Getting Through the Tough Times: Reminiscences of the Great Depression
The Wall Street Journal’s sobering article about the reminiscences of several people who lived through the Great Depression makes one wonder how close we are to another one. I’m amused that some people, even economists, still speculate about whether we’re in a recession yet. Though no one wants to go there, the only thing left to speculate about is whether we’re headed for another depression.
The remembrances of these depression veterans provide plenty of things to ponder. There’s some advice. There’s some wisdom. There’s some humor. One of the questions raised by one of the depression-era surviviors is whether a nation so accustomed to relative prosperity for so long has the mettle to endure a 30′s-like depression. The truth is we don’t know, and we hope we don’t have to find out.
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Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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