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Welcome to "Speed Keto Living," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of the ketogenic lifestyle through personal stories of triumph and self-discovery. I'm your host Rosanna Smith, who struggled with weight gain and health issues, found solace in the world of keto. Join me as I share my journey from the challenges of weight fluctuations to the revelation that tracking and journaling became the game-changer in my pursuit of well-being. In each episode, we'll dive into the ins ...
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Welcome to Life Change Secrets with Anthony Smith. Here you will find inspiration and practical tips and advice to help you see how you can move forward in your life or simply get from where you are to where you want to be. This podcast was also created to help you reflect on what you are doing currently in your life and if you are really doing it FOR YOU or FOR SOMEONE ELSE, and on what you should KEEP DOING, STOP DOING or DIFFERENTLY. PLEASE subscribe, listen, leave a review, and share. Th ...
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In this episode, attorney Elizabeth Cronin highlights liability-shifting provisions in an event waiver. These documents are used to protect companies hosting public events organizers against claims. Cronin details vital clauses for such waivers, including: Assumption of the Risk; Release of Claims; Covenant not to Sue; Indemnification; and Claim of…
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In this episode, we're sharing an interview we hosted last year with Inter Alia Law's Darlene Tonelli. Darlene shared how she connects legal departments and sales departments through good, early communication and a few deliberate systems. She uses the framing of software deals to drive the conversation, but these principles are helpful to anyone tr…
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In this episode, attorney Arohi Kashyap uncovers the high privacy standards that come with working in the healthcare industry using a Business Associate Agreement. This contract passes requirements of the United States HIPAA regulations on to companies engaged by hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare institutions. Kashyap details: Basics of a Bu…
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In this episode, attorney Amber Petrig evaluates recent changes to Spotify’s Terms of Use. Using the company’s previous terms and the announcement of their non-negotiable updates, Petrig addresses: Licenses automatically granted by artists who post music on the platform; Spotify’s fairly unlimited freedom to modify terms; and Company-friendly chang…
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In this episode, attorney Rosanna Mannan explains a Finder Agreement from the pharmaceutical industry. When companies seek private funding, they may engage a Finder to connect with a financier. But the regulatory restrictions on that role require strict contracting. Mannan describes how common clauses become vital in this highly-regulated space, in…
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Rosanna welcomes Founder of PangeaKeto Jeff Zucal for a conversation on all things keto. Together they discuss what led Jeff to keto, the frustrations that led him to start PangeaKeto, the importance of checking fasting insulin, and what to know about keto-labeled foods you find on the shelf at most grocery stores. Learn more about PangeaKeto at pa…
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In this episode, attorney Brittney Saint-Fleur explains the effect of trademark assignment agreements. She uses an assignment from one Chinese company to another to highlight the need to: Define clear responsibility for registration fees; Use effective representations of IP ownership; Craft relationship-conscious dispute settlement language; and Ma…
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Understanding how your body burns fat and the best methods to do so, why it's important to focus on your proteins, which proteins are best to eat, and which fats to add to your diet. Rosanna also breaks down which carbs are good and which are bad, why you need to be careful with nuts, dairy foods to target, and what to know about sugars. She also s…
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In this episode, attorney Laurie McCall reveals the complexities of mixing expert consulting with ongoing services. She shares a contract for a software development project with an expert leader. The contract aims to cover two services—software development and consulting—and McCall reveals these issues: Lack of clarity in the description of service…
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Rosanna welcomes a special guest, Meghann Hempel, a Health and Wellness Coach who shares her story of food addiction. Together they cover: the difference between struggle and addiction, the importance of developing a plan, what it means to be "food sober", and how to set boundaries. Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: https://speedyketoliving.co…
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In this episode, attorney and physician Steve Hendler shares special considerations for drafting employment agreements for medical professionals. Adapting best practices to a unique context, Hendler explains: Contract terms when regulations require special care transitions; The need for specificity when demanding practice-adjacent duties; Effective…
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Rosanna shares how journaling became a game-changer for her keto diet journey. She explains how journaling helps track what you're doing on a regular basis, helps you connect the dots, she shares what to write in your journal, and why you need to look back in your journal. Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: https://speedyketoliving.com/ Learn m…
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More companies are hiring online personalities to represent their product, in deals big and small. As smart as that strategy seems, it's not without risks. This is especially true with changes proposed by the Federal Trade Commission. In this episode, attorney Vicky Smolyar explains some of the most important changes at the FTC and how they impact …
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Rosanna discusses the links between exercise and the keto diet. She details her experience with exercising and what she would have done differently after noticing differences with performance. We also address what you should know if you have an established exercise routine and are thinking of starting keto. Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: ht…
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Shavon Smith returns to the Contract Teardown show to explain another government contract. In this episode, Smith covers the Subcontract, an agreement between a company that has won a project bid and another company that will execute on the project. She explains Statements of Work, government-standard pricing structures, quality control, and more. …
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Rosanna shares tips for success which include: understanding the basics of how the keto diet works, the importance of meal prep, the cleaning phase, hydration, the need for electrolytes, and avoiding late-night snacks. Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: https://speedyketoliving.com/ Learn more about 30-Day Lifestyle Makeover : https://amzn.to/3…
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In this episode, attorney Steve Sedberry shares his views on trademark licensing best practices using a deceptively short agreement. Sedberry explains: A company’s obligation to preserve and capitalize on a mark’s value; The law’s focus on consumer protection rather than commercial benefit; and Why negotiations are the time to be thorough when it c…
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Rosanna details what she experienced during her first week of keto. This includes preparing to start keto with focus on electrolytes, a recipe for bulletproof coffee, the importance of sticking with simple, and tips for tracking calories and fat. Get 3 free keto manuals: https://speedyketoliving.com/ Learn more about 30-Day Lifestyle Makeover : htt…
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Host Rosanna Smith shares her story of what motivated her to begin dieting. From feeling bad, to irritability, Rosanna shares the story of her journey, including the wrong turns along the way, and what ultimately led her to success. Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: https://speedyketoliving.com/ Learn more about 30-Day Lifestyle Makeover : htt…
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How are college athletes just like online influencers—and how are they not? In this episode, sports attorney John Gibson contrasts the two contexts to illustrate where agreements with college athletes present special issues. Gibson underlines: •Term considerations that are unique to college athletes, •The difficulty of using a school's brand, •Sche…
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In this episode, Arohi Kashyap tears down the Salesforce Data Processing Addendum (DPA). Companies that deal with private data every day may not see managing data as mission-critical. However, as Kashyap points out, corporate counsel needs to understand and manage data risks. Kashyap uses Salesforce's agreement to illustrate a few important princip…
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Alcohol distribution agreements are deceptively simple. They appear like so many distribution agreements, but the compliance environment is so localized that you can really get yourself in a bind if you're not careful. In this episode of the Contract Teardown show, experienced alcohol compliance attorney Kristina Perry Alexander details the risks a…
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Non-Disclosure Agreements can be more than rote processes you hate. According to Ehteshamul Haque, they can lay the groundwork for successful deals. In this episode, Haque explains both the practical and philosophical elements of an NDA, including: • How power relationships impact mutuality, • The trouble with authorized representatives, • The real…
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In this episode, attorney Sivonnia DeBarros uses an Endorsement Agreement with Dwyane Wade to explain Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) concepts to student athletes. As is important in all contracts, DeBarros underlines the power dynamics and long-term goals of athletes as drivers for negotiating. DeBarros points out the need for specificity when sur…
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In this episode, Professor Marcia Narine Weldon joins Mike to discuss building your company's customized playbook for severance agreements. After explaning the stakes for these contracts, Professor Weldon invites listeners to join an upcoming workshop to design your own severance playbook. Here are the details about the workshop: Companies and lega…
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In this episode of the Contract Teardown show, Adam David Long highlights changes to Bing’s Terms of Use since they’ve added ChatGPT functionality. Long draws attention to risks related to: -Companies training their product with user inputs, -Commercial versus non-commercial uses, -Unreliability of AI outputs, and -Promises by both companies and us…
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How do you balance the requirements of good drafting, being both accessible and thorough? Those goals seem to contradict each other. In this episode, Attorney Akash Kashyap addresses this conflict using the Nintendo Switch family of product’s End User License Agreement. View the contract here: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/de…
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Entertainment attorney Julia Holt joins the Contract Teardown to discuss a license agreement between entertainment superstar Cardi B and an innovative alcohol brand. Holt notices some themes in her analysis: Cardi B has A LOT of power in the relationship, That power is reflected in some long-winded, artist-friendly terms, and Few artists have that …
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At ContractsCon 2023, attorney Shavon Smith walked through a biotech Master Services Agreement. The interesting context: this agreement was made between two companies responding to Covid the beginning of the pandemic. In such an unsure time, how can collaborating parties contract fairly and create quickly? The Master Services Agreement allows them …
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During ContractsCon 2023, Foster Sayers joined Mike Whelan to discuss OpenAI’s Terms of Service and their application to ChatGPT. According to Sayers, the terms of service may have applied well to the users of OpenAI’s API connections, but perhaps not everyday consumers. Now that ChatGPT is explicitly targeting consumers, should their terms change?…
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How detailed should your arbitration clause be? In this episode of the Contract Teardown show, guest Diana Isyanova shares three possible approaches. She argues that the relationship between the parties should dictate options, then the parties themselves should make informed choices. Watch to see how three transactions handled alternative dispute r…
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In this episode of the Contract Teardown, privacy consultant Avishai Ostrin explains the Data Processing Agreement, or DPA. The DPA protects companies from privacy breaches on third-party sites and data storage tools like Amazon Web Services or Slack. Listen as Ostrin details the crucial elements of a DPA and what red flags to look out for when dra…
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Contracts are part of the whole customer experience, and getting them wrong can undermine relationships your business has fostered for years. In a special interview, three contract experts and gaming enthusiasts tell us how Wizards of the Coast dropped the ball when they rewrote their Open Gaming License. In this episode, we discuss The history of …
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Commercial lawyer Lynden Renwick tears down three examples of a limitation of liability clause. He discusses caps, carveouts, and exceptions, then gives his multi-stage model for managing contract risk. The Contracts: https://storage.googleapis.com/lawinsider-wordpress/1/2022/12/Peernet-license.pdf https://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/gn4fKDoCp4w#l…
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IP attorney Nancy Delain shares her thoughts on a long-term licensing agreement that doesn’t meet the need. She gives guidance on exclusivity, terms, royalties, and “void for vagueness” claims. The Contract: https://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/a0bWpzYC1UA About Law Insider: We’re all about contracts! Law Insider (https://www.lawinsider.com​​​​) is…
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Washington DC-based attorney Shavon Smith tears down a teaming agreement between Tactical Solutions Options and contracting powerhouse SAIC. The two companies wished to bid on new federal contracts but, with no particular project in mind, aimed to clarify jobs and relationships. Learn what they did well in their agreement and which red flags you’ll…
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IP attorney Peter Speroni walks through Royal’s Song Token Purchase agreement. This document builds on new forms of intellectual property ownership, including Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) that bundle ownership rights. Peter asks important questions about the impact of NFTs on the music industry and the nature of fandom. The Contract: https://storage.g…
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Attorney Sean Greaney shares his tips for services agreements that let employees leave work gracefully. Often called “garden leave agreements,” these contracts put former employees in a paid work position that keeps them from competing with the company. But, according to Sean, some standard clauses aren’t right for this context. Watch for the red f…
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Listen as attorney Julie Grantham walks through her own Agreement for Marketing and Brand Development Services. She shares how she works with clients to address concerns while modernizing their understanding of creative work product. About Law Insider: We’re all about contracts! Law Insider (https://www.lawinsider.com​​​​) is a subscription-based c…
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When your golfing buddy offers advice for your business, do you hire her on as a consultant? How formal should your agreement be? In this episode, attorney Arthur Baker gets practical. He evaluates what must be included in a contractor agreement and where flexibility is more important. Get details on questions like payment terms, expected deliverab…
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When a company lets go of an upper-level employee, they might have them sign a separation agreement, especially when there’s confidential information to protect. In this episode, Mathew Kerbis tears down a Confidential Separation Agreement & General Release of All Claims. Listen as he offers advice on how to smooth an employee’s exit and guarantee …
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In contrast to other types of business contracts, LLC agreements are generally drafted around the explicit purpose of the company and the needs of the partners. In this episode, Keaton Frieberg tears down the LLC Agreement for Compound Projects, a member-run real estate investment group. Listen as Frieberg explains how a great contract can foster s…
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Some content streaming services have been known to unfairly cut off lucrative partnerships, so it’s important that creators protect themselves with an airtight contract. In this episode, attorney and digital entertainment enthusiast Hannah Baker tears down Twitch’s Affiliate Agreement, which thousands of digital content makers sign in order to stre…
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Stock Purchase Agreements cover complicated business transactions that can take months to close. These contracts include purchase price mechanisms to account for when the business's value might change between the execution date and the closing date. In this episode, attorney James Raanan tears down Global Imaging System's Stock Purchase Agreement a…
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Businesses use sweepstakes to improve their brand awareness, increase their customer base, and raise funds. In this episode, attorney Alina Lee reviews a recent contest by the Audi Car Club of North America, in which the iconic 1985 Quattro Coupé was the winning prize. Lee explains what Audi did right and what they could have done better, and offer…
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Employment agreements are becoming more common in today’s labor market, as workers aim to secure rights and compensation with the power of a contract. Listen as Mark Osherow, business litigator, explains that the best contracts are ones that treat workers with respect and facilitate healthy recognition of an employee’s value. ​​About Law Insider: W…
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In real estate, drafting a sale and purchase agreement using a standardized form can be a great way to save time and effort. However, lawyers still need to know how to spot red flags that could bring their client unwanted consequences. In this episode, New York-based attorney and licensed real estate broker Di Ma explains that when it comes to repr…
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