Some random YouTube account -which was created on the day of the hearing”decided to upload the entire four+ hour long hearing. Flagrantly violating the Court’s July 7th Order & more broadly EDMI rules
They are all the villains in a Scooby Doo toon and you are all the kids rolled into one fabulous package. "And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!"
Here are the VERY first words spoken and recorded under oath in EVERY single hearing, EVERY single day, in EVERY single state that I testify in across the country without fail.
ALJ: "Dr. Martinez, Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?"
Me: "I do."
ALJ: "Can you confirm that we have never had any conversation regarding this case, or this claimant, prior to today's hearing?"
Me: "I can, and we have not."
ALJ: "Can you confirm that you are alone and in a quiet place free from interruptions, and if we get disconnected you will allow the court to call YOU back and not attempt to contact the court?"
Me: "I can confirm I am alone in a quiet location, and I will do so."
ALJ: "Can you confirm that you are not recording this hearing and do not plan on doing so at any time during this hearing?"
Me: "I am not, and I do understand your honor."
****Bonus for all the fake credentialites who think there was ANY hope a certain someone didn't commit a felony each time she pretended to have degrees she never got and had certifications and experience she never had. This is before I start, EVERY SINGLE TIME!
ALJ: "Dr. Martinez, your CV is exhibited at exhibit somethingF. Is that a current and accurate representation of your active and current licensures, degrees, skills and certifications?"
Me: "It is your honor." ***And I had better have checked that exhibit, as there HAVE been times when some office has had an old version (their offices fault *not mine) with an old CV and an expired copy of my license. 'I' need to point that out 'RIGHT NOW,' because an unscrupulous lawyer 'already knows this,' but is going to stay quiet and see if my testimony goes their way (I am 'Independent' and don't have a side). The next question the ALJ will ask will be is if the Lawyer "Has any objections to my qualifications?" They are legally and 'technically' only allowed to have 'one bite at the apple' on that question here, but can of course write a brief afterwards and say 'why' they disagree with my testimony, but can 'not' attempt to change their mind that they disagree with my qualifications that they have had weeks to months to review. However, 'slick' ones will sneak in a statement like, "For now," which most ALJ's will not allow, and make them clarify immediately, saying "It doesn't work like that," OR, the ALJ says, "I find Dr. Martinez to be qualified and moves on." However, what they are waiting for is to say, "I strike her testimony, her license is expired," if things don't go their way, which my license is not, and it's a big womp womp womp moment...but at least they tried...and I always catch their paperwork error anyway. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.
I don’t think most people know - (depending on the Local Rules) you can’t enter a Fed Courtroom with any personal electronics. The tines I accompanied attorneys if the Court’s order didn’t explicitly give permission for legal support staff we can’t bring our electronics (laptops, tablets or phones) with us. Since COVID-19 remote hearings;
1) video con links are confidential
2) some judges require you sign a doc to acknowledge you will not reproduce proceedings sans leave of the court
3) the Fed JC did allow (for zoom and other remote but secure teleco to hold hearings) - see link below
Wood was close to getting a slap on the wrist for a short minute.
Those lawyers were obnoxious. I hope I was watching/listening to the approved youtube live. I'm a little tech challenged and someone posted the link while I was following someone's tweets. Even I saw something about no reproduction of the hearing.
I hope they make it public. Transcripts can't do justice to the arrogance and attitude that was shown to the court.
They are all the villains in a Scooby Doo toon and you are all the kids rolled into one fabulous package. "And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!"
S-A-V-A-G-E haaaalp I’m on the ground snort laughing- thank you I needed a proper snort laugh - today was insanely stressful
Here are the VERY first words spoken and recorded under oath in EVERY single hearing, EVERY single day, in EVERY single state that I testify in across the country without fail.
ALJ: "Dr. Martinez, Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?"
Me: "I do."
ALJ: "Can you confirm that we have never had any conversation regarding this case, or this claimant, prior to today's hearing?"
Me: "I can, and we have not."
ALJ: "Can you confirm that you are alone and in a quiet place free from interruptions, and if we get disconnected you will allow the court to call YOU back and not attempt to contact the court?"
Me: "I can confirm I am alone in a quiet location, and I will do so."
ALJ: "Can you confirm that you are not recording this hearing and do not plan on doing so at any time during this hearing?"
Me: "I am not, and I do understand your honor."
****Bonus for all the fake credentialites who think there was ANY hope a certain someone didn't commit a felony each time she pretended to have degrees she never got and had certifications and experience she never had. This is before I start, EVERY SINGLE TIME!
ALJ: "Dr. Martinez, your CV is exhibited at exhibit somethingF. Is that a current and accurate representation of your active and current licensures, degrees, skills and certifications?"
Me: "It is your honor." ***And I had better have checked that exhibit, as there HAVE been times when some office has had an old version (their offices fault *not mine) with an old CV and an expired copy of my license. 'I' need to point that out 'RIGHT NOW,' because an unscrupulous lawyer 'already knows this,' but is going to stay quiet and see if my testimony goes their way (I am 'Independent' and don't have a side). The next question the ALJ will ask will be is if the Lawyer "Has any objections to my qualifications?" They are legally and 'technically' only allowed to have 'one bite at the apple' on that question here, but can of course write a brief afterwards and say 'why' they disagree with my testimony, but can 'not' attempt to change their mind that they disagree with my qualifications that they have had weeks to months to review. However, 'slick' ones will sneak in a statement like, "For now," which most ALJ's will not allow, and make them clarify immediately, saying "It doesn't work like that," OR, the ALJ says, "I find Dr. Martinez to be qualified and moves on." However, what they are waiting for is to say, "I strike her testimony, her license is expired," if things don't go their way, which my license is not, and it's a big womp womp womp moment...but at least they tried...and I always catch their paperwork error anyway. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.
I had to mute my phone the first time the ALJ ran through 'this' today as I thought of 'this' and I almost snort laughed....lol
I don’t think most people know - (depending on the Local Rules) you can’t enter a Fed Courtroom with any personal electronics. The tines I accompanied attorneys if the Court’s order didn’t explicitly give permission for legal support staff we can’t bring our electronics (laptops, tablets or phones) with us. Since COVID-19 remote hearings;
1) video con links are confidential
2) some judges require you sign a doc to acknowledge you will not reproduce proceedings sans leave of the court
3) the Fed JC did allow (for zoom and other remote but secure teleco to hold hearings) - see link below
https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2020/03/31/judiciary-authorizes-videoaudio-access-during-covid-19-pandemic
Wood was close to getting a slap on the wrist for a short minute.
Those lawyers were obnoxious. I hope I was watching/listening to the approved youtube live. I'm a little tech challenged and someone posted the link while I was following someone's tweets. Even I saw something about no reproduction of the hearing.
I hope they make it public. Transcripts can't do justice to the arrogance and attitude that was shown to the court.
She was extremely patient.
Okay Nancy Drew. Love this sleuthing of yours.
Do not want to be on your radar in all things legal…but will happily watch you in action. 🤘🏼
I’m nice until deep stupid tries to clap back -then I go full on Spicy - shit got escalated and I enjoyed being a part of that <snort>
Back atcha- hope all is well - I think I sent you a text