Field Law Firm - June 2022

Field Law Firm - June 2022

Notes From The Field

June 2022

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Honoring Your Word

On July 4, 1776, the Founding Fathers of this great nation took a stand for their people against the oppression and injustice experienced under the rule of the British monarchy. The famous words, penned by Thomas Jefferson, were as follows, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” You might be wondering why I am telling you the story of our nation’s independence in June, especially since it seems to be a much more fitting topic for next month. Although our Founding Fathers declared these truths for our nation in July 1776, something of similar importance came about in the month of June, almost 90 years later. On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In similar fashion to the men who signed the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln took a stand for the people of this country and moved us one step closer to the full actualization of the ideals set forth at our inception. While Lincoln issued it into law in 1863, it was not until June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and General Gordon Granger read General Orders No. 3 informing them of their emancipation, that the remaining 250,000 enslaved African Americans were finally set free. This historic day symbolizes a further realization of freedom for the American people. As a result, many in this nation now celebrate Juneteenth as a reminder and commemoration. In the famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.” As I think about the historic significance of Juneteenth, I see the ways in which our nation continues to strive for the ideals set before us by the Founding Fathers. These words of Dr. King remind me that it is our right as humans and citizens of this country to work towards the full reality of freedom through justice. As you may know, two of our brand values as a company are freedom and integrity. Looking at the history of Juneteenth, I am aware of just how strongly these two values resonate with this

holiday’s legacy. Freedom is obvious as this day literally represents the liberation of Americans who had been enslaved.

This day also carries with it a great reminder of what it means to have integrity. In a paper for Harvard Business School, Steve Zaffron, a phenomenal author and business coach, along with Werner H. Erhard and Michael C. Jensen, defines integrity as “a state or condition of being whole, complete, unbroken, unimpaired, sound, perfect condition.” They go on to say that for an individual, integrity means to honor your word as that is the “route to creating whole and complete social and working relationships.” In many ways, Juneteenth represents integrity as it is one iteration in our history as a nation where our leaders took a stand for the citizens and fulfilled on the values set before us. I hope that as this holiday is celebrated across our nation this year - its second year being an official federal holiday - you would be reminded of the fact that our nation is made great by our relentless pursuit of the ideals our Founding Fathers set before us.

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BRAIN GAMES

In honor of celebrating Father’s Day this month, Caleb compiled a list of his favorite puns and dad jokes to share with all of you!

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!

SOLUTION

I made a pencil with two erasers. It was pointless.

What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!

Why are elevator jokes such a classic? They work on many levels .

If you didn’t know, the month of June is designated as Great Outdoors Month. It was in 1998 under President Clinton that this tradition got its start, originally as just a weeklong celebration. Since then, each of the presidents, along with many governors across the nation, have joined in the effort to encourage the American people to spend time enjoying the great outdoors in the month of June. One of the many benefits to Great Outdoors Month is the positive impact it has on bolstering attendance to and protection of national parks. It was President Theodore Roosevelt who established national parks as a way of protecting the beautiful land in which we live. I think often of his work to take care of this country and all its natural beauty. He once said, “There is a delight in the hardy life of the open. There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy, and its charm. The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased and not impaired in value. Conservation means development as much as it does protection.” This month you can participate in this celebration by making time to spend outside at your local park, hiking trail, lake, or national park if you feel so inclined! Each state and city have different natural beauties to offer, so take a chance this month to discover what treasures your local area might hold. Perhaps you may find a new trail with a stunning view or a secluded camping ground with room to explore.

Celebrating Great Outdoors Month

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6 Gifts Dad Is Sure to Love IT’S DAD’S DAY! Dad is a very important person in your life! Every year when Father’s Day rolls around, it can be tough to come up with the perfect gift, whether it be for your dad, a new father, your grandfather, or a father figure. Getting creative can be tricky, but this list is sure to help you with an idea or two for all different price ranges! Wallet Why not go really classic and opt for a thoughtful and practical gift? Most men’s wallets see a lot of wear and tear. After all, they’re sat on, toted around in pockets all day long, and sometimes forgotten about and sent through the wash. A new one just may be in order! Massage Gun Massage guns are rising in popularity. To help Dad recover from soreness and injury or just a tough workout, a massage gun will do the trick! The best part is that they range in price, and you can even purchase one on Amazon! Apple Watch Strap Does the dad you’re celebrating own an Apple Watch? If so, help him customize it with a new Apple Watch strap. You can choose from many materials, colors, and designs so he can blend in or stand out as much as he wants. A New Cooler Men love their coolers — it’s a foolproof Father’s Day gift! Whether Dad loves to camp, fish, tailgate, go to the beach, or barbecue in the backyard, he’s sure to appreciate a new way to store ice, drinks, food, or bait! Tool Bucket Organizer Is your dad a bit of a handyman? Help him get organized and never lose track of his tools again. Tool bucket organizers come in many forms and, again, can be purchased right online, making your shopping easy! Bluetooth Headphones or Speakers If your father doesn’t have Bluetooth headphones or speakers yet, he’s missing out. The opportunity to jam out wirelessly while working out, cutting the grass, doing hobby work, or just relaxing is effortless with this thoughtful gift.

TAKE A BREAK

Summer is here, and you know what that means: It’s time to break out the barbecue and meat skewers! SWEET AND SPICY BBQ CHICKEN SKEWERS

Ingredients

For the Marinade • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 3/4 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp salt For the Skewers • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes • 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 3 tbsp honey • Juice of 1 lime Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. In a reusable freezer bag, combine cubed chicken and all but 1/4 cup of the marinade. 3. Seal bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill in the fridge overnight. 4. The following day, preheat the grill to 400 F. Thread chicken and pineapple onto skewers, adding two cubes of chicken for each cube of pineapple. 5. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade in the final minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with your favorite barbecue sides!

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Honoring Your Word

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The Salem Tomato Trials

Falsely Accused and Condemned The Salem Tomato Trials

Surely, you’ve heard about the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, but did you hear how the people of Salem, New Jersey, put tomatoes on trial in the 1800s, believing that they were poisonous? It sounds like a fictional movie plot, but it really happened! Even back in the 16th century, people were very suspicious of tomatoes. As if enough confusion didn’t already surround the tomato — is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Deemed a fruit but treated as a vegetable, the tomato is a bit of a contradiction. To make matters worse, in the 1800s, it was discovered the stems and leaves

against the grain. Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson, a farmer and historian, refused to believe that the tomato was harmful and ate them on a regular basis. In fact, he even hosted tomato competitions, granting a prize to the person who could grow the largest tomatoes. People thought he was simply mad.

To prove his point and redeem his reputation, he showed up at the Salem tomato trial with a giant basket of tomatoes, frantically eating them

in front of the crowd. He ate the entire basket full and stood before everyone, as healthy as can be, hoping to coax the crowd into dropping the “charges” on the healthy fruit. When he remained healthy days, weeks, and even months

of tomatoes contained tomatine, a toxin. Within the fruit itself, a small amount of the toxin exists in a much lower concentration. However, people feared being poisoned if they were to consume any part of a tomato. Today, we know there isn’t nearly enough of the toxin to create a problem for us. In 1820, wary of the poisonous red fruit, tomatoes were put on trial in the town courthouse, made to answer for their toxicity. But, there’s always one who goes

later, tomatoes were no longer regarded as evil and poisonous.

Today, the tomato is actually the fourth most popular “vegetable;” after all, how could we live without salsa and marinara sauce?

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