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Wir sind mal wieder live und draußen. Diesmal wenig Wind, aber viel Windschutz. In der romantischen Abenddämmerung am Longinusturm im Münsterland sitzen wir an einer Burgerbude und bewerten die Weltlage. Es geht zuerst um Spaß und Leid eines Spielers beim Schachturnier. Dann prangert Jörn die Tücken beim Kauf einer Wallbox an. Zurecht. Dann kommt Essen und wir schwelgen in Pommes, Schnitzel und Burger. Aber *eigentlich* geht es um zwei neue Sorten von Vielanker, von denen sich eine mit der lustigsten Limo der Welt messen muss. Danach beziehen wir eindeutig mehrstimmig Position zur geplanten Zuckerabgabe. Ist es ein Anschlag auf diesen Podcast? Wird Deutschland die England? Leitet die Zuckersteuer den Dexit ein? Hier - und nur hier - kriegt Ihr alle Antworten!

(0:00) Intro (1:36) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:23) Start of interview (3:11) Steve's origin story (5:05) His Journey into Journalism (6:02) The Rise of Governance Movement (7:00) Transformation of Board Accountability. Reference to the 1992 Board coup at GM and other historical changes. (10:24) Communication in Governance (12:25) Establishing Gladstone Place Partners (15:00) Crisis Management and Board Roles (17:34) The Importance of Investor Relations (20:40) Current Landscape of Shareholder Activism.  (25:14) The Snap activism case. The impact of activism on companies with dual-class share structures. (30:12) M&A Transactions, Delaware and DExit. The impact of Twitter's acquisition by Elon Musk. Reference to E201 with Leo Strine. (34:47) The Ongoing Cybersecurity Challenge. Reference to Anthropic's new Claude Mythos.  (37:51) The Impact of AI on Governance. The case of Anthropic's dispute with the Pentagon. *Reference to evanepstein.substack.com and E204 with Eric Ries. (42:50) AI's PR problem. The challenge of building data centers. The geopolitics of AI. (46:30) Impact of job firings, due to AI? (49:53) The state of ESG and DEI in 2026. (52:05) Books that have greatly influenced his life: The Island at the Center of the World, by Russell Shorto (2004) The Power Broker, by Robert Caro (1974) Alexander Hamilton, by Ron Chernow (2004) (53:10) His mentors.  (54:00) Quotes that he thinks of often or lives her life by (Grateful Dead lyrics) (54:24) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that he loves (55:06) The living person he most admires Steven Lipin is founder and CEO of communications advisory firm Gladstone Place Partners and a trusted advisor in the field of strategic, financial and corporate governance communications. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This interview explores the critical importance of managing digital assets in estate planning, highlighting the challenges of digital inheritance, account access, and cybersecurity risks. TATYANA THURSTON and NATALIA PARKER share insights on creating effective digital estate plans, tools, and best practices. https://youtu.be/2N56L51cD6Q https://open.spotify.com/episode/01ScInrdux6UOQ0G1kPzNF?si=uiCizZbOTEisa9PJ_D_S5g KEYWORDS: Digital assets, estate planning, digital inheritance, cybersecurity, online accounts, digital executor, wills, estate law, digital legacy, digital estate management KEY TOPICS Digital assets definition and scope Challenges in digital inheritance and estate planning Tools and strategies for digital asset management Legal and cybersecurity risks in digital estate planning Guest Name Tatiana Thurston and Natalia Parker Sound Bites “Biometric security doesn’t work after death.” “Planning ahead saves hundreds of hours and pain.” “Domain name issues can take months to resolve.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Digital Assets 01:28 Understanding Digital Assets and Their Importance 04:14 Challenges in Estate Planning for Digital Assets 09:17 Navigating Access and Security Risks 13:22 Creating an Inventory of Digital Assets 18:21 Preparing Executors for Digital Asset Management 24:40 Resources and Tools for Digital Asset Planning GUEST RESOURCES DEXITPLAN TRANSCRIPT Frazer Rice (00:01.146)Tatiana and Natalia, welcome aboard. Natalia Parker (00:04.206)Thank you. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (00:04.211)Hi, thank you for having me. Frazer Rice (00:05.966)We are, this is a new frontier for wealth actually. You are the first two person interview I’ve done so far. So it looks like the technical issues seem to have gone away. That’s great. But we’re gonna talk about something that I think is the driver for your new company and something that’s important to me because when I’m advising people around a lot of different topics, either estate planning wise or wealth management wise, the digital asset question comes up and. You’ve formed this new company. Tell us a little bit about that and more importantly tell us the problem that you’re trying to solve around digital assets Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (00:40.83)Okay, so I’ll first start with what is a digital asset because there’s a lot of different definitions out there and a lot of people have different concepts of what it might mean. of all, because crypto is in the news quite a bit, it is not just about crypto. Everybody has digital assets because basically if you are logging into an account and it is storing data, you have an account that has assets online and it could be monetized. It could be social media, which means that the information that’s there is very personal to you. It could be that you have reward points you’ve accumulated. There’s all sorts of types of assets that are out there and there is a pain point problem. Let’s die down. Natalia Parker (01:28.462)Yes, and we started actually, it was interesting, Tatiana just went through the process of writing a will and she will tell about it. I went through a divorce where we had online business and it was really, really hard to trace all those online accounts because I had no understanding how many we had and what to do with them and how even to find them. And Tatiana wrote a will. Frazer Rice (01:54.67)Yeah, no. so just to put a finer point on that, it’s not only the monetary assets and the social media accounts and everything that basically requires a password to get into it probably in this day and age. Natalia Parker (02:10.252)Yes, and I can tell you more than I lost pictures of my family from my daughter’s birth to age seven because I didn’t think that the iCloud password and iCloud identity gone through a divorce. Yes. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (02:10.336)That’s all. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (02:26.88)So she can resell for it. Yeah. Frazer Rice (02:26.992)Yeah, and a very painful thing to go through. so, Tatiana, as we sort of look at that example and make the definition a little bit even more in depth, how else do you sort of think about that in terms of the roles that are played from a Will’s perspective? Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (02:49.366)So from a will perspective, you have two kinds of entities. You have things where business owners have created online accounts where their business is running off of certain platforms. And you also have a personal side aspect. And it may be an influencer, it may just be your personal account. The thing is that we’re dealing with a problem of immortality. And this means that these accounts remain open, active and online, ready for hackers and ready for now, today, AI to continue the trajectory of that account because they’re making money off of the data that we’ve put online. So we actually have two things to look at. One is from the business perspective and how do you transfer a business over? Because maybe you’ve built a platform for 10 years on Facebook, right? You have a following which is important to your base. Maybe you’re just a mom and you’ve put all your baby pictures on there, like Natalia, and then what is the loss? What is the impact of that loss? And both are really difficult on families. So estate planning means that we actually need to be looking at these accounts, we actually need to be planning for these accounts, because down the line, it’s gonna be a heavy impact, whether it’s sociological, emotional, or monetary. Frazer Rice (04:14.552)So as we think about this little bit further, the concept that these accounts are going to live on beyond the life of someone who created them. Maybe dive into that a little bit, because I imagine you not only have points of risk, certainly during the lifetime, and someone hacking in and pillaging your bank account or otherwise maybe blocking access or something like that, but what happens when someone passes away? How do those risks translate to the people who are inheriting these properties? Natalia Parker (04:45.258)Okay, let’s talk about it. We have those certain pain points. The first one, when somebody dies, the executor or administrator, they don’t know what is existence. They don’t know what kind of accounts the person had, what they wanted to do with those accounts. That’s a first problem because they don’t know even what banking, where the life insurance, did they have Venmo because they don’t have access to phone. The second one, didn’t know what the person wanted to do with that account. Did they want to close, transfer, memorize it? They have no clue. The other one is authority as an executor doesn’t mean that you will get automatic access to the account. Many people think that yes, it is. No, for Google it doesn’t matter. Unless you were appointed as inactive account manager. The same for Apple. Frazer Rice (05:48.68)I was going to say those annoying terms of services agreements that no one reads and you click so that you get, you move on with life and get into your accounts, that’s where some of these details are buried. And the intersection between that and maybe what we call estate law and how an executor works, that’s where the friction takes place. Natalia Parker (06:09.43)Yes, I agree and many people don’t even know that that feature exists like legacy contact for Meta and Apple or inactive account manager. Otherwise, when you look at the hierarchy online tool, we call it Castonian tool, outweighs everything what you have in wheel. If the online tool wasn’t enabled, then it goes what kind of language you had in wheel. if you appointed some digital executor and if that executor was authorized to have access to all your accounts. The third one, it always default to terms of service. Terms of service for basically 99 % of each company says do not give access. Frazer Rice (06:56.09)So if you were stuck and you didn’t do anything and you relied on the terms of service, you could be in a really deep set of troubles. They might delete your account, they may not allow access, or they may make it otherwise very difficult in order to access and do it. You think that the person who died with it wanted to have done. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (07:16.246)That’s right. Natalia Parker (07:16.598)Absolutely. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (07:17.504)That’s why some of these really large companies have a custodial tool. You do have to go to certain settings within the device or within the account. And you can enable these tools so that you can either add what could be a legacy contact. It may not have the term beneficiary on it, but it’s important to be able to enact that so that these settings will allow certain access down the line. A lot of the companies are very particular about that the larger ones have it and then a lot of them don’t so Knowing which company has the most value to you and those terms of service is really important Frazer Rice (08:01.84).For someone who has an account that lives beyond them, there are identity and financial risks to having that. I can imagine, you know, when you put a credit card on file and, it’s auto-debated or you have information lurking out there that that’s a problem. Maybe talk a little bit about how bad that can get. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (08:21.517).So I think there’s a few issues on that. We all know that there are scammers and hackers. The really important stories that have come out in the past is where AI is enabling recopying your name, image, and likeness posing as you live on a video stream or live on a phone call asking for money or data or information. And this is becoming really prevalent. This is where families, if they want to save and secure their reputational legacy. But also perhaps crypto, perhaps their banking accounts, it’s really important that they understand that they are all subject to this hacking because probably the likelihood that they have a social media account is there and that means it has public access. Frazer Rice (09:17.636).So let’s dive into the tech problem. I can envision, and I’ve heard before, the concept of someone passes away and people can’t access the computer, the hard drive, the phone, all sorts of mechanisms that hold a lot of this data. I think you could probably extrapolate that to the cloud accounts and things like that where other information is held. How do you help people think about that? Natalia Parker (09:28.162).Mm-hmm. Natalia Parker (09:44.398).Two-factor authentication. It is your phone, your email, it is gateway to your estate, basically, administration. If you don’t have access to the deceased phone or email, you don’t know anything about their accounts, first of all, second of all, where all those codes are coming to, to that devices. Frazer Rice (10:08.72).Right. And how do you fix that problem? Natalia Parker (10:12.91).There are some settings on iPhone because we kind of everybody has iPhone some have androids but mostly it’s iPhones. Yes, you have to establish the legacy contact. You have to make sure that specific features are turned off or on like stolen device protection. If it is on, it’s basically impossible to override it. Frazer Rice (10:20.793).Right. Beware the green text. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (10:24.212).Bye. Natalia Parker (10:40.302).because if 48 hours, is it 48 or 72, Tatiana? Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (10:44.981).Well, so what she’s referring to is that the latest update in Apple has this feature for stolen theft mode, it’s called. So this happened to us on an actual case. Someone had given us a phone and they said, can you help us? The problem was the person had passed away over 100 miles away. because Apple tracks our location everywhere we go, it’s a habitual, you know, we’re creatures of habit, right? Same coffee shop, we go to the same store. So they know what our patterns of behavior are. As soon as it leaves that circle of trust, call it, that map of trust, theft mode can become enabled if the setting is on, which means that Apple has cut off any access to the phone. So for people who are dealing with families, let’s say, who live across state borders, this is a really difficult task for them. Because their phone is completely inaccessible because of theft mode not even because of the legacy contact. Natalia Parker (11:51.278)8. Frazer Rice (11:51.345)And then, you know, I’ve seen in movies and I’ve actually heard anecdotally, you know, the concept that the biometrics at play, they in a sense turn off too. It used to be you could take the phone and put it up to somebody’s face or you could take their finger and maybe get into the laptop by putting it onto the biometric reader. That world doesn’t exist anymore, correct? Natalia Parker (11:58.594)Mm-hmm. Natalia Parker (12:12.162).Correct. When you’re dead, the Face ID doesn’t work really well. Frazer Rice (12:17.59)Well, and that tells you something that they can tell whether you’re dead or not. And I would not have made that comment maybe six weeks ago before we started talking about this, saying, geez, these things are getting smarter. So as we start thinking about this, we’ve sort of analyzed a couple of pain points, areas where if you’re an executor and someone’s situation comes across their desk and they say, gosh, first of all, I have to try to know. Natalia Parker (12:19.758)Yes. Frazer Rice (12:43.81)What accounts are out there, what social media accounts, what subscriptions, what bank accounts, what crypto, what IP, that type of thing. So getting your arms around that’s important. Then the idea of hopefully someone has been organized enough to lay out where the accounts are and how to access them in one way, shape or form. And we can get into what a good practice is on that. But then if you’re the executor slash in conjunction with the estate planner slash the client, Natalia Parker (12:48.545)Yes. Frazer Rice (13:13.402)How do you plan for this so that you create a real organized state of affairs for the person who has to actually manage this stuff going forward? Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (13:22.797)So I think it’s important to understand priorities. So everyone’s different, everyone’s unique. There may be priorities that are social media based priorities where there’s a lot of crypto at stake or monetary funds, even perhaps reward points. That priority list is best done in an inventory. Where we specialize is in the directives for this. So we’ve actually researched all these terms of services for hundreds of companies. We maintain this database so that someone can say, okay, if it’s company A, company A has three options for a directive. You can select that directive. That means that the executor will then know exactly, this is what needs to be done with this account and this is what is of value either for the descendants, the beneficiaries, and so on. So first the inventory, but actually the directives is really important. Frazer Rice (14:21.904)By directives, mean something maybe an addendum to the will or something like that that says these the information or the value, whether it’s monetary or otherwise, is going to be transmitted to such and such a person and given full access to it. Is that really is that part of the advice is to say, you know, for the modern will drafter, let’s say that it’s a really good idea to have an inventory of what these digital assets are. To set out who gets what in the will so that there’s a, let’s call it a backstop, so that if you have problems with the terms of service or something like that, you have something that goes through probate where somebody opines on that and you can actually get access to it after the fact. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (14:50.061)Yep. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (15:08.565)Yeah, so there’s two points there. There’s the access part and then there’s the directive part. Natalia Parker (15:09.313)Yes. Frazer Rice (15:13.315)Okay. Natalia Parker (15:13.556)Yes, there’s, yes, sorry, there is a language in the will where it’s actually specified that this is a digital executor who has the right to access all those accounts and perform all those duties. Frazer Rice (15:32.068)Got it. so in your experience, so Facebook or Google or Coinbase or things like that, for me anyway, in the last maybe three or four years ago, to get somebody on the phone to even have any understanding of what you’re talking about was gonna be just forget it, not happening. Are they getting better at understanding these situations? Natalia Parker (15:56.074)No, they’re not. They’re not. They don’t care. Facebook, it’s all AI. You don’t get a person on the phone in any case, Coinbase. You can, but it’s weeks of waiting for the response and they will ask you, we lost it. Can you resend it again? All three companies you name, they do have policies.for transferring or for somebody who is dead. But it’s still very, very difficult to deal with them. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (16:32.069)To add to that too and I’ll give you a case example is that we had social media requests to take the accounts down. Meta of course owns both Instagram and Facebook right and the images and memories that were left on these accounts were actually harming the kids. The request was can we close these accounts out and of course you can but Facebook interestingly enough agreed of course to close the account and even though it’s owned by Meta, Instagram said, no, these photos do not violate our terms of service. So it doesn’t mean you can close out both just because it’s Metta. It’s really, really specific and it’s really in their hands. Frazer Rice (17:19.003)Lovely. That will warm people’s hearts that have to deal with this. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (17:22.143)Natalia Parker (17:22.638)Yes, it’s hard. And can you imagine we deal with this day after day, but people who have never been in this position, they don’t even know where to start. Frazer Rice (17:34.747)So walk us through what you think a good scenario would be for someone who wants to, let’s say they have, I don’t know, a bunch of accounts, both monetary and social media and maybe miles and maybe other things, stuff like that. And they walk into a trust and estate lawyer’s office and they say, okay, I’ve got my house, I’ve got my liquid assets, that stuff trust and estate lawyers know how to deal with. but let’s say the lawyers aren’t as facile with the digital assets. A, help the person be a better client for that trust and states person so that it’s organized. And then, let’s start with that and then I have a follow-up question. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (18:21.055). Okay, I would say the first thing is that, you know, there are modern problems and we need modern solutions. And that starts with the discovery and conversation that we do have these immortal accounts online. As much as we may not want to think about it, and we can get into other stories about this, but I won’t do that now, there are reasons to enact on these accounts. That means deleting them, transferring, closing, out data, it might be biological data. There’s a lot of data and for me that means that data is money. It may not be money to us, but it’s money to companies. And what you want done with that is your choice still. So it’s important to make that decision. I think that any estate planning attorney who starts this conversation with their clients is already helping move the needle because everyone has online accounts, the average user has at least probably around 200 accounts by now. And that’s without a work account. Natalia Parker (19:28.492)Yes, we developed a tool basically where we have inventory and 15-20 minutes with assigned directives and it’s prompt. Just choose the companies you have accounts with. They don’t have to remember. just, okay, I identified those companies and we already give them a choice of pre-selected, pre-vetted directives, assigned a directive. Then take these report and go to your state attorney. Bring it, yes, bring it to them, include it into the wheel with specific language, appoint a digital executor, you’re set. Then you will just have to support it, kind of. Frazer Rice (20:11.609)No, so then the next question, so let’s say the paperwork from a will and a revocable trust, et cetera, is up to speed and covers the authority to access these. Then let’s say the executor is not the attorney and it’s a family member or a friend or something like that and you’re giving them the honor of helping to deal with all of this stuff. What do you deliver to them to help them be prepared for that time when you pass away? Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (20:39.479)We- Natalia Parker (20:39.5)We give step by step directions on how to deal with each company. We give what this company has, what kind of account is that, what kind of paperwork you need, what kind of documents in what time frame. For some companies it’s three years, for matter in their terms of service it’s 28 days, but hey, you have an account for years there. Anyway, we give step by step directions. How to deal with this account to fulfill the directive. But if they can’t or they don’t want to, they can always hire and come to us. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (21:11.597)Go. Frazer Rice (21:17.361)Sure. No, that’s the backstop too, is that you not only provide the tool, but also some support behind the tool and the experience of having dealt with some of those folks, maybe even the contacts to call it one or the other company to maybe get from A to Z a little bit faster. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (21:18.326)Well… Natalia Parker (21:20.717)Yeah. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (21:21.26)you Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (21:35.245)It can be very overwhelming, that is for sure, and I think tech is constantly changing and the terms of service is constantly changing. So we have lot of barriers to entry to enact professional executorship and do it as best we can and a lot of it is because of technical bottlenecks, if you like. Natalia Parker (21:45.165)Mm-hmm. Frazer Rice (22:00.101)So this is a bit of a catty question, which is how many times have you seen this properly set up? Because I can tell you right now, I feel like I’m pretty fashion forward as far as tech’s concerned. I see the issue. I know my estate plan. The poor person, in this case, my sister, who’s my executor, she’s gonna take one look at this and be like, thanks a lot, man. Natalia Parker (22:08.651)None. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (22:25.901)What? Frazer Rice (22:26.033)And so I’m guilty as charge number one, but is anybody doing this with any sort of specificity yet? Natalia Parker (22:26.478)you Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (22:34.785)Well, can I just… sorry. Natalia Parker (22:35.112)No. I’ll start, Tatiana. Here’s the problem. We came across some people and they say that, I have spreadsheets where all my accounts and passwords are written down and my wife will deal with that at some point. First of all, there is no directives for those accounts. And second of all, it’s still illegal to log in under somebody else’s logins. Frazer Rice (23:02.853)Right. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (23:04.567)And I was just gonna say the reason we started this company is exactly what you just described. My brother is my executor and I was like, man, there’s no way he’s gonna know how to start at all because I have my fingers in a lot of different businesses, my personal. And so, you know, that floor plan and sort of direction guide was sort of how we started this. It became intense. I mean with Natalia. It became a really intense research project. We have a database that is constantly being updated. As executors become executors or as will writers are writing wills, we really want everybody to understand the importance of technology in this process. Because it’s moving really fast. Now that AI has come about we can even throw in the whole name image and likeness problem which a whole other sort of barrier of questions to ask. Frazer Rice (24:11.501).No, I’m going to bring you all back on to tackle that one separately. I think it’s worth its own half hour sort of figuring that out. But in the meantime, tell us a little bit about how people can find you. One of the things that I think you have on your website and some of your materials is a digest. Really almost like a questionnaire or a brief that allows people to think through where they may have digital assets. It’s not just social media accounts and your bank accounts. They’re like fruit and flower miles, things like that. I hadn’t thought of that, but yes, that’s a big one. Where can people find you and what kind of resources do you have that people can get familiar with the topic as they embark on this fun assignment? Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (24:45.399)Thank you. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (24:59.809)So the first place is our website and it’s actually, even though our company name is Dexit, which stands for digital exit, it’s Dexitplan.com because where we are proud is the actual plan of action that we’ve been able to customize for any individual. And then yes, we do have a sort of discovery questionnaire so that they can understand exactly what impacts them the most, where they may want to look at these accounts and have a plan for them. And yeah, contact us anytime, email, phone. We’re here, we’re not chat bots. We want to be sure that you are talking to a human. We know how this AI slop is turning out and we don’t want to be any part of that. Frazer Rice (25:46.501)I was going to add on to that too. mean this is not just for the end clients, so for anybody who sort of understands that they have this issue, obviously check out your website and do all that. But I would argue that for the estate planners, the accountants, the wealth managers, etc. who are advising clients, it’s a good resource to kind of help you get your arms around it in terms of advising people who are looking for help on all these different things. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (25:55.041)Yeah. Natalia Parker (25:55.575)Yes. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (26:04.68)See you Natalia Parker (26:11.136)Yes, because you can have the most compliant language in the world. But the executor will still start with the zero on day one. They don’t know the inventory. They don’t have the directives. Finally, they don’t know how to deal with those accounts. Frazer Rice (26:32.491).So give us the website one more time. Then take us out here with a funny story. One you’ve dealt with in putting this company up to getting it up and running. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (26:42.381)Okay, so that sounds great. So Dexit Plan. It’s D-E-X-I-T-P-L-A-N dot com. Dexit Plan dot com. And I guess I’ll leave you with a text story. We worked with a church here locally. They had their domain name purchased in 1997 and posted as in your own personal name. The person passed away over 20 years ago. Nothing was ever done with the titling of the church’s domain name. But the church has been forever on this domain name. It’s been over 50 years so to remark it. Rebranding a dot org is not an easy task. Actually, no kidding it took us nine months to get the church back their domain name. That was finding people from 20 years ago reopening email accounts from a long time ago, getting signatures verified and processed. It is actually doable, but it is definitely a task. So planning ahead of time would save hundreds of hours and a lot of pain. Absolutely. Frazer Rice (27:52.241)No, good object lesson for companies too. That it’s a good idea to see who owns what. Your domain name, any other digital IP, we’ll call it that. If you don’t have that in place. You may have a real forensic accounting job in the tech world to get everything back. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (28:02.274)Yep. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (28:10.337)That’s right. Natalia Parker (28:10.72)Yeah. Frazer Rice (28:11.705)Natalia, Tatiana, thank you so much for being on and we’ll look forward to talking again soon. Tatyana Thurston I Dexit (28:16.811)Thank you so much. Natalia Parker (28:16.888)Thank you. TRUSTEE RESOURCES TRUSTEES AND DIGITAL ASSETS NORTH CAROLINA ESTATE RESOURCES Titles Mastering Digital Estate Planning: Protecting Your Online Legacy The Future of Wealth: Managing Digital Assets After Death https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Actually-Intelligent-Decision-Making-1-ebook/dp/B07FPQJJQT/

Delaware's Supreme Court recently upheld a law passed by the state's General Assembly last year, designed to keep companies from leaving the state to incorporate elsewhere. A trend dubbed “DExit.”State Senator Bryan Townsend sponsored that legislation - Senate Bill 21 - which was challenged by a company stockholder arguing it violated the state's constitution.This week, Townsend reflects on SB 21 and where the state stands almost a year later with Delaware Public Media politics reporter Bente Bouthier.

DAMIONMLK Day:Incoming Walmart CEO John Furner:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy reminds us blahblahblah. During our annual MLK Day Celebration, we reflected on blahblahblah. We care for people. Blahblahblah We strive to be honest, fair, and courageous. And we put others first in the work we do to help people live better.When we lead with care, show respect and do what's right, we honor Dr. King's legacy through action and continue building a Walmart that reflects our purpose and values.Walmart: $27,408,854, the fiscal 2025 annual total compensation of our median associate was $29,469, and the ratio of these amounts was 930:1.By 11:14 AM: He has earned $29,469 (the median worker's entire year of labor).Total Earnings by MLK Day: ~$1,425,000That $1.4 million is equivalent to the lifetime earnings of 48 median Walmart associates (assuming each works for one year at $29,469)As of January 20, 2026, the combined net worth of the Walton family has reached a historic $513.4 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg and Forbes data.As of January 2026, the Walton family collectively receives approximately $3.4 billion per year in dividends from Walmart.Per Day: The family earns roughly $9.27 million every day just by owning the stock.Per Hour: They earn about $386,000 per hour, 24 hours a day.King was literally campaigning for a living wage in Memphis when he was shot by the FBI. your move, walmart CEO John Furner WHO DO YOU BLAME?WestJet reverses cramped seating layout after viral videos show passengers' knees pressed against seats.In the reconfigured layout, which rolled out in late October on select Boeing 737s, space between rows was reduced to 28 inches to accommodate an extra row of seats. WestJet also made economy class seats non-reclinable, offering passengers the option to pay extra for adjustable seats.In a news statement, the company said it will reverse what it called the "densified seating" by removing the additional row of seats.WHO DO YOU BLAME?Samantha (Sam) Taylor was appointed WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer March 2025. Sam joined Sunwing in March 2020 as Chief Marketing Officer. Sam's portfolio is accountable for critical touch points in the guest journey and includes leading all Marketing, Guest Experience and Contact Centres for WestJet and Sunwing Vacations. MMStakeholders!Customers: WestJet's rollout of the reconfigured seats has sparked widespread outrage among travelers and even crew members.Employees: Reuters reported that pilots and flight attendants have raised concerns over the new configuration's comfort and safety, specifically whether passengers could safely evacuate the plane in an emergency due to the confined seating.Journalists: Reuters reported that pilots and flight attendants have raised concerns over the new configuration's comfort and safety, specifically whether passengers could safely evacuate the plane in an emergency due to the confined seating.Labor Unions: Alia Hussain, president of the union local representing WestJet cabin personnel, said: "It created a hostile working environment for us as cabin personnel."Onex Corporation, WestJet's publicly traded ownersWhich is really founder and board Chair Gerry Schwartz (annual Chair fee of $1 million), who maintains 100% control of the Multiple Voting Shares (MVS) of Onex Corporation, which effectively grants him 60% of the total voting power in the company.This control allows him to elect 60% of the members of Onex's Board of Directors. While he also personally holds a significant portion of the Subordinate Voting Shares (SVS)—roughly 11.3% as of late 2024—the primary mechanism of his control is the MVS class.All stupid U.S. dual class dictatorships who do not do this!!The "Sunset" Provision: In May 2023, Onex shareholders approved a plan to implement a "sunset" on these special voting rights. Under this agreement, Schwartz's multiple voting rights are scheduled to expire three years after the effective date of the amendment (roughly May 2026).Current Status: As we are currently in early 2026, Schwartz remains the controlling shareholder. Upon the "Event of Change" later this year, the Multiple Voting Shares will convert into Subordinate Voting Shares, and he will lose his absolute control, shifting the company toward a more traditional governance structure.Matt Damon says Netflix wants to make action movies differently to account for shorter attention spansHow the art of filmmaking is being subvertedThe "Say What You Do" Rule: Writers are frequently being told to eliminate subtext. In traditional filmmaking, if a character is sad, you show them staring at a cold cup of coffee. Now, streamers often request that the character explicitly say, "I'm just so sad right now," or have another character ask, "Why are you so sad?"The Reason: If you are looking at your phone during a silent, emotional shot, you miss the story. If the character says it out loud, you can follow the plot without looking at the screen.Heightened Audio Cues: If you've noticed that modern movies have very aggressive sound design—sudden loud bangs, dramatic musical stings, or high-pitched notification-like sounds—it's often intentional.The "Audio Hook": These sounds act like a "ping" to pull your eyes back from your phone to the TV. It's a literal alarm clock for your attention.The "First 10 Minutes" Mandate: In the past, a movie could have a "slow burn" opening (think 2001: A Space Odyssey). Today, Netflix and other streamers use data that shows exactly when a user hits the "Back" button.The Note: Writers are told that a "major event" (an explosion, a death, or a massive hook) must happen within the first 2 to 5 minutes. If the "inciting incident" happens at the 20-minute mark, the data shows they will lose 30% of the audience to TikTok.Centered Framing: Cinematographers are increasingly being told to keep the "important" action in the center of the frame.The Reason: This makes the content easier to view on a mobile device if the user decides to switch from the TV to their phone, or if they are watching a cropped "clip" of the movie on social media later.Increased "Recapping": Have you noticed characters summarizing what just happened more often?The "TikTok Brain" Fix: Because people are multitasking, they often lose the thread of the plot. Streamers now encourage dialogue like, "So, let me get this straight, we have to get the key from the vault before the guard returns in five minutes?" It's a recap for someone who tuned out for the last three minutes.WHO DO YOU BLAME?Netflix: Ted Sarandos & Greg Peters (Co-CEOs of Netflix), Reed Hastings, Jay HoagDrug CEOs (re: The Algorithm): Passive Viewing: Data shows that up to 94% of people use a phone while watching TV.TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: TikTok is widely considered the pioneer of the "Short-Form Video" era. Its algorithm is specifically designed to provide "intermittent reinforcement" (like a slot machine), which studies suggest can reduce the ability to focus on long-term tasks.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Zuckerberg pivoted Facebook and Instagram (Reels) to aggressively compete with TikTok. Critics argue this transition turned a platform for connection into one of "passive scrolling" that further erodes focus.YouTube CEO Neal Mohan: Under his leadership, YouTube Shorts was launched to capture the short-attention-span market. Even YouTube co-founder Steve Chen has recently warned that these short videos are "shrinking kids' attention spans."Smartphones: Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs MMStanford: The "Father of Persuasive Tech": B.J. FoggStanford's Persuasive Technology Lab, run by B.J. Fogg, taught many of the founders and early employees of Instagram and Facebook.The "Fogg Behavior Model" taught engineers how to use "triggers" and "rewards" to change human behavior through software. He provided the scientific framework that allowed tech companies to treat the human brain like hardware that could be "hacked" for maximum engagement.Trump calls NYSE Dallas expansion plans 'unbelievably bad' for New York: Trump says move poses 'big test' for newly inaugurated Mayor Zohran Mamdani. WHICH HYPOCRISY DO YOU BLAME?The Free Market BullshitTrump and Texas leaders have long championed the freedom of businesses to flee blue-state regulations. However, now that a prestigious icon like the NYSE is actually expanding to Dallas, Trump has pivoted to calling it "unbelievably bad" for New York.The Anti-Woke /Anti-ESG scaremongeringTexas frames itself as a "Sanctuary from Socialism," yet the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is being used to bypass ESG transparency. While railing against woke mandates, these leaders are creating their own ideological silos—demanding a protected market where management isn't held accountable by shareholders for social or environmental impacts.Texas AG Ken Paxton described BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard as an "investment cartel" that was "illegally controlling national energy markets" and "squeezing more money out of hardworking Americans."Paxton sent a formal warning to Larry Fink and other CEOs, stating that their "radical environmental policies" and "race-based quotas" (DEI) would face severe enforcement actions if they prioritized "politics over consumers."Lead by example: Trump quits NYC and Musk's Dexit to Y'all StreetThroughout his 2024 campaign, Trump consistently compared New York unfavorably to states like Florida and Texas: as an example, he pointed to the lack of state income tax in Florida as a reason why "everyone is leaving New York." Elon Musk's Dexit from Delaware/California is sold as a strike for freedom, yet his empire is built on nearly $40 billion in government subsidies and contracts. He moved to Texas to escape over-regulation (re: his pay package and people being mad about nooses in his factories) while simultaneously heading the most over-regulatory body ever: Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Leader name calling and scaremongeringTrump's pre-bromance attacks on New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani (communist lunatic" and a "Marxist"). Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson (UPenn, Harvard, Princeton): "un-American socialist impulse" and explicitly marketed Dallas as a "sanctuary from socialism" for businesses looking to Dexit New York. The Elite vs. Common Man NonsenseDespite bullshit Y'all Street populist framing, the Texas Stock Exchange is backed by the world's most powerful financial titans. There is no common man victory here; it is the CEO class moving the financial capital to a jurisdiction with fewer labor protections and less oversight.The Big Four Anchor InvestorsBlackRock: (managing ~$14 trillion), despite being the primary target of "anti-woke" and anti-ESG rhetoric from the same politicians who support the TXSE.Citadel Securities: Led by Ken Griffin, this firm executes roughly 1 in 4 of all stock trades in the U.S. Left Chicago for Miami.J.P. Morgan Chase: Jamie Dimon. Joined in 2025 during a $90 million funding round and holds an observer seat on the board.Charles Schwab: handles over 50% of U.S. retail stock orders.MATTWalmart International CEO Kath McLay to step down - WHO DO YOU BLAME?Half exiting CEO Doug McMillonMcLay was under McMillon her entire tenure at WalMart, raised to CEO of the international divisionClearly a protege - passed over for the new CEO?Incoming CEO John FurnerThe white guy who became CEO is such an interesting new story, but Furner started as a sales clerk and has been with the WALTONS a long time through Sam's Club as CEO, another Walton jointFurner/McMillon/Walton family named David Guggina CEO of Walmart US (passing McLay), Chris Nicholas replace McLay, Seth Dallaire was made chief growth officer… rounding out an all male promotion cycle of new execs - no women in major positionsMaybe McLay read the tea leaves - women got chief legal and chief of people, like everywhere else, but leave the big jobs to the swinging dicks.The compensation and management development committee, who according to the company charter, ir responsible to “periodically review and recommend to the full Board succession planning practices for the Company's CEO and other executive officers.”Carla Harris (chair) - black woman with “multicultural” in her job description at Morgan Stanley who apparently didn't apply “multiculturalism” to Walmart executive search?Marissa Mayer - yes, THAT Marissa Mayer, who is on the board of Starbucks with Brian Niccol and AT&T where Randall Stephenson was CEOBrian Niccol - CEO of Starbucks, with no conflict by having Marissa Mayer on the same boardRandall Stephenson - ex CEO of AT&T, with no conflict of interest by having Marissa Mayer on the board. Also on the board - Tom Horton, ex CEO of American Airlines who was… CFO of AT&T under StephensonShishir Mehrotra - who worked at Google via YouTube when… Marissa Mayer worked there (she was in search/maps)Kath McLay, who just couldn't cut it at Walmart anymoreAn SEC official has said (implied) you don't HAVE to vote your proxies as an investor - WHO DO YOU BLAME?Brian Daly, who gave a speech titled (Re)Empowering Fiduciaries in Proxy Voting on Jan 8 in which he argued that not voting doesn't necessarily violate fiduciary dutyGamblers: “Not voting makes sense in many situations. Look, for example, at quantitative and systematic managers, who often operate models that merely seek exposures to identified sources of alpha.”Index investors: “But it may be appropriate for these categories of investment advisers (and the Boards that exercise oversight over this function) to consider whether taking positions on fundamental corporate matters, or on precatory proposals, is consistent with their investment mandates.”Hedging himself: “So, there is no stock answer to the “Must I vote?” question... Instead, it is important that advisers and clients have a fair amount of latitude to decide what works in their individual cases.”Threatening using proxy advisors: “And if we are raising issues for consideration, I will also mention, because the President did, that there is real concern out there that habitual adherence to a proxy consultant's recommendations could pull an adviser into a Section 13(d) group.”Investors, because no matter what Brian Daly suggests, investors almost never vote against management and neither do proxy advisors, so what the fuck are we talking about?Cost, because Daly points out, “And in assessing proposed votes, investment advisers might utilize the Fiduciary Interpretation's concept of a “reasonable inquiry into the client's objectives.” If an investment adviser routinely follows a proxy advisor's stock recommendations without a tailored engagement or independent analysis, is this “reasonable inquiry?” Maybe, but it is certainly worth thinking about. And, to go back to the first question, if the voting process is so burdensome that it requires extensive external resources, why is the adviser voting at all?”John Chevedden, along with Jim McRitchie, without whom we have maybe half the shareholder rights as SP500 companies, and who the no-action data is now showing is disproportionately getting responses for exclusion from the SEC (as if to double down on the idea that we can ignore those commie socialists entirely, but we want to tell you explicitly you're totally legally cool and there's no threat if you exclude Chevedden). Chevedden might be the reason investors were voting at all - maybe now they won't have to?

Delaware is the legal home of almost two-thirds of the S&P 500. But efforts are underway to change that, most notably Tesla’s approval last year from shareholders to reincorporate in Texas. Are we about to see a mass exodus of corporations, or are fears overblown? And where does that leave shareholder rights? On this week’s episode of ESG Currents, Senior ESG Analyst Rob Du Boff is joined by Ann Lipton of the University of Colorado Law School, an expert on corporate governance, to discuss the so-called DExit, the relationship between corporations and investors, and the broader role of corporations in society. This episode was recorded Dec 2, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This Day in Legal History: Clayton Antitrust Act PassedOn October 15, 1914, Congress passed the Clayton Antitrust Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at strengthening U.S. antitrust law and curbing anti-competitive business practices. The Act was designed to build upon the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, which had proven inadequate in addressing certain forms of corporate behavior that undermined market fairness. Unlike the Sherman Act, which broadly prohibited monopolistic conduct, the Clayton Act identified specific practices as illegal when they substantially lessened competition or created a monopoly.The law targeted interlocking directorates—situations where the same individuals served on the boards of competing companies—recognizing such arrangements as fertile ground for collusion. It also outlawed price discrimination that lessened competition, exclusive dealing contracts that restricted a buyer's ability to purchase from competitors, and mergers or acquisitions that threatened market competition. Another critical provision banned tying agreements, where the sale of one product was conditioned on the purchase of another, potentially unrelated, product.The Clayton Act was notable for providing more detailed guidance to businesses and regulators, reducing ambiguity that had plagued the enforcement of the Sherman Act. It also allowed for both government and private parties to seek injunctive relief and recover damages, increasing the avenues for challenging anti-competitive behavior. Importantly, labor unions and agricultural organizations were exempted from the Act's provisions, a significant shift from previous antitrust enforcement that had often targeted labor as a “combination in restraint of trade.”This legislative move reflected the progressive era's push to check corporate power and protect consumers and smaller businesses from monopolistic abuses. The Federal Trade Commission Act, passed just weeks earlier, worked in tandem with the Clayton Act to provide an institutional mechanism—the FTC—for enforcement. Together, these laws marked a turning point in the federal government's role in regulating the economy and ensuring competitive markets.The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case challenging Louisiana's congressional map, a dispute that could undermine Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act—a key provision prohibiting electoral practices that dilute minority voting power, even without direct evidence of racist intent. The controversy centers on Louisiana's post-2020 redistricting, initially producing a map with only one Black-majority district despite Black residents comprising about a third of the state's population. A federal judge sided with Black voters who challenged the map, prompting lawmakers to draw a new version adding a second Black-majority district.That revision sparked a separate lawsuit from white voters who claimed the new map unfairly diminished their voting influence. A three-judge panel agreed, ruling the map relied too heavily on race and violated the Equal Protection Clause. The state, which had previously defended the redrawn map, has now reversed course and is urging the justices to bar race-conscious districting entirely.This marks the second time the Court will hear arguments in the case this year, after sidestepping a decision in June. With its 6-3 conservative majority, the Court could issue a ruling that weakens Section 2, building on a 2013 decision that nullified another major part of the Voting Rights Act. However, a 2023 decision saw Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Kavanaugh side with liberals in upholding Section 2 in an Alabama case. The outcome could impact congressional control, with Democrats warning that as many as 19 districts could be redrawn if Section 2 is curtailed.By way of brief background, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act prohibits any voting practice or procedure that results in discrimination based on race, color, or membership in a language minority group. Originally passed in 1965 and strengthened by Congress in 1982, the provision allows voters to challenge laws that either deny the right to vote outright (“vote deprivation”) or weaken the effectiveness of their vote (“vote dilution”), even if no discriminatory intent can be proven. Courts reviewing Section 2 claims consider the totality of circumstances to determine whether minority voters have an equal opportunity to participate in elections and elect candidates of their choice. In redistricting cases, plaintiffs must show that minority voters are numerous and politically unified enough to elect a representative, and that white voters typically vote as a bloc to defeat them. The Supreme Court has clarified over time that states aren't required to maximize minority districts, but race-based line drawing must strike a balance between avoiding racial discrimination and complying with equal protection principles. As other parts of the Voting Rights Act have been weakened, Section 2 has taken on even greater importance in protecting minority voting rights.US Supreme Court to hear case that takes aim at Voting Rights Act | ReutersElon Musk's $56 billion Tesla compensation package heads to the Delaware Supreme Court today, marking the final stage of a high-stakes corporate legal battle. A lower court struck down the record-setting pay plan in January 2024, ruling that Tesla's board was not sufficiently independent and that shareholders lacked vital information when they approved the deal in 2018. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery found the award unfair and applied strict legal scrutiny, igniting criticism from business leaders who argue Delaware courts are increasingly hostile to entrepreneurs.In response to the ruling, some companies—including Tesla—relocated their legal incorporation from Delaware to states like Texas and Nevada, where corporate governance laws are more lenient. This exodus, dubbed “Dexit,” prompted Delaware lawmakers to revise the state's corporate statutes in an attempt to retain business charters.Musk's legal team contends that McCormick misapplied the law and ignored evidence that Tesla shareholders were fully informed when they approved the deal. They argue the board's decision should have been reviewed under the more deferential “business judgment” standard. Despite the setback, Musk remains in line to receive billions under a replacement compensation plan approved in August, aimed at retaining him as Tesla shifts focus to robotics and autonomous technology.Tesla's board also proposed a $1 trillion future compensation framework, underscoring confidence in Musk's leadership, even as the company faces slowing EV demand and stiff competition from China. The Delaware justices will also weigh whether Tesla must pay $345 million in legal fees to the shareholder who brought the lawsuit. The Court typically takes months to issue a decision.Musk's legal fight over $56 billion payday from Tesla enters final stage | ReutersAustralia's High Court upheld the government's decision to deny far-right U.S. commentator Candace Owens a visa, citing concerns that her presence could incite social discord. Owens had applied for a visa to conduct a speaking tour in late 2024, but Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke rejected the request, referencing her history of controversial remarks—including Holocaust denial and Islamophobic statements. Owens challenged the decision, arguing that it violated the implied freedom of political communication in Australia's Constitution. The court unanimously disagreed, emphasizing that this freedom is not an absolute personal right and that the Migration Act's restrictions served a legitimate purpose in safeguarding public order.The judges found that Owens' record of inflammatory commentary—touching on issues such as race, religion, gender, and public health—posed a significant risk of social division. The ruling also noted that denying her visa was consistent with protecting Australia's national interest and social cohesion. As a result, Owens was ordered to pay the government's legal costs.Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia | ReutersA federal judge ruled that the Trump administration defied a prior court order by reintroducing nearly identical immigration-related conditions for states to receive FEMA emergency preparedness grants. Judge William Smith, based in Rhode Island, had previously struck down the original grant conditions, which required state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. After his ruling, the Department of Homeland Security issued new grant documents with the same conditions, adding a clause that they would only take effect if the ruling was overturned. Smith rejected this workaround, stating that it was not a good faith attempt at compliance but a coercive tactic to pressure states into supporting federal immigration efforts.He ordered the administration to remove the conditions by the following week, emphasizing that states should not be forced to choose between upholding their policies and losing critical disaster funding. The judge characterized the move as an unlawful effort to bully states, not a legitimate policy revision. DHS did not immediately comment on the ruling. The case is one of several legal challenges brought by Democratic-led states aimed at halting parts of Trump's immigration agenda through the courts.Trump administration flouted court order on FEMA grant funding, US judge rules | 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

Recent judicial rulings in Delware have caused a growing “DExit” movement trend with companies reconsidering Delaware as their state of incorporation and exploring alternatives like Texas, Nevada, and Florida. This podcast episode delves into the factors driving this shift, new legislative responses in Delaware, and the innovative business-friendly reforms emerging in Texas. Join us as we explore what these developments mean for corporate governance, board strategy, and the future landscape of U.S. incorporation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Delaware recently changed its corporate laws to make them more favorable to companies being sued by their shareholders and the mega-firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz was deeply involved in that process. That's raising some eyebrows because Wachtell is also a go-to firm for companies in Delaware, often called the corporate capital of the world. Lawyers from other prominent firms, like Wilson Sonsini and Richards, Layton & Finger, also helped shape the law. On this episode of our podcast, On The Merits, Bloomberg Law's Jennifer Kay and Roy Strom talk about what firms like Wachtell did in Delaware, what they stand to gain, and what all this has to do with Elon Musk's so-called "DExit." Do you have feedback on this episode of On The Merits? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

(0:00) Intro(1:31) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:18) Start of interview. *Reference to E36 (June 2021) for personal/professional background, and E90 (March 2023)(3:13) Celebrating 25 Years of the Weinberg Center(3:47) Uncovering John Weinberg's 1948 Thesis. Details for the Symposium at the Weinberg Center on Oct 9, 2025.(6:12) The role of boards and directors from a historical perspective. *Reference to Gilson and Gordon's article on Boards 3.0.(8:17) The contribution of the Weinbergs to corporate governance: Sydney led Goldman Sachs from 1930 to 1969,  and John led GS from 1976-1990.(14:04) The Relevance of Historical Governance Debates. *Reference to the Startup Litigation Digest.(16:53) Delaware's current corporate law challenges: charter competition with Nevada, Texas, and other states (and Fed Govt).(24:35) The Impact of Delaware's SB 21 Legislation. *Reference to a16z's statement on leaving DE (and Larry's take on it). Reference to Delaware's SB 313 partially in response to the Moelis decision (on validity of stockholder agreements).(33:10) On Delaware's DExit: "I barely see a trickle, let alone a flood."(39:27) The Future of Delaware's Corporate Landscape(44:17) Remembering Charlie Munger's Influence(45:56) Warren Buffett's contribution to governance and the future of Berkshire Hathaway(48:22) Goals for the Weinberg Center's Future(49:55) The Evolving Role of Corporate Directors. "[B]oards of directors are here to oversee, not to be experts, to ask discerning questions, to press, to query, but not to micromanage or get in the way." "Nose in, fingers out" attributed to John Nash, founder of NACD.Larry Cunningham is the Director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, and a leading scholar, author, and advisor on corporate governance and board matters.   You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

(0:00) Intro to this episode(1:43) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:30) Start of interview(3:09) Walker Newell's origin story(6:38) Lenin Lopez' origin story(9:21) Intro to Woodruff Sawyer, and their focus on corporate law and securities litigation.(14:00) The Importance of Corporate Governance(14:38) On the Gallagher merger (WS was acquired for $1.2B)(15:10) Advising boards on D&O insurance (corporate and litigation). *Reference to E42 with Priya Cherian Huskins (2021)(17:59) The Delaware Exit ("DExit"). Impact of Derivative Suits. *Reference to VCBA(26:23) Delaware vs. Texas and Nevada(29:00) Understanding Delaware's SB21. Books and records demands. D&O questionnaires.(33:18) The current state of IPOs and SPACs (and impact of D&O insurance pricing)(37:33) The trend of SPAC companies incorporated in the Cayman Islands. SEC revisiting Foreign Private Issuer eligibility.(41:15) Trends in Securities Class Actions (~60% filed against tech or biotech companies).(47:24) Litigation in Private Markets. *Reference to Startup Litigation Digest(53:27) The hardships of life-science companies(56:15) How the federal and status regulatory apparatus is evolving, particularly on AI.(58:52) The evolving role (and burdens) of board members. Example: DOJ whistleblower rules(1:01:21) What are the 1-3 books that have greatly influenced your life: Lenin: The Life and Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoi (1902)Walker:The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño (1998)Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman (1991)(1:04:03) Who were their mentors, and what they learned from them.(1:06:27) Quotes they think of often or live their life by.Lenin: "Al mal tiempo, buena cara"Walker: "Enjoy every sandwich"(1:08:22) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that they love.(1:09:50) The living person they most admireLenin: Tony HawkWalker: Rory McIlroy You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

John Quinn is joined by Michael Barlow, Managing Partner and Founding Member of Quinn Emanuel's Wilmington, Delaware office.  They discuss the evolving state of Delaware corporate law and the legislative response to growing dissatisfaction among corporations over the recent legal treatment of conflicted transactions.  Traditionally, Delaware law has deferred in general to corporate decision-making under the business judgment rule, but rigorously reviewed transactions involving conflicts of interest—particularly those involving controlling shareholders—under an “entire fairness review.”  Entire fairness reviews are fact-intensive and include scrutinizing both the process and terms of the transaction, making early dismissal of claims rare.  In response, Delaware courts developed a safe harbor called the “MFW” framework.  The “MFW” framework involved approval by a special committee of disinterested directors and the minority shareholders.  Still, even under the MFW framework, motions to dismiss were granted in fewer than 40% of cases, leading to frustration among deal planners.Despite these odds, a Quinn Emanuel team led by Michael recently won a rare complete dismissal of an entire fairness case on behalf of Fidelity National Financial, Inc.  In that case, the court ruled that there were no alleged facts that could support the conclusion that the preferred stock transaction at issue was unfair. Frustration among corporate deal planners with what was perceived as activist judicial decisions creating uncertainty (e.g., as to what was a “controlling stockholder,” among other things) has recently led to Tesla, Dropbox and other corporations to express their intent to leave Delaware as their state of incorporation.  “DExit,” is the term coined to describe this trend.  To address these concerns, Delaware enacted Senate Bill 21, a bipartisan effort to clarify and narrow the standards for conflicted transactions.  The legislation provides clearer definitions of controlling stockholders and establishes safe harbors for dismissing cases early if certain procedural protections are followed.  It also reforms the state's books-and-records statute (Section 220) by limiting the scope of pre-suit corporate document demands.  The next few years will test how effectively the new legislation meets the corporate world's demand for greater legal certainty.  Finally, Michael believes that Delaware will continue to lead the nation in corporate law due to its unparalleled legal infrastructure and judicial expertise. Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

This Day in Legal History: Standard Oil Breaks UpOn May 15, 1911, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey v. United States, finding that Standard Oil had violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by engaging in monopolistic practices. The Court unanimously ruled that Standard Oil's dominance over the oil industry—achieved through aggressive acquisitions, predatory pricing, and exclusive agreements—constituted an illegal restraint of trade. As a remedy, the Court ordered the breakup of Standard Oil into 34 separate and independent companies, a dramatic reshaping of the American oil landscape. Among the entities created were companies that would later become industry giants in their own right, including Exxon, Mobil, Chevron, and Amoco.The decision was a defining moment in U.S. antitrust enforcement, signaling the federal government's willingness to confront corporate consolidation. It aimed to restore competition and prevent the recurrence of monopolistic control in vital sectors of the economy. However, over the next century, many of the separated entities gradually reconsolidated. Notably, Exxon and Mobil merged in 1999 to form ExxonMobil, while Chevron absorbed both Gulf Oil and Texaco, and BP later acquired Amoco.Today, a majority of the original 34 companies—or their direct successors—are now part of just a few massive corporations. This reconsolidation serves as a cautionary tale: without vigilant antitrust enforcement post-breakup, market dominance can re-emerge in new forms. The Standard Oil saga demonstrates not only the power of antitrust law but also its limitations if not actively maintained. It underscores that breaking up monopolies is only one step—the preservation of competition requires ongoing oversight.The EPA announced it will weaken several Biden-era regulations on PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. Specifically, the agency plans to rescind enforceable limits on three types of PFAS—PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (also known as GenX)—as well as on combinations of those and PFBS. At the same time, the EPA is giving water systems two extra years, until 2031, to comply with limits on PFOA and PFOS, the two most well-known and studied PFAS chemicals, citing the challenges especially for smaller and rural systems.The original Biden administration rule had set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS and a non-enforceable goal of zero exposure due to their cancer and health risks. The EPA says it will revisit its regulatory decisions on the other PFAS types it is now rolling back. Administrator Lee Zeldin framed the delay as necessary flexibility while maintaining protections against the most harmful chemicals, but environmental groups like the Environmental Working Group blasted the move as a concession to industry that puts public health at risk. Some state-level regulators expressed caution and said more time is needed to evaluate the impact of rescinding the additional PFAS limits.EPA Moves to Weaken Biden-era PFAS Limits for Drinking WaterU.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before Congress for the first time in his new role, facing bipartisan scrutiny over his department's proposed 2026 budget, mass layoffs, and his response to a growing measles outbreak. Since taking office in February, Kennedy has overseen the dismissal of roughly 10,000 workers across major health agencies, aligning with broader Trump administration efforts to downsize the federal government. His budget plan calls for deep cuts, including $18 billion from the National Institutes of Health and $3.6 billion from the CDC.Lawmakers questioned Kennedy's controversial stance on vaccines—particularly during an outbreak that has resulted in over 1,000 infections and three deaths, largely among unvaccinated populations. Representative Rosa DeLauro accused Kennedy of promoting misinformation and endangering public health. Senator Bill Cassidy, who supported Kennedy's confirmation based on promises to uphold vaccine access and collaborate with Congress, emphasized the need for transparency and reassurance amid sweeping departmental changes.Kennedy defended the workforce reductions as a return to pre-COVID staffing levels and projected $1.8 billion in annual savings. Still, critics view the cuts as harmful to the country's public health infrastructure. His personal conduct also drew scrutiny after posting photos of himself swimming in Rock Creek, a site banned for public use due to unsafe water conditions.US health chief Kennedy faces lawmakers' questions on mass firings, measles | ReutersA growing number of major U.S. companies are proposing to leave Delaware as their state of incorporation—a trend being called “Dexit”—following Elon Musk's public fallout with Delaware courts. At least nine publicly traded companies, each valued over $1 billion, are preparing shareholder votes to move their legal homes, while five, including Tesla and Trump Media, have already relocated to states like Texas, Florida, and Nevada. The exodus is driven by concerns over Delaware's increasingly strict scrutiny of deals involving controlling shareholders, highlighted by a 2024 court ruling voiding Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package.Companies say Delaware's legal environment has become unpredictable, especially for founder-led or insider-controlled firms. By contrast, states like Nevada and Texas offer looser standards and greater protection from shareholder litigation. For example, Nevada's laws shield corporate boards under the business judgment rule unless there is fraud, while Delaware courts still require fairness and transparency in insider transactions.In response, Delaware recently passed laws to limit judicial review of certain deals and curb shareholders' access to corporate records, hoping to stem the corporate departures. Still, critics like legal scholars and corporate counsel argue that Delaware's courts are now perceived as activist and uncertain, prompting companies to seek jurisdictions they believe offer more legal stability and control.In Tesla's wake, more big companies propose voting “Dexit" to depart Delaware | 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

Sondervermögen: Merz macht Tempo, doch SPD, Linke und Grüne bremsen ihn und die Union offenbar aus. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Maximilian Krah, der umstrittene AfD-Europaparlamentarier, wechselt in den Bundestag. Was will er dort erreichen und wie steht er zur Idee eines Dexit? Staatliche Förderung: Wie sich die AfD mit den anderen Parteien und dem Bundestagspräsidium voraussichtlich weiter um Zuschüsse zu ihrer Desiderius-Erasmus-Stiftung streiten wird.  Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es morgens um 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team bringen euch jeden Morgen auf den neuesten Stand in Sachen Politik — kompakt, europäisch, hintergründig. Und für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Unser Berlin Playbook-Newsletter liefert jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Hier gibt es alle Informationen und das kostenlose Playbook-Abo. Mehr von Berlin Playbook-Host und Executive Editor von POLITICO in Deutschland, Gordon Repinski, gibt es auch hier:   Instagram: @gordon.repinski | X: @GordonRepinski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Corporate franchise fees are one third of Delaware state revenue. Losing this means Delaware income taxes would increase significantly. State lawmakers might have to create a state sales tax. Recent Chancery Court decisions are driving such corporations out of Delaware. Julianne Murray, a successful attorney and GOP Chair, talks with Rick about this and recent legislation designed to stop the "Dexit".

Delaware has been the US corporate capital for about a century. But a wave of high-profile departures—amid a barrage of attacks from Elon Musk—has many members of the state's corporate community worried about the future. Although the world's richest man has been trying to provoke a corporate exodus for more than a year, the increasingly powerful Musk isn't the only critic of recent Delaware court rulings. Other stakeholders, such as the state's influential corporate defense bar, also say Delaware law has been evolving in a direction hostile to business leaders and controlling stockholders. At the same time, there's a lot of buzz about Nevada—which presents itself as a sort of anti-Delaware—and Texas, which recently set up a new commercial court to compete with the famous Delaware Chancery Court. It's still too early to stay if the "DExit" will widen from a trickle into a flood. On this episode of our podcast, Bloomberg News reporter Jef Feeley and Bloomberg Law senior correspondent Jennifer Kay discuss the latest developments out of Delaware. Do you have feedback on this episode of On The Merits? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690

Dexit, Estrema Destra Tedesca: Germania Dice Addio All'Unione Europea?Alice Weidel, leader di AfD, parla apertamente della possibilità che la Germania lasci l'Unione Europea. I tedeschi hanno preso la notizia con entusiasmo. Ecco che cosa succederà!#breakingnews #ultimenotizie #notiziedelgiorno #notizie #cronaca #addio #afd #aliceweidel #brexit #capo #destra #dexit #esce #estrema #germania #leader #minaccia #partito #tedesca #ue #unioneeuropea #uscire

In today's episode, we delve into the often-overlooked world of digital legacy planning with our special guests, Tatyana and Natalia, co-founders of DEXIT.  DEXIT specializes in helping individuals manage and organize their digital assets—ranging from social media accounts and online subscriptions to digital photos and crypto wallets.Our host, Darleen Mahoney, chats with Tatyana and Natalia about the importance of having a comprehensive plan for your online accounts, especially in situations of cognitive decline or after passing away. Through personal anecdotes and expert advice, they highlight the complexities of managing digital assets, the challenges faced by executors, and how important it is to streamline this daunting task by creating what can be thought of as a "digital will."Tune in to discover practical tips on how to protect your digital legacy, the significance of memorializing social media accounts, and why even your loyalty points and streaming services need to be part of your estate planning. Whether you're tech-savvy or just beginning to navigate the digital landscape, this episode offers invaluable insights into safeguarding your online presence for the future. Don't miss it!SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast sponsored by: GoGo Grandparent 855-464-6874 (ext 81714) & TransMedCare Long Distance Medical Transportation The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by purple-planet.com.https://www.purple-planet.com/ *SeniorLivingGuide.com Webinars and Podcast represents the opinions and expertise of our guests. The content here is for informational and educational purposes. It does not necessarily represent the views, recommendations, opinions or advice of Fairfax Publishing/SeniorLivingGuide.com or its employees 

Ce vendredi 20 décembre, l'AFD, parti d'extrême droite allemand, qui relance l'idée de quitter l'Union européenne, a été abordé par Caroline Loyer dans sa chronique, dans l'émission Good Morning Business, présentée par Laure Closier, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

In this episode of Better for America, Rebecca Weber hosts investigative journalist and Founder of Just the News John Solomon, and AMAC's National Spokesman Bobby Charles, where they analyze the significance of Donald Trump's recent landslide victory and its implications for America's future. Solomon attributes Trump's win to the GOP's focus on early voting, and argues this overwhelming turnout reflects broad support for Trump's America First policies, in contrast to what he calls the “elitist ideas” of Kamala Harris. He says the election marked a clear “rejection of inflation, lawfare, and insecurity,” that was tied to the Biden-Harris administration. Charles emphasizes Trump's victory as a signal to adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran, calling it “a new era of American strength,” and likens the historic realignment to Ronald Reagan's presidency. He asserts that Trump's commitment to principles of freedom and security resonates with the working class, bridging political divides and attracting even disillusioned Democrats. Together, the three discuss the Dexit trend—Democrats leaving their party over ideological drift—and agree that Trump's re-election might permanently reshape American politics by restoring a focus on core values like national strength, economic prosperity, and individual freedom.

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. In this episode, we take up a potpourri of topics. We have the quartet of Matt Kelly Jonathan Armstrong, Jonathan Marks, and Karen Moore; all hosted by Tom Fox. 1. Jonathan Armstrong looks at HP and their decision to continue proceedings against the Estate of Mike Lynch after his death. He rants about Claude Weil and the Grenfell Tower disaster. 2. Jonathan Marks considers the role of the Audit Committee on a Board. He rants about his beloved Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL having their home opening on a Friday night in Brazil.  3. Karen Moore considers the Boston Consulting Group FCPA Declination. She shouts out to the Victorian Lyric Opera Company.  4. Matt Kelly looks at the RTX enforcement action by the State Department. He shouts out to the Brazilian judiciary for standing up the bullying tactics of Elon Musk in their legal dispute.  5. Tom Fox shouts out to Professor Stephen Bainbridge and his dismantling of the DExit fallacy.  The members of the Everything Compliance are: •       Karen Woody – Is one of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu •       Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com •       Jonathan Armstrong –is our UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at his new law firm Jonathan.Armstrong@puntersouthall.law •       Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com •       Karen Moore can be reached at Kmoore51@fordham.edu The host and producer, rantor (and sometime panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.  For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge by clicking here. Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids on Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Am 22. September sind Landtagswahlen in Brandenburg.Tommy und Kathrin treffen die Spitzenkandidatinnen und Spitzenkandidaten der Parteien bei Ab17 zum Check.50 Fragen anHeute mit Hans-Christoph Berndt von der AfDInhalt:00:00:00 Begrüßung zur Spezialfolge über die AfD00:01:15 Beginn des Interviews mit Berndt00:02:11 Diskussion über Suizidprävention und Sicherheit00:03:00 Frauen- und Familiensicherheit als Thema00:05:04 Fragen zu völkischem Nationalismus und Religion00:06:30 Kontroverse um Migration und Sicherheit00:08:14 Vergleich von NSDAP-Mitgliedern und Nazis00:09:09 Berndts Corona-Ansichten im Interview00:10:00 Diskussion über Höcke und Jesus00:10:45 AfD und der Dexit als Thema00:11:18 Abschluss des Interviews mit BerndtAb17 - der tägliche Podcast mit Kathrin und Tommy Wosch. Montag bis Freitag. Morgens und AbendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ab17podcastWhatsapp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBSCV98kyyQceNs4A1ISchreib uns: kontakt@diewoschs.de Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In der Hörerfolge beantworten wir Ihre Nachrichten zur Frage, ob die EU noch gut ist für uns. Wir sprechen über Vor- und Nachteile, Herausforderungen und Errungenschaften mit unseren Korrespondenten in Brüssel Thomas Gutschker und Werner Mussler.

Die Demokratie in Europa gerät zunehmend unter Druck: Der Extremismus erstarkt, Unternehmen klagen über Brüsseler Regelungswut, EU-Staaten wie Ungarn verbünden sich mit China. Was bedeutet das für die Europawahl? Darüber diskutieren wir mit Hörern. Heinemann, Christoph www.deutschlandfunk.de, Kontrovers

Tischgespräch: Wie Karl Lauterbach eine Cannabis-Legalisierung durchdrückt, von der er selbst nicht überzeugt ist. Gast am Runden Tisch: Karl Haeusgen, Präsident des VDMA, entzaubert den Mythos, die AfD würde den Standort Deutschland fördern.Nachtisch: Wie gesund ist das Arbeiten im Homeoffice?Die AfD würde den Wirtschaftsstandort Deutschland ruinieren. Mit dieser drastischen Warnung hat der Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau vor der rechtspopulistischen Partei gewarnt. Im Gespräch mit Helene Bubrowski erklärt VDMA-Präsident Karl Haeusgen, warum der von der AfD propagierte mögliche Dexit und die Blockade weiterer Zuwanderung ein Irrweg sind. Haeusgen erklärt zudem, welche weiteren Fallstricke sich hinter den Forderungen im AfD-Parteiprogramm verbergen.Table.Media - For better informed decisions. Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Media. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Media bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Professional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/registrierung. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the scope of our coverage of the European elections, we will broadcast a series of programs in which we will be taking a closer look at a specific country or group of member states to determine what issues voters care about. We start with the Eurozone's largest economy: Germany. With its strong industry, a population of 84 million and 96 seats at the European Parliament, the country is the leading political and economic force in the EU. But it is also facing a crisis: Germany is in recession as its GDP dropped 0.3 percent in 2023. In turn, fear has kicked in, with many voters blaming the EU for its regulations and the Afd far right party floating the idea of a “Dexit” and rising in the polls. Can the German economy recover? What impact does its shrinking economy have on the rest of the Union? And how does this situation affect votes?

Markus Becker of Der Spiegel describes a developing situation in Germany where the popularity of the far-right AfD party has surged over the past year. Revelations that members of the AfD discussed deportations of non-assimilated people and of those with non-German backgrounds has prompted a huge backlash including mass demonstrations. The AfD has created further headaches for itself by calling for a so-called Dexit, or an exit from the European Union. Markus says that's likely to turn off large swathes of voters in a country where industry and exports underpin prosperity. Markus also discusses his powerful editorial laying out how to fortify Germany's constitution in the event that the AfD acts to dismantle democracy in future. In our news review we assess Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's threat to veto EU aid for Ukraine a second time. Orbán quickly dropped that idea after finding himself effectively isolated in the European Council facing threats serious enough to impact his grip on power. But Orbán was active on other fronts in Brussels. He met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and reportedly deepened his Fidesz party's ties with her Brothers of Italy. Orbán also filmed himself among ranks of tractors showing support for a large and unruly protest by farmers. Shortly afterwards the farmers tore down a 19th century statue in a square opposite the European Parliament. The monument, to a steel mechanic, was left cracked and partly melted by fires. Amid the disorder Europe's leaders were quick to offer further concessions — just the latest sign of the grossly disproportionate power farmers exercise in Europe.Support the show

L'émission 28 Minutes du 01/02/2024 4 ans de Brexit : bilan négatif… mais fantasme intact en Europe ? Il y a quatre ans sonnait l'heure du Brexit, « l'aube d'une nouvelle ère » selon Boris Johnson, le Premier ministre britannique de l'époque. Mais aujourd'hui, le Royaume-Uni a surtout déchanté : seulement 22 % des Britanniques estiment que la sortie de l'Union européenne a eu un effet positif sur leur pays. Il faut dire que l'économie n'a pas connu l'embellie promise par les partisans du Brexit : selon une étude du Cambridge Econometrics, il aurait coûté 140 milliards de livres (soit 163 milliards d'euros) et causé la perte de deux millions d'emplois. Les contrôles sanitaires sur les importations des produits végétaux et animaux en provenance de l'Union européenne — en vigueur à partir du 1er février — ne risquent pas d'arranger la situation. Pourtant, l'expérience du Brexit reste un modèle à suivre pour les populistes européens tels que Gert Wilders — qui envisage un référendum sur un « Nexit » aux Pays-Bas — ou Alice Weidel — leader de l'AfD qui rêve d'un « Dexit » allemand. Le bilan du Brexit est-il totalement négatif ? Comment expliquer qu'il reste un objectif pour de nombreux populistes en Europe ? Nos invités en débattent.   28 Minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Elisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio.  Enregistrement : 1er février 2024 - Présentation : Élisabeth Quin - Production : KM, ARTE Radio

L'émission 28 Minutes du 01/02/2024 Velibor Čolić, un soldat en exil poursuivi par la guerre « L'exil recommande de bien doser sa visibilité. […] C'est rarement une question de présence. C'est, presque toujours, une addition d'ombres, une histoire d'absence. » Né en 1964 dans le nord de la Bosnie-Herzégovine, Velibor Čolić devient soldat à vingt-huit ans, en 1992. En juillet, il déserte l'armée de République de Bosnie-Herzégovine, se retrouve enfermé dans le camp de Slavonski Brod avant de s'en échapper. En septembre de la même année, il fuit en France où il est reconnu comme réfugié politique. Depuis, l'écrivain raconte des récits inspirés de sa vie passée et de son exil, et écrit désormais en français : « Ma frontière, c'est la langue ; mon exil, c'est mon accent. J'habite mon accent en France depuis vingt-cinq ans. » Ce qui persiste : un tiraillement entre l'amour du pays quitté et celui porté au pays d'accueil. « Guerre et pluie », son dernier roman publié aux éditions Gallimard, oppose un univers d'effroi à la douceur des souvenirs, dans un récit drolatique.  4 ans de Brexit : bilan négatif… mais fantasme intact en Europe ?  Il y a quatre ans sonnait l'heure du Brexit, « l'aube d'une nouvelle ère » selon Boris Johnson, le Premier ministre britannique de l'époque. Mais aujourd'hui, le Royaume-Uni a surtout déchanté : seulement 22 % des Britanniques estiment que la sortie de l'Union européenne a eu un effet positif sur leur pays. Il faut dire que l'économie n'a pas connu l'embellie promise par les partisans du Brexit : selon une étude du Cambridge Econometrics, il aurait coûté 140 milliards de livres (soit 163 milliards d'euros) et causé la perte de deux millions d'emplois. Les contrôles sanitaires sur les importations des produits végétaux et animaux en provenance de l'Union européenne — en vigueur à partir du 1er février — ne risquent pas d'arranger la situation. Pourtant, l'expérience du Brexit reste un modèle à suivre pour les populistes européens tels que Gert Wilders — qui envisage un référendum sur un « Nexit » aux Pays-Bas — ou Alice Weidel — leader de l'AfD qui rêve d'un « Dexit » allemand. Le bilan du Brexit est-il totalement négatif ? Comment expliquer qu'il reste un objectif pour de nombreux populistes en Europe ? Nos invités en débattent.  Enfin, retrouvez également les chroniques de Xavier Mauduit et Marie Bonnisseau !  28 Minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Elisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio.  Enregistrement : 1er février 2024 - Présentation : Élisabeth Quin - Production : KM, ARTE Radio

Sahra Wagenknecht tritt mit ihrer eigenen Partei bei der diesjährigen Europawahl an. Zwar ist nicht sie selbst Spitzenkandidatin, aber das Wahlprogramm trägt selbstverständlich an vielen Stellen ihre Handschrift. Was also will das Bündnis-Sahra-Wagenknecht (BSW)? Festzuhalten ist, dass die Partei keineswegs einen Dexit anstrebt, aber durchaus mehr Entscheidungskompetenz den einzelnen Mitgliedstaaten zurückgeben will. Weniger Europa auf der einen Seite also, auf der anderen Seite geht es aber schon darum, auf EU-Ebene eine höhere Unternehmenssteuer einzuführen und eine digitale Infrastruktur zu schaffen. Wenig überraschend und ein wichtiger Punkt im Programm ist die Ablehnung der Sanktionen gegen Russland. Und auch in der Migrationsfrage setzt man, wie zu erwarten war, weiter auf Abschottung. Interessanterweise aber denkt die BSW neu über Schulden nach und übernimmt MMT-Ansätze. Mehr dazu von Ole Nymoen und Wolfgang M. Schmitt in der neuen Folge von „Wohlstand für Alle“! Unsere Termine mit Jean-Philippe Kindler: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1mwAvBtGWg/?img_index=1 Am 13. Februar ist Wolfgang mit Timon Karl Kaleyta in Berlin: https://pfefferberg-theater.de/spielplan/kalender/ Unsere Zusatzinhalte könnt ihr bei Steady und Patreon hören. Vielen Dank! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oleundwolfgang Steady: https://steadyhq.com/de/oleundwolfgang/about Ihr könnt uns unterstützen - herzlichen Dank! Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/oleundwolfgang Konto: Wolfgang M. Schmitt, Ole Nymoen Betreff: Wohlstand fuer Alle IBAN: DE67 5745 0120 0130 7996 12 BIC: MALADE51NWD Social Media: Instagram: Unser gemeinsamer Kanal: https://www.instagram.com/oleundwolfgang/ Ole: https://www.instagram.com/ole.nymoen/ Wolfgang: https://www.instagram.com/wolfgangmschmitt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oleundwolfgang Twitter: Unser gemeinsamer Kanal: https://twitter.com/OleUndWolfgang Ole: twitter.com/nymoen_ole Wolfgang: twitter.com/SchmittJunior Die gesamte WfA-Literaturliste: https://wohlstand-fuer-alle.netlify.app

Deutschland ist das einzige der großen EU-Länder, dessen Wirtschaft im Schlussquartal geschrumpft ist und auch für dieses Jahr sind die Aussichten mau. Die AfD will im Zweifel den Briten folgen und Deutschland aus der EU nehmen. Die Wirtschaftsjournalisten Dietmar Deffner und Holger Zschäpitz diskutieren die Folgen eines solchen Dexit und streiten darüber, wie die EU der Zukunft aussehen könnte. Weitere Themen: * Wege in die finanzielle Freiheit – wie Ihr frühzeitig Eure Rentenlücke berechnet und clever vorsorgt * Milliardenschwerer Vorzeigefonds – wie die Norweger für die Zukunft vorsorgen * Spalter-Plattform TikTok – warum hier viele radikale Akteure ihr Medium gefunden haben * Die neue Wagenknecht-Partei – was die Linkpopulisten im Programm haben * Das Experiment Milei – wie Ihr beim Umbau von Argentinien mit dabei seid Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutzerklärung: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

In der 164. Folge von "Lauer und Wehner" reden Ulrich und Christopher über den sogenannten Dexit, die Geschäftspraktien der Eastrella Parkplatz Management GmbH, resiliente Demokratie in Zeiten der Bedrohung durch Rechts und die Wölfin Gloria.

L'émission 28 Minutes du 27/01/2024 Le samedi, Renaud Dély décrypte l'actualité avec un regard international, en compagnie de nos clubistes : Michela Marzano, philosophe et écrivaine — Zyad Limam, directeur et rédacteur en chef de « Afrique Magazine » — Daniel Borrillo, juriste et enseignant à l'Université Paris Nanterre  — et le dessinateur de presse Kianoush Ramezani. Avec Donald Trump, le retour à d'autres règles du jeu ? Après la victoire écrasante de Donald Trump dans l'Iowa face aux autres candidats républicains, celui-ci a récidivé le 24 janvier dans l'État du New Hampshire. Son plus grand opposant, Ron de Santis, a jeté l'éponge, et seule Nikki Halley — ancienne ambassadrice à l'ONU — reste en course pour affronter l'ancien président. Certains — Donald Trump en tête — crient déjà victoire et s'attendent au match retour Biden-Trump pour les présidentielles en novembre prochain. Alors que l'ancien président est visé par six procès pénaux ou civils, ce dernier promet de redonner « la priorité à l'Amérique », ainsi que de « résoudre très vite » les conflits en Ukraine et au Proche-Orient. Pour le meilleur ou pour le pire ? L'Europe doit-elle anticiper dès maintenant une victoire de Trump ? Alerte en mer Rouge : les Houthis, péril majeur pour le commerce mondial ? Si l'entrée en guerre des miliciens Houthis du Yémen contre Israël a d'abord pu faire sourire, les événements prennent une toute autre tournure depuis quelques semaines. Les attaques incessantes de l'organisation — armée par l'Iran — contre les navires commerciaux ont des conséquences concrètes. Le volume du commerce via le Canal de Suez a baissé de 42 % ces deux derniers mois, alors que 15 % du commerce mondial transite par ce passage. Par conséquent, de nombreuses compagnies maritimes privilégient la route passant par le cap de Bonne Espérance, faisant ainsi craindre une hausse des prix alimentaires mondiaux. Cette situation peut-elle impacter durablement l'économie mondiale ? Que peuvent faire les Occidentaux contre les Houthis ? Valérie Brochard nous donne des nouvelles de nos très chers voisins européens : ce week-end, direction la Pologne où la pilule du lendemain pourrait revenir en accès libre. Sévèrement limitée par le précédent gouvernement, cette contraception d'urgence serait disponible sans prescription à partir de 15 ans, si le projet de loi est approuvé au Parlement. Jean-Mathieu Pernin zappe sur la télévision indienne qui a diffusé la cérémonie d'inauguration d'un temple, dans le nord de l'Inde, présidée par le Premier ministre Narendra Modi. Deux en un, cet événement marquait le lancement de sa campagne pour les élections législatives, et la toute-puissance du nationalisme hindou sur la politique indienne. Ce week-end, Olivier Boucreux décerne le titre d'employée de la semaine à Alice Weidel, la cheffe du parti populiste allemand AfD. Homosexuelle affichée à la tête d'un parti qui rejette le mariage gay, députée d'extrême droite anti-migrants et anti-Europe, elle aimerait que le Brexit inspire un Dexit : une sortie de l'Allemagne de l'Union européenne. Au Japon, l'autrice Rie Kudan a remporté un prestigieux prix littéraire pour son roman futuriste… dont quelques passages ont été écrits par le logiciel d'intelligence artificielle ChatGPT. Outil de création ingénieux ou triche ? Les avis divergent dans le milieu littéraire. Alix Van Pée nous raconte. Vous avez sûrement déjà observé des planisphères, des globes terrestres… mais vous souvenez-vous des mappemondes ? Avec ses deux hémisphères découpés et son esthétisme suranné, cette carte mythique était utilisée dans les anciens atlas avant de tomber dans l'oubli. Dans « Mappemondes, Un voyage dans le temps pour raconter le monde contemporain », le journaliste-cartographe Xemartin Laborde réhabilite cette ancienne cartographie pour faire un état des lieux du monde actuel. De la géographie au climat, des guerres à l'impact des GAFAM, en passant par l'évolution des grandes questions de société : il invite à observer la planète sous tous ses angles, d'un point de vue à la fois global et détaillé. Un voyage cartographique qui nous emmène même jusque dans l'espace ! Enfin, ne manquez pas la une hexagonale de la semaine et la question très intéressante de David Castello-Lopes.  28 Minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Elisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio.  Enregistrement : 27 janvier 2024 - Présentation : Renaud Dély - Production : KM, ARTE Radio

Has Rishi Sunak survived his first attempted coup? It might look like Simon Clarke's amounted to nothing but Ed and George think it might be too soon to tell whether he's failed yet. They have plenty of insights into plots past, and the many ways they can fizzle, burn, or downright engulf a prime minister.Elsewhere in politics, the UK tax burden has been drifting up to a rate not seen since the 1960s. Can any chancellor - current or future - do anything about it?And in Europe, a beleaguered German coalition faces economic problems of their own, plus the looming rise of the far-right. Is the most stable country in Europe headed towards ‘Dexit'?Follow us on social media: @polcurrencyProducers: Rachel Balmer and Rosie StopherProduction Manager: Flick HeathExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

德國極右翼「另類選擇黨」在最近民調的支持度，比現任聯合政府的三個政黨都高。該黨反移民、反武裝烏克蘭、反歐盟，並欲推行「Dexit」來讓德國脫歐，外界預期它將拿下今年的地方關鍵選舉。為什麼一向親歐盟的德國人愈來愈支持它？ 文：田孟心 製作團隊：姚立強、王薇茹 ⭐領取專屬折扣碼，可直接折抵金額500元！一鍵領取：https://bit.ly/3vtyWSc ＊「聽天下」清楚分類更好聽，下載天下雜誌App：https://bit.ly/3ELcwhX ＊意見信箱：bill@cw.com.tw

Frank Farian verstorben; Kai Wegner hält an Antidiskriminierungsklausel fest; Die Dummheit eines Dexit; Schwierige Zweistaatenlösung; Verbot der Jungen Alternative und Deutsche unter den Oscars Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee

durée : 00:03:00 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - La présidente de l'AFD, le parti d'extrême-droite allemand, vante les mérites du Brexit et veut organiser un référendum pour sortir l'Allemagne de l'UE. Une position qui lui permet de fédérer les mécontentements, dans un pays majoritairement favorable à l'Europe.

C dans l'air du 23 janvier 2024 - Berlin, janvier 2024: "dehors les nazis!" Des manifestations massives se sont multipliées en Allemagne le week-end dernier contre le mouvement d'extrême droite Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). Une mobilisation d'ampleur dans tout le pays qui s'explique en grande partie par les révélations du médias Correctiv qui n'en finissent pas de faire des vagues outre-Rhin depuis le 10 janvier. Ce consortium de journalistes d'investigation a mis au jour une réunion secrète qui s'est tenue en novembre 2023 entre des membres de groupuscules d'extrême droite et néonazis européens avec plusieurs cadres de l'AfD. Au cours de cette rencontre, ils auraient discuté de politiques à mettre en œuvre dans l'éventualité d'une arrivée au pouvoir de l'AfD dont notamment un plan de "rémigration", l'expulser d'Allemagne d'étrangers, mais aussi des d'immigrés ayant acquis la nationalité allemande. L'AfD a affirmé qu'elle n'avait aucun lien organisationnel ou financier avec la réunion et que les membres qui y ont participé l'ont fait à titre purement personnel. Néanmoins, sa dirigeante Alice Weidel s'est séparée d'un conseiller qui était présent, tout en dénonçant le travail de Correctiv. La colère suscitée par cette enquête a relancé les appels dans le pays pour interdire l'AfD qui multiplie ces derniers mois les succès dans les urnes en particulier dans l'ex-Allemagne de l'Est. À l'approche des élections européennes, l'AFD ne cesse de progresser dans les sondages. Il est aujourd'hui le deuxième parti du pays avec 22 % des intentions de vote et entend cultiver une posture de rupture avec le reste de la classe politique. Sa présidente vient ainsi de vanter le Brexit dans une interview au Financial Times et de suggérer que si son parti arrive au pouvoir, il pourrait organiser un référendum pour un "Dexit", une sortie de l'Allemagne de l'Union. Une façon pour le parti d'extrême droite de fédérer les mécontentements divers, comme en ce moment, celui des agriculteurs, au-delà de ses fiefs de l'ex-RDA. En Italie, près de quinze mois après son arrivée au pouvoir Georgia Meloni est toujours populaire. La dirigeante d'extrême droite entend poursuivre le parcours de normalisation de son parti. Mais en échec sur sa promesse d'enrayer l'arrivée des migrants dans le pays, elle donne des gages aux plus radicaux en durcissant la législation contre la communauté LGBT. Elle est également sous pression depuis le 7 janvier, jour où des centaines de militants d'extrême droite ont fait des saluts fascistes lors d'un de leurs rassemblements annuels à Rome. Ils commémoraient l'assassinat pendant les années 1970 de deux membres des jeunesses du Mouvement social italien (MSI) l'héritier après-guerre du parti fasciste. C'est également celui dans lequel Giorgia Meloni a fait ses débuts en politique avant de fonder son parti Fratelli d'Italia dont le logo reprend la flamme, étendard du MSI, évoquant le tombeau du Duce. L'opposition a demandé la dissolution de l'organisation néofasciste CasaPound, le parquet a ouvert une enquête préliminaire sur les intentions de ces militants et Giorgia Meloni reste silencieuse. En France, le Rassemblement national, qui siège avec l'AfD au Parlement européen, est donné largement en tête aux prochaines élections européennes, avec 31 % d'intentions de vote, selon un sondage Odoxa. La route est encore longue avant le scrutin du 9 juin prochain mais la formation d'extrême droite de Marine Le Pen mobilise ses troupes et se porte au chevet des agriculteurs. Une stratégie qui s'est révélée payante aux Pays-Bas, avec l'explosion du vote populiste aux élections locales du printemps dernier et la victoire de l'extrême droite lors de législatives en fin d'année. A six mois des européennes, l'UE est face à une poussée de l'extrême droite. Quelles sont les motivations du vote populiste nationaliste ? Comment expliquer les succès électoraux de l'AfD en Allemagne ? Quel regard l'Italie porte-t-elle sur son passé fasciste ? GUD, Division Martel, Argos… Qui sont les groupes identitaires en France ? Qu'est-ce que l'affaire des Barjols ? NOS EXPERTS : - Jean-Dominique GIULIANI - président de la fondation Robert Schuman - Laure MANDEVILLE - grand reporter au Figaro, auteur de Les révoltés d'Occident aux éditions de L'Observatoire - Anthony BELLANGER - éditorialiste sur France Inter et France Info TV, spécialiste des questions internationales - Marc LAZAR - historien et sociologue à Sciences Po et à l'université Luiss de sciences sociales à Rome, auteur de Peuplecratie. La métamorphose de nos démocraties aux éditions Gallimard

Falls sich die EU nicht nach den Vorstellungen ihrer Partei reformieren lässt, hält AfD-Chefin Weidel auch ein „Dexit“-Referendum nach britischem Vorbild für denkbar.

durée : 00:03:00 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - La présidente de l'AFD, le parti d'extrême-droite allemand, vante les mérites du Brexit et veut organiser un référendum pour sortir l'Allemagne de l'UE. Une position qui lui permet de fédérer les mécontentements, dans un pays majoritairement favorable à l'Europe.

¿Cuáles podrían ser las consecuencias del "Dexit", la salida de Alemania de la UE: Sería el fin del euro, según explica Alexis Ortega, analista independiente.

The return of Dexit, this time it's New Indigo Disk Edition. Mike and Kevin get into the ups and downs of the new game and all of its competitive advantages/disadvantage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pokesports/message

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As more time goes on, more reboots, remakes, and adaptations keep coming. Today we wanted to discuss what makes them work, what makes them flop, and if its a trend that should continue or not. Also Kevin confidently states that Rift Apart is DOOM For Kids.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-Shows Bird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESCome watch some of crub take part in The Charity Room's big annual event, "Charity vs Room 2"! We're raising money for RAD this year and would love to see you there! More details at the link: https://www.thecharityroom.comPutting an article to explain Pokemon's "Dexit" here in case you wonder what that's about. Mentioned at around 33:45:https://sea.ign.com/switch/155438/feature/pokemon-sword-and-shield-controversy-and-dexit-explainedHere is our discussion on games preservation that is mentioned at around 43:30:https://youtu.be/IJHCJFHOemEAn explainer on the Dean Takashi Cuphead thing, if you want further context. Mentioned at around 49:00:https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-our-cuphead-runneth-over/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Intro and catching up02:12 Setting up the topic05:34 Kevin on how Ratchet Rift Apart is DOOM for kids10:04 Attempting to clarify the many definitions of remake19:01 What's often forgotten about with adaptations24:45 Ninja Gaiden, X-Men, and Sabrina (a problematic trio)34:21 Empathizing with those who don't like what a reboot turns something into45:02 What is the value in doing reboots/adaptations?53:49 Is rereleasing an original media before its remake good? Or should it be included with the remake?01:01:19 Maybe it's okay for us to let some things go01:10:27 Closing thoughts and outro

The Steves discuss the eighth generation of Pokémon as they look back on Pokémon Sword and Shield in the Galar Region.What's making us happy?Bayonetta 3Pokémon Mystery Dungeon DXPokémon DiscussionThe characters and story of Sword and ShieldThe starters and their evolutionsThe Dynamax and Gigatamax 'gimmicks'Regional variants- Galar version!Other new Pokémon we love'Dexit' and toxic fandomOur favorite Gym LeadersThe Post-GameThe region itself and our favorite locations in itDiscussing the DLcEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show