Before humans discovered fire, we were racing for resources. In fact, we used resources to control fire itself, extracting materials such as flint, obsidian, and ochre as early as 82,000 years ago in Morocco, evidenced by Nassarius shells. 

The rise of globalization has brought about significant changes in the relationship between businesses, consumers, and legal systems worldwide. As legal entities, business organizations, and other institutions become more influential on an international scale, they must navigate a complex landscape of differing regulatory frameworks and laws.

The 8 billion inhabitants of our planet are governed by distinct, historically interrelated systems of law. These systems, unique in their own respects, establish rules, present choices, and shape our collective understanding of political, economic, and cultural realities.