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Check the episode transcript hereABOUT ADAM BERGMAN Adam Bergman is an author, former tax and ERISA attorney, and the founder of IRA Financial - an industry leader in self-directed retirement solutions. Through Adam's leadership, IRA Financial has helped over 25,000 clients take control over their retirement and invest over $4.6 billion of retirement funds into alternative assets. Adam has authored 9 books on self-directed retirement plans, and is a leading voice in the self-directed retirement industry.    Prior to starting IRA Financial, Mr. Bergman was a tax and ERISA attorney at White & Case LLP, Dewey LeBoeuf LLP, and Thelen LLP, three of the most prominent corporate law firms in the world. He received his B.A. (with distinction) from McGill University and his law degree (cum laude) from Syracuse University College of Law. He then went on to receive his Masters of Taxation (LL.M.) from New York University School of Law. He is a member of the Tax Division of the American Bar Association and New York State Bar Association.  THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Adam's career and transition to retirement advisoryWhat Is a Self-Directed IRA?Tax Benefits of Self-Directed IRAsSolo 401(k)s for Business OwnersIRA Financial's Client ExperienceCommon Use Cases for Real Estate InvestorsFreedom of Investment ChoiceSolo 401(k) vs IRA: Key DifferencesThe Power of Compounding & Roth AccountsConnect with Adam  KEY QUOTE:  "The goal isn't just to get rich. It's to get rich tax-free."  ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.   #RealEstateInvesting #SelfDirectedIRA #Solo401k #TaxFreeInvesting #AlternativeAssets #RetirementPlanning #WealthBuilding #IRAInvesting #FinancialFreedom #PassiveIncome #InvestWithIRA #DiversifyYourPortfolio #CheckbookControl #RothIRA #PreTaxIRA #TaxDeferredGrowth #HardAssets #TangibleAssets #SelfDirected401k #RealEstateIRA #PrivateInvestments #RealAssets #IRACompliance #InvestmentFreedom #RetirementWealth #AssetControl #SmartInvesting #WealthStrategy #RecessionResistant #LongTermWealth CONNECT WITH ADAM:Website: https://www.irafinancial.comYouTube: IRA FinancialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambergman1  CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/   For information on Portland Property Management:  ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties     Westside Investors Network  ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  

Susan Guthrie welcomes family law powerhouse Morghan Richardson for a conversation that reveals essential truths about divorce that no one warns you about, but everyone needs to know. Walk into your divorce with eyes wide open and your strategy locked in. With years of experience navigating high-net-worth divorces in New York, Morghan shares the top four shockers that catch divorcing clients off guard, truths that will save you time, energy, and heartbreak if you hear them early enough.  From the myth of fairness in financial division to the reality of parenting dynamics post-separation, this episode is your behind-the-scenes look at what really happens in divorce court and why setting expectations early could be the best legal strategy of all. What You'll Discover in This Episode: Why divorce courts don't reward you for your sacrifices during marriage The real reason "bad behavior" doesn't equal legal consequences Custody decisions: how they are made and why they might not reflect past parenting roles What feels fair in asset division isn't always what the law says is fair   Why hiring a “shark attorney” might cost you more than it's worth More About Our Special Guest, Morghan Richardson: Morghan Richardson is a partner and co-chair of the Matrimonial & Family Law Practice at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin in New York. A skilled litigator, mediator, and consultant, Morghan is known for her holistic approach to family law, representing high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and award-winning innovators with compassion and confidentiality. She handles complex divorce, custody matters, alimony, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and collaborative and LGBT family law cases. A seasoned professional, Morghan draws on her past commercial litigation experience to help clients navigate high-stakes family disputes. Morghan is an Executive Board member of the Women in Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and teaches at Pace Law School. She also shares her insights as a content creator, blogger at The Divorce Artist, and contributor to The Huffington Post and Good Men's Project, working to destigmatize divorce and support people through every stage of the process. Websites: https://www.tarterkrinsky.com/morghan-richardson, https://www.morghanrichardson.com/ Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/morghanrichardson Take the Most of Your Listening Experience: If this episode resonates with you, be sure to: Subscribe to Divorce & Beyond so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with friends or loved ones who need hope and healing. Leave a 5-star review to help us reach even more listeners. Follow Us Online: Divorce & Beyond:  https://divorceandbeyondpod.com, IG: @divorceandbeyond MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, has been nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country for more than 30 years.  Susan is the Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here: https://susaneguthrie.com Divorce & Beyond is a Top 1% Overall and Top 100 Self-Help podcast designed to help you with all you need to know to navigate your divorce journey and most importantly, to thrive in your beautiful beyond!   ***************************************************************************** SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: HELLO FRESH HelloFresh is now a proud sponsor of Divorce & Beyond! 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This episode of the New York City Bar Association comes to you from the Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee. Host Scott Mason and committee Chair Aimee Latorre delve into the dimensions of wellbeing, Aimee's personal journey with mindfulness, and the profession's current crisis of mental health, attrition, and substance abuse. They also discuss the six dimensions of wellbeing defined by the ABA, and the additional two by the New York State Bar Association. Aimee highlights practical steps individuals and organizations can take to foster a culture of wellbeing and the positive impact it has on ethical and competent legal practice. If you're interested in incorporating mindfulness and well-being into your practice, join the Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee for a Mindfulness Break, Yoga for Lawyers, or its next Book Club. More information about the committee and its upcoming events is available here: https://www.nycbar.org/committees/mindfulness-well-being-in-law-committee/ Visit nycbar.org/events to find all the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events. 01:14 Personal Stories and Mindfulness Practices 03:10 Challenges in the Legal Profession 07:55 Defining Wellbeing and Mindfulness 08:56 Dimensions of Attorney Wellbeing 21:51 Practical Steps for Improving Wellbeing 25:21 Upcoming Events and Getting Involved 28:44 Conclusion and Meditation

Jan. 8, 2025 - We are joined in the studio by Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, who discusses the group's priorities for 2025, including increasing the right to counsel and Medical Aid in Dying. He also weighs in on the budget for the court system and increasing access to guardians.

According to the United Nations website, World Children's Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day. It is celebrated on the 20th of November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.This important conversation is about Ariel and Kfir Bibas, the only children currently in captivity. They have been hostages in Gaza for more than one year, for over 400 days. Now is the time for you to find your humanity. To rescue these children. To save Ariel and Kfir.The full Some Future Day podcast conversation with Ofri Bibas Levy and Yifat Zailer will be published in the coming weeks.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:17 Describing Ariel and Kfir03:40 Hostage Conditions Affecting Child Development09:13 An Emotional Plea to Political LeadersEpisode Links:Bring Bibas Back on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bring.bibas.back/To join the conversation follow Marc here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbeckman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcBeckmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcbeckman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcbeckmanMarc Beckman is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Preorder Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything": https://shorturl.at/GVTBXSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/DMA United: https://dmaunited.com/Some Future Day is produced and edited by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/

Melania Trump is the former First Lady of the United States of America and joins Marc Beckman for an exclusive interview surrounding the launch of her new memoir, Melania.    The former First Lady opens up about Love, Trust, Individual Freedom, Blockchain Technology, Modeling, Communism, Pink Floyd, Women's Rights (Pro-Choice), and America's AI War with China. In Conversation with Melania Trump: Reflecting on Life, Career, and Personal BeliefsEpisode Links:https://melaniatrump.com/Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbeckman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcBeckmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcbeckman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcbeckmanMarc Beckman is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.DMA United: https://dmaunited.com/Some Future Day is produced and edited by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/

There is no denying the impact Muhammed Ali had on the sport of boxing, yet a recent essay by a past president of the New York State Bar Association, T. Andrew Brown, details how his career and his willingness to hold firm to his beliefs changed much more than a sport.Brown also provides a look at how maneuvering behind the scenes at the Supreme Court changed the eventual outcome of the his case Clay v. United States. Recently, he sat down with “Miranda Warnings” host David Miranda to talk about his research and the impact of the 1971 U.S. Supreme Court case.“Ali changed the fight game, and he impacted life as we know it today, race relations, respect for the individual,” Brown said. “With respect to draftees, he limited the ability of government to mandate who was eligible for the draft and who would go to war.”

Send us a Text Message.Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Matthew Lowe, Senior In-House Attorney,  Data Privacy & AI, IBM and Adjunct Professor of AI Ethics, Legal Studies Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst. We discuss shared connections through the New York State Bar Association and our roles in shaping the intersection of law and technology. Matthew discusses the recent advancements in AI technology and the proactive measures the industry is taking in response to evolving privacy regulations, emphasizing the importance of technical controls to protect intellectual property. The conversation deepens to explore how the heightened public awareness of data privacy has influenced attitudes toward AI technologies. Matthew shares his concerns about the potential misuse of deepfake technology and its challenges for digital trust and authentication. The dialogue also covers the increasing sophistication of social engineering attacks and the crucial role of public education in combating these threats.Looking ahead, Debbie and Matthew speculate on the future of federal privacy legislation in the U.S., considering the impact of recent executive actions and the potential for comprehensive AI regulations. Matthew expresses his wish for greater transparency and informed decision-making in the fields of privacy and AI, underscoring the need for improved public understanding and regulatory frameworks.The episode concludes with Matthew reflecting on the educational value of discussing AI and privacy and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.Many thanks to “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast “Privacy Champion” MineOS, for sponsoring this episode and supporting the podcast.With constantly evolving regulatory frameworks and AI systems set to introduce monumental complications, data governance has become an even more difficult challenge. That's why you need MineOS. The platform helps you control and manage your enterprise data by providing a continuous Single Source of Data Truth. Get yours today with a free personalized demo of MineOS, the industry's top no-code privacy & data ops solution.To find out more about MineOS visit their website at https://www.mineos.ai/Support the Show.

The conversation revolved around the regulatory challenges surrounding AI adoption, particularly the recently passed EU AI regulation. Elena Gurevich emphasized the importance of transparency and responsibility in AI development and use, and discussed the challenges of regulating AI while promoting innovation. Punit Bhatia and Elena Gurevich explored the ethical implications of relying solely on AI tools to detect plagiarism or AI use in academic decision making, and the importance of critical thinking and ethical considerations in integrating AI in business. Watch and listen to this podcast highlighting the need for a risk-based framework and responsible innovation in the EU to ensure compliance with AI regulations and maintain customer trust, with Elena Gurevich and Punit Bhatia. KEY CONVERSATION POINT 02:05 - What fascinates Elena towards the IT, IP and Blockchain World? 04:33 - Evolution of AI especially in terms of regulation 08:10 - The EU AI Act 11:16 - EU AI Act regulation and its potential impact on companies 16:33 - AI generated contents copyright 22:20 - Risk and harms of AI 24:39 - How can these technologies help assist in creation of the transparency culture 26:59 - How Blockchain works for transparency 30:24 - Plagiarism caused by AI 36:20 - Elena's advice about using AI 41:15 - Contact Elena and Outro ABOUT THE GUEST Elena Gurevich is an Intellectual Property attorney with a background in both Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. With a degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo school of Law, Elena Gurevich combines a strong legal background with a deep understanding of the technical aspects of Blockchain and AI. This allows her to provide expert counsel to clients on a wide range of legal issues related to these cutting-edge technologies. Elena is known for her ability to evaluate complex technology and provide practical, business-minded advice. Elena's expertise includes advising on copyrights and trademarks, with a focus on new emerging technologies such as Blockchain and AI. Elena Gurevich also has experience working on NFT licensing, and other commercial transactions involving cutting-edge technology, and has provided counsel to a wide range of clients, including start-ups and tech companies as well as individuals. Elena is a member of the New York State Bar Association, where she stays up-to-date on the latest developments in these rapidly-evolving fields. Elena's unique combination of technical knowledge and legal expertise makes her a valuable asset to any organization working with Blockchain and AI, and she is well-positioned to continue providing valuable counsel to clients in the future. ABOUT THE HOST Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals. Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts. As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one's value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life' which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe. RESOURCES Websites: www.fit4privacy.com, www.punitbhatia.com Podcast: https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog: https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube: http://youtube.com/fit4privacy

What's the best way to pick an executor for your will or a trustee for your trust? In this enlightening discussion, attorney Ariel Rosenzweig dives deep into the nuances of selecting the right person for these crucial roles. Our guest this week shares his invaluable insights on setting financial boundaries, communicating end-of-life wishes, and avoiding posthumous conflicts among beneficiaries. To learn more about navigating the complexities of estate planning, tune in to this informative episode. ______________________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ariel S. Rosenzveig is an elder law and trusts & estates attorney, and is the Managing Partner at Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, PC, located in Elmsford, New York. Ariel brings more than 13 years of experience to the table, assisting families in all aspects of elder care law, including trust and estate planning, administration , and litigation, tax counsel , asset protection and special needs planning, Medicaid, Medicare, guardianships, long term care planning, spousal recovery claims, and Medicaid lien resolutions. The law firm of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, PC, prides itself on its compassionate attentiveness to the needs of their clients. Their knowledge of the law enables them to provide cost-effective and valuable direction in addressing estate, elder care, and tax planning needs. Ariel is an active member of the New York State Bar Association's elder law and trusts & estates sections. Ariel lives in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, with his wife, Amanda, and their 3 children. ______________________________________________________________ CONTACT ARIEL: Website: https://www.ejrosenlaw.com/ Email: info@ejrosenlaw.com ______________________________________________________________ SOCIAL LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AaronKatsmanLC/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronKatsman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-katsman-6550441/ ______________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aaron-katsman-show/id1192234142 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-aaron-katsman-show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lePc1pC0giBFV1nzCGsQR ______________________________________________________________ VISIT MY WEBSITE: Website: https://www.aaronkatsman.com/ ______________________________________________________________ CONTACT ME: Email me: aaron@lighthousecapital.co.il ______________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: Aaron Katsman is a licensed financial professional both in the U.S. and Israel. Call 02-624-0995 for a consultation on how to handle U.S. brokerage accounts from Israel. This video is for education purposes only and is not intended to give investment, legal or tax advice. If such advice is needed, contact a licensed professional who can help you. Securities offered through Portfolio Resources Group Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC, MSRB, FSI. The opinions expressed are those of the author and not of Portfolio Resources Group Inc., or its affiliates. Neither PRG nor its affiliates give tax or legal advice.

About Our GuestElizabeth A. Douglas, Esq. is a sharp, driven, and competent litigator who represents families throughout New York and Connecticut. Ms. Douglas is also a certified mediator and has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Ms. Douglas serves on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association's family law section. She is also a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, New York County Lawyers Association, Fairfield County Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, Ms. Douglas was listed in Westchester Magazine's spotlight section entitled "Faces of Westchester." Ms. Douglas judges statewide moot court and mock trial competitions in both New York and Connecticut. She also serves as a guest lecturer at local schools and community groups. In her spare time, Ms. Douglas enjoys traveling, cycling, rock climbing, snowboarding, writing, and gourmet cooking.     Notable Links:Official website: https://douglaslaw.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasFamilyLawGroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglasfamilylawgroup/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/douglas-family-law-group-pllc/      **********  "Women Winning Divorce" is a radio show and podcast hosted by Heather Quick: Attorney, Entrepreneur, Author and Founder of Florida Women's Law Group, the only divorce firm for women, by women. Each week Heather sits down with innovative professionals and leaders who are focused on how you can be your best self, before, during or after divorce. In these conversations, we are looking at how women can win at life.  With our guests, we enjoy the opportunity to explore ways all women can win and enhance their life, no matter where they are in their journey, because divorce is just point in life, not the end and not what defines you, rather it can be a catalyst for growth. Come join the conversation on social media, and join our Facebook group, Women Winning Divorce and send comments and suggestions, we want to bring you content that helps move your life forward.Women Winning Divorce Podcast Series https://www.womenwinningdivorce.com/Women Winning Divorce Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/685277376560289Florida Women's Law Group https://www.floridawomenslawgroup.com/Divorce 101 Online Course: https://heather-quick.mykajabi.com/   Thank you for listening. Please share the podcast with your friends and colleagues. Send your questions, comments, and feedback to marketing@4womenlaw.com Women Winning Divorce is supported by Florida Women's Law Group Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services.  The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice.  You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer.  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast's advertisers.  This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only.  Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast's creator is prohibited.  

05/31/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Jerry Goldfeder, current Special Counsel at Cozen O'Connor in New York. He and Joel have a conversation about Donald Trump's guilty verdict in New York on his hush-money trial.  Jerry currently serves as director of Fordham Law School's Voting Rights and Democracy Project, chairs the New York State Bar Association's Voting Rights and Democracy Task Force, and acts as a special adviser to the American Bar Association's Election Law Committee. His extensive practice involves representing various high-profile candidates and elected officials, including mayors, governors, and several candidates for president of the United States. He has also provided legal counsel to members of the U.S. Congress, the New York State Legislature, New York's City Council, judiciary members, unions, not-for-profits, and various groups on local, state, and federal campaign finance law, lobbying compliance, and governmental procedures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerald T. Bodner received a B.S.E.E. (Electrical Engineering) from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (now Polytechnic University) in January, 1973, and has taken graduate courses in radar and switching systems. He previously worked as an electrical engineer at AIL Systems in Deer Park – now part of EDO Corporation – where he designed analog and digital circuits and software for various radar and radar-jamming systems, including the countermeasures equipment for the B-1 bomber.  Mr. Bodner received a Juris Doctorate from St. John's University School of Law in 1981.  Mr. Bodner worked as a patent attorney since 1981 at two major New York City law firms, and was an equity partner at a Syosset patent firm from 1990 until 2002, when he founded Bodner & O'Rourke, LLP in Melville with his partner, Thomas O'Rourke.  Mr. Bodner is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court, and he is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  He is a member of the IEEE and the New York State Bar Association.  Mr. Bodner has conducted numerous lectures before academic and business organizations regarding intellectual property law, software protection, licenses, and related matters.  He is also co-author of  Patent Arbitration Guide published by the Bureau of National Affairs.  His experience includes all phases of electrical and mechanical patent prosecution, computer software, licensing, patent and product liability litigation, and trademark and copyright prosecution and litigation.  Mr. Bodner litigated the Festo v. SMC patent dispute, since its inception in 1988 until after the favorable U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2002, and assisted former Solicitor General Robert Bork in his preparation for the Supreme Court oral argument.  This is said to be the most important patent case heard by the Supreme Court in the last 150 years.  For a copy of the Supreme Court decision, go to   http://www.patents.com/apl/festo.pdfSupport the Show.

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Divorce Attorney and author, Ron Bavero to the podcast.  In discussing his book, "An Elephant Doesn't Marry A Giraffe: Everything I Learned As A Divorce Attorney." Sharing his experiences as a Divorce Attorney, Ron Bavero highlights compelling stories in his book, which illustrate in practical terms, what divorcing spouses really need to know about and how to avoid the critical mistakes which can undermine their divorce cases.           Ron Bavero, Esq. has been practicing matrimonial and family law for almost 40 years. He is consistently recognized as one of the top divorce attorneys in this field. Listed in America's Most Honored Attorneys - Top 1%; Super Lawyers of New York, Top Attorneys in the New York Metro Area; Who's Who in American Law and Martindale-Hubbell's, “Preeminent Ratings for Attorneys” – Attorney Bavero has the highest rating an attorney can achieve for both legal ability and ethics.        A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Ron Bavero, Esq. is in an exclusive group of divorce professionals with a national reputation and has served on the Executive Committee of the New York Bar Association Family Law Section, as well as numerous other bar associations.        Ron Bavero is also an educator and for many years, Mr. Bavero taught Matrimonial Law and Practice as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Pace University School of Law. A regular lecturer for the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and more recently, Ron Bavero has lectured across the State of New York to other divorce attorneys, as a frequent presenter for Matlaw, a renowned Continuing Legal Education Program. Ron Bavero is part of its popular annual updates and specialized seminars on topics including matrimonial law, evidence, trial practice, custody matters and divorce arbitration.      With many years as a practicing divorce attorney, as well as his experience as an educator and author, Ron Bavero published his recently released book, “An Elephant Doesn't Marry A Giraffe – Everything I Learned As A Divorce Attorney.” To Reach Attorney Bavero:   www.divorcedeverafter.com (invaluable information and stories on the subject of divorce and separation to people considering divorce)This episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. Child Protective Services cases are among the most frightening experiences any parent can endure- don't face them alone! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you get the peace of mind to raise your children as you see fit and the personalized assistance of their team of expert child welfare consultants- former CPS investigators themselves- right when you need it. Get started absolutely free at cpsprotect.com/register. *DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

This Day in Legal History: Seventeenth Amendment Ratified On April 8, 1913, a significant transformation in American democracy was cemented with the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, fundamentally altering the process for selecting U.S. Senators. Prior to this amendment, senators were chosen by state legislatures, a practice established by the original Constitution that aimed to ensure states' power within the federal system. However, this method was increasingly seen as flawed, particularly due to issues like corruption and deadlock within state legislatures, which often led to Senate seats remaining vacant for extended periods.The push for reform gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Progressive Era advocates argued for more direct democratic control over government. The Seventeenth Amendment represented a pivotal victory for these reformers, as it mandated the direct election of senators by the voting public of each state. This change was intended to make the Senate more responsive to the electorate's will, reduce corruption, and enhance the democratic principles upon which the nation was founded.The amendment's journey to ratification was a testament to the growing demand for political reform. After being passed by Congress in 1912, it was swiftly ratified by the necessary three-fourths of the states, reflecting widespread public support for greater democratic involvement in federal government. This process also showcased the amendment mechanism outlined in the Constitution as a powerful tool for evolving the nation's governance structures in response to calls for change.The ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment marked a fundamental shift in the balance of power between state legislatures and the general electorate. By empowering citizens with the ability to directly elect their senators, it significantly expanded American democratic practices. This change not only reshaped the Senate but also had lasting implications for American politics, ensuring that senators would be more directly accountable to the people they represent.Today, the Seventeenth Amendment stands as a critical milestone in the ongoing development of American democracy, embodying the Progressive Era's ideals of increasing public participation and reducing undue influence in the legislative process. Its anniversary serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of democratic reform and the impact of constitutional amendments in shaping the trajectory of the United States.The New York State Bar Association's AI task force recently emphasized the privacy and confidentiality risks attorneys face when using artificial intelligence, urging them to be cautious with client data to prevent breaches. Approved guidelines advise lawyers on AI usage and advocate for educational efforts and comprehensive legislation to address regulatory gaps. While AI offers significant benefits like reducing errors and enhancing efficiency, it also poses privacy and cybersecurity threats. The task force highlighted the potential for AI to improve access to justice but warned against exacerbating the burden on the already overwhelmed court system through its increased use.Confidentiality issues are particularly concerning when information shared with AI, like chatbots, is used for AI training, suggesting that lawyers obtain client consent and ensure data protection. Attorneys are advised against relying solely on AI-generated content without verifying its accuracy and completeness. The report recommends using closed AI systems to mitigate privacy concerns and emphasizes the necessity for attorneys to understand the technology they use or seek assistance to fulfill their duty of competence.The task force pointed out that laws and regulations lag behind AI advancements, with unresolved questions about liability and intellectual property disputes involving AI training data. It calls for education on AI's legal applications and legislative attention to AI-related risks not covered by current laws. The report cautions against viewing AI as a panacea for access to justice issues, highlighting the risk of creating a two-tiered legal system where only the well-resourced benefit, potentially leaving underserved communities at a disadvantage.NY Bar Warns Attorneys of Privacy Risks Posed by AI ToolsA federal appeals court recently addressed a contentious issue of "judge shopping" by ruling against the transfer of a lawsuit challenging a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule on credit card late fees from Texas to Washington, D.C. This lawsuit, initiated by business and banking groups in Fort Worth, Texas, aimed to contest the CFPB's regulation that sought to cap "excessive" late fees, which the agency believes cost consumers approximately $12 billion annually. The CFPB's rule limits charges for late payments to $8 for credit card issuers with over 1 million open accounts, a significant decrease from the previously allowable charges of up to $30 or $41 for subsequent late payments. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit of Appeals, on a 2-1 vote, sided with the plaintiffs, emphasizing the broader debate over the practice of selecting courts for their sympathetic judges. The dissenting opinion raised concerns about the impact of the ruling on district court discretion and the management of forum shopping. The case's transfer, prompted by a newly announced policy to curb "judge shopping," was nullified, underscoring the ongoing challenges in addressing this legal strategy.US court rejects transfer of credit card fees rule case amid focus on 'judge shopping' | ReutersFederal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman is making a determined effort to keep her lawsuit active, which contests her suspension from hearing cases under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act. At 97 years old, Newman, the oldest active federal judge in the U.S. and the longest-serving member of the court that specializes in patent appeals, argues that the Act's provisions are unconstitutionally vague and improperly allowed her peers to suspend her without legitimate grounds. Her suspension came after she declined to undergo medical testing amid an investigation into her capability to serve, instigated by her colleagues at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.In her recent legal filings, Newman challenges not only her suspension but also the broader legal framework that enabled it, specifically criticizing the statute's provision for demanding medical records or psychiatric exams without adequate legal justification. She contends that the process used against her amounts to an unconstitutional delegation of Congress's sole authority to remove her from office and criticizes the vague criteria used to define a disqualifying mental disability.The legal battle has seen parts of Newman's lawsuit dismissed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper, though claims challenging the constitutionality of certain aspects of the Act remain under consideration. In response to a motion to dismiss these remaining claims, Newman and her legal team, represented by the New Civil Liberties Alliance, argue that the Act's vague definitions and lack of provisions for judicial review of decisions, including those authorizing access to private medical information, undermine its constitutionality.Newman's case, positioned against Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore and other members of the Judicial Council, emphasizes a significant legal debate over the standards and procedures for evaluating the fitness of federal judges and the balance of power between judicial and legislative authorities.Newman Urges Judge Not to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Suspension Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

With more than 20 years of experience scaling startups and building technology companies in the digital and mobile ecosystem, Steven Rosenblatt co-founded Oceans, a new kind of venture capital firm, in 2018 where he currently serves as General Partner.Steven has been passionate about building early stage companies and has finally fulfilled his life long goal of starting his own company.  Prior to Oceans, Steven was President of Foursquare. During his six-year tenure at the location intelligence company, he was responsible for transitioning the company from a purely consumer-facing location platform into an enterprise business, building a multi-product strategy and growing revenue by more than 70x. This entailed overseeing all aspects of strategy and implementation of the company's revenue streams along with overseeing its biggest customers. During his time, Foursquare won numerous awards, including being named in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list as one of the most disruptive tech companies in the world, Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, and won Ad Age's Best Places to work. Steven worked closely with his investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, DFJ, and Spark Capital, and has spoken at nearly 100 events.Before joining Foursquare, Steven launched iAd, Apple's advertising platform for brands and developers, where he managed sales, agency relations, and the creative and strategy team. Steven led the opening of Apple's New York office and worked closely with leadership teams to build a presence in New York. Prior to this, Steven served as Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales at Quattro Wireless until it was acquired by Apple in January 2010.  He is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. In this episode, Marc Beckman and Steve talk bout venture capital funding. Steven Rosenblatt gives an inside look into Venture Capital Investments. Should you take VC funding? What are VC's looking for? What makes a great founder? What are the opportunities emerging in AI? Learn all that and more in this episode with Steven RosenblattSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrosenblatt/Oceans:  https://oceans.ventures/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc Beckman is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

John Fisher is the founder of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, PC, limited to catastrophic injury law throughout New York State. He has been cited as a legal expert by numerous publications. He has frequently spoken to the New York State Bar Association, National Trial Lawyers, PILMMA, and other organizations concerning law practice management, trial skills, and law firm marketing. Beyond all this, he is also an alumnus of Foster Web Marketing's Marketing Services! He's a highly acclaimed guest we are very excited to have on the World of Marketing Podcast. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:00 Introduction 1:50 History With FWM 4:41 Starting a Law Firm the Right Way 8:20 Marketing by Building Relationships 10:04 Doing Things Differently 12:45 Building Organic Visibility 16:04 Sharing John's Secret to Success 17:00 Biggest Marketing Mistakes 18:16 Major Win for John's Practice 20:53 Doing Things Differently (cont.) 22:08 Successes From Rocky Starts 26:22 Becoming an Authority in Your Field 28:13 Successes From Rocky Starts (cont.) 29:53 Benefits of Mastermind Meetups 31:52 Striving for Consistent Results 33:20 Surrounding Yourself With Brilliance 36:38 Building Teams With Strong Culture Fit 38:03 Daily Rituals 39:58 Benefits of Streaking 43:40 Discoveries From Traveling 45:35 Making a Dent in the Universe 47:34 Closing Thoughts Not only is John a successful traumatic brain injury lawyer and legal marketing guru, he's also an accomplished author! His first book, “The Power of a System,” is considered one of the top, if not THE top, legal management handbooks ever written. His second book, “Win Today,” is a compilation of personal anecdotes to help readers chart a path to success and conquer any goal. Whether you are a lawyer looking to head out on your own or simply want to achieve greater success in life, be sure to check out John's musings and chronicled experiences. Speakers Featured in This Episode - Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- John Fisher of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, PC This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing. Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices. Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.

Voters in New York State will have a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November. Will they decide to add an equal rights amendment offering protection against discrimination based on gender, national origin, sexual orientation and other factors? In this episode, host David Miranda dives into the issue with the New York State Bar Association's Women in Law Section chair Kimberly Wolf Price. 

Matt Murray is a global news leader. He is the former editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal (2017-2023), where he led a 1,300-person newsroom. Recently, he has been working and focusing on AI and the future of newsrooms.In a deep dive into the current state and the future of journalism, Matt talks about the essential role traditional journalism plays in informing society, the challenges it faces in today's digital age, the effects of newsroom bias, and the impact of changing technology on news distribution. Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-murray-50bbb5227/Twitter: https://twitter.com/murraymatt?lang=enNews Corp: https://newscorp.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Adam Freedman is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Adam C. Freedman, PLLC, and he specializes in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Corporate Law related matters. Adam represents clients throughout the entertainment industry, including musicians, record labels, music producers, videographers, filmmakers, entrepreneurs and more. By placing genuine care for his clients as his top priority, Adam stands out as the top choice for artists and independent creators. He is a vigorous advocate for his clients, and with his strong representation, Adam's clients are equipped with knowledge and confidence to navigate through the complications that arise within the entertainment industry. Adam received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and a Masters in the Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Prior to his legal career, Adam earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University, where he performed as a professional musician. In law school, Adam co-founded a concert promotion and artist management company. Located in New York City, Adam is admitted to practice in New York, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association's Entertainment and Sports Law Section, New York State Bar Association's Intellectual Property Section, the Copyright Society of the USA, and the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. To learn more visit: acfreedmanlaw.com IG & twitter @acfreedmanlaw Become a Patreon producer, listen to podcasts ad-free, sample packs, vlogs, & more at https://www.patreon.com/thisislizzyjane

Natalia Nastaskin is a proven music industry executive, dealmaker and counsel with a stellar track record of guiding careers, developing businesses and acquiring and integrating companies over a 20+ year tenure in the music business.Natalia Nastaskin is a seasoned executive in the entertainment industry, currently serving as Chief Content Officer at Primary Wave, a leading independent music publisher and talent management company. With a background spanning over two decades, Natalia brings a wealth of experience in artist management, A&R, and content strategy to her role. Known for her innovative approach to talent development and keen eye for emerging trends, Natalia is dedicated to shaping the future of the music industry while championing the creative vision of artists under Primary Wave's roster. Natalia is responsible for the development of unique content strategies for PrimaryWave's legendary artists, including Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Aerosmith, James Brown, Def Leppard, and Ray Charles.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-nastaskin-72625/Primary Wave: https://primarywave.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

James Villarrubia is a CTO, an Applied AI Expert, and the Presidential Innovation Fellow at NASA. He is a creative technologist and champion of positive social change through engineering.He believes his role as an engineer is to improve the world around him. His 15-year career has been dedicated to solving critical community problems in the private and public sectors.In this episode, we dive into the future impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), its ethical considerations, and its potential to revolutionize both society and education. Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/villarrubia/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Tisha Schuller welcomes Diane Burman, New York State Public Service Commissioner, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear Diane's thoughts about the personal, emotional, and unique relationship stakeholders have with energy. Diane also discusses her experience engaging in the hard conversations about the expectations of the energy future from New Yorkers who are paying attention now more than ever. Diane Burman currently serves as a Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission, which regulates the state's electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications utilities. She is also a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, serving on committees related to critical infrastructure, natural gas, and pipeline safety. Prior to the Commission, Diane was with the New York State Senate since 2009, including serving as the Chief Counsel to the Republican Conference. Prior to her position with the Senate, she served as Special Counsel to the New York State Public Service Commission. Diane has held a number of other legal and management positions, including Executive Director of the New York State PTA, Assistant Executive Director of the Albany Jewish Community Center, and Director of Pro Bono Affairs for the New York State Bar Association. She has served in several high-level positions within state government, including Assistant Counsel with the Department of Economic Development, Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Law, Senior Court Attorney with the Unified-Court System, and as a judicial clerk for the New York State Court of Appeals. She was also an adjunct legal professor at Hofstra University and Adelphi University. Diane obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Molloy College and her Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law. She was admitted to the bar in 1992. A life-long New Yorker, Diane Burman currently resides in the Capital District with her family. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter and Kayla Chieves who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on February 14, 2024]

Gregory Johnson has become one of the leading voices in the digital asset and blockchain industry on topics ranging from digital transformation, virtual assets, tokenization, CBDCs, cryptocurrency regulation, and governance.He is the founder and CEO of Rubicon Digital Assets. As well as an adjunct professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies. For over two decades, Greg has been a CEO and senior executive at Fortune 500 companies in the financial sector, including American Express and Ameriprise Financial. In addition to his work at Rubicon, Greg is a member of the Bretton Woods Committee and part of the GeoTech Action Council for the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center.This episode revolves around the rise and significance of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, exploring its origins, factors driving its value, implications for central banking systems, and views of industry leaders. The conversation analyzes elements like demand-supply dynamics, the onset of Bitcoin ETFs by BlackRock, and the concept of decentralization. It highlights the role of the financial crisis in Bitcoin's adoption, its safety, and its finite supply. We also get into the impact of CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), concerns about privacy intrusion by governments, and how technology can help to regulate. Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Greg Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-c-johnson/Rubicon Digital Assets: https://www.rubicon-digital-assets.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Danny Yatom is the Former Head of Israel's Mossad. He also served as Chief of Staff and security advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak 1999 -2001. He was a top military officer and political officer. Therefore, he is one of the most qualified to talk about Israel's military, intelligence, and security landscape in regard to the war with Palestine.In this episode, Yatom talks about: Israel's technological advancements in the military The failures of October 7th The role of intelligence in the warWhy the Prime Minister should resignThe struggle for peace and a Two-State SolutionSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Book: The Labyrinth of Power: By The Former Director of the Mossad To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Steve Howe is a rock and roll legend. He is a guitarist, songwriter, and musician best known for his work in Yes, Asia, GTR, Tomorrow, and his solo music. Recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes, Steve is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar players of all time.In this conversation, Steve discusses his life from his early musical career in London to his present. He talks about his experiences in the music scene during the 60s, the historic UFO club, and his encounters with other musical greats such as Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles. Howe also shares his concern for the environment and emphasizes the importance of renewable energy and embarking on sustainable practices. Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Steve Howe: https://stevehowe.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

What does it take to create and maintain an equitable work environment, and why does this seem to be particularly difficult in faith-based workplaces? Our guests Ruben & Jen Alvarado, specialists in the fields of pastoral ministry and human resources, share insights into the operational challenges particular to religious organizations, as well as ideas on how to overcome them. Resources from this Episode: Mort, Geoffrey A. “Freedom to Discriminate: The Ministerial Exception Is Not for Everyone – or Is It?” New York State Bar Association, 31 October 2022, https://nysba.org/freedom-to-discriminate-the-ministerial-exception-is-not-for-everyone-or-is-it/  Barna Group. “Excerpt: What Pastors Wish They'd Been Prepared For.” Barna, 19 April, 2023, https://www.barna.com/research/pastors-better-prepared/

Cryptocurrency has had a complicated relationship with the mainstream. Casey Craig joins us to break it all down. Casey Craig is the Global Head of Communications for CoinDesk, the award-winning media platform for cryptocurrencies and Web3. In this role, she manages all communications and public relations.With nearly a decade of experience in strategic media and communication services for fintech and blockchain organizations, Craig has previously overseen public relations for Publicis Sapient's digital banking clients, including Goldman Sachs, Lloyds, and HSBC.Her exceptional work in raising the profile of CoinDesk's journalists has been showcased in several high-profile publications, including The New York Times, Business Insider, CNN, New York Magazine, The Verge, and The Information. This recognition is for CoinDesk's work in financial journalism, notably the breaking news story that led to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried's $32 billion crypto empire collapsing within a matter of days, earning it the prestigious George Polk Award.In this interview, Casey and Marc discuss Cyrpto's complicated relationship with the mainstream. They delve into the realities of a volatile industry influenced by key players like Elon Musk, and the future prospects of crypto regulation following recent scandals. Finally, Casey shares insight into her stint on a reality TV show and how it contrasts with her experiences in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/caseycraig_?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycraigpr/Coindesk: https://www.coindesk.com/Articles referenced:Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda's Balance SheetBankman-Fried's Cabal of Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated. Other Employees Have Lots of QuestionsBitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Bringing Easier Access to Biggest CryptocurrencyTo join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Check out episode 7 of the Alternative Allocations podcast series, focusing on evaluating and allocating alternatives with my guest Jackie Klaber. Jackie and I discuss a range of topics including communicating to clients, the role and use of alternatives, product evolution, and allocating to alternatives in today's market environment.  Jackie C. Klaber is a Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments at Rockefeller Capital Management. She is a member of the firm's Management Committee and Chair of the Manager Approval Committee. Jackie is responsible for sourcing and structuring differentiated alternative investment opportunities for the firm's clients. Jackie previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. in the Alternative Investments & Manager Selection division, where she was responsible for sourcing and diligencing a range of alternative investments over time, including in hedge funds, private equity, and credit. Jackie also served as a Business Unit Manager and as a Member of the Data Science Committee. From 2012-2014, Jackie worked at Citigroup with the management team of the Investment Banking division. Prior to these roles, she graduated from Yale Law School / Yale School of Management, where she completed a J.D./M.B.A. and served as an editor of The Yale Law Journal. She has experience at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Covington & Burling LLP, and the Yale Investments Office. Jackie received a bachelor's degree from Yale College and a master's degree from Columbia University. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Brookings Council as well as a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations. She serves on the Board of the Yale Law School Fund and of the Seedlings Foundation. Rockefeller Capital Management Jackie (Carter) Klaber | LinkedIn Alternatives by Franklin Templeton Tony Davidow, CIMA® | LinkedIn  

Danny Ayalon is an Israeli diplomat, columnist and politician. He served as Deputy Foreign Minister and as a member of the Knesset. He was the Israeli Ambassador to the United States from 2002 until 2006. Previously, he worked as senior foreign policy advisor to Prime Ministers Ariel Sharon, Ehud Barak, and Benjamin Netanyahu.In this episode, Danny discusses the events surrounding October 7th, describing it as the worst day in the modern history of Israel. He talks about technology's role and the failure to correctly utilize it, contributing to the tragedy. Danny gives insight into the nature of Hamas and how their tactics resulted in a devastating large-scale attack. He discusses the role of global politics and the influence of different countries and groups such as Iran, the US, and the UN on Israel. The interview also touches at-depth on the messaging strategies of both Israel and the Palestinians, emphasizing Israel's diverse and democratic approach to global positioning versus the uniform and often harmful messaging from radical Muslim groups. Danny concludes by envisioning a future day where Israel will be a hub of technology and inspiration offering solutions to regional challenges and being a beacon of peace, stability, and prosperity.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-danny-ayalon-24aa69147/?originalSubdomain=ilWebsite: https://silverroadcapital.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

From representing Yoko Ono to winning class action lawsuits on behalf of actors and musicians, Neville Johnson and his partner Douglas Johnson (no relationship) have built one of the most interesting and successful entertainment law practices in the nation, specializing in representing “talent” as opposed to the business side of the industry.  Join Rahul and Ben for a fascinating discussion with Neville and Doug, as they describe how they got their start in this practice, recount some of their most interesting cases, and talk about trends in entertainment law resulting from new technologies. About Neville Johnson - Senior PartnerWebsite: Johnson and Johnson, LLP Law Firm | Johnson and Johnson, LLP (jjllplaw.com) Professional Experience:Neville L. Johnson graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley (1971).  He received his law degree from Southwestern Law School (1975), graduating near the top of his class.  He has tried over 28 civil jury trials and over 70 civil trials and arbitrations without a jury. He is a member of the invitation-only American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and is on the Board of Governors of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (CAALA since 2005), the Board of Directors of the national organization Public Justice, and on the Board of Governors of the Beverly Hills Bar Association 2013-2015 and 2020-2022 (BHBA). Johnson is a long-time member of the invitation-only Los Angeles Copyright Society, and on the Board of The California Society of Entertainment Lawyers. He was nominated for Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2005 by CAALA.  He was Co-Chair of the Entertainment Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association from 2009 to 2011. He has been on the Planning Committee of the USC Entertainment Law Institute since 2011. He has appeared in courts in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In 2020, Mr. Johnson and his team secured a verdict in a Right of Publicity case of over 9 Million Dollars in damages, and over 7 Million Dollars in attorneys fees. Mr. Johnson has litigated and settled countless cases against a wide array of defendants concerning royalty accounting, profit participation, publicity rights, idea theft, copyright infringement, and many other entertainment law matters. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Southwestern Law School since 2012, where he teaches Entertainment and Media Litigation. However, his greatest pride has been in defending the privacy rights of all citizens against the worst malefactors in the media. His work in this field was perhaps best summarized by Professor David A. Elder, a leading expert on the law of privacy, who published the following special dedication in his treatise, Privacy Torts: To Neville L. Johnson… who has led the charge, often successfully (and always creatively and with great passion) in exposing some of the worst outrages of media newsgathering. Neville ranks with Brandeis and Warren as the great defenders of privacy. All America is in his debt. Mr. Johnson has practiced entertainment law and IP law since 1975 [except for 10 months in 1977-78 when he was a Public Defender (juvenile) in Los Angeles County and handled over 100 matters, including two murder trials and one attempted murder trial]. Mr. Johnson has represented many well-known celebrities and entertainment concerns. The firm currently represents Sylvester Stallone in net profit litigation, and many other writers, directors, actors, producers, musicians, models, and JoJo Siwa, the biggest teen star in the world. He and his firm have been lead counsel in many class actions, including pioneering class actions in the entertainment industry against the entertainment unions, major record companies and motion picture companies. The firm has also handled a number of consumer class actions. The firm handles 15 to 20 right of publicity cases a year. Mr. Johnson is a frequent lecturer and written extensively on entertainment, copyright and media and other legal topics, including in London, England  (Entertainment attorneys based in the UK, London Branch of Entertainment Section of BHBA), Cannes, France (MIDEM, the international music convention), New York (ABA Forum on Communications Section, and Entertainment Law Section and New York Bar Assn.: Entertainment Law Section), Nashville (ABA Entertainment Law Section), Las Vegas (ABA Entertainment Law Section), Miami, Arizona State University, Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley, Loyola Law School, Southwestern Law School, USC Entertainment Law Institute annual forum (3 times) as well as the undergraduate school, California Western School of Law, California State University, Northridge, and many times to the Entertainment Section of the BHBA as a panelist or moderator), the Intellectual Property Section of Los Angeles County Bar Assn., and Berklee College of Music (Boston). Johnson & Johnson LLP, based in Beverly Hills, California, is a litigation firm that specializes in complex litigation with a particular emphasis on entertainment, intellectual property, right of publicity, privacy, defamation, consumer issues, and class actions. Mr. Johnson and the firm also negotiate business and entertainment agreements. Representative Matters:Obtained a 9.6 Million Dollar jury verdict after a seven week jury trial for claim of violation of the right of publicity, Hansen v. The Coca Cola Company, the largest verdict for a right of publicity case in the history of the United States. The trial court also awarded 7.4 million dollars in attorneys' fees.Obtained a unanimous landmark privacy ruling from the California Supreme Court in Sanders v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (1999) 20 Cal.4th 907, a decision that is included in multiple casebooks and taught in law schools across the country.Obtained a published California Court of Appeal opinion representing fitness celebrity Richard Simmons in right of privacy claims against a magazine and private eye for placing a GPS tracker on a car. Simmons v. Bauer Media (2020)Represented numerous victims (both individually and in a class action) of notorious wiretapper Anthony Pellicano and other liable parties, including obtaining a favorable partial affirmance of a significant sanctions award by the California Court of Appeal in Gerbosi v. Gaims, Weil, West & Epstein LLP (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 435, which concerned a law firm's use of Pellicano's services.Pioneered the use of class actions against studios and record labels for improperly accounting to artists regarding royalties and profit participation, obtaining multiple eight-figure settlements therefrom. Represented many individuals in profit participation claims, including Sylvester Stallone, Jack Klugman, Richard Dreyfuss and Mike Connors.Represented the heir of songwriter Gram Parsons in Parsons v. Tickner (1995) 31 Cal.App.4th 1513, defeating a statute of limitations defense and establishing a fiduciary duty claim against a music publisher.Represented numerous legendary musicians and/or their estates on a variety of contractual, accounting, and intellectual property matters, including John Lennon, Buddy Holly, Michelle Phillips, Rick Nelson, P.F. Sloan, members of Earth, Wind and Fire, Mitch Ryder, Lloyd Price and many others.Obtained a $15 million award in a jury trial business fraud case. Honors:He has been repeatedly selected by Super Lawyers as one of the top entertainment attorneys in Southern California (top 5% of attorneys as voted by peers). In 2020, 2021 and 2022 Super Lawyer and his peers named him one of the top 100 attorneys in Southern California, the only entertainment attorney on the list, he was named one of the top 100 Power Lawyers in Entertainment Law by The Hollywood Reporter every year since, 2008, and in 2020 moved to a new permanent category and designated a “Legal Legend.” He has also been designated numerous times one of the top lawyers in entertainment by Variety and Los Angeles legal newspapaer The Daily Journal. He was nominated as Trial Lawyer of the Year by the California Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. He is a fellow at the American Law Institute (only 2% of all attorneys are members).  In 2020 he was honored as Alumnus of the Year by the Biederman Entertainment Law Institute at Southwestern Law School.   A law review article about his career is Richard and Calvert, “Suing the Media, Supporting the First Amendment: the Paradox of Neville Johnson and the Battle for Privacy,” 67 Albany Law Review 1097 (2004). On June 23, 2015, the Los Angeles Times did a major profile (front page, Business Section) on his career, “Contract Sport, ‘Go-to' L.A. Lawyer Says Hollywood Studios Are Shortchanging His Clients,” noting that Johnson & Johnson is one of the few firms successfully taking on the entertainment establishment on a regular basis. The cover story of the July 2016, issue of Attorney at Law magazine is about Neville Johnson.  The Los Angeles Business Journal profiled him on its first page, “Lawyer Up,” (September 9, 2019). Speaking Engagements:He is a frequent speaker, including in London, England [Entertainment attorneys based in the UK, London Branch of Entertainment Section of Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA)], Cannes, France (MIDEM, the international music convention), the Intellectual Property Section of Los Angeles County Bar Assn., and Berklee College of Music (Boston); and the Los Angeles Copyright Society. New York (ABA Forum on Communications Section, and Entertainment Law Section and New York Bar Assn.: Entertainment Law Section), Nashville (ABA Entertainment Law Section), Las Vegas (ABA Entertainment Law Section), Miami, Arizona State University, Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley, Loyola Law School, Southwestern Law School, USC Entertainment Law Institute annual forum (3 times) as well as the undergraduate school, California Western School of Law, California State University, Northridge, and many times to the Entertainment Section of the BHBA as a panelist or moderator),  SInce 2011 he has moderated the panel on ethical issues for the annual Year in Review for the Entertainment Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Publications: Johnson & Johnson, “Interesting New Developments About Which All Practitioners Should be Aware,” 31 New York State Bar Assn, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal 56 (2020); Johnson, Johnson, Smolla & Tweed, “Defamation and Invasion of Privacy in the Internet Age,” 25 Southwestern Journal of International Law 9 (2019) Johnson & Johnson, “Trouble in Tinseltown, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 23, 2019); “My Big Mouth,” Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 29, 2019); Johnson & Johnson, “Entertainment Contracts with Minors in New York and California, 30 New York State Bar Assn, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal 75 (2019); Johnson & Johnson, “A New Way to Revive a Corporation?,” Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 18, 2016); Johnson & Johnson, “Hollywood Docket: One Sided World,” 27 New York State Bar Assn, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal 32 (2016); Johnson & Elder, “Maybe America Needs More Peter Thiels,” Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 8, 2016); “We've Lost Control,” Los Angeles Daily Journal (June 16, 2016); “Talent Agency Act Survives Suit, Clarity Remains Elusive,” Los Angeles Daily Journal (May 10, 2013); “The Man Who Seduced Hollywood,” 36 Los Angeles Lawyer 41(September 2013); “Remedies for Web Defamation,” California Lawyer 36 (May 2013); “To Find Employment as a Lawyer, You Must Market Yourself,” 36 Los Angeles Lawyer 12 (June 2013); “Ten Rules for Success in the Practice of Law, 31 Los Angeles Lawyer 12 (June 2008); Chapter, Johnson & Aradi, “Defamatory Tweeting and Other Name and Likeness Violations” in Building Your Artist's Brand as a Business, International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (2012) (includes a discussion of right of publicity); Chapter, Johnson & Fowler, “Litigation: How to Draft Defensively Without Killing the Deal” in Licensing of Music from BC to AD (Before the Change/After Digital), International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (2014); Elder, Johnson & Rishwain, “Establishing Constitutional Malice for Defamation and Privacy/False Light Claims When Hidden Cameras and Deception Are Used by the Newsgatherer,” 22 Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review 327 (2002); “New Developments in California Privacy and Defamation Law,” 23 California Litigation 21 (2010); Johnson & Johnson, “What Happened to Unjust Enrichment in California? The Deterioration of Equity in the California Courts,” 44 Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review 277 (2010); Johnson & Walsh, “The Danger of “Anti-Libel Tourism” Litigation in the United States, 32 Los Angeles Lawyer 44 (December 2009); Johnson, “Privacy and the First Amendment”, California Litigation (2006); co-author “Caught in the Act,” Los Angeles Lawyer (1998) (an analysis of trends in the right of privacy); Johnson & Lang, The Personal Manager in the California Entertainment Industry, 52 Southern California Law Review 375 (1979)(a definitive article on the regulation of talent agents, personal managers, and the interplay of entertainment unions and guilds in that nexus). He co-authored chapters on music publishing and personal managers in The Musician's Business & Legal Guide (2017 5th edition), and wrote the authorized and best-selling biography of the greatest coach in the history of sports, The John Wooden Pyramid of Success (Second Edition 2004). Since 2012, Neville and Douglas Johnson have taught a course on entertainment and media litigation as Adjunct Professors at Southwestern School of Law.  From 2011-2014, he was one of the panelists teaching the Los Angeles County Bar Association new admittees course on class actions; and since 2011 he has moderated the panel on ethical issues for the annual Year in Review for the Entertainment Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association.  Professional Associations:American Board of Trial Advocates (invitation only)Association of Business Trial LawyersBeverly Hills Bar Association Co-Chair Entertainment Section, 2009-2011Board of Governors, 2012-2015, 2020-2022Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesBoard of Governors, 2005-PresentConsumer Attorneys of CaliforniaLos Angeles Copyright Society (invitation only)Los Angeles County Bar AssociationLoyola Productions [Filmmaking arm of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits)]Co-Chair of the Board, 2009-PresentNational Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy organization)Voting Member (as the recording artist professionally known as Trevor McShane)Public Justice (National organization advocating for consumers and fundamental rights)Board of Governors, 2011-PresentUSC Entertainment Law InstitutePlanning Board, 2011-Present Education:J.D., Southwestern University School of Law, 1975B.A., University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, 1971 Practice Areas:Media LawEntertainment LawEntertainment Class ActionsPrivacy LawComplex Business Litigation Matters, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and fraudRight of Publicity (wrongful use of name and likeness)Copyright Infringement and Theft of Idea casesIssues involving the entertainment unions Admissions:CaliforniaUnited States Supreme Court  About Douglas Johnson - Managing PartnerWebsite: Johnson and Johnson, LLP Law Firm | Johnson and Johnson, LLP (jjllplaw.com) Professional Experience:Mr. Johnson is well known for handling high-profile and high-impact entertainment matters. His clients include producers, actors, directors, writers, production companies, music artists, composers, music publishers, and independent record labels. He is well-known for his successes in royalty disputes, profit participation disputes, right of publicity cases, and theft of idea cases for film and television.  Mr. Johnson also handles invasion of privacy and libel cases, business disputes, and class actions.  Mr. Johnson has been repeatedly named by Super Lawyer as a top intellectual property litigator for more than a decade, representing the top 2.5% of the profession in Southern California. Mr. Johnson also serves as outside general counsel for WorldStarHipHop.com, a popular music and pop culture website, where he deals with cutting-edge copyright, media, and right of privacy issues.  Mr. Johnson has handled numerous copyright infringement lawsuits in Federal Court for Worldstar.   Since co-founding Johnson & Johnson, Mr. Johnson has been at the forefront of developing California's right of publicity laws. He regularly represents celebrities, models, and professional athletes in litigation against defendants who have wrongfully used their images.  He has litigated cases up to the California Supreme Court, advocating for precedent to protect the rights of all Californians from those who would seek to profit from their names, images, and likenesses without authorization. Mr. Johnson's advocacy in this area of law extends to his participation on speaking panels, publication of scholarly articles, and educating law students on the importance of these rights.  Mr. Johnson recently litigated a right of publicity case that resulted in a 9.6 million jury award and an attorney fee award of 7 million against Coca-Cola and Monster Energy for building their Hubert's Lemonade brand around the name of the founder of Hansen Juices, Hubert Hansen.  Mr. Johnson also received a seven-figure jury award in a right of publicity case for an actor/supermodel.   Representative Matters:Handled profit participation disputes on behalf of Sylvester Stallone (Demolition Man, Expendables, and the Rocky Films), Glen Larson (Magnum PI, Knight Rider, Fall Guy, Battlestar Galactica), Ed Weinberger (Amen), Richard Dreyfuss (Goodbye Girl, Mr. Holland's Opus, and Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, and What About Bob?), Raymond Wagner (Turner and Hooch), Jack Klugman (Quincy, Odd Couple), Mike Connors (Mannix), the Estate of Charles Bronson (St. Ives, Telefon), Mort Engelberg (Hot Stuff and Smokey And The Bandit), and the owners of the Friday 13th horror franchise.  Lead counsel in a class action against Sony Music, resulting in $12.7 million settlement and 36% uplift in ongoing foreign streaming royalties in Nelson v. Sony (S.D.N.Y) benefiting thousands of legacy recordings artists; currently co-counsel in similar litigation on behalf of legacy artists signed to Warner and Universal. Lead Counsel defending RatPac inidea theft case over the 2018 Melissa McCarthy movie, Life of the Party. (case dismissed on Motion for Summary Judgment).Lead Counsel representing producer in a dispute over turnaround rights to the film Rush Hour 4.  Lead Counsel for Janet Jackson in a royalty dispute with her label.  Obtained $5.35 million in retrospective relief and an estimated $3.1 million in savings over the next three years in Risto v. AFM & SAG-AFTRA (C.D. Cal.) for non-featured performers who receive royalties from the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund.Obtained a seven-figure settlement as lead counsel in a major talent management dispute for actress Karrueche Tran after successfully freezing all her manager's assets in Tran v. Muhammad (C.D. Cal.)Currently representing the leading production music company in North America on a variety of copyright matters both in and out of litigation-see, e.g., Associated Production Music v. The Vail Corp. (C.D. Cal.)Co-counsel in class actions against major Hollywood studios alleging endemic underpayment on home video and new digital media for pre-1982 movies for writers, producers, actors, and directors.  In those cases, Mr. Johnson handled the settlement with Universal for $25 million, the settlement with Fox for $12.6 million, and the settlements with Sony and Paramount.Mr. Johnson was co-counsel in three class actions against the record industry companies over digital download royalties of underpayments to artists (Temptations/Motels/Ronee Blakely), resulting in eight-figure settlements.  The cases dealt head-on with unresolved points of law as to the classification of digital downloads, and the rights of artists to receive royalties in the face of changing technology. Mr. Johnson has litigated several high-profile libel actions against large media companies, resulting in several mid-seven-figure settlements.  Recently he represented Richard Simmons against In-Touch Magazine. In May 2020, he argued and won an Anti-SLAPP appeal for Mr. Simmons.With his partner, Neville L. Johnson, he settled three class actions against the Directors Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, and Screen Actors Guild of America for tens of millions of dollars of unpaid foreign levies.  Defended blues icon B.B. King in a case seeking declaratory relief regarding the right to produce a film about his life, resulting in dismissal of the lawsuit.Obtained a seven-figure jury verdict in Oregon U.S. District Court on behalf of a music artist and record company in a copyright infringement case.Represented business owner in arbitration in a partnership dispute resulting in a seven-figure award for the client.Wrongful death and civil rights case resulting in reorganization of staffing and training at a county jail. The matter was featured on the cover of the Sacramento News & Review and constituted the largest settlement in the nation at the time for such a case. Thought Leadership:Panelist, CalCPA: Entertainment Industry Conference (June 21, 2022)Panelist, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Year in Review, Ethics (January 13, 2020)Adjunct Professor, Entertainment and Media Litigation, Southwestern School of Law, (2012 to Present)Panelist, “Backend Optics: Profit Participations Through Different Lenses,” Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section, (2018)Panelist, “I'm a Celebrity, You Can't Do That, (Can You?), California Society of Entertainment Lawyers, (2018)Panelist, “Entertainment Year in Review: Entertainment Litigation With Stars Of The Bar,” Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section, (2017)Panelist, “The Right of Publicity: The State of The Current Law,” Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section, (2014)The Ever-Evolving Courtroom Drama of Net Profits, Donald L. Stone's Inn of St. Ives, (2012)Panelist, Right of Publicity: How Much Is Your Client Really Worth?, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section, (2012)Panelist, Current Issues in Right of Likeness, Defamation and Privacy, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section, (2011)Panelist, Injuries Without Remedies, Loyola Law School's Legal Symposium, (2011) Sample Publications:The Troubling Trend of Online Exceptionalism to Copyright's Separate Accrual Rule, New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 34, No. 2, (Summer 2023)Florida sides with California on delayed discovery in copyright cases, Daily Journal (March 3, 2023)The Second and Ninth Circuits Diverge on Copyright Law's Discovery Rule, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol 33, No. 2 (Fall 2022)The Top 3 Copyright Law Developments of 2022 (So Far), New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 33, No. 2, (Spring 2022)Say Goodbye to Back-End Deals, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 32, No. 3 (Fall 2021)3 Music Litigation Developments in 2020-2021, Daily Journal (October 23, 2021)Contract, Fraud, and Libel Damages, Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California, Advocate Magazine (October 2021).  3 Music Litigation Developments in 2020-2021, Daily Journal (September 16, 2021)Recent Developments In Entertainment Law: Defamation Jurisdiction, Copyright, and Talent Contest Agreements (Summer 2021)Black Windows: Scarlett Jo vs Disney, Daily Journal, (July 6, 2021)Recent Right of Privacy Developments, Daily Journal, (July 22, 2021)Developments In Libel, Social Media, Privacy and The Right of Publicity, (Spring 2021)Copyright Developments in 2020, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Journal, Vol. 32, No. 1 (Sring 2021)Pandemic-era Appellate Rulings Take on Arbitration, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 22, 2021)Recent Interesting Cases, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 31, No. 2, (Spring 2020)Hollywood Docket: Trending: Data Privacy, Copyright Trolling, And A Clause To Keep In Mind, New York State Bar Association, (June 6, 2020)Recent Development In Copyright Law, Daily Journal, (August 2, 2020)COVID-19 And The Return To Film Production In California, Los Angeles Daily Journal, (July 13, 2020)Interesting New Developments About Which All Practitioners Should Be Aware Of, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 31, No. 1, (Winter 2020)My Big Mouth, Journal of Consumer Attorneys Association for Southern California, Advocate Magzine, (December 2019)Entertainment Contracts With Minors in New York and California, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 30, No. 1, (Spring 2019)Defamation and Invasion of Privacy in the Internet Age, Southwestern Journal of International Law, Volume XXV (2019)When Will Legal Communication Result In Liability? Los Angeles Daily Journal, (Mar 29, 2019)Entertainment Contracts With Minors: Clarification Needed, Los Angeles Daily Journal, (Nov. 27, 2018)Tales and Lessons Regarding the Right of Publicity, USC Entertainment Law Spotlight, Issue 2, (2018)Hollywood Docket: Tales and Lessons Regarding the Right of Publicity, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, No. 2, (Summer 2018)Hollywood Docket: Essential Clauses for Drafting an Ironclad Release and Consent Agreement, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 29, No. 1, (Spring, 2018)Before You Sign That Deal At Cannes…Produced By, Producers Guild of America, (April/May 2017)Hollywood Docket: Making the Perfect Pitch, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 27, No.3, (Fall/Winter 2017)Hollywood Docket: One-Sided World, New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol 27, No. 2., (Summer, 2016)A New Way to Revive a Corporation, Los Angeles Daily Journal, (Oct 26, 2016)Hollywood Docket: Social Media, the Law, and You, New York State Bar Association, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 27, No. 3 (Fall 2016)What Happened to Unjust Enrichment in California? The Deterioration of Equity in the California Courts, Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, Vol. 44:277 (Fall 2010) Published Cases:Gerbosi v. Gaims, Weil, West & Epstein, LLP (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 435Walker v. Geico General Ins. Co. (9th Cir. 2009) 558 F.3d 1025Simmons v. Bauer Media Group USA, LLC (2020) 50 Cal App.5th 1037Education:J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2000, Dean's ListB.A., University of Southern California, 1996, Dean's List Practice Areas:Entertainment LitigationComplex Business LitigationClass Action LitigationIntellectual Property LitigationDefamation, Media, and First Amendment LawRights of Privacy and Publicity Admissions:California   

Whether you feel passionate about climate change, or think it's a hoax, technology is bringing changes to the energy system.Amy Myers Jaffe is an energy consultant and leading expert on the geopolitics of oil, energy, security, and risk, and an influential thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability. She is currently serving as Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and a research professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies.This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Amy where we evaluate technology's role in climate change and the current geopolitical landscape. In this episode, we look at the commitments of various countries, including the U.S. and Canada, towards renewable energy, before turning to the topic of how changing to clean energy will influence the economy. We also touch on the potential conflicts between economic commitment and implementation of renewable technologies. In particular, how the cost of fossil fuels versus renewable energy technologies might affect developing nations. Amy emphasizes the transformational potential of renewable energies over fossil fuels, referencing particularly their positive impacts on job creation and decarbonization. The conversation also explores the geopolitical implications of the renewable energy shift. In light of current global instability, Amy underscores the importance of strategic diplomacy alongside a concerted push for renewable energy implementation worldwide.Key Topics:Understanding Renewable Energy & TechnologyThe Role of Technology in Energy TransitionThe Role of Government and Private Sector in Energy TransitionThe Role of Politics in Climate ChangeThe Growth of Clean Energy in the USThe Geopolitical Implications of Climate ChangeEpisode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jaffe-80baaa9/Website: https://www.amymyersjaffe.com/Her Podcast (The Energy Gang): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-gang/id663379413Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822Books:Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

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Nicholas is a serial start-up master, super successful entrepreneur and a former banker who has raised over US$92B in the public and private equity capital markets. With a career that includes working at Robert Fleming where he was a director of equity capital markets and head of technology private placements, as well as being a vice president at JPMorgan, Nicholas is a guy who has been at the very top of his field for over 25 years. His work has seen him co-start Crescent, a bayesian machine learning technology company as well as AdAstra, a systematic CTA Hedge fund which was sold to Aspect Capital. As well as advising on a wide array of businesses, Nicholas is the founder of Arkeytyp Holdings, Valu.Earth and Advisor to Verus.io. He manages a portfolio of Intellectual Property, Digital Assets in Blockchain software and secure hardware.In this episode, we discuss how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and how it can be a massive set forward for humanity.In this episode, you'll discover:How brands can use cryptocurrency to transfer value and strengthen consumer relationshipsHow blockchain can cut out the middlemen and give us full ownership of our information and identityThe Importance of information in the digital worldWhy we need to move toward decentralization and how blockchain technology can helpHow Verus aims to be a scalable public infrastructure for the worldWho is Satoshi, the creator of BitcoinSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-lyons-20015230/Verus: https://verus.io/Valu. Earth: https://valu.earth/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

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Hillel Fuld is a renowned entrepreneur and advisor to leading tech companies such as Google, Oracle and Huawei. He sits at the center of the new tech ecosystem. He was referred to by Forbes as the "Man Helping Transform Startup Nation Into Scale-Up Nation," and he was recently named Israel's top marketer. On this episode, he discusses why he thinks technology can be used to make our lives better. He reflects on Israel's presence on a global scale as a leader in innovation and the development of technological advancements like Waze, WaterGen, Iron Dome, and more. Fuld also mentioned the impact of Israeli innovation on sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. The discussion also centers on the rise of global anti-Semitism, the impact of radical Islam and the recent atrocities committed by Hamas in October 2023.Key Topics:Why Israel is Leading the Way in Technological InnovationHow Technology Can Improve Our Lives if Used in the Right WayMissile Defense SystemsArtificial Intelligence Autonomous CarsAtmospheric Water GenerationSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Website: https://www.hillelfuld.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilzfuld/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilzfuldTo join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Sam Tabar, CEO, Bit Digital -$BTBT Website: https://bit-digital.com/ Sam's Bio: Mr. Tabar served as Chief Strategy Officer of Bit Digital from 2021 to 2023. Mr. Tabar served as the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Fluidity from April 2017 to June 2020. Prior to this, he held the title of Partner at FullCycle Fund which he served from December 2015 to April 2017. Prior thereto, he served as Director and Head of Capital Strategy (Asia Pacific Region) for Bank of America Merrill Lynch from February 2010 to April 2011. Prior to this, he was Co-Head of Marketing at Sparx Group from January 2004 to 2010. Prior thereto, he was an associate at Skadden, Arps, Meagher, Flom LLP & Affiliates from September 2001 to January 2004. Mr. Tabar received his Bachelor of Arts from Oxford University in 2000, and received his Master of Law (LL.M.) from Columbia University School of Law in 2001. He was associate editor of the Columbia Law Business Law Journal in 2000, and is a current member of the New York State Bar Association. He holds Series 79 and 63 licenses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartmoneycircle/support

With over 20 years of experience in higher education as a professor and currently associate dean and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, Dr. Carolyn Kissane is a leading educator and researcher in energy, environment, and geopolitics. She teaches graduate-level courses on comparative energy politics, regional specialization in Central Asia, and resource security, among others. She founded the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab, a multidisciplinary platform for research and innovation on global energy and environmental challenges.In this interview, Dr. Kissane provides insightful perspectives on various climate change issues from our energy evolution to corporate greenwashing to COP28.Key Topics:The current state of climate changeThe evolution of renewable energy and hydrocarbonsCorporate greenwashing The UN's effort to support the world's most vulnerableWhat to expect from COP28Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Carolyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-kissane/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Kristin Patrick is a forward-thinking executive who has been responsible for repositioning brands across lifestyle industries, including entertainment, beauty, fashion and CPG. She is currently the Exec VP and CMO and part of the executive team leading the transformation of youth culture brand Claire's Inc. She was most recently the CMO of Pepsi. During her 20+ year career, Kristin has developed a distinguished reputation for being a disruptive, trend-setting brand steward, general manager, and strategist at Disney, Calvin Klein, Gap, Inc, Revlon, PespsiCo, Liz Claiborne, and Playboy. In this episode, we talk about the future of marketing and how Generation Z and Alpha are impacting the way that brands and companies need to show up. Key Topics:How to reach Gen Z and Gen AlphaThe Impact of a Design-led CultureUtilizing Robloxing to Connect with a FanbaseThe Importance of Empathy for Modern BrandsBrands Taking a Front-line Position for Positive Cultural ChangeEntering the Consumer's Entire EcosystemSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Clyde Vanel is a New York State Assemblyman. He serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology and Chairs the Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation. He has sponsored numerous landmark bills, such as legislation to create a robotics, automation and artificial intelligence commission; license high-risk AI systems; and create a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force. He is focused on emerging technologies and works to close the digital divide among marginalized communities.Vanel is an attorney, entrepreneur, and pilot from Queens. He is the owner and operator of Vanel Law Firm, P.C., he has extensive entrepreneurial experience, including owning and operating a restaurant and lounge, Vanel on First, in Lower Manhattan for five years., and he is also the founder of the New York Metro chapter of the Black Pilots of America, Inc. In this episode, Marc and Clyde discuss the challenges and opportunities in closing the digital divide and supporting underprivileged communities. Join us as we uncover the potential of technology to shape a better future and empower individuals to build their own opportunities.Key Topics:Why we need to close the "Digital Divide"How Assemblyman Vanel used artificial intelligence to draft a billHow technology can help provide more access and opportunities for underprivileged communitiesWhy there is confusion over cryptocurrencyWhat we need to do to keep talent in the governmentSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Joseph Braude is the Founder and President of the Center for Peace Communications. He is an expert on the nexus of culture and politics in Arab societies and an active presence in the region's media and policy debates. He studied Near Eastern languages at Yale and Arabic and Islamic history at Princeton. He developed his Arabic to broadcast quality over a seven-year stint on Moroccan national radio and added Persian to his Arabic and Hebrew as a graduate student at the University of Tehran.In this episode, we dig into the extraordinary investigative audio series he created to share the voices of those in Gaza, "Whispered in Gaza," and most recently "Voices from Gaza".Key Topics:How simple technology is being used to share the stories of Gazans via Whispered in Gaza and Voices from GazaWhat the people of Gaza think and feel about HamasWhy Gazans don't want a ceasefire or a truceThe distinction between Palestinians and HamasEpisode Links:Whispered in Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgMrrtQlw2QNQ0o6WAqH-_FiEiEYn0g3UVoices from Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrmLYxJul_s&list=PL8RMFyRb2PguhnosCo40UbXMtwdROmKfwThe Center for Peace Communications: https://www.peacecomms.org/Articles Referenced:https://www.deseret.com/2023/11/8/23942938/gen-z-millennial-support-for-israelhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/years-of-subterfuge-high-tech-barrier-paralyzed-how-hamas-busted-israels-defenses/https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-11-6-2023-51286d15dddd77ae0dd7ea76ee52bc71https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/moment-hamas-fighters-seen-paragliding-31129872https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/30/israeli-restrictions-leave-palestinians-facing-digital-divideSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with commercial litigation attorney Mark Berman. Mark discusses his current practice, his past and current roles with the New York State Bar Association and his initiatives with technology and the law.

Sebastien Borget is the Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a unique virtual world where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences using NFTs & SAND, the main utility token of the platform. Sebastien is also the President of the Blockchain Game Alliance, a non-profit organization of 250 key members of the industry. And je was recently named in the Top #100 most influential people in crypto by CoinTelegraph.Sebastien joins the show to talk about his journey as the co-founder of The Sandbox, the growth of the video game industry, and so much more.Key Topics:Sebastien's Journey as a co-founder of The SandboxHow The Sandbox is empowering creators and unlocking revenue opportunitiesThe Sandbox's growth in the gaming industryAI's impact on the future of games design and creationWhy international markets are leading in web3 and game developmentWhy Virtual Real Estate is an important part of The SandboxSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

This week, we're replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Erin Hargis and Ted Rosenberg of Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP (https://www.lilawyer.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   View/Download Trial Documents   Case Details: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP trial lawyers Erin Hargis and Ted Rosenberg explain how they held New York's Nassau County responsible for not addressing the limited sight distance of a dangerous curved road that resulted in a life-altering crash. At the intersection of Erwin Place and Oceanside Road, 17-year-old driver Nicollette Iacone pulled to a stop and crept forward to peer beyond obstructing hedges on the Grassi, Kotter, and Piccoli property line and an inoperable control cabinet before making a left turn. Sal Passanisi, Jr., who was speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol, collided with Nicollette, resulting in life-altering traumatic brain injuries. The jury returned a verdict assigning 14% negligence to Sal and 86% negligence to Nassau County. Ultimately, all parties settled for a total of $25,425,000.   Guest Bios: Erin Hargis Erin M. Hargis received her Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College. Thereafter, she received her law degree from Brooklyn Law School. During Law School, Ms. Hargis was a member of the school's Moot Court Honor Society, Trial Advocacy Division, and Vice President of the school's chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. After completing school, Ms. Hargis joined the Kings County District Attorney's office as an Assistant District Attorney, where she prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor cases and successfully tried numerous cases on behalf of the residents of Brooklyn. In 2008, Ms. Hargis joined a prominent Manhattan firm where she handled numerous complex medical malpractice cases. Ms. Hargis joined Rosenberg & Gluck in 2011 as an associate, rising to partner in 2015.  She uses her experience to effectively represent victims of negligence and malpractice.  Ms. Hargis handles all aspects of personal injury cases from inception through trial. Ms. Hargis was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 2004, the State of New York in 2005, and the District of Columbia in 2016. She is also admitted to practice in Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts. Read Full Bio   Ted Rosenberg Ted M. Rosenberg is a Suffolk County native. He graduated from Boston University with honors and received his Juris Doctor from St.John's University School of Law in 1982. Mr. Rosenberg worked as an associate at a law firm until he formed his own firm in 1984. In 1996, he joined forces with Michael Gluck to establish the firm of Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. Ted is a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, a past Director of the Suffolk County Bar Association, an officer of the Suffolk Academy of Law, as well as a graduate of the Advanced Trial Program of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Ted is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor available only to attorneys who have recovered multi-million dollar awards for their clients. He is a regular lecturer to groups such as the Suffolk County Bar and Judiciary and the New York State Trial Lawyer's Assn. Ted is the past Chair of the Suffolk County Bar's “Plaintiff's Insurance Negligence and Compensation Committee” and the recipient of the New York State Bar Association's Certificate of Honor. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Matthew Fraser is  New York City's Chief Technology Officer of the Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI). The Chief Technology Officer plays a central role in City government, coordinating technology-related projects and policy Citywide. The Chief Technology Officer leads the Office and Technology and Innovation which is a consolidation of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, and the former NYC Cyber Command Center, the Mayor's Office of Information Privacy, the Mayor's Office of Data Analytics, and the Algorithms Management and Policy Officer. Consolidating the City's entire IT agency portfolio, CTO Fraser is uniquely qualified to put forward a central strategy that will bring agility, efficiency, and modernization to the City's IT infrastructure. He is committed to democratizing technology. He oversees projects to expand broadband and make City services easier to use for all. CTO Fraser also runs the Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC). JSOC is a new cybersecurity hub that allows city, state, and federal entities to coordinate efforts against cyber threats.Key Topics:NYC's Cybersecurity EffortsHow NYC is Handling the Use of Artificial IntelligenceNYC's Ban on TikTokNYC's Use of Facial Recognition NYC's MyCity PlatformNYC's Initiative to Provide Access to Broadband with Big Apple ConnectSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Raphael Malavieille is the co-founder of World of Women. He co-founded World of Women along artist and partner Yam Karkai to champion an inclusive web3. World of Women is a decentralized global network of individuals with a gender equality-focused mission. Essentially, a community built on the back of a gorgeous collection of digital artwork NFTs. In July 2021, World of Women launched with a bang, surpassing $1 million in primary sales. Less than one year later, in 2023, the World of Women Galaxy Collection eclipsed its launch revenue by generating $80 million in one day. Today, the community is comprised of over 20,000 individuals across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. And it boasts an A-list lineup of celebrity community members, including Reese Witherspoon, Madonna, Steve Aoki, Gary Vee, and Gwyneth Paltrow.Key Topics:The United Nations' report on gender equalityThe role of major corporations in NFT communities, The future of NFT's in digital artworkWorld of Women's "network as a service" modelWorld of Women's partnership with Ledger and the SandboxEpisode Links:World of Women: https://www.worldofwomen.art/World of Women on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldofwomennftRaphael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/raphfacRaphael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelmalavieille/?originalSubdomain=ptSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Yorke Rhodes is the Director of Digital Transformation, Blockchain at Microsoft in the Cloud Hardware Supply Chain group. He focuses on supply chain strategy and transformation using blockchain as a pillar of change. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Digital & Ecommerce Marketing at NYU. In this episode, Yorke dives into the new internet tech stack of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3. From self-sovereignty and control over personal data to the potential for digital asset ownership, we explore the possibilities and advancements in the blockchain space. Join us as we discuss Microsoft's evolution with AI in productivity tools, the emergence of Web 3 technologies, and the importance of trust and authenticity in the digital realm. Key Topics:The New Internet Tech Stack: AI, Blockchain, and Web3Digital Identity & OwnershipZero-knowledge ProofDeep Fakes: Digital Authenticity & ProvenanceWorldcoin & biometric securityHow Artificial Intelligence is impacting programming and codingAcquisition of Activision the impact on MicrosoftAI as a copilot: Microsoft's evolution with AI enhancement across its product suiteEpisode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yorkerhodes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/yorkerhodesMicrosoft Copilot: https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/; https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/09/21/announcing-microsoft-copilot-your-everyday-ai-companion/Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Entering the legal process of any divorce feels frightening and overwhelming. For those entering high conflict divorce, the fear and confusion is escalated due to years of living in a dysfunctional marriage and the complexities involved when divorcing a high conflict personality.There is often a greater need to be in the court system due to the power imbalance in the relationship, the lack of transparency of one spouse, and the intimidation and bullying that repeatedly derails negotiations. For the high conflict divorce, it can be enormously valuable to take advantage of the court's ability to control the pace of the legal process, require a net worth statement and other financial documentation and include additional experts to help with custody and spousal support and asset distribution.Today's episode is filled with vital information on how to hire the right attorney, what to expect throughout the process, the do's and don'ts of communicating with your high conflict spouse and the vital importance of setting realistic expectations around custody and finances. Information is power, today's show will empower you to navigate your divorce with greater clarity and confidence.Ms. Randi L. Karmel received her law degree from the American University, Washington College of Law and is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Brooklyn Bar Association, and the Women's Bar Associations of New York and Kings Counties, and serves on the Executive Committee of Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert. She has lectured on matrimonial issues in conjunction with financial programs designed to protect assets and retirement benefits.More ways to connect with Randi: Website: https://randikarmel.com/ Ph: Manhattan Area: 212-755-0224 / Ph: Brooklyn Area: 718-923-0877 Contact: https://randikarmel.com/contact-us/Journey Beyond Divorce Resources mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com Win Without Law School: https://www.winwithoutlawschool.com/ Join the Ultimate High Conflict Divorce Summit: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/summit2023

Welcome to my new Series "Can you talk real quick?" This is a short, efficiently produced conversation with an expert who will let me record a quick chat to help us all better understand an issue in the news or our lives as well as connect with each other around something that might be unfolding in real time.    Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls NPR: "A Montana judge on Monday sided with young environmental activists who said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment by permitting fossil fuel development without considering its effect on the climate. The ruling following a first-of-its- kind trial in the U.S. adds to a small number of legal decisions around the world that have established a government duty to protect citizens from climate change.   District Court Judge Kathy Seeley found the policy the state uses in evaluating requests for fossil fuel permits — which does not allow agencies to evaluate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions — is unconstitutional." I reached out to the founder and faculty director of the groundbreaking Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and one of the foremost environmental lawyers in the nation, Michael Gerrard is an advocate, litigator, teacher, and scholar who has pioneered cutting-edge legal tools and strategies for addressing climate change. He writes and teaches courses on environmental law, climate change law, and energy regulation. He was the chair of the faculty of Columbia University's renowned Earth Institute from 2015 to 2018.  For three decades, before joining the Columbia Law School faculty in 2009, Gerrard practiced law in New York, most recently as the partner in charge of the New York office of Arnold & Porter, where he remains senior counsel. As an environmental lawyer, he tried numerous cases and argued many appeals in federal and state courts and administrative tribunals. He also handled the environmental aspects of diverse transactions and development projects and provided regulatory compliance advice to an array of clients in the private and public sectors. Several publications rated him the leading environmental lawyer in New York and one of the leaders in the world. A prolific author, he has written or edited 14 books, including Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, the first and leading work in its field (co-edited with Jody Freeman and Michael Burger), and Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization in the United States (co-edited with John Dernbach). His 12-volume Environmental Law Practice Guide and four-volume Brownfields Law and Practice each received the Association of American Publishers' Best Law Book of the Year award. Gerrard is the former chair of the American Bar Association's 10,000-member Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. He has also chaired the New York City Bar Association's Executive Committee and the New York State Bar Association's environmental law section. He has served on the executive committees of the boards of the Environmental Law Institute and the American College of Environmental Lawyers.  Gerrard also has taught courses at Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, and the University of Malta. He has lectured on environmental law in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Great Britain, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malta, the Marshall Islands, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vatican City, and throughout the United States. He has worked with the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the legal issues caused by rising sea levels that threaten the island nation. Follow Professor Gerrard on Twitter Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe