Understanding Laws and Concepts

The laws and concepts that govern a century’s civilization direct it. These laws and concepts can influence the operative dynamics of a century and human advancement. Underlined are the laws and concepts that define a century’s operative dynamics. They also determine and guide human and societal operations in relation to every aspect of life. Humanity is forced…

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Rebuilding the Tower of Babel: A CEO’s Perspective on Health Information Exchanges

The United States has the greatest shortage of healthcare professionals in its history. This is compounded with an increasing number of geriatric patients. There was only one geriatrician per 5,000 Americans over 65 in 2005, and only nine out of the 145 medical school’s training programs were geared towards geriatricians. The industry will be short over 200,000…

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Two types of Americans exist in the US: Those who view health as static and those who don’t.

Americans need to think differently about their health. We are last in the world for all key indicators of health, despite our current views. We are last in life expectancy, with the highest rates for obesity, infant mortality and low birth weights. This situation was revealed by the Institute of Medicine sponsored study, NIH. The study’s lead…

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Hiring a General Counsel

Globalization, business competition, mergers, compliance issues, and globalization have all had an impact on the general counsel’s legal function. CEOs today look to their general counsel as business and legal advisers. They must address all the company’s issues. The general counsel is not only a strategic business partner but also a legal advisor. They must also manage,…

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A Film Production Lawyer is a Must

Is it really necessary for a film producer to have an entertainment lawyer as part of their professional practice? The biases of an entertainment lawyer and my stacking of questions might indicate a “yes” answer 100%. However, the truth is that it depends. Many producers are film attorneys, entertainment lawyers or other types of lawyers these days…

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Educational leaders must strive to increase the resources available for their schools

Modern educational leaders must adapt to complex local environments. They have to deal with not only the daily challenges in schools, but also problems that arise beyond school walls, such as budgetary constraints, staffing shortages, or problematic school boards. These complex contexts have some patterns and features that educational leaders need to recognize. Educational leaders are confronted with…

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