Commercial Law International

Crime, International, Security
What is the solution to Terrorism? Can the law or law enforcement keep up?

By Ainsley Brown on September 22, 2018

The first step in the right direction is to understand the nature and seriousness of a terrorist threat in order to take the normative approaches to solution(s). Related Posts:The legal aspect of international securityA peace garden or a garden for peace? The surprising link between clean air and crime and violenceCan we solve the problem of Identity Theft?10 innovative… Continue reading "What is the solution to Terrorism? Can the law or law enforcement keep up?"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Government Policy, Infrastructure, Management, Public Policy, Startups
How cities can become startup hotspots (p.1) Conditions that are necessary for a lively startup community

By Carsten Lexa on September 20, 2018

When it comes to the hotspots of the startup scene, most think of Silicon Valley, London and Berlin or Paris and Stockholm. And that´s it pretty much. However, it is often forgotten that every city can basically develop a lively start-up community — and the ingredients for that are not that hard to spot. As one of the founding members of “Gründen@Würzburg”,… Continue reading "How cities can become startup hotspots (p.1) Conditions that are necessary for a lively startup community"
Commercial Awareness, Crime, Data economy, International, Security
The legal aspect of international security Collaboration is key to meeting these challenges

By Ainsley Brown on September 10, 2018

I recently had an opportunity to teach a post graduate course at the Caribbean Maritime University in Kingston Jamaica entitled: The Legal Aspect of International Security. The students were from the security forces and border protection agencies. Needless to say the classroom was filled with seriousness tempered with energy, learning, a true spirit of collaboration and a degree of levity that… Continue reading "The legal aspect of international security Collaboration is key to meeting these challenges"
Food & Beverage, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Trade
Jamaica looks to grow its seafood exports as trade tensions continue between the USA and China

By Ainsley Brown on September 8, 2018

Rainforest Seafoods, a Jamaican company, has expanded its exports of live lobsters to China. The timing of this could not be better with US lobster exports, experiences higher prices due to the US-China trade war. Why is this significant? Well, its lobster! All kidding aside, this is a important development for Jamaica and in some ways for the rest of the… Continue reading "Jamaica looks to grow its seafood exports as trade tensions continue between the USA and China"
Digitalisation, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work, Government, Government Policy
The new “Digital Council” in Germany — Panel of “warm words” or powerful council of experts?

By Carsten Lexa on August 28, 2018

The digital transformation offers enormous opportunities for the people in Germany and for society. In order for everyone to be able to participate, the federal government of Germany must set the right political course. But this is exactly what has been the problem in recent years: too little impetus, too hesitant action, too small initiatives. But now everything should be… Continue reading "The new “Digital Council” in Germany — Panel of “warm words” or powerful council of experts?"
Crime, Data economy, International, Internet Privacy/Security, Security
Can we solve the problem of Identity Theft? 5Ps strategy prevention, preparation, protection and prosecution

By Ainsley Brown on August 27, 2018

Every 2 seconds there is another identity theft victim worldwide Globally identity theft has become a very serious problem. Could a 5P strategy (Prevention, Preparation, Protection and Prosecution) work to arrest this problem? Come explore solutions being implemented in Jamaica, UK, USA, France and Trinidad. Related Posts:The legal aspect of international securityExplaining Jamaica’s logistics centred economyDigital intelligence is the future of… Continue reading "Can we solve the problem of Identity Theft? 5Ps strategy prevention, preparation, protection and prosecution"
Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, History
Laws are one of the greatest human inventions They must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Ainsley Brown on August 19, 2018

Laws are one of the greatest human technologies ever invented. However, they must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution for it to be a success. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is happening, it is already here and is accelerating in pace; and in scale and in scope. But what about the laws that govern it? The legal… Continue reading "Laws are one of the greatest human inventions They must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution "
Commercial Awareness, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Global Value Chains, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters
Improving logistics Jamaica's response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Ainsley Brown on August 12, 2018

Improving logistics is critical to economic development especially in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. I am happy to have the privilege of working at Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone Authority on advancing the country’s economic development by transforming Jamaica into a logistics centred economy. In many ways Jamaica’s Logistics Hub Initiative is a direct policy response the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Related… Continue reading "Improving logistics Jamaica's response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution"
Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Digitalisation, Education, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work
Digital intelligence is the future of work and why storytelling is more important that ever in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Ainsley Brown on July 24, 2018

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. – Albert Einstein The ability to not only collect but to analyze, visualize and weave information together into a compelling story is a powerful skill in today’s information age. This is especially true when displayed and shared on… Continue reading "Digital intelligence is the future of work and why storytelling is more important that ever in the Fourth Industrial Revolution"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Regulation
Is regulation good for an economy?

By Ainsley Brown on July 18, 2018

Is regulation good for an economy? The short answer is yes. Balancing of interests Regulation is unfortunately often portrayed as red tape, bureaucracy or an unreasonable cost imposed on business by people who know nothing about doing business. And yes, sometimes this can be true. However, it must always be remembered that regulations are balancing of interests within a society. This… Continue reading "Is regulation good for an economy?"