss where the grand jury would be involved in the process.
This document provides information about several criminal justice assignments related to analyzing different aspects of the criminal justice system process. It includes details of a hypothetical drunk driving case involving a character named Mark Davis. Students are asked to analyze various elements of the criminal process using this case study, including comparing plea bargains versus trial, discussing the roles of legal actors, and analyzing how reconstruction evidence may relate to the CSI effect.
The document summarizes interviews with a law enforcement officer (LEO) named Stacey Redd and a probation officer named Bryant Brannigan. Stacey has been a sergeant in the Chicago Police Department for 12 years, while Bryant has worked as a probation officer in Monroe County, Michigan for 7 years. Some key differences between their roles are that LEOs can make arrests, carry guns, and are often out in the field, whereas probation officers focus more on supervising offenders and reporting to courts. However, both aim to uphold the law and public safety in their communities. The interviews provided insight into different criminal justice careers.
- The letter is from an attorney representing clients involved in a legal case against Jehovah's Witnesses.
- The attorney asks Lawrence Lee and Jerome Pierce to stop contacting his clients without permission and warns he will seek a court order to prevent unauthorized contact.
- The attorney accuses Jehovah's Witnesses of fraud and illegal activities based on evidence from the legal case and warns further action may be taken.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on STEM 2.0 given by Jim Brazell. The presentation discusses transforming thinking around STEM education to better meet the needs of industry, education, the workforce and economic development. While STEM is a policy and education focus due to perceived talent shortages, the data shows that only about 5.5% of US jobs are STEM and half of those are in IT. Additionally, there is evidence that there is no overall shortage but an oversupply of college-educated STEM workers who cannot find jobs. The true issue appears to be a lack of scientific and technical competencies across many occupations, not just traditional STEM roles.
This document discusses diversity programs at Sodexo and Scotiabank that have been successful through accountability measures. Both companies set diversity goals that cascade down from senior leadership and tie incentives to achieving those goals. Sodexo tracks diversity metrics in scorecards that are reviewed regularly and ties 15-25% of bonuses to diversity outcomes. Scotiabank also uses scorecards and people reports to track representation and remove barriers to diversity. Accountability, incentives, and regular reporting of metrics have helped both companies improve diversity at all levels.
Dean Arnett has over 20 years of experience in sales, sales management, fundraising, and event planning. He has worked in the pharmaceutical, liquor, and nonprofit industries. He has a track record of success, including winning President's Club awards, leading sales teams, and raising $8 million for a school capital campaign. He also has 23 years of military experience as an officer in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, where he developed leadership and management skills.
This document is the July 2009 issue of Public Health Alert, a newsletter about Lyme disease and chronic illnesses. The main stories discuss an interview with Dr. Garth Nicolson about the importance of treating Mycoplasma infections in chronic Lyme disease patients. Another article discusses how Lyme disease bacteria can reside in the mouth and teeth, as revealed through interviews with Dr. Andrew Landerman, a biological dentist who uses homeopathy to address Lyme in the teeth. Other brief articles announce upcoming events, award winners, and perspectives on various topics related to Lyme disease and chronic illness.
The document provides a detailed history of two horse racing tracks that existed in Brooklyn, Ohio from the 1840s through the 1920s:
1) The first Brooklyn Driving Park was established in 1849 and was privately owned, hosting early harness racing. Very little documentation remains about its early existence. A second track was established in 1923 at the same location.
2) In 1926, the closed Brooklyn Driving Park re-opened for an 18-day thoroughbred horse racing event after the Cuyahoga County Sheriff allowed racetracks to operate, despite betting being illegal in Ohio. Hundreds of horses were transported between tracks for the event.
3) Questions remain about the ownership and operations of the
This document provides a summary of Brian R Hoth's experience and qualifications. He has over 18 years of experience in healthcare IT, including managing over 200 hospital implementations. He has expertise in clinical systems, electronic health records, meaningful use, and healthcare IT project management. He has held roles such as Senior Implementation Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, Director of Information Systems, and Enterprise Project Manager for various healthcare organizations.
The Free Health Care Policy was launched in Sierra Leone to improve access to health services and reduce mortality rates. UNICEF supported the launch through various committees and continues to support implementation challenges. While utilization of health facilities has increased since the launch, drug shortages and late presentations have led to increased fatality rates. UNICEF is working with the government on infrastructure, monitoring, supply chain, communication, and financing to address challenges and plan for sustainability of the policy through short and long-term strategies.
This document is a resume for Tammy L. Keyes. It summarizes her professional experience including roles as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Operations Manager at Fidelity Investments and Citizens Financial Group. It also lists her education including masters degrees from Quinnipiac University and Providence College and certificates in project management, business analysis, and business continuity planning from Bryant University. Key skills listed include project management, business analysis, Microsoft applications, and Agile methodologies.
EXIMAR is a Kazakhstan-based consulting firm established in 2003 specializing in market research, export promotion, and supporting investment projects in agriculture. Some of its completed projects include greenhouse complexes growing tomatoes and cucumbers, a meat cluster raising small cattle and horses, and meat processing plants. EXIMAR works with international partners on technology transfer and provides services such as feasibility studies, business plans, and project implementation support. Its goal is to promote development in Kazakhstan's agricultural sector through supply chain management and market access.
This document provides information about several upcoming arts, entertainment, and event happenings in the Greater Lafayette area over the period of November 10th through December 1st, 2004. It includes details about a musical theatre group performing to raise money for Riley Hospital, the annual Purdue Christmas Show, the start of the season for the Riverside Skating Center, various local coffeehouses, and a calendar listing various events taking place each day during this time period, including concerts, lectures, and open mic nights.
Roughly one billion of the world’s human population is estimated to be vegetarian, or virtually vegetarian, so their very existence offers proof enough that meat is not necessary for human survival.
Curtis "Wade" Beard is a 15-year project management veteran seeking a new position. He has managed over 50 projects across various industries, including ERP implementations and process development. Beard is skilled in all phases of project management and prides himself on being a natural leader who builds positive teams. He holds a Bachelor's degree and is pursuing his PMP certification.
This document discusses using R for customer segmentation. It outlines using purchase behavior data and survey response data to create actionable customer segments. The goal is to improve customer lifetime value by sending targeted messages. The document demonstrates building RFM (recency, frequency, monetary) metrics and segments from purchase data, including data aggregation, metric calculation, and segment assignment. Visualizations of customers in the RFM space are shown to understand segment distributions.
Cloud computing is important for healthcare as it allows convenient on-demand access to medical resources like records, images, and documents from anywhere through internet connectivity. This reduces costs while improving collaboration between healthcare providers. iCLOUD WebPACS demonstrates this by providing a comprehensive web-based system for medical image storage, sharing, and reporting across multiple facilities through its cloud-based platform. This enables improved patient care through remote access and global sharing of medical data.
Case study of the Alliance for Climate Protection as part of my Specialised PR course work for a Diploma in Public Relations. The presentation looks at the organisation and it's activities, key publics, tools and techniques and goals.
R is a free software environment for statistical analysis and graphics. This document discusses using R for text mining, including preprocessing text data through transformations like stemming, stopword removal, and part-of-speech tagging. It also demonstrates building term document matrices and classifying text with k-nearest neighbors (KNN) algorithms. Specifically, it shows classifying speeches from Obama and Romney with over 90% accuracy using KNN classification in R.
The document discusses the hotel industry and hotel management. It provides an overview of the growth of the hotel industry and its relationship to the tourism industry. It then describes various departments of hotels, including front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, and food production. It also discusses classifications of hotels based on factors like location, size, level of service, target market, and the Indian star rating system for hotels.
iCLOUD WebPACS is a web-based radiology image management system that allows radiological images and reports to be easily accessed online. It provides a unified solution for radiologists, technicians, and medical facilities by automating workflow and enabling real-time viewing and storage of diagnostic images. Key features include unlimited storage and sharing of DICOM images, online billing, diagnostic image quality, and compliance with FDA and HIPAA standards. The system aims to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and allow physicians to make faster diagnoses anywhere internet is available.
The history of the hospitality industry dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, where inns and taverns first emerged to accommodate travelers. Over the centuries, the industry evolved in response to changes such as the development of transportation networks like railroads and automobiles. Key events and innovations in the 19th and 20th centuries that shaped the modern industry include the growth of luxury hotels, the emergence of restaurant chains, the rise of air travel and business conventions, and the development of the motel concept. Today's hospitality industry encompasses a wide variety of accommodation and dining options globally.
Ingebrigt Mollan has over 40 years of experience in logistics, administration, management, teaching, and emergency response. He has worked for the UN, NGOs, and private companies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Currently, he is the Managing Director for Lions Aid Norway, overseeing international aid projects.
Aminah Thompson is applying for a judicial position in North Carolina. She has experience as both an attorney in private practice handling personal injury cases and currently serves as a magistrate judge. If elected, she aims to support programs that provide treatment for issues like substance abuse and mental health in an effort to rehabilitate offenders and reduce incarceration rates.
Clifford Rieders is an attorney based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He has over 40 years of experience practicing law and focuses on areas such as medical malpractice, negligence, products liability, and civil rights. He has been admitted to practice law in numerous state and federal courts. Rieders has received several honors and awards for his legal work and involvement in professional organizations.
Many people have asked me why I chose law. You might wonder why I chose law too. I've now written a dissertation on this particular discipline which might help you understand why the legal profession attracted me the most.
This document is a resume for Brentley Cronquist, an attorney admitted to the North Carolina Bar. It summarizes his legal experience, including clerking for a Superior Court judge and at a private law firm. It also outlines his education credentials, including a Juris Doctor degree from Appalachian School of Law, and community involvement, such as volunteering at animal shelters.
Meet Joyce Edelman, a Speaker at ACI’s 19th Annual Drug and Medical Device Li...Rachel Hamilton
For the past 18 years, leading drug and medical device lawyers have gathered in New York to network with their peers, and craft strategies to surmount new litigation challenges. Now in its 19th year, ACI’S DRUG AND MEDICAL DEVICE LITIGATION is widely regarded as the year’s premier products liability forum.
This document outlines Bernard Moore's knowledge, skills, and abilities in several areas:
1) Legislative experience as a senior advisor to a Congressman and the Congressional Black Caucus, spearheading the passage of the Second Chance Act.
2) Ability to manage research through conceptualizing problems, determining appropriate methodologies, and generating policy conclusions and alternatives.
3) Teaching experience at various universities, including courses on black politics and criminal justice, and arranging opportunities for students to learn from government officials.
EDLD804 Constitutional Law Chapter 1 PresentationPaul Gruhn
As a part of the EDLD808 Law in Education course at University of Bridgeport, each student was required to present on a chapter in Alexander, Kern, & Alexander (2011) Educational Law textbook. I did chapter one. This is the presentation,
The internship at Buffalo City Court provided the student with experience in 5 primary roles: the C.O.U.R.T.S program which screens and links individuals to treatment programs; the criminal records room; the chief clerk's office; the judgment room; and court observation. The internship enhanced the student's professional and networking skills. It clarified their goal of pursuing a legal career and provided insights into different legal occupations. The experience exceeded the student's expectations by helping them gain confidence in a professional setting and a better understanding of the legal field.
This document summarizes a complaint filed with the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission against Clay County District Judge Allen B. Roberts. The complaint alleges that Judge Roberts showed prejudice and hostility toward the plaintiffs, Joshua Melton and James Feltner, and toward Jordan Palmer, the Secretary-General of the Kentucky Equality Federation, from the beginning of the trial. The complaint asserts that Judge Roberts ruled contrary to Kentucky law and in favor of his own personal beliefs, denying the plaintiffs a fair hearing. The Kentucky Equality Federation is requesting the Judicial Conduct Commission to review Judge Roberts' handling of the case.
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Written presentation
A written presentation in a legal case and a legal concept is more often beneficial regardless of the case may be or whether a court has directed one to file any. Judges barely complain about written presentation so long as the opposing party is given a copy. Written submission entails the identity of the case plus the party which a barrister is writing the presentation for. It should be brief and not repetitive, be rightfully structured according to the nature of a case, e.g., use of appropriate headings and sub-heading, provide tables of content in complex cases. Headings should not be generic but rather useful, be in a logical order for easy decision making. A written presentation should be written early and often. A problem may arise when drafting the presentation and the earlier they are identified, the easier it will be to fix them.
The written presentation should at least be submitted to a judge a day before the hearing. It is better for one to email the presentation to the chamber then file them at the registry. Written submission should contain an opening, legal issues, and closing submissions. After one is done with writing the presentation, he/she should proofread it to collect grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and poor formatting.
Oral presentation
In oral presentations, the first golden rule is for barristers to know that their first duty is not to their clients but rather to the court. A lawyer must never mislead a court because the court looks upon them for assistance (Mlphurs, 2013). If a court asks a question, the lawyer should answer it; if he or she is unable to answer, he should seek for assistance or take the question on notice. During the hearing, a lawyer should announce his or/her name and the party he appears for transparently. He/she should be prepared with short written notes discussed with any other side beforehand. State matters that are contentious and those that are not, have documents needed ready and copies for the opposing party, bring copies to the court as well and be aware of the power that the court posses to grant the orders your seeking. In the notice of the motion, a lawyer should state the power for relief sought if it is not contained in motion, give copies of any written evidence to the opponents, give summary of the details in the presiding, state what evidence he/she is relying on, The oral presentation should also have an opening submission, evidence, and closing submission. The opening submission should be brief, the evidence should be relevant and finally the closing submission should be referred back to the evidences provided.
Legal terminologies in employmen.
This document discusses problem-solving courts and their benefits. It notes that problem-solving courts aim to reduce recidivism by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior. Problem-solving courts include drug courts, mental health courts, veterans courts, and other specialty courts. The role of judges in these courts is to help connect defendants to services and be part of collaborative, proactive approaches to sentencing. Problem-solving courts are seen as a way to reduce costs while improving outcomes.
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Module Assignment #5
Objectives
1. Discuss attributes of a culture of wellness, including those that facilitate improving a
patient’s medication experience.
2. Identify behaviors and beliefs that promote safe medication-taking practices.
3. List actions that individuals, the scientific and medical community, and government
can take to address America’s drug-taking culture and the prescription drug misuse
epidemic.
Directions
In Module 5, we’re wrapping-up the course by shifting the conversation toward a culture
of health. To do this, we’ll write a response paper to one of the following three TED
talks:
1. “What makes us get sick? Look Upstream” by Dr. Rishi Manchanda
2. “How to connect with depressed friends” by Bill Bernat
3. “Addiction is a disease. We should treat it like one” by Michael Botticelli
Select and view the one TED talk that you find the most interesting (see ‘Resources’).
Then, compose a response paper that reports your interpretation, analysis, and
aesthetic response of/to the ideas presented within the TED talk. Consult the ‘What to
Include’ section below for specific instructions.
What to Include
Compose a response paper that reports your interpretation, analysis, and aesthetic
response of/to your selected TED talk by addressing the following three writing prompts:
1. Interpret the artistic work:
• In your opinion, what is the main message the presenter is trying to share?
Support your response with a specific example from the TED talk.
2. Analyze and Evaluate: What is your analysis of the TED talk overall? Address both
of these prompts to help construct your analysis:
• What is the main issue or problem the presenter is discussing? How does
this issue/problem contribute to America’s drug-taking culture? Elaborate on
your response with an example from the talk.
• Consider the solution the presenter proposes to address the main
issue/problem they are discussing. If individuals or society implement this
solution, how would these actions contribute to a culture of wellness? Again,
elaborate on your response with an example from the talk.
3. Develop an aesthetic response:
• How did watching this TED talk make you feel? Elaborate on your response
by including a meaningful personal reflection that further explains your
thoughts and feelings.
4. Format guidelines: Arial font size 11; single-spaced; 1” margins; Length: 1.5 pages
maximum
5. Please cite the TED talk as well as any external sources, and include a reference list
containing the full citation for each source following the end of your essay.
Resources
1. Michael Botticelli. Addiction is a disease. We should treat it like
one [Video]. Published October 2016. Accessed March 29, 2019.
2. Bill Bernat. How to connect with depressed friends [Video]. Published November
2017. Accessed March 29, 2019.
3. Dr. Rishi Manchanda ...
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Samuel James Ervin, IV
People’s Alliance PAC 2014 Questionnaire
for North Carolina Appellate Division Judicial Candidates
Candidate’s name: Samuel James Ervin, IV
Residence address: 517 Lenoir Street, Morganton, North Carolina 28655
Cell-phone Number: (828) 455-4134 e-mail: ervingarden@bellsouth.net
Preliminary Statement
Although I am aware that, according to a relatively recent decision of the United States
Supreme Court and relatively recent amendments to the Code of Judicial Conduct, I am allowed
to take positions concerning various public policy issues during my campaign for judicial office,
I do not believe that this fact absolves me from the responsibility for deciding which, if any, of
the questions posed in the questionnaire I believe that it is appropriate for me to answer given the
overarching importance of ensuring that the judicial system retains the confidence of the public.
The principal responsibility of any judge, including a Justice of the Supreme Court of North
Carolina, is to decide the cases that come before the court fairly and conscientiously based on the
facts contained in the record and a proper understanding of the applicable law. A judge is
required to make sure that each litigant not only receives a fair hearing in actuality, but also
believes that he or she has received a fair hearing. I do not believe that a litigant in a case before
the Supreme Court involving a constitutional provision, statutory provision or common law
principle that implicates a disputed question of public policy would believe that he or she had
received a fair hearing if one of the justices responsible for deciding that case had made a public
pronouncement concerning whether the relevant constitutional provision, statutory provision or
common law principle at issue in that case was consistent with considerations of sound public
policy. Thus, in spite of the changes in the law that would allow me to answer policy-related
questions without violating the Code of Judicial Conduct, I do not believe that a candidate for
election to the Supreme Court should publicly express an opinion about the wisdom of particular
constitutional provisions, statutory provisions or common law principles and will refrain from
expressing opinions concerning those subjects and other public policy issues in responding to
this questionnaire.
About you:
1) Where were you born and where have you lived?
Response
I was born in Morganton, North Carolina, and have lived there all of my life except for the years
during which I attended college and law school.
2) Are you conservative or liberal? Please choose one and then explain your answer.
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Response
I would not describe myself as either a liberal or a conservative judge (and, in fact, am
not entirely sure what it means to be either a liberal or a conservative judge). I believe that the
ultimate task of an appellate judge is to carefully review the record, study the applicable law, and
decide each case on the basis of an appropriate application of the law to the facts rather than on
the basis of ideological predispositions or similar factors. Simply put, I do not believe that it is
appropriate for an appellate judge to attempt to further any personal ideological agenda in ruling
on particular cases. I believe that I have an established reputation for making fair and impartial
decisions which reflect an attempt to understand and properly apply the applicable law during
my service as a member of the Utilities Commission and the Court of Appeals.
3) Please describe how your religious and philosophical beliefs may affect your conduct
and decision making if you are elected.
Response
I have a simple judicial philosophy, which stems from my fundamental belief that all
persons have a right to a fair hearing before a judge who believes that each case is of critical
importance to the persons involved, who understands that the courts should be a place where
each person is treated equally under the law, and who is not beholden to any particular person,
entity, or group. The ultimate job performed by all judges, including Justices of the Supreme
Court, is to fairly and impartially apply the law to a specific set of facts and to enforce the rights
of all parties under the law without favoring any party or interest and without attempting to
effectuate or further any political, ideological, philosophical, or religious agenda while deciding
the cases that come before them. Although I am, as is discussed in greater detail below, active in
my church and although I have been actively involved in the political process in the past, I
believe that my record as a Utilities Commissioner and a Judge of the North Carolina Court of
Appeals indicates that I have worked very hard to act in accordance with the judicial philosophy
that I have outlined in response to Question No. 3 and that I can fairly and impartially decide
even the most complicated and controversial cases on the basis of a dispassionate analysis of the
law and the fact.
4) Please list the organizations (educational, social, charitable, cultural, political,
religious, etc.) you have joined or supported. If you have held an office in any of
these organizations, please describe.
Response
I have belonged to, been active in, and supported many organizations over the years and
could not possibly list all of them in response to Question No. 4. For that reason, my answer to
this question will focus on certain organizations to which I have devoted a substantial amount of
time or resources at different points in my life. At the present time, as has been the case for
many years, I am a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where I currently serve as a
member of the Administrative Committee and have, in the past, served as a deacon, elder, Chair
of the Board of Deacons, Chair of the Benevolence, Finance, and Stewardship Committee, Chair
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of the Administrative Committee, and Chair of the Nominating Committee. I am also currently a
member of the American Bar Association, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Twenty-Fifth
District Bar and the Wake County Bar Association. I served as President of the Twenty-Fifth
District Bar in 1998-1990 and have been a member of a number of bar-related committees and
task forces at different times in the past. A number of years ago, I served as a member of the
Board of Directors of Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company. Many years ago, I served
on the committee of the Burke County United Way that was responsible for evaluating
organizational requests for financial support. I served as Chair of the Burke County Democratic
Party from 1989 until 1993. I regularly contribute to the First Presbyterian Church of
Morganton, Davidson College, Harvard Law School, the State Employees Combined Campaign,
the North Caroliniana Society, and a number of other entities.
5) If you have had an occupation other than law, please describe the occupation and the
work you performed. Who were your employers?
Response
I served as a member of the North Carolina Utilities Commission from 1999 until taking
office as a member of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2009. The Utilities Commission is
a quasi-judicial body that is responsible for regulating the rates charged and terms and conditions
of service provided to retail customers by investor-owned electric, natural gas,
telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities. While a member of the Utilities Commission,
I heard and decided many important cases, including proceedings in which the Utilities
Commission approved rate reductions for Dominion North Carolina Power and Duke Energy and
implemented the energy legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2007. I was also heavily
involved in the drafting of the Clean Smokestacks Act and the 2007 energy legislation. I also
served as Chair of the Committee on Electricity of the National Association of Regulatory Utility
Commissioners (NARUC) and as a member of NARUC’s Task Force on Climate Policy.
Although I had a number of summer jobs during the time that I was in junior high school, high
school, and college and although I have officiated high school, middle school, and age group
soccer matches off and on for nearly two decades, I do not believe that information concerning
those activities is responsive to Question No. 5 and have not included such information in this
response, although I will be happy to supplement my response to include this information upon
request.
6) Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic
offense (such as speeding)? If the answer is yes, please describe the circumstances
and the outcome.
Response
I have never been convicted of a criminal offense as defined in Question No. 6.
7) Have you personally ever been the plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit? If the answer
is yes, please explain the circumstances and the outcome of the case.
Response
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I was a defendant in a civil action brought by a former client named Harry James Fowler
in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina against a number of
individuals, including me, in approximately 2002. In that action, Mr. Fowler alleged that I had
failed to properly represent him in a criminal case in which he was convicted of various child sex
offenses and received a lengthy sentence of imprisonment. After I filed an answer denying Mr.
Fowler’s allegations (which were baseless) and moved to dismiss Mr. Fowler’s complaint on the
grounds that the applicable statute of limitations had expired, the court dismissed Mr. Fowler’s
complaint, a decision which was affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth
Circuit in 2003 (the United States Supreme Court subsequently denied Mr. Fowler’s request for
certiorari review). In addition, during the time that I served on the Utilities Commission, I was
named as a party defendant in a number of judicial review proceedings brought pursuant to the
relevant provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. However, I have not provided
information concerning those proceedings in response to Question No. 7 given that they were
nothing more than appeals to the federal courts seeking judicial review of certain decisions that
the Utilities Commission had made in the course of carrying out its statutory responsibilities and
did not involve the assertion of any sort of claim by or against me in my individual capacity.
About your practice of law:
8) Please describe your practice as a lawyer. Be specific. Describe the areas of your
practice and your specialties. If, over time, your practice has evolved or changed,
describe the changes. Describe your various client bases as a part of your answer.
Response
I engaged in the private practice of law with the Morganton, North Carolina, firm of
Byrd, Byrd, Ervin, Whisnant, McMahon & Ervin, P.A., and its predecessors from 1981 until
taking office as a member of the Utilities Commission in 1999. The law firm of which I was a
member engaged in the general practice of law and handled a wide variety of matters. As a
private practitioner, I represented individuals and businesses (most of which operated in the
general vicinity of Morganton) in criminal cases, employment cases (including the representation
of state employees), business disputes, personal injury cases, administrative matters (such as
licensing and professional disciplinary cases), and utility-related matters. Among other things, I
did the majority of my firm’s appellate work, so that I regularly appeared before the North
Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Over time, the bulk of my practice became
focused on the representation of a statewide association of manufacturers before the Utilities
Commission, appellate litigation, and the defense of serious criminal cases (including capital
trial, appellate, and post-conviction work).
9) If you have been a member of an appellate division court, please choose two
decisions you have written for the court which you feel best illustrate your learning,
values, skills, outlook, and temperament as a jurist. If the decisions are published,
you may simply cite them here. If a decision you have selected is unpublished, please
provide us with a copy. Please explain why you selected these decisions and tell us
how they demonstrate your particular fitness to hold the judicial office you are
seeking.
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Response
I have been responsible for the drafting of more than 475 opinions since taking office as a
member of the Court of Appeals in 2009. Although it is difficult for me to select two cases from
that number as representative of my work, you might wish to examine State v. Ward, 199 N.C.
App. 1, 681 S.E.2d 354 (2009), and Sugar Creek Charter School v. State, ___ N.C. App. ___,
712 S.E.2d 730 (2011), as opinions which reflect the manner in which I analyze legal issues.
The Ward decision, which was later affirmed by the Supreme Court, held that the State was not
entitled to attempt to establish that prescription medications were prohibited controlled
substances based solely on a visual examination of the medications in question rather than on the
basis of the results of a chemical analysis. The Sugar Creek Charter School decision upheld the
constitutionality of the existing statutory provisions that allow local school boards to refrain from
sharing capital construction monies with charter schools. I believe that these opinions show that
I follow the law, that I have the ability to address complex issues arising in both the criminal and
civil context in an intellectually coherent way, and that I am able to thoroughly explain the basis
for my decisions. I would be happy to provide additional citations if that would be helpful in
evaluating my candidacy.
10) If you have not been a member of an appellate division court, please describe your
practice in that division. Please provide us with the citations to two appellate
decisions in cases in which you advocated as lead attorney for one of the parties.
The decisions you choose should best illustrate the learning, values, skills, outlook,
and temperament you would bring to the court as the holder of the judicial office
you seek. If a decision you have chosen is unpublished, please provide us with a
copy. Please also provide us with a copy of a portion of the brief written by you that
demonstrates your advocacy in one or both of the decisions you have selected.
Explain why you selected these decisions.
Response
As a result of the fact that I have served as a member of the Court of Appeals since taking
office on January 1, 2009, I do not believe that I am required to respond to Question No. 10.
11) Please describe the nature and extent of any pro bono work you have done. Is there a
pro bono matter to which you have contributed that best illustrates your values as a
lawyer and you as a person?
Response
As a member of a general practice firm in a small town, I did a considerable amount of
pro bono work. Among other things, I provided legal advice to my church and spent a
substantial amount of time serving as a member of a disciplinary committee responsible for
investigating allegations made against a minister who pastored another church in the region in
which I reside. In addition, I advised many people about a wide variety of issues, including
employment disputes, housing disputes, collections issues, and similar matters, without charge.
Finally, I represented a number of individuals who had been convicted of first degree murder and
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sentenced to death on direct appeal and in postconviction proceedings. Although I did receive
payment for my services in these cases from the State, the number of cases that I handled and the
fact that the State does not pay an attorney’s normal hourly rate for representing indigent
criminal defendants means that this work closely resembled more traditional pro bono work. I
believe that this pro bono work demonstrates that I am willing to make my professional skills
available to persons in crisis and to attempt to help such persons deal with genuinely difficult
issues.
Concerning law and policy:
12) What are your views on the death penalty and the way death penalty cases are
handled in North Carolina? As a matter of the administration of justice, what
should the courts and legislature do about the death penalty?
Response
The state and federal courts have repeatedly upheld North Carolina’s capital sentencing
statues against various constitutional challenges. For that reason, the extent to which the death
penalty should or should not be retained in North Carolina is a question for the General
Assembly and not the judiciary. As I indicated in my preliminary statement, I have opted to
refrain from commenting on policy-related issues during the course of my campaign for the
Supreme Court on the theory that expressing opinions concerning such subjects could adversely
affect the perception that I am able to fairly and impartially decide cases on the basis of a
dispassionate analysis of the applicable law and the facts. Moreover, the actual manner in which
North Carolina’s capital sentencing statutes are interpreted and applied is a subject which comes
before the Supreme Court. According to Canon 3.A(6) of the Code of Judicial Conduct, I am
precluded from commenting on the merits of cases which are pending in the state and federal
courts in North Carolina. Given that the Code of Judicial Conduct precludes judges and justices
from commenting on pending cases and from acting in any way which might tend to impair
public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judicial system, I do not believe that it
would be appropriate for me to comment on the manner in which North Carolina’s capital
sentencing statutes should be applied except to say that I can fairly and impartially apply the
applicable provisions of state and federal law.
13) Do you perceive any racial discrimination in the criminal justice system? If your
answer is yes, what should be done to combat it?
Response
I strongly believe that the criminal laws should be applied equally to all citizens without
regard to race, ethnicity, or any other similar characteristic. Any decision to investigate, charge,
prosecute, or convict or acquit a particular individual on race-related grounds would be
fundamentally inconsistent with the manner in which our criminal justice system should operate.
Although I would like to believe that American society in general and the criminal justice system
in particular has become free from the disgrace of racial discrimination, we have not attained that
goal yet. As a result, members of the judiciary ought to be constantly on the lookout for any
indication that decisions regarding the enforcement of the criminal laws (and, for that matter, all
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other laws) have been made in a discriminatory manner and to carefully consider any assertions
that impermissible racial discrimination has occurred.
14) What are your views on the rights (including whether any such rights exist) of
homosexual persons to marry? Did you vote for or against Amendment One?
Response
As I have previously indicated, I do not believe that it is appropriate for judicial
candidates to express opinions concerning disputed policy or political issues. In addition, Canon
3.A(6) prohibits members of the judiciary from making public comments on issues which are
pending in the state and federal courts with jurisdiction in North Carolina. In light of these
factors, I did not take a public position concerning the merits of the constitutional amendment
adopted by the voters in May, 2012. I believe that it is particularly important for members of the
judiciary to refrain from making such comments given that the North Carolina courts may well
be called upon to construe and apply the constitutional amendment in question or to consider
whether that amendment is consistent with one or more provisions of the United States
Constitution. As should be obvious, a litigant defending or taking an expansive view of the
amendment might not believe that a judicial official who had opposed its adoption could fairly
decide his or her claim. Similarly, a litigant advocating the invalidation of or the adoption of a
narrow construction of the amendment might not believe that a judicial official who had openly
supported the amendment could fairly decide his or her claim. As a result, I have not taken a
public position concerning the amendment.
15) In your view, should citizens be required to provide elections officials with some
form of official identification before they are allowed to vote?
Response
I am aware that the General Assembly has enacted legislation containing a statutory
requirement that North Carolina citizens present an approved means of identification as a
prerequisite for exercising their right to vote. I firmly believe that protecting the right of all
citizens to exercise their fundamental right to vote is of critical importance and that fraudulent
election-related practices undermine our system of government. I am also aware that the validity
of the photographic identification requirement and certain other voting-related measures enacted
by the 2013 General Assembly have been challenged as violative of various constitutional
provisions in pending litigation. According to Canon 3.A(6) of the Code of Judicial Conduct, I
am prohibited from commenting on the merits of any case which is pending before the state or
federal courts in this jurisdiction. In addition, as I indicated in my preliminary statement, I have
opted to refrain from commenting on policy-related issues during the course of my campaign for
the Supreme Court on the theory that expressing opinions concerning such subjects could
adversely affect the perception that I am able to fairly and impartially decide cases on the basis
of a dispassionate analysis of the applicable law and the facts. As a result, given that the Code of
Judicial Conduct precludes judges and justices from commenting on pending cases and from
acting in any way which might tend to impair public confidence in the integrity and impartiality
of the judicial system, I do not believe that it would be appropriate for me to comment on the
merits of the photographic identification requirement adopted by the 2013 General Assembly
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except to say that I can fairly and impartially apply the applicable provisions of state and federal
law.
16) Has the federal Voting Rights Act run its course in North Carolina? Please explain
your answer.
Response
As you know, the United States Supreme Court has recently invalidated the existing
preclearance requirements contained in the Voting Rights Act on the theory, as I understand it,
that the factual basis for these statutory provisions had become stale and that these provisions
were, therefore, violative of the United States Constitution. However, it is my understanding that
attempts are being made in Congress to enact new preclearance provisions that will pass
constitutional muster under the recent Supreme Court decision. Obviously, as I have already
indicated, the protection of the right of all citizens to exercise their fundamental right to vote is
of critical importance. Simply put, no citizen should be denied the right to vote or have their
ability to fully participate in the political process impaired on race-related grounds. The extent to
which new preclearance provisions should be adopted is, however, a policy-related matter for the
Congress rather than a judicial decision to be made by the state or federal courts. As I indicated
in my preliminary statement, I have opted to refrain from commenting on policy-related issues
during the course of my campaign for the Supreme Court on the theory that expressing opinions
concerning such subjects could adversely affect the perception that I am able to fairly and
impartially decide cases on the basis of a dispassionate analysis of the applicable law and the
facts. More specifically, given that the Code of Judicial Conduct precludes judges and justices
from acting in any way which might tend to impair public confidence in the integrity and
impartiality of the judicial system and given my concern that a decision on the part of any judge
to comment on such questions could impair public confidence in the fairness and impartiality of
the judiciary, I do not believe that it would be appropriate for me to comment on the extent, if
any, to which Congress should revise the preclearance provisions of the Voting Rights Act in
light of the Supreme Court decision which I have discussed above.
17) In its recent decision in Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District, did
the United States Supreme Court signal a change in its approach to zoning and
land use regulation? Please explain your answer.
Response
Both the Court of Appeals, on which I currently sit, and the Supreme Court, on which I
seek to sit, are required, on a fairly regular basis, to ascertain whether land use planning
decisions made by municipal and county governments are violative of state statutes or federal or
state constitutional provisions. For that reason, the extent to which the Koontz decision did or
did not indicate a change in the level of federal constitutional scrutiny that will be applied in
reviewing challenges to such decisions is a matter which is likely to come before the North
Carolina appellate courts. In the event that I was to take a position concerning the issue posed in
Question No. 19 and was then called upon to consider that same issue in a subsequent case, one
or the other of the litigants in that proceeding might question my ability to fairly and impartially
consider the position which he, she, or it was espousing. Given that the Code of Judicial
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Conduct precludes judges and justices from commenting on pending cases and from acting in
any way which might tend to impair public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the
judicial system, I do not believe that it would be appropriate for me to comment on the extent, if
any, to which Koontz signals a change in the degree to which municipal and county land use
planning decisions may be subject to a successful federal constitutional challenge.
18) In your view, should state agencies with licensing, environmental protection,
consumer protection, or similar functions make the final decisions in enforcement or
other contested cases or should the final decisions in such matters be made by
administrative law judges? What should North Carolina’s law and policy be with
regard to the deference courts afford regulatory agencies? What should our state’s
law and policy be with regard to who is an “aggrieved person” in cases
environmental law violations?
Response
The authority of state agencies to make final regulatory decisions, the extent to which
those decisions are subject to judicial review, and the criteria which must be satisfied in order for
a litigant to have standing to challenge an action taken by a regulatory agency are, in the first
instance, policy-related matters to be determined by the General Assembly. In addition, the
extent to which a particular litigant has standing as a constitutional matter is an issue which
regularly comes before the judicial branch. As I indicated in my preliminary statement, I have
opted to refrain from commenting on policy-related issues during the course of my campaign for
the Supreme Court on the theory that expressing opinions concerning such subjects could
adversely affect the perception that I am able to fairly and impartially decide cases on the basis
of a dispassionate analysis of the applicable law and the facts. In addition, the provisions of
Canon 3.A(6) of the Code of Judicial Conduct prohibits me from commenting about legal issues
which are pending in the state and federal courts in North Carolina. Given that the Code of
Judicial Conduct precludes judges and justices from commenting on pending cases and from
acting in any way which might tend to impair public confidence in the integrity and impartiality
of the judicial system, I do not believe that it would be appropriate for me to comment on the
extent to which state regulatory agencies should have the ultimate authority for making
regulatory decisions, the extent of the judicial review authority which should be granted to the
courts in connection with appeals from regulatory agencies, or the rules which should be applied
in determining the extent to which particular individuals and groups to challenge administrative
or regulatory decisions have standing to do so.
Your politics:
19) How are you registered to vote? Have you ever changed your registration? If you
have changed your voter registration, please explain why.
Response
I have been a registered Democrat from the time that I initially registered to vote in 1973
until the present.
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20) For whom did you vote in the 2008 and 2012 presidential and gubernatorial
elections?
Response
I do not believe, given the nonpartisan nature of judicial races, the privacy of the ballot
box, and the fact that judges are generally supposed to refrain from endorsing other political
candidates (except when they are candidates themselves) that it is appropriate for me to answer
this question.
21) Have you ever been active in the campaign of a candidate for elective office (by
active we mean acted as campaign manager, treasurer, or paid staff, or contributed
more than $2,000)? If the answer is yes, please identify the candidate or candidates
and the offices they sought
Although I have been involved in a number of political campaigns on a volunteer basis
during my life, I believe that I was “active” (as that term is used in Question No. 13) in Rufus
Edmisten’s gubernatorial campaign in 1984 and Les Roark’s congressional campaign in 1986
and may have been “active” in Alexander “Sandy Sands’” congressional campaign in 1994 .
11. Paid for by Ervin for Supreme Court
Samuel James Ervin, IV
517 Lenoir Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
Telephone: (828) 455-4134
E-Mail Address: judgeervin@ervinforsupremecourt.com
Education
J.D., cum laude, 1981. Harvard Law School, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
A.B., magna cum laude, 1978. Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina.
Graduate, 1974. Freedom High School, Morganton, North Carolina.
Employment History
Licensed to practice law in 1981. Practiced with the Morganton, North Carolina, firm of Byrd,
Byrd, Ervin, Whisnant, McMahon & Ervin, P.A., and its predecessors, from 1981 to 1999.
Practice involved a wide range of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts and
before administrative agencies, including frequent appearances before state appellate courts.
Commissioner, North Carolina Utilities Commission, from 1999 until 2009. Chairman of the
Nuclear Issues Subcommittee of the Committee on Electricity of the National Association of
Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) from 2002 until 2005. Chairman of the NARUC
Committee on Electricity from 2005 until 2007. Member, Board of Directors, Organization of
PJM States, Inc., from 2006 through 2008.
Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals from January 1, 2009, until the present.
Selected Professional Activities
Board of Directors, Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina 1994-1999
Personal Information
Born Morganton, North Carolina, November 18, 1955. Married to Mary T. Ervin. Two step-
children and two children.
Selected Religious and Civic Activities
Member, First Presbyterian Church, Morganton, North Carolina
Active Deacon, 1982-1984; 1987-1989;
Active Elder, 1989-1992, 1998-2001, 2004-2007, 2011-2013