James Copland

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President Obama keeps picking winners and losers. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to expose the inconsistencies of Obama's State of the Union speech as he talked about fairness and proposed inequitable programs.
Why isn't Obama talking about his health care accomplishments? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why Obama didn't even mention his health care bill in the State of the Union address.
Do you know what the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau does? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the origin and purpose of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
When will the CFPB have a leader? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why President Obama is struggling to get Richard Cordray confirmed as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau will affect you business, whether directly or indirectly. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how potential CFPB regulations and lack of oversight will affect small businesses.
When trial lawyers find a new cash cow in state-sponsored litigation small business loses. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the questionable practice of state attorneys general hiring litigation firms to do the state's work on a contingency basis.
Employers avoid states known for cozy relationships between the attorney general and law firms. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how a state’s out-of-control litigation climate affects small businesses from insurance costs to loss of business opportunity.
Has your state adopted the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act (PARSA)? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how PARSA reforms state contracts with independent law firms, creating a more business-friendly environment.
When trial lawyers find a new cash cow in state-sponsored litigation small business loses. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the questionable practice of state attorneys general hiring litigation firms to do the state's work on a contingency basis.
Employers avoid states known for cozy relationships between the attorney general and law firms. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how a state’s out-of-control litigation climate affects small businesses from insurance costs to loss of business opportunity.