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The MFA Advice Nobody Gives You
Welcome to Write or Die’s MFAs & more newsletter, a monthly column about career advancement in the literary space. Everything published here is free to enjoy, courtesy of our partnered universities. (Not interested? Turn off emails from this column here.) Two realities of academic life are: you may not get into your first choice of school, and even your first-choice school may not be in a place you would choose to live.
Renewed Scrutiny of Foreign Electric Grid Equipment: What EO14420 Means for Utilities and Suppliers
On August 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14420, “Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk Power System.” The Order takes a similar approach to prior executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and declares a national emergency related, in this case, to foreign supply of bulk-power system electric equipment.
Recent Executive Actions On Agency Independence-Not-Quite-Hot Takes For FERC
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Client Alert: Recent Executive Actions on Agency Independence—Not-Quite-Hot Takes for FERC | JD Supra
In a spate of executive orders and other actions over the last several weeks, the new administration has moved to exert unprecedented control over independent regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). With so many directives coming out of the White House, this alert aims to provide one-stop shopping for the key actions affecting FERC and what changes these actions may—or may not—portend.
Independent Agencies Under A Microscope-What Are The Implications For FERC?
In his second week in office, President Trump fired Gwynne Wilcox (a member of the NLRB). The firing was communicated by an email sent from the Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Personnel with a statement from the President. The statement did not purport to find either "neglect of duty or malfeasance in office," as required by the National Labor Relations Act's removal provision.
Client Alert: Independent Agencies Under a Microscope—What Are the Implications for FERC? | JD Supra
In his second week in office, President Trump fired Gwynne Wilcox (a member of the NLRB). The firing was communicated by an email sent from the Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Personnel with a statement from the President. The statement did not purport to find either “neglect of duty or malfeasance in office,” as required by the National Labor Relations Act’s removal provision.
FERC Penalty Adjudication Unconstitutional Under Jarkesy
By John Estes, Anand Viswanathan and William Barksdale (September 23, 2024, 4:53 PM EDT) -- In June's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether the Seventh Amendment permits the SEC "to compel respondents to defend themselves before the agency rather than before a jury in federal court."... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Client Alert: Under Jarkesy, FERC’s Penalty Assessment Schemes Are Unconstitutional | JD Supra
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A look back at Jessamine County basketball - Jessamine Journal
Published 4:57 pm Thursday, March 14, 2024 By John Estes For the Journal The hoops season has come to an end in Jessamine County. So how did the Colts and Jags do? Read below to find out! WJHS girls The West Jessamine girls basketball team had a season to remember, making history and setting records along the way.
EJHS cheerleaders place in top three at UCA Nationals - Jessamine Journal
Published 4:09 pm Wednesday, February 21, 2024 By John Estes For the Journal The East Jessamine High School cheerleading squad has made history by clinching a top-three finish at the 2024 UCA Nationals, held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida, Feb.9-12. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the team competing in the Small Coed division.
Changing of the Guard: WJHS girls basketball team on the rise in 12th Region - Jessamine Journal
Published 4:34 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024 By John Estes For the Journal The West Jessamine Girls Basketball team got their 12th win in a row with a 65-47 victory over East Jessamine Friday night. As of Tuesday, the team is now 20-6 on the season and has received votes in the state’s top 25 rankings. Earlier last week, the Lady Colts beat Mercer County for the second time this season. Mercer County has been the powerhouse of the 46th District for the previous 20 years.
Benefits 101: The basics to help you understand and take charge of your health care
To help employees who may be unfamiliar with the new elements of ISU's medical insurance plans, two resources compliment other resources available and help employees navigate the changes to the 2024 plans and better understand the terminology involved in the plans.
How surety bonds deliver for taxpayers
Surety bonds provide unique and significant value to society. (Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi/Adobe Stock) What exactly are surety bonds? The Surety and Fidelity Association of America notes: “A surety bond is a written agreement, often required by law, to guarantee performance or payment of another company’s obligation under a separate contract or compliance with a law or regulation.”
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