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AI Lawyer Talking Tech
April 24, 2025 - AI in Law: Patents, Progress, and Perils

AI Lawyer Talking Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 19:52


Welcome to another insightful episode of 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech'! Today, we delve into the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal world. From understanding the new boundaries of patent eligibility for AI inventions highlighted by the Recentive Analytics v. Fox Corp. decision, to tracking the real-world adoption of AI within law firms through the newly launched AI Adoption Index, we'll explore the multifaceted impact of this transformative technology. We'll also examine the rise of European sovereign legal AI with significant investments in companies like Noxtua, and the crucial discussions around the ethical considerations and regulation of AI in legal practices and courtrooms. Furthermore, we'll touch upon the copyright challenges arising from AI training on creative works, the growing applications of AI in legal research, document analysis, and even international arbitration, and its emerging implications in sectors like insurance. Stay tuned as we unpack these critical developments shaping the future of law in the age of AI.L&P Immigrant advocates alarmed by rise in detentions at Ambassador Bridge24 Apr 2025Michigan Public RadioFormer OpenAI Employees Urge Legal Action Against ChatGPT's For-Profit Shift24 Apr 2025QUE.comAI and Patent Eligibility: Strategies in the Wake of Recentive Analytics v. Fox Corp.24 Apr 2025DykemaThe enduring value of ‘old skool' tech in the age of AI23 Apr 2025Legal FuturesGoogle Loses Ad Tech Battle: Could Chrome Be Untangled?23 Apr 2025Aragon ResearchAiming for Accuracy, Group Launches Legal AI Adoption Index; Invites Law Firms and Legal Teams to Self-Report23 Apr 2025LawSitesTurning Evidence into Impact: The Role of Trial Graphics23 Apr 2025Elevated MagazinesMarcus Floyd from MigrationMasters.com Achieves Universal Migrator Gold Consultant Certification23 Apr 2025LawSitesDynamics 365 Solutions for Common Challenges of Law Firms23 Apr 2025CRM Software Blog | Dynamics 365Border Searches and Your Ethical Obligations23 Apr 2025Attorney at Law MagazineInsurance Business launches IB+ Data Hub: A new era of insurance intelligence23 Apr 2025Insurance Business AmericaMidsized Law Firms Increasingly See AI and Interconnected Technology as Critical for Future Success, New Survey Finds23 Apr 2025LawSites‘Talk Justice' podcast releases 100th episode23 Apr 2025LegalNews.comThe Future of Law Exams: Rethinking Assessment in Legal Education23 Apr 2025Lawyer Monthly5 Predictions for the Future of AI in Estate Planning23 Apr 2025Hacker Noon“A European Legal AI has become a reality” – Xayn/Noxtua raises €80.7m with C.H.Beck, CMS, Dentons and Northern Data23 Apr 2025Legal Technology InsiderRegulation of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Law Firms23 Apr 2025LexologyMexico: New legal framework in matters of transparency, protection of personal data and access to public information23 Apr 2025Global Compliance NewsHigh Court snags 'fishing expedition' for health data from law firm23 Apr 2025LexologyBeyond Meta and the A.I. Mining of Books: We Need New Copyright Laws23 Apr 2025Den of Geek2025 PAW: Arbitrage International Meets Artificial Intelligence23 Apr 2025Kluwer Arbitration BlogGerman legaltech startup Noxtua snaps $92M to develop Europe's sovereign AI23 Apr 2025Tech Funding NewsNoxtua raises $92M for its sovereign AI tuned for the German legal system23 Apr 2025Yahoo.comGenAI in the Courtroom: Transformative Tool or Dangerous Shortcut?23 Apr 2025Washington Journal of Law, Technology & ArtsAI Adoption Index Launches To Reveal Legal Market Truth23 Apr 2025Artificial LawyerCMS + Dentons Join €80m Investment into ‘Europe's Sovereign Legal AI'23 Apr 2025Artificial LawyerPrivacy Framework 1.1 Gets a Tune-Up in NIST's Latest Draft Update23 Apr 2025McDermott Will and EmeryAI and Insurance – The Awkward Early Days23 Apr 2025Stoe Rives LLP

Ranní brífink
Firmy na flexibilní novele zákoníku práce vydělají i bez výpovědi bez udání důvodu, říká advokátka

Ranní brífink

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 13:49


Ranní brífink Julie Hrstkové: Senát posvětil tzv.flexibilní novelu zákoníku práce. Podle Ministerstva práce a sociálních věcí nová pravidla přinášejí vyšší podporu v nezaměstnanosti a větší ochranu zaměstnanců. Na druhou stranu se prodlužuje zkušební doba. Jaké reálné dopady přinese zaměstnancům a firmám? Víc v rozhovoru pro Ranní brífink s Jitkou Soldado, seniorní advokátkou z advokátní kanceláře Dentons.

Podcasty HN
Firmy na flexibilní novele zákoníku práce vydělají i bez výpovědi bez udání důvodu, říká advokátka

Podcasty HN

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 13:49


Ranní brífink Julie Hrstkové: Senát posvětil tzv.flexibilní novelu zákoníku práce. Podle Ministerstva práce a sociálních věcí nová pravidla přinášejí vyšší podporu v nezaměstnanosti a větší ochranu zaměstnanců. Na druhou stranu se prodlužuje zkušební doba. Jaké reálné dopady přinese zaměstnancům a firmám? Víc v rozhovoru pro Ranní brífink s Jitkou Soldado, seniorní advokátkou z advokátní kanceláře Dentons.

Simply Trade
[Eh!] Canada Reacts: The U.S. Tariffs That Could Upend Trade with Warrington Ellacott and Sean Stephenson

Simply Trade

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 27:10


What happens when global trade rules change overnight? In this explosive episode, trade experts reveal the seismic shifts in international commerce that could reshape your business strategy! Context: Recorded on April 3rd, featuring Sean Stephenson, Trade Sanctions Counsel at Dentons, this episode unpacks recent US trade policy developments that will send shockwaves through global supply chains. Key Takeaways:

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Matthew Ockleston: Dentons Kensington Swan public works expert on the proposed changes to the Public Works Act

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 3:29 Transcription Available


Landowners could have less room to haggle over land deemed necessary for essential infrastructure work. The Government's proposing changes to the Public Works Act to speed up the acquisition of land for major projects. There'll be premium payments to private landowners and objections would no longer go through the Environment Court. Dentons Kensington Swan public works expert Matthew Ockleston told Mike Hosking additional payments in the current legislation are low. He says an increase of up to $150 thousand for an early sale and a recognition payment of $92 thousand will make a difference. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3AW is Football
Commercial sports lawyer weighs in on bombshell AFL report

3AW is Football

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 5:55


Commercial sports lawyer at Dentons, Tim Fuller, who represented swimmer Shayna Jack during her doping saga, spoke to Tom Elliott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Neil Mitchell
Commercial sports lawyer weighs in on bombshell AFL report

Mornings with Neil Mitchell

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 5:55


Commercial sports lawyer at Dentons, Tim Fuller, who represented swimmer Shayna Jack during her doping saga, spoke to Tom Elliott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast
Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan Tax Partner on the possibility and impact of a corporate tax cut

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 9:51 Transcription Available


Possible corporate tax cuts could be on the way in this year's Budget. Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge yesterday that our corporate tax system isn't competitive enough with other countries, hinting at potential changes. Christopher Luxon confirmed to Mike Hosking this morning that they're willing to make changes, and there's a lot of possible options. Dentons Kensington Swan Tax Partner Bruce Bernacchi told Kerre Woodham that there is an opportunity for New Zealand to bring in increased economic activity by multinationals and other wealthy investors by doing something bold. He says he'd like to see something a lot more bold than just dropping it down to the OECD average. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Request
Mark Wetjen on Crypto Legislation in the Trump Administration

Second Request

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 61:39


This conversation on the future of crypto regulation under Trump's administration in 2025 reveals how proposed legislation could fundamentally reshape digital assets. Mark Wetjen, Partner at Dentons in their Federal Regulatory and Compliance Practice, looks at how the digital asset landscape may change, with particular focus on the roles of key regulators including the SEC, CFTC, and banking authorities. Wetjen also offers insights into how regulatory frameworks might impact competition among crypto exchanges and traditional financial institutions.

Exploring Mining
Greg McNab on Canada's Regulatory Landscape, M&A, ESG, and Uranium in 2025

Exploring Mining

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 34:11


 In this episode Greg and Cali discuss the challenges and opportunities in the mining sector, particularly in Canada and Australia. They also talk about the potential impact of interest rates and commodity prices on the mining sector, the shift in resource nationalism, and the importance of focusing on real mining projects. Greg, an engineer and leader of the mining group at Denton's, shares insight on the regulatory landscape in Canada, particularly in Quebec and British Columbia. He highlights the increasing importance of First Nations consultations in the mining process and the potential impact on project timelines.Greg also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and transparency in the mining sector, suggesting that companies should disclose their plans and actions to build trust and avoid surprises. He advises investors to look at a company's past performance and public disclosures to predict their future actions, as this can be a reliable indicator of their commitment to ESG practices. Greg also discusses the potential for growth and change in the mining industry. Greg expresses optimism about the industry's future, suggesting that they were coming out of their "growing pain years" and that the industry was poised for significant growth in the coming years. He also mentions the need for better consultation processes and the importance of technology in the industry. Greg talks about the shift in resource nationalism, dividing it into internal and external forms. He highlights the example of Chile's lithium project development and Indonesia's control over the nickel market. Greg says that investors should consider risks that companies can control, rather than those at the whim of government changes.He also notes that the longer the timeframe for a project, the greater the risk. Greg suggests that investors should prioritize projects with shorter development timelines and those that can quickly feed into high demand markets. He identifies uranium as a promising commodity for 2025, due to its transition to a green product and the lack of supply coming online.About Greg McNab Greg McNab is a partner in the Denton's corporate group, and Canada Co-chair for Dentons' Mining group. His main areas of practice include financings of public and private securities issuers (including private equity and hedge funds), investment management products, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions and resources and energy matters, both domestically and internationally. Greg also advises on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, continuous disclosure and stock exchange matters for public issuers. As a former mechanical engineer, Greg has extensive experience in both the energy and mining sectors. He regularly speaks at conferences, writes articles and appears in the media with respect to a variety of securities, mining and energy matters. He is a director and Canadian Chair of the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce. X: @GregmcnabLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmcnab/ About Dentons Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. http://www.dentons.com/About Investorideas.com - Big Investing Ideas Investorideas.com is the go-to platform for big investing ideas. We also create free investor stock directories for sectors including mining, crypto, renewable energy, gaming, biotech, tech, sports and more. Public companies within the sectors we cover can use our news publishing and content creation services to help tell their story to interested investors. Paid content is always disclosed.Disclaimer/Disclosure: Our site does not make recommendations for purchases or sale of stocks, services or products. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. All investing involves risk and possible losses. This site is currently compensated for news publication and distribution, social media and marketing, content creation and more. Disclosure is posted for each compensated news release, content published /created if required but otherwise the news was not compensated for and was published for the sole interest of our readers and followers. Contact management and IR of each company directly regarding specific questions. More disclaimer info: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp #uranium #goldminingstocks #mergers #investing #canada #miningindustry #australia #preciousmetal #esg

Indiana Lawyer Podcast
Indiana Lawyer Podcast — Dec 26, 2024

Indiana Lawyer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 16:55


Brooke Burtnett, senior director of public policy at Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, joins podcast host Alexa Shrake to talk about takeaways from Dentons' annual legislative conference as the Indiana General Assembly prepares to kick off its 2025 budget-writing session on Jan. 8. Managing Editor Daniel Carson and reporter Maura Johnson also join the podcast to recap the top legal news from the past week. 

The Political Life
Meet Mat Lapinski – the CEO of Crossroads Strategies

The Political Life

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 26:21


Mathew Lapinski is CEO of Crossroads Strategies, LLC. Mat represents a broad spectrum of clients across multiple practice areas. With two decades of advocacy experience, he is an expert in navigating Washington's federal legislative and regulatory institutions. Beginning as a lobbyist for health care and insurance interests, Mat now covers a broad array of policy disciplines including financial services, energy, health care, trade, education, and technology. Called one of Washington's most persistent lobbyists, Mat has spent his entire career dedicated solely to managing the legislative and regulatory process.  He is adept at developing and implementing advocacy campaigns for corporate, association, and non-profit clients.  He also provides risk management advisory services to clients seeking to better understand the impact of government action on business.  He has led client representations related to the largest federal interventions of the last 20 years including the response to the 2008 financial crisis, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and the government's response to COVID-19. Prior to joining Crossroads, Mat was a Principal of the public policy practice at Dentons and part of the lobbying team at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. Mat is a 2002 graduate of Georgetown University.

The IC-DISC Show
Ep060: Decoding Trade Compliance with Susanne Cook

The IC-DISC Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 38:34


In this episode of the IC-DISC show, I speak with Susanne Cook, a senior partner at Denton's Cohen and Grigsby, exploring the world of international trade compliance. Based in Pittsburgh, Susanne chairs the firm's International Business Team and provides insights into import regulations and export control classifications. We dive deep into the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations, examining Section 301 tariffs and their impact on small-value imports. She shares practical strategies companies use to navigate these challenges, such as China's establishing factories in Mexico to counter tariff restrictions. The conversation highlights the critical importance of accurate prior disclosures to regulatory agencies. Through a compelling case study, Susanne illustrates how businesses can effectively manage compliance, demonstrating that U.S. agencies can be forgiving when companies approach disclosure with transparency and comprehensiveness. Beyond trade compliance, we touch on personal development. I share insights on work-life balance and the significance of building a capable team. Susanne's expertise provides a unique lens into how professional challenges can be navigated with strategic thinking and thorough preparation.     SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Susanne Cook, a senior partner at Denton's Cohen and Grigsby, shares her expertise on international trade compliance, focusing on the import side of the practice. The episode discusses the importance of accurate prior disclosures to regulatory agencies and the potential consequences of incomplete disclosures. We explore the challenges and strategies related to U.S.-China trade relations, specifically regarding Section 301 tariffs and the implications for small-value imports. Susanne provides a case study on determining export control classifications, highlighting the role of full disclosure and the forgiving nature of U.S. agencies when proper steps are taken. The conversation covers the growth of Denton's trade practice, emphasizing their specialization in assisting foreign companies entering the U.S. market. We examine China's strategy of building factories in Mexico to circumvent tariffs through USMCA and the role of trade experts in advising businesses. The discussion touches on the characteristics of an ideal client for trade advisory services, including large companies with sophisticated internal traffic groups and growing businesses. We highlight the importance of early compliance to avoid potential pitfalls and the necessity for companies to understand their import-export responsibilities. Susanne and I delve into personal growth and team building, discussing the significance of surrounding oneself with a capable team and achieving work-life balance. The episode offers practical advice on personal and professional development, emphasizing teamwork and strategic client selection.   Contact Details LinkedIn- Susanne Cook (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-cook-722a239/) LINKSShow Notes Be a Guest About IC-DISC Alliance About Dentons GUEST Susanne CookAbout Susanne TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dave: Hello, this is David Spray and welcome to another episode of the IC Disc Show. My guest today is Susanne Cook, and Susanne is a senior partner and she chairs the Denton's Cohen and Grigsby International Business Team, so her practice is all international trade and one of the fun things we got into was on the import side, which I know little about. So, although our firm has an export focus, it was really interesting hearing about the import side, because many people assume that if we have exporting capabilities and expertise, that we have comparable capabilities on the inside, or the import in which we don't comparable capabilities on the inside, or the input, in which we don't. So this was a wide-ranging interview and Susanne is a really interesting person and she's from the Pittsburgh and in the Pittsburgh office of the firm and I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. Good morning, Susanne. How are you today? Susanne: I'm doing well in sunny Pittsburgh. Dave: Oh, that is great. Now are you a native of Pittsburgh. Susanne: No, Pittsburgh is my adopted city. You may detect an accent I am German. Dave: I attended law school in the United. Susanne: States. I attended law school in the United States and Pittsburgh is my adopted city and I am a fan. Dave: Okay, that is great. Well, I know that you chair your firm's international business team. Susanne: What does that tell me about what that entails? Tell me about the international business team at DIMMS. It really consists of two pieces and maybe going into it historically kind of explain the development of that team. Being German, I've always had an interest in international law and I liked Pittsburgh and decided to practice international law from Pittsburgh, heading out of law school, and in those days it was a little bit more unusual than it is today. We lived through COVID and can connect from wherever we are. 10, 20 years ago it was more unusual to practice international law in Pittsburgh, but that's what we decided to do so. We tend the group tends to international clients coming to the United States to do business here and have developed what we call the soft landing program. And that grew the trade practice, the export-import trade practice that, frankly, within the last five years or so has quadrupled in size. We engaged additional attorneys in that field as trade. Dave: Everybody reading the paper can see how we impose additional tariffs, how we impose additional expert control measures and so, responding to that need, that part of our practice has grown incredibly of our practice has grown incredibly Okay, and so it's mostly I guess they would call this inbound business mostly foreign companies trying to do business in the US, or is it split pretty evenly between that and US companies like on the export controls work and such? Susanne: I'm glad you're asking. We do both, but the majority is really inbound. Yes, we do assist companies, do business overseas, but really what that entails is finding somebody in that country who is like the Susanne Cook overseas to do what we do here, and ultimately we just hand it off to a good resource. Now I think that's valuable for a client, but really where we are more engaged is on the inbound side. And then for on the trade side, it's also companies who do business internationally and need US export control advice. Dave: Okay, that's helpful and so help us understand. I love case studies, examples. Could you give us an example? And if you need to anonymize the client's name, of course feel free to do so but maybe give us an example of like a couple engagements that might be representative and maybe kind of lay out sort of the fact pattern and again, you know, anonymize as appropriate. Susanne: Right, of course. Of course, a simple case study would be a client who is engaged in exporting and at one point wonders whether the software or a hard product is export controlled and reaches out to us and we look at the product and assist in classification as to whether this item is controlled or not. If we determine it's not controlled, that's wonderful, the end of the story. The next step may be that it is controlled and at that point we look at okay, point, we look at okay. We look at past exports to see if any of those should have been pursued under a license, and that could be a license through commerce, it could be a license under ITAR, which is military, and ultimately, depending on the circumstances, that may lead to what we call a prior disclosure, where the client approaches through us, the regulatory agency in charge, and discloses the issues in the past. And I have to say that generally US agencies are pretty forgiving. Us agencies are pretty forgiving. If the prior disclosure is done well, the circumstances aren't too egregious. Generally, I have to say, our prior disclosures we've had great success in coming clean and the client then can walk away knowing that this is not in their past and could pop up any moment. Dave: Well, I'm really just, as a us citizen, I'm really pleased to hear that, because it would seem like like that's the system that we would want, that now I'm. I'm presuming, though, the flip side of that if the client does not identify the issue and the government agency somehow identifies it then the consequences are maybe not as favorable to the client. Is that a fair assumption? Susanne: That is, yes, that is the dynamic here and really also I always say there's one thing worse than not doing a prior disclosure and doing a bad prior disclosure At that point doing a prior disclosure means full disclosure, because if a partial disclosure is done and the agencies find out that this was really a very calculated prior disclosure, with keeping in the background some of the items that the client wasn't ready to share, that is actually viewed as an aggravating effect an aggregating, aggravating effect. Dave: So it's all, it's almost so. In the sequence, the worst thing to do is a prior, an incomplete prior disclosure, and then the next verse would be no disclosure and the agency comes calling and, just you know, plead ignorance. So you actually get in. Typically, the client would get in less trouble for just being clueless, if you will, than for strategically disclosing only some stuff. Susanne: Oh, absolutely, that goes to knowledge right. It is negligence, gross negligence, or this now goes to intentional misconduct. And with respect to intentional misconduct, even if the client decides not to do a prior disclosure for whatever reason and there are reasons what we consistently counsel the behavior cannot continue because once it has been determined that something should be corrected, if the client continues doing that now it becomes with knowledge intention. And so, yes, it has to change one way or the other. Okay, yes, yeah way or the other. Okay, yes, yeah, so that is on the export side. We also in the trade, we do the importation side and it's rather similar and again, like the export side, we like to stay ahead of trouble. I always say we can do it this way or this way. And this way is prospectively working with a client, developing a program where violations are likely not to occur, or we can assist after a violation occurred, and we much prefer to be on the front end and I think really the client is served better. Dave: Now, on the import side, where does the trouble lie? Susanne: Is it failing to pay like an import tariff, or and there I can tell you, we used to have tariffs averaging of maybe 0.4 to 0.6 percent. There were a few, maybe two, three percent duties, and companies, and the regulatory agencies as well, did not pay a whole lot of attention to payment of duties. But now we have the Section 305, 20 percent duties that are imposed on pretty much all goods from China. We have other tariffs, similar to the Section 232, imposed on most of steel that we import. So now everybody pays attention, as you can imagine, and so the incentive of trying to find a legal way to not pay those is, you know, much greater than it was a couple of years ago. At the same time, yes, customs pays attention much more than they did five years ago, because we're talking real money now. Dave: Yeah, yeah, it's much more material. So I'm really not familiar with the import tariffs. How do they logistically work? Does the importing company that's subject to the 25% tariff? Are they responsible for like remitting that to like volunteer? You know, I say voluntarily, but but is it their responsibility or is there somehow like a? Is that basically how it works? Susanne: Yes, the system works through customs brokers. Okay, so it's rare that a company will perform their own entry, so they engage a customs broker and the customs broker is like the intermediary in this system. And, yes, all duties are being paid through that system. Okay, all duties are being paid through that system. A significant part of determining what duties are due is what we call the harmonized tariff schedule classification of the product. Believe it or not, it's kind of mind-boggling, but anything, any product in the world has an HTS classification. Dave: Okay. Susanne: So, and it can get tricky, particularly sometimes products evolve. They were not even there when the HTS was developed. But still somehow we interpret it for those products to be classified in this HTS system. Sometimes reasonable people can disagree on classification and there's a ruling system. One can go approach customs and request a ruling. But really it's like anything garbage in, garbage out. If there is an incorrect determination on the HTS classification, only bad things can follow. Dave: Yeah, and I'm guessing the reason that you know that there may be a difference of opinion in the classification is because one product may have a higher import tariff than another, so thus the client seeks to make the case that it should fall under the lower tariff classification. Susanne: Absolutely, absolutely. And even when we submit rulings it's a little bit like you know, even court filings, you kind of make your best case as to why we believe this product falls in the category that we would prefer it to be in. Of course we have to be accurate and correct, but, yes, we stress the factors that would make it more likely for a product to be classified in our desired classification. Dave: Okay, and so, and again the process. So the customs broker is actually the one doing the classification of the product. Susanne: They do. However, they work on very, very small margins. Dave: Right. Susanne: And so in difficult cases, yeah, they will make a suggestion, but ultimately it's always the importer's responsibility. It's kind of like a tax return you engage your CPA, but if something goes wrong, it's the taxpayer, and here it is the importer of record who would be on the hook. So in difficult cases or if there is a whole lot of money involved, we get involved as a law firm in classification as well, and it's you know. The sums of money could be staggering. Dave: Yeah, yeah. And so the product comes in. The customs broker, either proactively or independently, will do a classification of the item, or maybe a preliminary classification, or, if it's not clear, they'll perhaps reach out to the client for guidance. Is that my right? So far, that's right. And then the product comes in. And then how soon does the company have to remit those tariffs? Is it a weekly process? A? Susanne: monthly process, quarterly. It's a simultaneous process. Dave: Simultaneous okay. Susanne: Simultaneous process. Dave: It's a simultaneous process, simultaneous. Okay, simultaneous process, obviously, but I'm guessing if they receive the product, if the product lands at 4 pm on a Tuesday, they don't have to remit the money at 4 or 1 pm on Tuesday. I assume there's some. Susanne: There's some leeway and there is a customs bond in the background. Dave: Okay. Susanne: Backing up the payments so as I increase their imports or they may not even increase them. But there is now all of a sudden a dumping duty applied to the product or a 25% additional tariff because the items are shipped from China. The bond may have to be increased because it doesn't cover the standard amounts anymore. Dave: I see, and the bond is that required by customs? Yes, and every company has to have one, or when they get to a certain size. Susanne: Every company has to have one, or when they get to a certain size, it's through the broker. The broker always yes, it's part of the system. Dave: Okay, yes. Susanne: So every product that gets imported is somehow falls under the umbrella of a particular bond. Unless, it's a one-off like you and I just importing things. We're not under that bond system but in professional companies who import as a business. Yes, a bond would be involved. Dave: So is there a threshold where those tariffs come into play? Like if I buy a hundred dollar item from China and I'm buying it with the intent of selling it in the US and I sell it for $150. I mean, is there a minimum threshold? Dollars $800. Susanne: Okay, yes, and this is actually subject to scrutiny, political scrutiny by now, at this point. To scrutiny, political scrutiny by now, at this point, because these de minimis entries are subject to no duties and in this age where everybody is ordering stuff online, and sometimes these are big businesses who are shipping entries, hundreds of entries every day into the United States to the ultimate customer under the $800 exclusion limitation, and a lot of them are country of origin, china, which is under scrutiny. China is a country that is under scrutiny. These de minimis shipments are currently scrutinized and I would frankly expect there to be additional regulations by the end of this year or beginning of next year, just cutting back on these exclusions, because you can see the Congress is suspicious that this is being abused by larger companies. Dave: Yeah, and is the 800 per order, or is it a cumulative amount for a period of time? Susanne: It's per entry per day, so if the US consumer are the recipient of I don't know what you ordered online, that would be, let's say, $600 worth. Dave: So the strategy if I imported $20,000 of goods annually from China and I divide that by you know 250 business days, I think that's like about $100, like a day. If I'm doing my math right, 250, 2500. Yeah, so that's about $100 a day. So if I had that, my strategy then would be to ensure that the imports are staggered such that no one day $800 is imported. Right, and that's the strategy. I can imagine where that'd be a complicated thing to try to pull off, you know the coordination and the timing and it wouldn't be so much there. Susanne: And it wouldn't be so much there. But if you're doing like $200,000 a year, or you divide that by $250, and you're approaching $800 a day, then I would imagine that it would be very difficult to try to manage the timing of all of that. And it's also an issue, frankly, on custom side, because those small orders typically are not scrutinized, and now, if we are scrutinizing them, that's also an increased bureaucracy. So there are considerations here on all sides. At the same time, there are in place, as we all know, increased regulations on imports from China. All these Section 301 tariffs are mostly from China, on goods from China, and one of the proposals is that these de minimis items still would be subject to the 25% Section 301 duties, which they currently are not. Dave: I see. So you're saying that $800 threshold would no longer apply. So if you import, an item that costs $2, you still have to pay 50 cents. Susanne: But then again the bureaucracy right. So there is a real it's not an easy issue, but yes, it's mostly targeted really at China. Dave: Yeah, so one of the things I follow closely it's just a hobby of mine is the electric vehicle space, and I don't know if that's something you pay much attention to, but China produces like I think the latest stats I heard 70 or 80% of the electric vehicles produced in the world are produced in China, and they have tremendous excess capacity. I want to say they produce like 100% 15 to 20 million electric vehicles a year, but they have capacity for like 15 months. So of course they're looking to export them, and so one of the ways that they're looking to get around this is to take advantage of NAFTA or whatever the new NAFTA name is. What's the name? Susanne: USMCA yes. Dave: So what they're doing then is they're building factories in Mexico. Yes, so what they're doing then is they're building factories in Mexico and then importing that way, and what's interesting is that's like historically seemed to be appropriate because it's been a Mexican produced product. It just so happens to be owned by a Chinese company. But the, the talking or the, the suggested proposals, I think by both parties, certainly by the Trump administration is to disallow those products to be exempt from the import tariffs. I'm just curious have you heard anything about this? Not particularly, I have not followed the electric vehicles. Susanne: But that doesn't surprise me at all because those issues are always raised and trying to fight circumvention, where the country of origin is being changed artificially or legitimately right, and that decision and determination is always in the eye of the beholder and there are significant incentives to try to deviate from the country of origin determination of China and at the same time, the United States is investigating these issues all the time. And yes, there are exclusions I'm aware of, for country of origin or to no longer benefit from USMCA for certain specific items, for example. Another item is steel from Russia. We impose more restrictions on that, even if it's channeled through Mexico, and really I mentioned that our group, trade group, has increased. Well, as these issues increase, it really requires more attention and more expertise to advise clients on what is permitted and what is not permitted. And, of course, as a US importer, you always want to import items with the least amount of tariff. Dave: Yeah, of course. Yeah, no, that makes sense, well, good. Well, that's really helpful, because the funny thing is, you know, our practice is all export driven, but the average person thinks export is a part of a compound word called import-export and they just assume that we're well-versed in all the import rules and I always have to keep telling people it's just, that's not what we're focused on. So my knowledge of import rules is now infinitely higher than it was an hour ago. So thank you for that, Susanne. Susanne: You're welcome. You're welcome, and I can see how clients view that. To them, it's just things that cross the border. Dave: Whichever way, yeah, it's all the same to them. So what would you say are the characteristics for you of like an ideal client? Because, like I'm guessing, somebody who imports you know $2,000 a year of stuff from outside the US and they have a business that does $50,000 a year in revenue, I'm guessing that's like you all. That's not a good fit for you. It's just like overkill, right, there's just not. So help me understand what just like. Maybe you just pick the perfect client. What would the characteristics be? Susanne: There are really two buckets, I would say. The one is, of course, we like working with large importers and exporters who do this all the time, who have a traffic department who manages these functions and, as it gets to be, let's say, like you mentioned, the electric vehicle to a very specific case where they need outside assistance, that would be then our role and that is an ideal client. There is another bucket, and the other bucket is really the growing business. You know, if you are the company that imports $100,000 a year, okay, often, really, the company doesn't even realize they're importing and they often do not pay a whole lot of attention to that. Dave: Sure. Susanne: In the way our international world is going, they probably will increase the imports and their exports over the next couple of years and to me it's always best to counsel that company on how to develop a department that looks at these issues and remains compliance, not when they are now importing or exporting 100 million. You want to catch them before that. I don't know when that ideal spot is to where they don't get into trouble. As I said, we always want to counsel companies before they get into trouble. Counsel companies before they get into trouble. The function is a little bit on how precarious the items is. If everything let's say half a million dollars all imports from China, I would take a look at that, the imports that will be scrutinized. Or if you export, and you export half a million of items that are export controlled, you need to pay attention. So there is a little bit of an overlay. How controlled is the item? But and if it's just, I always use the example of brooms where you import brooms or export brooms not regulated of course then the threshold would be higher. You're really not under much of a scrutiny at all Not that there are none, but it's much less and really I would love to get all these companies at the sweet spot. Sure they grow appropriately and have a system in place, because it's always harder If you get somebody with 100 million of imports. They don't even have a good system. That's a difficult task. Dave: Yeah, yeah. So just to recap, so kind of the two perfect types are one would be like a large company with a relatively sophisticated internal traffic group, that's, you know that you know is basically set up for success and you know, they kind of know what they're doing. And then they call on you for specific arcane cases or situations where they can pull you in, you know, kind of as the expert. Now do you actually do you do opinion letters? You all do opinion letters in your practice. Susanne: We do, we do, and opinion letters is really on both sides export control and on customs. It's only the agencies who can give a binding ruling on how these items are classified. We will give opinions. What that will do? It will mitigate culpability. It doesn't mean we say we are 100% right all the time, because only the agencies can give these rules. Dave: Of course. Susanne: But it will go a long way to mitigating any exposure because the company obviously went out of their way. Dave: Yeah, well, and they relied. I think the key term is the reliance. They relied on your opinion and so, like you said, that then gives them, you know, protection from you know the extreme impacts of regulatory rulings. Susanne: Correct, correct and, yes, we will give opinions. Of course, a better way, if it's possible, is to get a binding ruling, because it's actually, in a way, often less work to get a binding ruling. Dave: Oh, is it? Yeah, I can see why Because you only have to provide enough data to satisfy the regulatory agency, Whereas for an opinion letter you maybe have to be more comprehensive to encompass all these different factors Correct. Correct. Yeah, that makes sense. So this is where, as we're nearing the end here, so I'm going to put you on the spot with this one. Okay, Are you ready? So I'm guessing that Denton's is not the only law firm in the world that's involved in international trade. Is that probably a fair assumption? So why, when your clients select you specifically, or the firm, if you've ever asked them, hey, you know how did you choose us. Why did you choose us? You know why do you keep using us? What's the response you get from your clients as far as why they they use the firm? Susanne: I believe that they use us because we are extremely business oriented and a lot of the other trade outfits are much more theoretical and okay professorial and really I going back full circle to my introduction how we got into this. We got into this because we have had clients in that space that we wanted to assist. Dave: Okay. Susanne: So we're a little bit more of like an in-house legal department. How we look at this, we're very practical. What can the company do to implement these rules and regulations with undue burden? We don't just counsel. These are the rules. This is what you have to do. We always take it a step further and assist the client in finding the best way to be compliant. Dave: Okay. Susanne: And that's in our blood. Dave: Okay. Susanne: Any piece of advice we give, we always ask ourselves, when we look at it from the perspective of the client, the company Okay, how can they do that? How can they do that? Because one can give all kinds of theoretical advice, which is good advice, but it just doesn't work, and we always ask that question. So I think that's an advantage. The other advantage is just the location Pittsburgh. Our cost structure tends to be more competitive than a you know, yes, our competitors often sit in new york, manhattan, in chicago, miami, the big trade centers now Trade Center. So now yes, so our cost structure is a Pittsburgh cost structure. Dave: Yeah, and then I suppose for a client who's actually based in Pittsburgh, it's a you know kind of a bonus or that makes you uniquely attractive to have a local resource with the international capabilities that you all have. Susanne: Correct, correct. Dave: Okay, so I've got only two more questions. One's an easy one. One's gonna be the hardest that you're gonna have. So the easy one is is there anything I didn't ask you that you wish I had asked you? Anything we didn't cover? Susanne: No, I would say that the one area we all believe that trade compliance will continue on this trajectory of increased attention and I think duties will continue to increase Export control requirements will increase as well. So I think this trajectory, will continue for anybody doing business internationally, and really this is one of the areas where it does not matter how our election will turn out, that's the trajectory Our world is more complicated and increased trade rules will continue to apply. Dave: Well, I'm glad you brought that up, because for the listener who's thinking, well, yeah, this is kind of a problem now, but I'm sure it's just temporary. If the right person wins the election, then this is going to go away. So thank you for saying that, that they need to get that naive thought out of their mind, right, it's only going to increase. Susanne: It's continuing. Dave: Yes, yeah, and so it sounds like the real takeaway is the the company companies involved in international trade should just accept that and expect the increase in it and just basically be prepared for that. Susanne: And for business it's always a cost-benefit analysis right. Dave: Of course, of course. Susanne: And the cost will not go away. Dave: Exactly Yep, no, that makes sense. Cost will not go away. Exactly Yep, no, that makes sense. So the last question. So this is the tougher one, and it's okay if you need to take a bit to think about it. So if you could go back in time and give advice to your 25-year-old self, what advice might you give to yourself? Susanne: When the 25-year-old myself was mostly interested always in international trade but I was interested in outbound transactions doing joint ventures in. Brazil, in Russia, in travel and really being in private practice in Pittsburgh. That turned out to be a bad business plan Because if I did my job well, like I said, I would find the perfect match in those countries to tend to the client and I might continue having a supervisory role or occasionally advise the client. But if it was the perfect match, even that would start being less and less. So, yes, the more focusing on the inbound transaction is, the better business. Dave: Okay, so you would have. The advice you'd give is focus more on that import transactions earlier, sooner than later. Susanne: That's right. And on export transactions dealing with US companies. But don't expect on the outbound side to continue to do the work if they form a company, if they outside of the United States and it's logical, very logical, but the 25 year old me did not see that sure, and what about? Dave: and what about, like on a maybe a more personal perspective advice you might give yourself of just you know kind of lessons you've learned more on the personal side? You know work, more work, less travel more. Travel, less eat, eat more desserts, eat less desserts. Any advice you you'd have for your 25-year-old self personally? Susanne: The advice is you need a good team. Dave: Okay. Susanne: You just need a good team and pay attention to building that team, and it also you alluded to it balance of life kind of situations One person can't do it all. It's the team that performs. Dave: Understood Well that is really great advice. Well, Susanne, this has really been fun for me, and I've learned so much about import items that I didn't know anything about, so I really appreciate your time and I hope you have a great afternoon. Susanne: Well, thank you, David, you too. Special Guest: Susanne Cook.

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast
Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan Partner on the likely tax changes for charities

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 7:54 Transcription Available


Charities are going to be seeing some changes to their taxes from next year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed that there will be tweaks to the charity tax regime, but she is mindful of striking the right balance. They want to ensure that people can't structure their affairs as charities while building up funds that aren't used for charitable purposes. Best Start and Sanitarium were examples she gave of such trading entities. Bruce Bernacchi, tax expert and partner at Dentons Kensington Swan, told Kerre Woodham that charities are well regulated in New Zealand, and running one isn't for the faint of heart. He says that while the changes may result in additional scrutiny for smaller charities, the real focus is likely to be on business income, and whether that income is distributed and applied to charitable purposes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Person & Planet Podcast
50: Climate Week Live: Unique Solutions in Sustainability Women Innovators | Jessica O. Matthews, Gia Mattu, Mollie Hughes, Uma Devi Gopaldass, Nicole Loher, Marissa Jablonski, Stephanie Krubsack

Person & Planet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 87:38


Climate Week NYC 2024 Live Panel: Unique Solutions in Sustainability: Women Innovators Inspiring Change | Jessica O. Matthews, Gia Mattu, Mollie Hughes, Uma Devi Gopaldass, Nicole Loher, Nicole Loher, Stephanie Krubsack The "Unique Solutions in Sustainability: Women Innovators Inspiring Change" live panel from Climate Week NYC 2024, brings together an inspiring group of seven women leaders who are making significant strides in the sustainability sector. The event highlights the innovative approaches these women are using to address critical environmental and social issues through their entrepreneurial and strategic initiatives. Thank you to Dentons in Manhattan for being our venue sponsor!  Panel Moderator: Jessica O. Matthews is an award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, and social scientist with more than 10 years of demonstrated thought leadership in the future of smart cities, climate resiliency, and improving equitable access to infrastructure resources. She is the founder and CEO of Uncharted, a sustainable infrastructure company that helps cities reduce the cost of developing smart infrastructure worldwide. Panelists: Gia Mattu is the Founder of Hazel Trade, a blockchain-powered marketplace that facilitates green energy tax credit deals between buyers and sellers. Her work is at the forefront of merging technology with sustainability, enabling more efficient and transparent transactions in the green energy sector. Mollie Hughes, the Co-Founder of Softly Solutions, developed a business intelligence platform designed to help businesses avoid greenwashing risks and navigate the complex landscape of Green Marketing Regulations and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Requirements. Her platform provides crucial support for companies aiming to maintain ethical and transparent sustainability practices. Uma Devi Gopaldass, a board director and founder of Leading Lotus, brings global expertise in corporate risk governance, capital investments, and revenue strategy. Her leadership in board governance emphasizes sustainable business practices and strategic planning, ensuring long-term value creation while addressing environmental and social responsibilities. Nicole Loher is a Climate Communications Strategist at McPherson Strategies, where she plays a pivotal role in developing, amplifying, and communicating corporate social impact and philanthropic initiatives. Her work focuses on crafting compelling narratives that drive corporate commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Marissa Jablonski, Founder of Ecosystem Strategies, is a sustainability consultant specializing in helping the hospitality industry adopt effective sustainability strategies. Her consultancy aids businesses in integrating sustainable practices into their operations, promoting environmental stewardship in an industry known for its environmental impact. Stephanie Krubsack is the Founder of Purevant Living, a sustainability consulting and media company. She focuses on corporate workshops, communications, and business development, guiding companies from planning to implementation of sustainable practices. Krubsack is also the creator of Person & Planet magazine and podcast, platforms dedicated to expanding the reach of sustainability solutions and promoting personal and planetary health. The Person & Planet theme song is an original song by singer/songwriter Barbara Stephan. Click here to listen to “Gonna Be There.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/personandplanet/support

LawNext
Ep 269: As She Retires From a Trailblazing Career in Legal KM and Innovation, Sally Gonzalez Shares Lessons Learned

LawNext

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 33:11


In the field of legal knowledge management and innovation, Sally Gonzalez is both a legend and a trailblazer. Over the course of her 40-year career, she has worked for some of the world's largest law firms to develop and lead KM and strategic technology initiatives. She has overseen KM and information technology programs at such global firms as Norton Rose Fulbright, Dentons, Akin Gump, Covington & Burling, and Jones Day, and been a strategic consultant at major consulting firms including HBR, Navigant, PwC and, most recently, Fireman & Company,  Gonzalez surprised some of those who attended the Knowledge Management and Innovation for Legal Conference held in New York City in October, where she was the keynote speaker, when she announced her retirement there and was recognized by her peers for her decades of contributions to the legal industry. That made her keynote, in which she spoke about core principles for successful KM, her swan song, of sorts.  Following her keynote, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi, who was at the conference, sat down with Gonzalez to record this conversation about her thoughts on KM, innovation, AI, culture, change management, and much more.    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). Littler, local everywhere.  Steno, reliable court reporting with a revolutionary approach   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Irgendwas mit Recht
IMR269: COO einer Wirtschaftskanzlei, Law Firm Economics, Business Functions in Kanzleien, Lernkurven im KI-Zeitalter (Dentons)

Irgendwas mit Recht

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 38:46


In der aktuellen Episode von „Irgendwas mit Recht“ führt Marc ein tiefgehendes Gespräch mit Matthias Lichtblau, COO von Dentons in Deutschland. Was bedeutet es, eine Kanzlei zu managen? Wie sehen typische Strukturen in einer modernen Wirtschaftskanzlei aus? Warum sollten sich Kanzleien überhaupt mit den organisatorischen und administrativen Anforderungen auseinandersetzen, die Wachstum mit sich bringt? Wie laufen Prozesse wie Marketing, Recruiting und strategische Planung typischerweise ab? Warum macht es auch als Berufsanfänger Sinn, sich mit der wirtschaftlichen Dimension der Kanzlei - den law firm economics - zu beschäftigen? Antworten auf diese und viele wertvolle Einblicke für angehende Juristen erhaltet Ihr in dieser neuen Folge Eures Jurapodcasts. Viel Spaß!

Collaborator
Être counsel en cabinet international : tout ce qu'il faut savoir avec Amélie de Baudry d'Asson

Collaborator

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 40:43


Bienvenue dans ma conversation avec Amélie de Baudry d'Asson, avocate spécialisée en droit immobilier et counsel au sein du cabinet Dentons.Avec une approche dynamique et authentique, Amélie nous partage son parcours, les choix qui l'ont conduite vers cette spécialité, ainsi que les défis qu'elle relève aujourd'hui en tant que counsel.Pour Amélie, le droit immobilier est un domaine concret et stratégique, où le juridique croise les enjeux des grands projets urbains et des besoins humains. Elle évoque ses débuts dans ce secteur exigeant, l'évolution de son rôle au sein de son cabinet, ainsi que son engagement pour favoriser une plus grande égalité des genres dans la profession juridique.Pour elle, un bon management repose sur la clarté des objectifs et la capacité à accompagner les équipes vers plus d'autonomie.Amélie aborde également des sujets essentiels comme l'impact des nouvelles technologies sur le métier, l'importance du réseautage pour progresser et les défis spécifiques qu'elle a rencontrés en tant que femme dans un secteur parfois perçu comme masculin.Une conversation inspirante pour tous ceux qui souhaitent mieux comprendre les rouages du droit immobilier tout en restant fidèles à leurs ambitions et à leurs valeurs.Je vous souhaite une belle écoute !**PS :** N'hésitez pas à m'indiquer si vous souhaitez découvrir d'autres parcours ou entendre certains collaborateurs en particulier.Lien vers le site internet de Neria >>> [https://www.neria-recrutement.fr](https://www.neria-recrutement.fr/)Lien de téléchargement du guide sur les 3 étapes afin de gérer son entretien d'embauche >>> https://www.neria-recrutement.fr/guides-outils/guide-gerer-son-entretien-dembauche-en-3-etapesSimulateur de rétrocession >>> https://www.neria-recrutement.fr/guides-outils/simulateur-de-retrocessionPrendre directement rendez-vous, c'est gratuit >>> https://calendly.com/eva-schick/30-minutes* Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network
The implications of proposed new franchising laws

Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 24:55


The floated changes to Australia's franchising laws, for which the consultation period is still open, could have material impacts on the viability of some franchising models in Australia, argues one BigLaw partner. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Dentons partner Robyn Chatwood about her background and interest in franchising law, the proposed changes to Australia's franchising laws and why such changes are in motion, how and why this space sees voluminous change, and the potential consequences and outcomes from the proposed changes currently in consultation. Chatwood also delves into the material impacts on the market and whether or not franchises will want to do business in Australia, how best lawyers in this space can advise clients in the face of such change, navigating client fears and anxieties in this time, and issues surrounding deregulation. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Minimum Competence
Legal News for Weds 9/25 - Jones Infowars Auction, Judge Newman Capacity Report, Dentons' Lawsuit Over Hack, FTX Ellison Sentenced and NYC Data Law Ruling

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 6:06


This Day in Legal History: Bill of Rights Sent to US States for RatificationOn September 25, 1789, the United States Congress sent twelve proposed constitutional amendments to the state legislatures for ratification. These amendments were designed to safeguard individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government, addressing concerns raised during the ratification of the Constitution. By 1791, ten of the amendments were ratified, becoming the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights includes fundamental protections, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press, the right to a fair trial, and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.Notably, two of the twelve proposed amendments were not immediately ratified. One related to Congressional representation and never received the necessary support from the states. The other, concerning Congressional pay, lay dormant for over two centuries before finally being ratified in 1992, becoming the 27th Amendment. This long-delayed ratification demonstrated the lasting nature of the constitutional amendment process. The Bill of Rights has since served as a cornerstone of American democracy, influencing both U.S. law and constitutional frameworks worldwide.A Houston bankruptcy court has approved the sale of assets from Alex Jones' Infowars media platform, marking a significant step in liquidating Jones' estate. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. Lopez authorized Chapter 7 trustee Christopher R. Murray to employ a sales broker and begin auctioning the assets of Free Speech Systems LLC, Infowars' parent company. This liquidation aims to help Jones pay $1.5 billion in defamation judgments from lawsuits related to his false claims about the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. The auction will primarily focus on Infowars' intellectual property, including domain names, trademarks, and social media accounts, with bidding set to end on Nov. 8 and an auction on Nov. 13. Murray may later include Jones' personal intellectual property in the sale. The bankruptcy court previously converted Jones' personal Chapter 11 case into a Chapter 7 liquidation, enabling the victims' families to pursue their claims. Disputes remain over how funds from the sale will be distributed to creditors.Alex Jones' Infowars IP Heads to Auction After Judge ApprovalA new medical report by neurosurgeon Aaron Filler has concluded that 97-year-old Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman is "fully capable" of performing her judicial duties. Released by Newman's lawyers, the report follows her suspension by the court's Judicial Council after she refused a neurological exam with an independent doctor. Filler, a physician and attorney, used advanced brain scans and cited objective data to support his findings, dismissing concerns over subjective interpretation. Filler also compared Newman's current verbal and analytical abilities with his prior interactions with her during legal cases in 2019 and 2022. This report counters previous exams that raised questions about the independence of Newman's physicians, as her colleagues suggested potential conflicts of interest. Newman's legal team has consistently defended her health and capacity, and this latest report is a key piece in their efforts to overturn her suspension. The Judicial Committee has not yet commented on the new findings.Judge Newman Fully Capable to Serve, New Physician Report SaysA lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California claims that law firm Dentons assisted vape distributor Next Level Holdings in sabotaging vape manufacturer Avid Holdings. The complaint alleges that Dentons, through its offices in Salt Lake City and Shanghai, helped orchestrate a scheme to take control of Avid's assets, cut out its founder, and drain its resources. As part of this plan, Avid claims that Dentons hacked into the laptop of its founder, citing Google Drive logs linking the firm's IP address to the breach. Next Level allegedly used the stolen information to mislead judges in prior legal disputes with Avid. Dentons has not yet commented on the lawsuit. Avid's attorney, Colin Hagan, declined to provide further remarks. The lawsuit follows Dentons' recent severing of ties with its Chinese affiliate, Dacheng Law Offices.Dentons Assisted Laptop Hack, Vape Manufacturer Lawsuit ClaimsCaroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to two years in prison for her involvement in the $8 billion fraud linked to FTX's collapse. Despite her cooperation with prosecutors, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan emphasized that remorse and cooperation shouldn't serve as a "get out of jail free card" in such a serious case. Ellison had pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, which could have carried a sentence of up to 110 years. Her testimony was pivotal in securing Bankman-Fried's conviction, as she revealed that he directed her to misappropriate customer funds. While the prosecution acknowledged her critical role in convicting Bankman-Fried, who is serving 25 years, the judge still deemed her "gravely culpable" in the fraud. Ellison expressed deep regret for her actions and will begin serving her sentence in November. Other FTX executives who cooperated, Nishad Singh and Gary Wang, are scheduled for sentencing later in 2024.Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend Ellison gets two-year sentence over FTX fraud | ReutersA federal judge has ruled that a New York City law requiring food delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres sided with DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats, determining that the law violated the First Amendment by improperly regulating commercial speech. The law, enacted in 2021 to support restaurants recovering from the pandemic, required delivery services to share customer names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and order details with restaurants. The companies argued that this violated customer privacy and data security and hurt their business by allowing restaurants to use the data for marketing purposes. The judge found the city had less invasive ways to help restaurants, such as letting customers opt to share their data or offering incentives. While DoorDash welcomed the ruling, restaurant industry representatives criticized it, arguing it harms small businesses, and urged the city to appeal.Judge declares NYC law on sharing food delivery customers' data unconstitutional | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

RealAgriculture's Podcasts
RealAg on the Weekend: Fall weather, GATE funding, and India’s removal of pulse tariffs, Sept 21, 2024

RealAgriculture's Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 40:17


Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Matt Makens with Makens Weather on the weather forecast; Rob Stone with Sask Wheat on the funding of the GATE project; Greg Cherewky with Pulse Canada on the India pulse tariffs; and, James Moore, with Dentons, on the return of parliament.... Read More

RealAgriculture's Podcasts
RealAg Radio: Farm safety, an ag critic moves on, and the return of Parliament, Sept 18, 2024

RealAgriculture's Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 54:10


Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by James Moore, with Dentons, on the return of Parliament. Plus also hear a clip from the recent Farm Safety Roundup with Jay Remsik of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show?... Read More

RealAg Radio
RealAg Radio: Farm safety, an ag critic moves on, and the return of Parliament, Sept 18, 2024

RealAg Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 54:10


Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by James Moore, with Dentons, on the return of Parliament. Plus also hear a clip from the recent Farm Safety Roundup with Jay Remsik of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show?... Read More

The Insurance Podcast
Insurance Law & Compliance- Dentons shares the inside issues to consider

The Insurance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 62:57


No one wants to think about the labyrinth of compliance and regulations that lie across the insurance industry but Laurie Lapalme and Marisa Coggin from Dentons do. In this episode:How government regs affect the industryThe importance and nuances of multi-jurisdictional compliance Regulatory concerns with the use of innovative technologyHow to manage regulatory investigationsThoughts on MGA governancePodcast PhilosophyIssues to be aware of with M&A activityLaurie and Marisa share insight into the legal world that helps manage and regulate insurance companies, agent/broker compliance, and so much more within the legal world that affects insurance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MoneywebNOW
Fears around global market weakness ahead

MoneywebNOW

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 22:54


Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses City Lodge's recovery and strong results from Sun International, despite global market volatility. Noor Kapdi from Dentons highlights South Africa's role as a key gateway for trade treaties in Africa. Andrew Amoils from New World Wealth unpacks the rise in crypto millionaires.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan partner says it's time for an honest discussion about tax settings

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 5:22


A tax expert believes we need to have an honest discussion around key tax settings.  Labour leader Chris Hipkins has opened up a debate around tax – suggesting all options are back on the party's table looking to the 2026 campaign – as the population grows older.  Dentons Kensington Swan partner and tax expert Bruce Bernacchi told Mike Hosking this has been a political football for too long.  “But in terms of things like means testing, entitlement ages and basic design settings – we need bipartisan support on that.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sanctions+
Episode 5 | Tim Meyer (Duke University School of Law)

Sanctions+

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 29:57


In this episode, we are joined by a guest co-host, Leah Kehoe, another member of the International Trade team at Dentons! Leah and Milana interview Tim Meyer, a constitutional law professor at Duke University School of Law, on the effects of the US Supreme Court recently overturning the landmark Chevron decision. Professor Meyer explains the concepts of foreign affairs exceptionalism, the Major Questions Doctrine, IEEPA emergency powers, and the expected uncertainties and certainties in the sanctions space that will follow. Stay tuned until the end for Dentons' International Trade associates' summer update.

Zakendoen | BNR
Marc Kuijper (Dentons) over stormachtige groei en onafhankelijk toezicht op de advocatuur

Zakendoen | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 118:04


Dentons is het grootste advocatenkantoor in de wereld als je het aantal vestigingen telt, maar arriveerde pas enkele jaren geleden in Nederland. De omzet van de Nederlandse tak is de afgelopen vijf jaar meer dan verdubbeld. Hoe hou je die groei vol? EN: is onafhankelijk toezicht op de advocatuur nou een goed idee, of niet? Marc Kuiper, managing partner van Dentons in Nederland, is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Mujagić   Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Lobbypanel Een verbod of forse inperking op het aantal arbeidsmigranten in de uitzendbranche is volgens Eddy van Hijum, minister van Sociale Zaken, een realistische optie om misstanden en het uitbuiten van arbeidsmigranten te voorkomen. Dat en meer bespreken we in het lobbypanel met: Pieter Walraven, managing partner bij Public Matters en Arco Timmermans, bijzonder hoogleraar Public Affairs Leiden. Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail.   Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ending Human Trafficking Podcast
326 – Reading Between the Lines of the 2024 U.S. TIP Report, with Ambassador John Cotton Richmond

Ending Human Trafficking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 28:27


Dr. Sandie Morgan is joined by Ambassador John Cotton Richmond as the two discuss the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report. John Cotton Richmond Ambassador Richmond is an attorney and diplomat focused on ethical business, human rights, democracy, and rule of law. He served in the country's highest position dedicated to combating human trafficking as a U.S. Ambassador where he led U.S. foreign policy in the global fight for freedom. As a Partner at Dentons, Ambassador Richmond helps companies keep their supply chains and workforces free of human trafficking. He was named one of the federal “Prosecutors of the Year,” after a decade successfully trying complex police misconduct, cross-burning, neo-Nazi hate crimes, forced labor, and sex trafficking cases across the country. Ambassador Richmond is a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, frequent expert for the United Nations, and frequent speaker on justice, freedom, leadership, faith, and vocation. Key Points The TIP Report evaluates 188 countries on their anti-trafficking efforts, including prosecution, protection, and prevention, and ranks them based on their progress compared to previous years. The rankings influence U.S. foreign policy, with tier three countries facing sanctions. Victim identification has improved with 133,943 victims identified this year, but this number represents less than 0.5% of estimated global victims. The TIP Report notes a rise in identified labor trafficking victims (31% of the total), highlighting a shift from primarily sex trafficking cases. The report does not specify industries, but labor trafficking occurs in various sectors, including domestic work and agriculture. Although prosecutions have slightly increased to 18,074, they are still below previous highs. Convictions remain significantly lower compared to past years, indicating insufficient accountability for traffickers. Despite regulations, victim identification remains low due to unfunded or underfunded mandates. Improved funding and strategic resource allocation are necessary to increase victim identification and support. The TIP Report emphasizes both the challenges and opportunities technology presents in combating trafficking. It also highlights the importance of including survivors in anti-trafficking efforts, recognizing their unique perspectives and contributions to the fight against trafficking. Resources 267- The Intersection of Business and Human Rights, with John Cotton Richmond 241 – Ambassador-at-Large John Cotton Richmond: Looking Forward 137 – Interview with Prosecutors: John Cotton Richmond & Victor Boutros 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report Atlas Free Libertas Council Everfree Freedom Life Map U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking UNODC Transcript Sandra Morgan 0:14 You're listening to the Ending Human Trafficking Podcast. This is episode #326: Reading Between the Lines of the 2024 U.S. TIP Report, with Ambassador John Cotton Richmond. Welcome to the Ending Human Trafficking Podcast here at Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice in Orange County, California. My name is Dr. Sandie Morgan, and this is the show where we empower you to study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in ending human trafficking. I am so glad to welcome back John Cotton Richmond. His career has taken him to the front lines in the global battle against human trafficking. He's been on this podcast more than anybody else. His three previous podcasts will be in the show notes, in case you want to go back and listen. Welcome back, Ambassador Richmond. Let us know what you've been doing these days. John Cotton Richmond 1:24 Sandie, it's so good to be back with you, and I'm really excited to talk about this year's Trafficking in Persons Report. I'm currently working with an organization called Atlas Free, and they gather anti-trafficking organizations together in a network centered around a strategic framewor...

Minimum Competence
Legal News for Fri 8/16 - India Legal Market Opening Up, TikTok Appeals Against US Claims, California Vote-by-mail System is Fine, GSK Zantac and Bayer Cancer Case Updates

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 14:39


This Day in Legal History: WWI Spy ConvictedOn August 16, 1918, Lothar Witzke became the first German spy convicted by the United States during World War I. Tried by a military commission at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Witzke was found guilty of espionage for his role in sabotage activities against the U.S., including his alleged involvement in the Black Tom explosion, a major act of sabotage in 1916. His conviction marked a significant moment in the U.S.'s efforts to counter German espionage during the war. Witzke was sentenced to hang, but his fate took a turn when President Woodrow Wilson commuted his sentence on May 27, 1920. The commutation reflected the complexities of wartime justice and international relations. Later, in 1922, President Calvin Coolidge granted Witzke a pardon, leading to his deportation to Berlin. Witzke's case highlighted the U.S. government's determination to crack down on espionage while also navigating the diplomatic and political nuances of post-war justice.India's legal market is cautiously opening to foreign law firms under new guidance allowing them to practice international law within the country. However, only a few firms have taken steps to establish a presence, as many remain hesitant due to past challenges and uncertainties about the implementation of these new rules. India's rapid economic growth and favorable business environment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi make it an attractive prospect for foreign firms, but the memory of previous failed attempts and local opposition leads many to adopt a wait-and-see approach.Some firms are opting for strategies like the "fly in, fly out" model, running operations from nearby locations like Singapore. Others, like Baker McKenzie and Dentons, are planning to establish offices when permitted, but are currently working through collaborations with local firms. Japan-based TNY Legal and GVA Professional have already entered the Indian market to support their clients' growing needs.Despite the opportunities, significant hurdles remain, including unclear regulations and potential resistance from the local bar. Implementing legislation is still required, and foreign firms face a complex bureaucracy. The possibility of limits on foreign registrations to protect Indian firms adds to the uncertainty, making the path forward for foreign law firms in India fraught with challenges. India Sees Foreign Law Firms Take Baby Steps to Set Up OutpostsTikTok is challenging a U.S. law requiring its parent company, China-based ByteDance, to sell its U.S. assets or face a ban, arguing that the U.S. Department of Justice has misrepresented the app's ties to China. TikTok maintains that its data and content moderation decisions for U.S. users are handled within the U.S. and that the law infringes on its free speech rights. The law, signed by President Biden, aims to end Chinese ownership of TikTok due to national security concerns. The case will be heard by a federal appeals court in September, just before the November presidential election.TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal | ReutersThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's vote-by-mail system, ruling that it does not violate the constitutional rights of in-person voters, even if some invalid mailed ballots are occasionally counted. The court rejected the claim that counting these ballots dilutes the votes of in-person voters, emphasizing that such errors do not disproportionately affect any particular group. The decision arose from a lawsuit aiming to decertify California's 2020 election results, which, if successful, could have favored Donald Trump. The court found that the plaintiffs' "vote dilution" theory was legally unfounded, consistent with rulings from other circuits.California Vote-By-Mail Upheld in Rebuke of ‘Vote Dilution' SuitGSK plans to seek the dismissal of a Zantac-related lawsuit in Florida, where plaintiffs allege the heartburn drug caused prostate cancer. This follows a recent Florida court ruling in GSK's favor, which excluded expert testimony linking ranitidine, Zantac's active ingredient, to prostate cancer. The ruling aligns with a 2022 federal court decision that dismissed similar cancer-related claims. However, a Delaware court ruling in June allowed over 70,000 lawsuits to proceed, permitting expert testimony that Zantac causes cancer. GSK is appealing the Delaware decision, as the majority of Zantac cases are concentrated there. Concerns over ranitidine's potential to degrade into the carcinogen NDMA led to the FDA pulling Zantac from the market five years ago.GSK to seek dismissal of Florida case against heartburn drug Zantac | ReutersBayer achieved a legal victory as a U.S. appeals court ruled that federal law shields the company from liability in a lawsuit claiming its Roundup weed killer causes cancer. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia decided that federal regulations, which require uniform pesticide labeling, preempted Pennsylvania state law from mandating a cancer warning on Roundup. This ruling came in response to a lawsuit by David Schaffner, a landscaper diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, who argued that Bayer's Monsanto unit failed to warn consumers about the cancer risk. The decision could lead to a U.S. Supreme Court review due to conflicting rulings from other federal appeals courts, potentially impacting Bayer's broader litigation risk. Bayer, which has settled much of the Roundup litigation for $10.9 billion but still faces tens of thousands of claims, welcomed the ruling, asserting that Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate are safe.Bayer wins victory in US legal battle against Roundup cancer claims | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Franz Schubert.This week's closing theme brings us to the world of Franz Schubert, a composer whose music bridges the Classical and Romantic eras with remarkable emotional depth and lyrical beauty. Schubert, born in Vienna in 1797, was a prolific composer despite his tragically short life, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to resonate with audiences today. Among his numerous compositions, his Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667, known as the "Trout Quintet," and his symphonies are often celebrated, but today we focus on one of his masterpieces in chamber music: his Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 15.The first movement, "Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo," showcases Schubert's unique ability to blend intensity with elegance. The title, which translates to "fast, with fire but not too much," perfectly encapsulates the movement's spirit. It opens with a passionate and fiery theme that immediately captures the listener's attention, setting the stage for a dynamic interplay between the piano and strings. As the movement progresses, Schubert masterfully balances this intensity with moments of lyrical beauty, creating a musical narrative that is both dramatic and profoundly moving.This piece exemplifies Schubert's gift for melody and his deep understanding of the human experience, qualities that have endeared his music to generations of listeners. As you listen to the "Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo," let yourself be carried by its sweeping phrases and the emotional journey it offers—a true testament to Schubert's genius.Without further ado, the first movement of Franz Schubert's Fantasie in C major, Op. 15, popularly known as the Wanderer Fantasy. Enjoy.   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Big Law Life
#31: Building Effective Practice Management in BigLaw with Tara Kim Eberhart

Big Law Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 37:28


In today's episode, I am joined by Tara Kim Eberhart, Head of Business Innovation at Dentons US. Tara coordinates the day-to-day business operations of the national Intellectual Property & Technology, Energy, Federal Regulatory and Capital Markets Practice Groups. Working closely with the Firm Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner, Chief Practice Officer and Practice Group Leaders, she also plays a critical role in executing the Firm's strategic plan and delivering on revenue and profitability objectives. During our conversation, Tara shares her journey from being a biochemical patent litigation paralegal to leading the strategic integration of practices at one of the world's  largest law firms.  We discuss the evolution of practice management, the importance of technology in legal operations, and how Dentons approaches innovation to enhance efficiency and client collaboration.    At a glance: 00:00 - 00:01:09 - Introduction by Laura Terrell 01:10 - 00:02:08 - Overview of practice management challenges in law firms 02:09 - 00:03:05 - Introduction of guest, Tara Kim Eberhart 03:06 - 00:04:18 - Tara's professional journey and initial experiences 04:19 - 00:05:03 - Transition from a small firm to a larger law firm 05:04 - 00:06:00 - Tara's role and responsibilities at Dentons 06:01 - 00:07:16 - Integrating technology and innovation in practice groups 07:17 - 00:08:03 - Collaborating with clients to enhance information exchange 08:04 - 00:10:16 - Example of document routing and distribution innovation ("ECFX") 10:17 - 00:11:14 - Importance of leveraging technology over manual processes 11:15 - 00:12:28 - Practical impact of new tools and technologies 12:29 - 00:14:09 - Empathy and credibility in process design 14:10 - 00:16:02 - Definition and scope of practice management at Dentons 16:03 - 00:17:36 - Supporting partners and practice group leaders 17:37 - 00:19:20 - Role of practice management in associate career development 19:21 - 00:20:50 - Collaborative approach to associate evaluations 20:51 - 00:21:48 - Integrating financial insights with practice management 21:49 - 00:24:40 - Changes in paralegal and legal assistant roles 24:41 - 00:26:55 - Continuous training and upskilling in the legal industry 26:56 - 00:29:41 - Challenges in gaining trust and collaboration with attorneys 29:42 - 00:31:00 - Importance of understanding attorney priorities 31:01 - 00:33:20 - Hub and spoke model in practice management 33:21 - 00:35:00 - Personalized support for practice group leaders Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars.   How to reach Tara Eberhart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-kim-eberhart-b939924 tara.eberhart@dentons.com Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? - here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

Money Box
Money Box Live: Older Workers

Money Box

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 28:16


The number of people working into their late 60s, their 70s and beyond is rising. In this programme we'll discuss what that means for their employment rights and what it tells us about their finances.Back in the 90s, only around 5% of peopled aged 65 or older were in work. In the early 2000s, that rose to around 6%. But recently released data from the Office for National Statistics shows that today almost 12% of people in that age group are in some form of employment. That's almost one and a half million people.Felicity Hannah is joined by older workers to explore their finances, their struggles and their rights to challenge discrimination. She'll be joined by Dr Emily Andrews, Deputy Director for Work at the Centre for Aging Better, and Sarah Jackman, an employment lawyer at the law firm Dentons.Presented and Produced by Felicity Hannah Studio production: Amber Mehmood Editor: Sara Wadeson(First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 19th June, 2024)

White House Chronicle
The impact of the Supreme Court ending the Chevron deference

White House Chronicle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 27:37


Executive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety and other issues under a Supreme Court ruling to overturn a 1984 decision, known as Chevron, that has instructed lower courts to defer to federal agencies when laws passed by Congress aren't crystal clear. Host Llewellyn King and Adam Clayton Powell III discuss the impact of this ruling with Clinton Vince, chair of the U.S. practice of Dentons, the global law firm.

The Adviser Podcast Network
What's Making Headlines – the payroll tax burden on broking

The Adviser Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 28:51


The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast runs down the big news stories for the week into bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join host Annie Kane and The Adviser journalist Charlotte Humphrys as they discuss where the industry is on the payroll tax issue; insights gleaned from The Adviser's recent webcast on the matter with LMG, MFAA, Dentons, and PwC Australia; and why all brokers should be reviewing their documentation. This week, they cover: Takeaways from the payroll tax webcast. The Assistant Treasurer's meeting on clawback with the FBAA. The final step in the ANZ-Suncorp merger. And much more!

Careers in Data Privacy
Antonis Patrikios: Partner at Dentons

Careers in Data Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 47:45


At Dentons, Antonis is privacy and cybersecurity co-lead, He helps his clients with their privacy needs. Antonis was at Fieldfisher for thirteen years, We will chat about all the stops along his fascinating career!

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan tax expert on the IRD targeting crypto users who failed to declare it as taxable income

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 3:15


The IRD has confirmed it plans to target cryptocurrency users who haven't declared it as taxable income. The department has identified 227,000 users in New Zealand who had made about 7 million transactions with a value of $7.8 billion in the last tax year. Dentons Kensington Swan tax expert Bruce Bernacchi suspects there's tens of millions of dollars to potentially examine. "We only have to look at how high some of the crypto asset prices have gone - you've got bitcoin currently trading at $58,000 (USD), four years ago it was $9,000. There's some people who are doing very well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

M&A Science
How to Do M&A Deals in Germany

M&A Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 43:53


M&A processes can vary from country to country, making cross-border deals extremely challenging. Understanding the cultural differences is crucial for a smooth transaction.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, we focus on how to do M&A deals in Germany, featuring Frank Tepper-Sawicki, Partner, Corporate M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital at Dentons.  Things you will learn: • How dealmaking is different in Germany • Structuring Deals in Germany • Letter of Intent in Germany • Prioritizations during deals in Germany • Regulatory issues in Germany   This episode is sponsored by the DealRoom Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of the deal process? See how DealRoom can facilitate your next deal at https://dealroom.net ****************** Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:49 How dealmaking is different in Germany 05:48 Private Equity Emerging in Germany 07:47 Structuring Deals in Germany 16:33 Letter of Intent in Germany 22:11 Prioritizations during deals in Germany 24:59 Transparency in Germany 26:17 Regulatory issues in Germany 28:17 Laying off people in Germany 30:15 Biggest risk when doing deals in Germany 32:43 M&A culture in Germany 35:00 Dealing with people from Germany 37:28 M&A process in Germany 39:18 Craziest thing in M&A  

Cannabis Legalization News
From Prison to Prosperity: One Man's Cannabis Journey

Cannabis Legalization News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 68:47 Transcription Available


Send us a Text Message.Get ready to navigate the complexities of cannabis legalization with us! Discover the significant developments that unfolded after the June 20th rescheduling deadline and hear from a lineup of influential voices, including state attorney generals and former DEA leaders. We'll bring you deep into the political and legal battles shaping the future of marijuana policy, with insights from Kelly Fair of Dentons on the procedural intricacies of securing a public hearing. Former Attorney General Bill Barr's controversial support for SAM and its impact on rescheduling efforts adds another layer of intrigue to this unfolding saga. Meet Travis Collins, a Minnesota store owner and advocate for prisoners, who shares his remarkable journey from incarceration for cannabis trafficking to owning a licensed business. Collins' story is a testament to Minnesota's progressive stance on low THC hemp products and offers a glimpse into the real-world implications of evolving cannabis laws. We'll also unpack the inconsistencies in state regulations, examining loopholes that have allowed products like Delta-8 THC to flourish and the harsh legal realities facing individuals due to these disparities.As we explore the broader implications of rescheduling and de-scheduling cannabis, we'll emphasize the urgent need for consistent legal frameworks and the release of those incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses. You'll hear about the passionate advocacy efforts pushing for reform, the influence of political figures, and the economic dynamics at state borders that complicate national cannabis policy. With a mix of serious analysis, personal stories, and a touch of humor, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the current landscape and future possibilities of cannabis legalization.Support the Show.

Smart Lawyers Position to Transition
Technology Transforms Law Firm Growth and Value with Maya Markovich

Smart Lawyers Position to Transition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 30:03


In this episode of Smart Lawyers Position to Transition, Victoria Collier sits down with Maya Markovich, Executive Director of the Justice Technology Association, to discuss how technology is revolutionizing law firms, transforming them into valuable businesses, and enhancing client service. Maya shares insights from her extensive experience in legal tech, innovation, and change management, highlighting the importance of adopting new technologies and strategies to create more efficient and profitable law firms. Key Takeaways:  1.⁠ ⁠Embrace Legal Tech: Discover how adopting the right technologies can streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and increase the profitability of your law firm. 2.⁠ ⁠Overcoming Resistance to Change: Learn strategies to effectively manage change within your law firm, ensuring a smooth transition to new tech solutions. 3.⁠ ⁠Client-Centric Innovations: Explore how innovative tools and platforms can improve client experiences and satisfaction, setting your firm apart in a competitive market.   Learn More About Our Guest Maya Markovich is an innovation leader who is passionate about legal industry transformation and client centricity. With a unique background spanning law, VC, behavioral science, and change design, Maya delivers technology, process, and business growth services worldwide. She helped launch Nextlaw Labs/Nextlaw Ventures, the first tech-focused legal innovation catalyst at Dentons, where she served as chief growth officer for six years.    Connect With Maya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayamarkovich/ Twitter: @MarkovichMaya   Get involved with JTA at https://justicetechassociation.org/get-involved/ We want to hear from you! You can leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Click here and then scroll down the page to the rating and review section. You can also leave us a rating in Spotify by clicking here. Connect with Victoria Collier https://quidproquolaw.com/ Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284225722042602 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/victoria-collier-coaching/      

The Craig Silverman Show
Episode 218 - Sean Camacho wants to rep CO HD6; Trisha Calvarese wants to rep CO CD4

The Craig Silverman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 106:58


Rundown -    Intro - 00:35   Sean Camacho in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 10:48   Trisha Calvarese - 42:31   Craig Discusses Dan Caplis Going Wild - 01:12:10   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:31:22   "Chop Wood Carry Water" by Dave Gunders - 01:37:06   Outro - 01:44:34   Sean Camacho stars in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge. Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Camacho lives with his wife and two kids in the Lowry part of Denver and is running for statehouse against incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Epps. https://www.camachoforcolorado.com/   An attorney for Dentons, the world's biggest law firm, Sean David Gonzales Camacho attended the Air Force Academy before law school. He's a Lieutenant Colonel in the USAFA and his leadership skills are obvious. https://www.dentons.com/en/sean-camacho   Delve into the motivations of this emerging Democratic leader, Sean Camacho. The podcast dissects threats to our Rule of Law, the Supreme Court scandals and their far-reaching recent rulings, a topic of immense importance in the current political landscape. https://www.camachoforcolorado.com/   The unexpected overturning of Roe v Wade in the Dobbs case and the potential for even more severe cases in the future, particularly if Trump is re-elected, are thoroughly discussed. The fight against fascism is a key focus of the conversation, keeping the audience informed and engaged.   Fighting fascism extends to Trisha Calvarese's return visit. The star of Episode 205 returns to brag about her May 22, 2024, beatdown of Greg Lopez in a debate held on the Dan Caplis Show. Trisha dishes on the race so far, her opponents Lopez and Boebert, and the awful rulings by the Trump Supreme Court.   When the Democrats gain big momentum based on mass MAGA rejection, won't Trisha make it close in CO CD4? We wonder why Kyle Clark won't entertain a Calvarese v Boebert (Lopez) debate when the stakes are so high on June 25, 2024, when Colorado will have a new person in Congress to replace Ken Buck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjezs0Mdteo   Given the discussion of Caplis with Trisha, hear Caplis proclaiming that President Biden will still drop out. Further, Caplis proclaims the existence of spirits from past relatives and the Deep State that are rigging everything against Trump. What can be done to stop all abortions? Apparently, anything, including propaganda. We analyze.   Show Troubadour Dave Gunders supplies a song about a working man and a love that went way wrong. "Chop Wood Carry Water" tells the story of a man who got radicalized while following his passion. Current events reviewed. Lessons learned get discussed.  https://soundcloud.com/dave-gunders/chop-wood-carry-water

Silicon Valley Tech And AI With Gary Fowler
Gary Fowler and Sergio A. Athanasso: Navigating the Immigration Complexities

Silicon Valley Tech And AI With Gary Fowler

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 23:12


GSD Presents Navigating the Immigration Complexities for Startups and Entrepreneurs with Sergio A. Athanasso May 30, Thursday Guest: Sergio A. Athanasso, Founder and Managing Attorney, Sergio Law, PLLC   / sergio-athanasso-177ab081   About Sergio: Sergio A. Athanasso holds a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and is licensed to practice under the District of Columbia Bar and the New York State Bar. He has worked at some of the top immigration firms in the US including Fragomen and Dentons before becoming the Founder and Managing Attorney at Sergio Law, PLLC. Sergio can advise various listeners (Human Resources, C-Suite, Leadership, Business Owners, etc.) at small, mid-sized companies and larger corporations on how to leverage an international talent pool of skilled professionals. He can optimize their global workforce strategy, improve their hiring and retention process, navigate the intricacies of immigration law to avoid obstacles, and ensure compliance. #ImmigrationComplexities #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurLife #SergioAAthanasso #NavigatingImmigration #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #StartupChallenges #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #GSDVentureStudios

Financial Detox®
Securing Your Legacy: Estate Planning for Generational Impact

Financial Detox®

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 38:29 Transcription Available


In this special 40-minute episode, of Financial Detox® Jason Labrum and Co-hosts Alex Klingensmith team up with Brian Raftery, a partner in Dentons' Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice and currently serves as co-leader of the US Region. Together, they tackle the ins and outs of estate planning with precision and expertise. Join the trio as they delve into the essential aspects of estate planning, uncovering common pitfalls and emphasizing the proactive approach needed for success. Brian sheds light on the importance of a revocable living trust and asset transfer strategies, providing listeners with invaluable insights. The discussion extends to the intricate realm of estate taxes, examining potential legislative changes and their implications for estate planning strategies. With a focus on California's unique landscape, they explore complex topics such as estate tax exemptions, foundational documents, and advanced techniques like spousal lifetime access trusts (SLATs). Additionally, the episode delves into sophisticated strategies like utilizing LLCs and discounting to optimize estate planning outcomes. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:14 Defining Estate Planning and Common Mistakes 05:19 The Importance of a Revocable Living Trust 07:31 Avoiding Probate and Ensuring Asset Distribution 10:22 Understanding Estate Taxes and Potential Changes 15:50 State-Specific Estate Tax Laws 19:35 Foundational Estate Planning Documents 21:38 Potential Changes to Estate Tax Exemptions 23:24 Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) 25:06 Utilizing SLATs for Estate Planning 31:41 Maximizing Estate Tax Benefits with LLCs and Discounting 39:05 The Importance of a Comprehensive Estate Planning Team More on Financial Detox Buy the Book Subscribe and view episodes on Youtube Follow and learn more about our IDA Wealth Advisers:  Website Linkedin Instagram Facebook Youtube More on our guest Brian E. Raftery is a partner in Dentons' Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice and currently serves as co-leader of the US Region. He is also the global co-leader of the Dentons Family Office and High Net Worth sector which provides cross-practice services to family offices and high net worth individuals. He was also awarded Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates in 2020-2024. #markets #financialplanning #financialdetox #Idawealthadvisers #estateplanning #revocablelivingtrust #assets #SLATs #sunsettax #gifttax #clifftax #californiaestatetax #tax #TCGA #trust        ___________________________ Disclosures

Anomia - le partenaire Business des avocats

Aujourd'hui, nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Maître Guilhem Argueyrolles.Avocat au Barreau de Paris depuis 2011, Maître Argueyrolles a collaboré au sein des départements Assurances / Contentieux / Transports des cabinets Bird & Bird, DLA Piper, Gide et Dentons. Il est membre de la Société Française de Droit Aérien et Spatial (SFDAS), de l'association Forum du Droit des Assurances (FDA), et de l'Association internationale de droit de l'assurance (AIDA).En mars 2021, Maître Argueyrolles fonde son cabinet, Argueyrolles Avocat, spécialisé dans les droits des assurances, de l'aviation et des contentieux civils. Grâce à une clientèle variée et un réseau d'experts solide, il trace un parcours distinctif et innovant dans l'univers droit en France.En mars 2024, il devient associé au sein du cabinet Delcade. Le cabinet propose à une variété de clients, incluant des start-ups, PME/ETI, grandes entreprises et sociétés étrangères, un vaste ensemble de compétences spécialisées en droit des affaires et en fiscalité, tant en France qu'à l'international. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Bid Picture - Cybersecurity & Intelligence Analysis

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Sergio Athanasso, the Founder & Managing Attorney of Sergio Law, PLLC (+1 (724) 350-9718), a US immigration law firm.Sergio Law focuses exclusively on business and individual immigration services with a seamless approach that aims to improve workforce mobility, grow startups, enable clients to understand the immigration process as a whole, and effectively assist each individual and company with their available options.Sergio is licensed to practice under the District of Columbia Bar and the New York State Bar. He has a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in International Relations and Spanish from Duquesne University. He has worked at some of the top immigration firms in the US including Fragomen and Dentons. He has also provided legal counsel to Tennis Roofing & Asphalt Inc.Support the Show.

White House Chronicle
A new hydrogen initiative

White House Chronicle

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 27:35


Host Llewellyn King and Co-host Adam Clayton Powell III talk with former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Clinton Vince of Dentons, the global law firm, about the Hydrogen Demand Initiative, a new consortium funded by the Department of Energy, which is set to propel this potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source into a tangible reality. 

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Pioneers and Pathfinders
Maya Markovich

Pioneers and Pathfinders

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 29:21


This week, we're joined by Maya Markovich, Justice Tech Executive in Residence at Village Capital and co-founder and executive director at the Justice Technology Association. Maya started her career journey in change management consulting for tech, then became a practicing lawyer. Having a deep interest in the possibilities of technology in the legal profession, she went on to work in legal tech product management and product marketing. She later joined Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Ventures, founded by Dentons, as Chief Growth Officer. As justice tech executive in residence at Village Capital, Maya works with a broad investor coalition and startup founders to define, support, grow, and fund the justice tech sector. As executive director of the Justice Technology Association, she supports the change-makers who are developing meaningful tech solutions to the A2J crisis. In addition to her work at Village Capital and the Justice Technology Association, Maya is a startup advisor, as well as a consultant for Am Law 50 and midsize law firms, legal departments, alternative legal service providers, investors, and venture funds on tech and innovation. In today's discussion, Maya describes her passion for legal industry innovation and talks about switching from practice to legal tech product management and VC, the common challenges of tech startups, the Justice Technology Association mission, and her core change management principles for successful business transformation.

Sanctions+
Episode 1 | Sanctions Year-In-Review 2023

Sanctions+

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 16:10


In this episode of the Sanctions+ podcast, Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi delve into Dentons's Sanctions Year-in-Review report for 2023. Join us as we unpack insights from Dentons's International Trade team on key developments, trends, and challenges that shaped the sanctions landscape over the past year. From geopolitical tensions to cross-border collaboration, we explore how these factors influenced U.S. sanctions policy in 2023. Drawing on the team's expertise, we also examine highlights of the year, emerging patterns in enforcement, and our regulatory forecast for 2024. Don't miss out on the fun towards the end of the episode, as we take a break from discussing economic sanctions and share about our adventures at the Korean spa.

Lawyers Who Lead
NALP PDI 2023: Leading by Providing Context and Mentorship with Suzanne Thomas

Lawyers Who Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 9:49


This interview focuses on the experiences of Suzanne Thomas, Director of Talent and Learning at Dentons, hosted by guest host and program attorney of the Lawline, Cali Franks, at NALP's 2023 PDI conference. Suzanne discusses her transition from practicing law to mentoring legal professionals, highlighting the importance of education and the benefits of professional development conferences in smaller markets. Suzanne also shares her views on multi-generational workforces, better ways to train for expanding the law industry, importance of mentorship, and the varying definitions of leadership in law. She also sheds light on the importance of self-care for individuals in high-stress professions. Suzanne is open to networking and advises listeners to find a method that suits them best in maintaining their professional and personal life balance. Visit https://www.dentons.com/en/suzanne-thomas to learn more.

Winning In Asia: A ZoZo Go Podcast
Mexico: China's Backdoor Play? Jorge Guajardo, Partner, Dentons Global Advisors & Former Mexican Ambassador to China

Winning In Asia: A ZoZo Go Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 32:53


Who supplies the most cars to the Mexican market? If you guessed China, you are not wrong. China is flooding the market with low cost gasoline-powered and electric vehicles. Leading brands include SAIC-MG, Great Wall and Chery. But there's more. One of every two vehicles GM sells in Mexico is built in China. Meanwhile, Chinese suppliers are pouring into supporting Tesla's Giga 6 factory in Monterrey. What do Mexico's leaders make of this mass Chinese arrival? Will the Chinese automakers use Mexico as a base camp for invading the US market? With me today is Jorge Guajardo, former Mexican ambassador to China. He was there for six full years. I I really appreciate Jorge's knowledge of how Chinese people think and his candor. He of course also knows the top people - Jorge met with BYD founder Wang Chuanfu more than ten years ago. What did he see and hear from Wang that made the biggest impression?

Radiolab
Ukraine: The Handoff

Radiolab

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 32:24


We continue the story of a covert smuggling operation to bring abortion pills into Ukraine, shortly after the Russian invasion. In this episode, reporters Katz Laszlo and Gregory Warner go to Ukraine, landing on a fall night during a citywide blackout, to pick up the trail of the pills and find out about the doctors and patients who needed them. But as they follow the pills around the country, what they learn changes their understanding of how we talk about these pills, and how we talk about choice, in a war.  This episode is the second of two done in collaboration with NPR's Rough Translation. You can find the first episode here (https://zpr.io/CnmNVFQ6X5gc). Special thanks to the Rough Translation team for reporting help. Thanks also to Liana Simstrom, Irene Noguchi, and Eleana Tworek. Thanks to the ears of Valeria Fokina, Andrii Degeler, Noel King, Robert Krulwich and Sana Krasikov. And to our interpreters, Kira Leonova and Tetyana Yurinetz. Thanks to Drs Natalia, Irna & Diana. To Yulia Mytsko, Yulia Babych, Maria Hlazunova, Nika Bielska, Yvette Mrova, Lauren Ramires, Jane Newnham, Olena Shevchenko, Marta Chumako, Jamie Nadal, Jonathan Bearak, and the many others who we spoke with for this story. Thank you to NPR's International Desk and the team at the Ukraine bureau. Translations from Eugene Alper and Dennis Tkachivsky. Voice over from Lizzie Marchenko and Yuliia Serbenenko. Archival from the Heal Foundation. Legal guidance provided by Micah Ratner, Lauren Cooperman, and Dentons.  Ethical guidance from Tony Cavin.  EPISODE CREDITS: Guest hosted by - Gregory Warner and Molly Webster Reported by - Katz Laszlo, Gregory Warner  Produced by - Tessa Paoli, Daniel Girma, Adelina Lancianese w/ production help from - Nic M. Neves Mixer - James Willetts and Robert Rodriguez w/ mixing help from - Jeremy Bloom Fact-checking by - Marisa Robertson-Textor and Edited by - Brenna Farrell Music: John Ellis composed the Rough Translation theme music.  Original music from Dylan Keefe.  Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions and FirstCom Music.     CITATIONSPhotos -  See a Lviv blackout through host Gregory Warner's eyes – he posted photos from his time in Lviv on Twitter (https://zpr.io/egzpZZw7xPKk). Podcasts - To understand Ukraine's president, it helps to know the training ground of his youth: the competitive comedy (https://zpr.io/ympqrikgCkE3) circuit, in this Rough Translation episode.  Listen to “No-Touch Abortion” (https://zpr.io/5SB6bpNzUs6r) from Radiolab for more on the science and use of abortion pills  Articles -  Further reading: a study on medical abortion (https://zpr.io/f8h5WNfKaMtk) by Galina Maistruck, one of the main sources in our piece Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org. Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.