Shoosmiths Podcasts

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Shoosmiths Podcasts episodes

August 31, 2023 The ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 2 : Journey Through a Contract - NDAs
In our second episode our new series, trainees Ed Morris and Sophie Warren take a look at the structure and contents of non-disclosure agreements.
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The Journey Through a Contract series is brought to you by the Commercial and Projects team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at explaining the basic terms of a commercial contract.

10 min
August 29, 2023 In Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 18 with Dr Craig Wright: Bitcoin, Satoshi, Digital Money
Blockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 18.
This week Matt speaks to the man claiming two names - Dr Craig Wright and Satoshi Nakamoto. Following episode 8 of this podcast with Nick Smart of Crystal Blockchain Analytics, where we discussed the Bitcoin blockchain in the context of what the claimant is seeking in the case of Tulip Trading, Dr Wright’s team reached out to me to organise a recording to give his own views.
Following a two hour session, the podcast has been divided into two separate episodes. This week’s is about the man himself, his views on the history of digital money, what he says he did as Satoshi Nakamoto, including the reasons he says a pseudonym was made and where that name came from, who else, in his view helped create Bitcoin, and some of the clues left, considering, amongst other things C++ programming and the use of operating systems, why Bitcoin was released when it was, as well as the differences between Dr Craig Wright the man, and Satoshi Nakamoto the character, and why it was necessary, in his view to split the two.
The second episode is about the mechanics of Bitcoin, the differences between BSV, BTC and BCH, about decentralisation and what that means to him, crypto assets as property reviewing the Law Commission’s views, as well as Professor Robert Stevens’s paper “Crypto is not property”. We will also look at anonymity vs privacy, how if he won in Tulip trading he can enforce a judgment given global nature of the issue, his outfit NChain and its vision, and so much more.
These episodes are designed to give you the listeners threads to pull on and potentially further material as we study Bitcoin and its development.
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51 min
August 24, 2023 The ShooPod sessions - S2 Ep 1 : Journey Through a Contract - Intro
In this, the first episode of our second series, Michelle Craven-Faulkner and Lucie Green reflect on the first series of Journey Through a Contract; and provide some insight as to what listeners can expect from the second series which is due to be launched in September 2023.
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The Journey Through a Contract series is brought to you by the Commercial and Projects team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at explaining the basic terms of a commercial contract.
7 min
August 17, 2023 Rail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 10 - Support for UK Rail’s supply chain
Welcome to our latest podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths'. During each episode, we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
On this episode of Rail Talk, Michelle Craven-Faulkner spends time with Lucy Prior MBE, Business Growth Director at Trough-Tec Systems Ltd. discussing the current plight of UK Rail’s supply chain and what support can be afforded to them during the current time.
With so many changes underway within the system alongside new regulations on the horizon, who do we simplify things for everyone?
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37 min
August 17, 2023 Shoospeak HR: Back to basics: Grievances
Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech go back to basics and chat through what employers should consider when dealing with a grievance.
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The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
14 min
August 16, 2023 Journey Through a Contract: Wrap Up Boilerplate
The final episode in this part of the Journey Through a Contract series sees Michael Lam (Senior Associate) and Ellie Wood (Associate) sweep up some of the boilerplate clauses that have not been covered in other episodes but which often appear in a commercial contract. It features the purpose and importance of notices, severance, counterparts and further assurance clauses.
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to [email protected].
The Journey Through a Contract series is brought to you by the Commercial and Projects team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, aimed at explaining the basic terms of a commercial contract.
8 min
August 08, 2023 Competition and Employment laws overlap
The UK’s competition authority (CMA) and those of other countries have turned their attention to competition law as it applies to employers. Recent cases and investigations have prompted the CMA to issue a guidance document on the subject.
Kiran Desai, Head of Shoosmiths Brussels office is joined by colleague Robert Forsyth, an employment partner, to discuss this focus and consider the practical implications for corporations from an employment law and competition law viewpoint.
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43 min
August 03, 2023 Shoospeak HR: Back to basics: Bonuses
Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech go back to basics and talk about bonuses.
Listen to the podcast below and send us your feedback to [email protected].
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the national employment team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
8 min
August 03, 2023 Rail Talk with Shoosmiths - Episode 9 - Running a passenger railway in the current climate
Welcome to our latest podcast series ‘Rail Talk with Shoosmiths'. During each episode, we invite industry experts to discuss current 'hot' topics and to explore different areas of the rail industry.
This time on Rail Talk, Michelle Craven-Faulkner chats with Will Rogers, Managing Director of East Midlands Railways to discuss what its like to run a passenger railway in the current climate.
At a time of huge change in the way that passenger operations are run, Will shares his perspectives on innovation, sustainability and the future of Rail travel.
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30 min
August 02, 2023 In Early - The Crypto Podcast: Episode 17 with Korby Hayre
Blockchain litigation lead, Matt Green will be hosting our latest podcast series, 'In Early - The Crypto Podcast' - Listen to episode 17.
This week’s episode features Korby Hayre the founder of House of Block, a boutique event agency that caters for Web3, Blockchain and Crypto currency.
Korby, a veteran event organiser, speaks to Matt about her journey in the space, some of the events that she's worked on and how to engage sponsors and delegates in the Blockchain industry.
Listen to the podcast below and send your thoughts to [email protected].
39 min