Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson

Apr 29, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Tracy LaLonde |Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown

Law firms nationwide are incorporating wellbeing and mental wellness programs and initiatives into their business strategy. According to the authors of “Stressed, Lonely, and Overcommitted: Predictors of Lawyer Suicide Risk” (2023), attorneys are experiencing depression, anxiety, and burnout at alarmingly higher rates than other professions; therefore, wellness programs are not simply a nice initiative, but imperative to the business of law firms.

Apr 26, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown |Bruce Heiman

Like spectators waiting for the starting pistol, the legal profession is holding its collective breath, awaiting the Supreme Court’s forthcoming rulings deciding the future of the Chevron doctrine. But, if you want to be in the race, you are already late to start lacing up your running shoes. The Chevron doctrine holds that, when reviewing a federal regulation, courts should defer to the relevant agency’s reasonable interpretation of any ambiguous statutory terms.

Apr 26, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown |Bruce Heiman

Humans are inherently social creatures, and we’ve long understood that our survival hinges not only on the basics like food and water but also on our relationships with others. In our modern world, the significance of this connection cannot be overstated, as it impacts our physical and mental health. A sense of belonging is not a luxury; it’s a fundamental need we are hardwired to seek out.

Sep 21, 2023 | vcstar.com | Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson

Ventura County's director of behavioral health has been placed on leave with an unknown date for his return, officials said this week. County officials declined to provide reasons for the paid leave for administrator Scott Gilman, saying it was a confidential personnel matter. Assistant Director Loretta Denering has been named acting director of the Behavioral Health Department, which provides drug and mental health treatment to local residents.