Every week, we take a bite-sized look at legal and economic developments in locales around the world as we try to decipher global trends in law and business wit...
At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe.
In Episode #100, we are joined by Gary O’Sullivan, Irish lawyer and partner at SOS Legal LLP. We discuss:
Gary’s travels through Latin America
The services provided by SOS Legal
Why Ireland is experiencing an inflow of people, after historically being a country of emigrants
The strong Chinese flavor of Ireland’s immigrant investor program
Why Ireland is attractive for companies looking for an European Union entry point
Issues of concern for the Irish
Recommendations
Gary
Visit Ireland, in particular Cork, the west coast, and the Wild Atlantic Way
Doing Good Better: Effective Altruism and How You Can Make a Difference, by William MacAskill
William MacAskill’s interview on The Tim Ferriss Show (#120)
The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts, by Daniel Susskind and Richard Susskind
Intermission
Jonathan
Manchester United Legends to Create World’s First Soccer Dao, by Andrew Asmakov (Decrypt)
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Shipping and Ports – Jack Hedge
At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe.
In Episode #99, we are joined by Jack Hedge, the Executive Director of Utah Inland Port Authority. We discuss:
Jack's international trade logistics background at the Port of Tacoma and Port of L.A.
The scale of L.A.'s port compared to all other U.S. ports
The reasons for the global increase in shipping costs per container
The current state of international shipping companies and their impact on global trade
The need for pragmatic and helpful government regulations in dealing with international carriers
The current state of global energy consumption
The smart technologies that will change port infrastructures around the world
What an inland port does
Utah's unique geographical situation and how it is helping to alleviate pressure on coastal ports
Recommendations from:
Jonathan
Manchester United Legends Create World's First Soccer DAO (Decrypt)
Fred
Sam Harris' Making Sense Podcast - Ask Me Anything #19
We’ll see you next time for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Gary O’Sullivan, Irish lawyer and partner at SOS Legal.
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Plastic Surgery –Jerry Chidester
At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe.
In Episode #98, we are joined by Dr. Jerry Chidester, board-certified plastic surgeon. We discuss:
Jerry's formative years growing up in Saudi Arabia on a hospital compound during the Persian Gulf War.
Reasons people come to him as a physician and surgeon.
Medical necessity vs. beauty standards.
Contemporary visions of beauty becoming a multicultural and multiracial blend.
Trends in the plastic surgery world, including non-invasive or minimally-invasive procedures, rapid recovery, and substitutions for traditional surgeries.
Building his medical practice with social media and becoming a thought leader and influencer within the plastic/cosmetic surgeon community.
How social media influencers have impacted the plastic surgery industry, including providing additional educational opportunities for potential patients.
International rhinoplasty experts in Colombia, Turkey, Italy, Australia, and Asia.
Changing cultural acceptance standards in conservative countries like Saudi Arabia.
Recommendations from:
Jerry
Blinkist
Book of Boba Fett (Disney+)
Jonathan
Manchester United Legends to Create World's First Soccer DAO (Decrypt)
Fred
Canadian Men's National Team on Twitter
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Cybercrime and Security – Jack Rhysider
At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe.
In Episode #97, we are joined by Jack Rhysider, host of the Darknet Diaries podcast. We discuss:
Jack's background as an information security professional
The passion for podcasts that led to Darknet Diaries
How the proliferation of electronic devices both facilitates and compromises security
Hackers
The need for legal upgrades to better address cyber threats
Listening, and watching recommendations from:
Jack
Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers, by Andy Greenberg
Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon, by Kim Zetter
This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race, by Nicole Perlroth
Black Duck Eggs (Darknet Diaries)
Project Raven (Darknet Diaries)
Jonathan
Alula Adventures
Fred
MDMA Could Help Cure PTSD (VICE News)
We’ll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Jerry Chidester, board-certified plastic surgeon!
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Nigeria and Hospitality – Dami Adepoju
At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe.
In Episode #96, we are joined by Dami Adepoju, Director of Development, West Africa at Marriott International. We discuss:
Dami's path from Brooklyn to Lagos.
The aspirational nature of contemporary Nigerians.
West Africa's diversity.
The challenges behind hotel development in the region.
COVID-19 impact's on business activities.
An insider's take on happening Lagos.
Listening, and watching recommendations from:
Dami
Visit Nigeria (ideally during Detty December)
Butter Honey Pig Bread, by Francesca Ekwuyasi
Jonathan
"Web3 is the future, or a scam, or both" (Vox), by Peter Kafka
Fred
Heresy Financial (YouTube)
Every week, we take a bite-sized look at legal and economic developments in locales around the world as we try to decipher global trends in law and business with the help of our international guests. No topic is too big, too small, too simple, or too complicated. We plan to cover continents, countries, regimes, governance, finances, legal developments, and whatever is trending on Twitter.
Connect with us:
- https://twitter.com/globallawbiz
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- https://harrisbricken.com/GLBpodcast/
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