Hall Justice Law Firm - May 2021

Hall Justice Law Firm - May 2021

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May 2021

The Mental Benefits of Physical Fitness What Keeps Me Moving

proper form was soothing. “Soothing” might not be the first word that comes to mind when you think about lifting weights and strength training, but it is meditative! I still focus on keeping good form. I have to concentrate and count reps in my head. Overall, it just makes me very present with what’s happening with my body in the moment. And that focus is calming for me. It also feels good to know I have the strength to do all the daily things that we sometimes don’t realize actually require a lot of strength (until we’re injured or we lose muscle mass!). Simply buying a gallon of milk means you have to lift almost 9 pounds, and as any parent knows, it’s no small feat to carry a baby or toddler for hours each day. Working out helped me with child-rearing. I think back to when I had my daughter, Ella. I was 35 years old at the time, and I carried her around everywhere with me. Some people at the courthouse still remember me coming in to file papers with Ella in a front pack as a baby! It was no sweat for me to carry her around, even as a 25-pound toddler! Now that she’s older, it’s fun to be able to support her in 4-H and relive my youth when I was in 4-H dealing with 1,200-pound calves! That makes me realize that although I did not do

As an attorney, I spend a lot of time exercising my mind, so to speak, but you may not know that I also make it a priority to get physical exercise regularly, usually by running or lifting weights. In the 20-plus years I’ve spent in this profession, I’ve represented many clients who’ve been injured, so I don’t take my physical health for granted. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, which got me thinking about when and how I established my exercise routine, as well as why. As most of us know, exercising regularly leads to better health outcomes and increases longevity, and that’s important to me, but I’ve found that what really keeps me engaged with my routine is what it does for my mind. Trying to deal with a scary situation in college is what got me to the gym for the first time. One of my roommates became bulimic and anorexic. As you can imagine, this was pretty disturbing. She survived, but many people are not so lucky. See NationalEatingDisorders. org if you know someone who needs help. A quarter of people who suffer from this are males. My way of dealing with this was to go to the gym. I learned how to lift weights and actually found that concentrating on using the

traditional sports — I was into band in high school — I’ve enjoyed physical activities that require some strength and endurance. My best advice for anyone looking to get started with an exercise routine is to do whatever you’ll stick with. If you think exercise means running 5 miles or lifting a 100-pound barbell, think again! Walking is a great form of exercise that many people find easy to start and stick with. Don’t be afraid to lift weights; it’s not as hard as you think. You will be doing yourself the favor of strengthening your bones as you strengthen your muscles. There are tons of resources to learn the proper form and different exercises, even body-weight exercises that don’t require special equipment. Whatever you choose to do, I hope you prioritize your fitness and find ways to move this spring. -Susannah Hall-Justice

Win $100 just for reading our newsletter! We recently gave our former client, pictured, a $100 Visa gift card as part of our giveaway drawing mentioned in the last newsletter. Each month, we’re picking one lucky former or current client reader to win the same. All you have to do to enter is email the office at [email protected] and tell Susannah what you enjoyed reading about most in this month’s newsletter. Make sure you give us your current phone number. The deadline for entry is June 25 at midnight. Good luck!

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Bring Spring Indoors

The Most Beautiful May Flowers for Your Home or Office

Delicate, ruffled, and feminine, sweet peas are sure to delight anyone who sees them.

The April showers came and went, so now we get to enjoy May flowers! You might not buy flowers for yourself often, but it’s totally worth treating yourself and your visitors, all while supporting your local florist! To start off, anemones are the most mythological May plant around because of two famous Greek myths surrounding these jewel-toned flowers. Anemones are said to have sprung from blood shed by the death of Aphrodite’s lover, Adonis. The ancient Greeks also believed that the god of the west wind favored anemones — hence their second name, the windflower. Attach them as pops of color to any bouquet for a classic, romantic, or modern arrangement, or mix them with roses and trailing greenery for a more boho look. Carnations are also fantastic flowers to display in May. Some people may see carnations as a cheap flower, but, when used en masse, they can have a truly breathtaking effect in a room. Try using natural- colored carnations to create a fresh, contemporary space. You can also freshen up the room with sweet peas , which have a wonderfully mild perfume. They come with an enormous range of colors — one of the biggest ranges in the flora kingdom, in fact!

Lastly, although tulips or orchids would be classic choices for your arrangement, consider surprising your visitors with lilies of the valley . These beautiful, peaceful little blooms only grow in white, which is often seen as the color of renewal and innocence, and they wear it well! Their adorable little bell-like flowers will be sure to put a smile on your face. We hope you will consider these gorgeous flowers for your space this year. A small purchase at your local small businesses can make a big difference, just like how a few flowers can make a big difference in your home!

The 3 Strangest Celebrity Lawsuits

Internet conspiracy theory results in a court case against Beyoncé. The internet is a wild place, and conspiracy theories are often born on its digital channels. One such theory was that Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, hired a surrogate to give birth to their daughter, Blue Ivy, in 2012. Internet trolls who saw her pregnant belly roll as she sat down for an interview fanned the flames of this theory, and soon, a lawsuit emerged. A woman claimed she was the true biological mother of Blue Ivy, and she asked for compensation and DNA testing to prove it. Previously, the same woman claimed to be the birth mother of North West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, but the court threw out the case. Mila Kunis ruffles some feathers. Actress Mila Kunis was sued for $5,000 by her childhood friend, Kristina Karo, in 2015 because Kunis allegedly stole a chicken from Karo when they were still children in Ukraine. Karo, an aspiring singer, claimed the theft resulted in extreme emotional distress and prevented her from pursuing the American dream. According to Kunis, the theft occurred when she was 7 years old and Karo was just 1 month old. Kunis and her husband, actor Ashton Kutcher, speculated that the case was all a publicity stunt to promote Karo’s upcoming music video, and the case was eventually dropped.

Stories about celebrities can be enjoyable or awkward, but no matter what happens, they usually create great material for Buzzfeed or Reddit users. This also includes celebrity stories involving the law, which bring on a lot of head-scratching and legal action — like these three strange cases. Simon Cowell pays for a chef’s disappearing shoes. Known for his unrelenting critiques and setting the stage for some of the world’s biggest names in show business, Simon Cowell has amassed enough wealth to afford a private chef. When one such chef came by his house for a job interview, she was asked to remove

her shoes, but according to court documents, she never received her shoes back. The chef claims to have tried multiple times to retrieve the shoes — which were outfitted with $500 orthopedic insoles — but never succeeded. She sued

Cowell for the shoes and gas money, and the

“America’s Got Talent” star shelled out.

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TAKE A BREAK

Millions of families in Europe have relied heavily on government aid for survival, but that’s becoming a concern for the younger generation. European debt hasn’t been so high since World War II, and it’s even outpacing national economies. In France alone, the national debt has risen to 2.7 trillion euros ($3.2 trillion) and will soon exceed 120% of the national economy. While the International Monetary Fund expects growth to bounce back this year to 5.1% in the United States, Europe will likely lag with a rebound of 4.2%. WILL EUROPE BE ABLE TO PAY ITS $3.2T PANDEMIC DEBT?

Yet, as debts skyrocket, economists wonder if it’s possible for Europe to get a “free lunch.”

In the current zero-interest era, strange things are happening. Although the amount of debt companies have taken has grown, the amount that governments pay hasn’t. Countries can now roll over their debt at low interest rates, which is akin to refinancing a mortgage. Banks are also buying government debt, effectively lending around 1.3 trillion euros during the first six months of the pandemic. This makes the debt affordable — for now. Government debt may never have to be fully paid back if central banks keep buying it up. According to the Institut Montaigne, an independent think tank in Paris, public debt could rise to 4 trillion by the end of 2023. Some economists are worried about the risks. What if inflation and interest rates help revive growth too rapidly, forcing central banks to put a complete stop to their easy-money policies? Weaker countries may fall into a debt trap and struggle to pay. Simon Tilford, director of a strategic planning firm in London, told The New York Times, “If inflation starts to return but there’s no growth, then the situation gets a lot trickier.”

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Ingredients

Inspired by ACoupleCookscom

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 lb asparagus spears • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. With a vegetable peeler, shave each asparagus spear from tip to base. This is easiest to do if the asparagus is on a flat surface. 2. Place shaved asparagus in a bowl and blot off excess moisture with a paper towel. 3. In a separate bowl, make a vinaigrette by whisking together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. 4. Pour vinaigrette over shaved asparagus and add Parmesan cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.

When the next recession rolls around, it may be tough to stimulate their economy with this amount of debt on their hands. This worries the younger generation of Europeans, but at least for now, those troubles seem far away in the eyes of those steering European economies through the pandemic.

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Why Susannah Likes to Work Out

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Brighten Up Your Space With These May Flowers! Mila Kunis Got Sued for That!? (And 2 Other Weird Celebrity Legal Cases)

Shaved Asparagus Salad Will Europe Be Able to Pay Its $3.2T Pandemic Debt?

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Winning the Bluetooth Wars

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Winning the Bluetooth Wars

Bluetooth audio tech was designed to wirelessly connect your phone with an in-ear speaker and tiny headset. But spoken- word audio isn’t the same thing as a vibrant musical experience with a range of high and low sounds, depth, and bass. You wouldn’t want to listen to a concert through your cellphone; in the same way, Bluetooth isn’t set up to transmit music to a speaker, headphone, or earbud. Manufacturers have developed workarounds, and the quality of their work determines how good (or bad) the end result sounds. Bluetooth is obviously capable of a lot more than it was designed for, and its near universality makes it an attractive choice.

When Apple introduced their AirPod Bluetooth earbuds a few years ago, a major player emerged onto the burgeoning Bluetooth audio scene. But that scene wasn’t new: Earbuds, headphones, and speakers can all utilize Bluetooth tech, with every manufacturer jumping into the pool. But as anyone over 30 can tell you, Bluetooth was originally a wireless headset product, not a type of connectivity. And that’s raising questions about the viability of the Bluetooth market as well as the future of the current war for customer dollars in the market.

But it still wasn’t designed for music.

What does that mean for most listeners? Likely not very much — if a good manufacturer made your headphones or speakers, their clever workarounds to the “Bluetooth problem” will likely mean little decrease in quality compared to “wired” options. Most of us can’t tell the difference. But for true audio fidelity, we still have to hook up with a cable. And as manufacturers vie for market share, a smart company that designs a brand-new wireless tech based around music instead of talk could gain much — and leave Bluetooth behind in the process. And whoever does that will be the real winner of the Bluetooth wars.

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