1/8/2025· Construction
The Art of Construction Contract Correspondence
Correspondence on any construction project, irrespective of its size and value, is a crucial element of the contract administration process. To be effective, correspondence requires measured, complete, and structured management. However, project managers, contract managers, and administrators often fail to implement or even recognize simple basic guidelines
12/10/2024· Nonprofit Organizations
Understanding Nonprofit Mergers
By: Jess Birken, Esq
Sometimes I work with nonprofits that are considering merging with one (or more!) other nonprofit groups. Mergers can be a happy thing, but they can also come out of one organization being stressed to the point of needing support. Sometimes it's necessary and very emotional.
11/25/2024· Blockchain Information
Understanding Bitcoin In Criminal Defense Cases
By: Beth Mohr, CFE, CAMS, CCCI
There is nothing mysterious about Bitcoin, and a criminal defense lawyer may run across it in various types of cases: a tax evasion prosecution involving Bitcoin, a case in which an individual allegedly used Bitcoin to buy or sell illegal goods or services, a money laundering investigation involving Bitcoin, or a case in which the client allegedly committed a street robbery involving cash and Bitcoin.
11/25/2024· Expert Witnessing
Perspectives of a Plastic Surgery Expert Witness
By: Dr. Jorge Perez
Expert witnesses are an essential part of many legal proceedings. At trial, an expert witness can effectively convey and explain matters that are outside the common knowledge of jurors. A good expert witness performs an honest and thorough evaluation of the case, including its strengths and potential weaknesses. They must also be able to synthesize the case and articulate their opinions effectively to a jury
10/22/2024· Telecommunication
While Low-Band Spectrum Is "beachfront property," Mid-Bands Offer Higher Capacities Needed For 5G
By: Keith Mallinson
Cellular technologies have improved to utilize the greater capacity in the larger bandwidths--including in mmWave bands with 5G--that is needed to satisfy the massive growth in mobile data. Much of the radio spectrum--including frequencies between 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz--that used to be deemed less than ideal for cellular and which were termed "high-band" are now very highly sought-after and defined as "mid-band."
10/22/2024· Speech-Language Pathology
Instrumental And Clinical Evaluation Of Swallowing In The Analysis Of A Choking Death
By: Megan M. Hamilton, MS, CCC-SLP
Aspiration of material into the lungs can lead to respiratory infection including aspiration pneumonia, which is often fatal, some studies indicate up to 70% mortality rate. Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) evaluate swallow function and provide treatment or recommend strategies, textures and consistencies to reduce risk for aspiration.
10/22/2024· Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Biotechnology Company Selects A Software System To Enable Data-Driven Manufacturing
Cellular Technology Limited (CTL) is a fast- growing organization in the biotechnology sector. CTL is a pioneer and industry leader in the development, use, and manufacture of standardized tools for specializing in cellular immune assays. CTL was seeking to move to a cloud solution that was industry compliant and validated.
10/16/2024· Premises Liability
Slip, Trip, and Fall: Navigating the Complexities of Premises Liability
By: Dick Bridy, PhD
Premises liability is a relatively simple concept: landowners, lessors, and occupiers of land must keep their property safe and avoid causing harm to others. Premises liability lawsuits can arise from an array of circumstances including a slip and fall by an individual, a construction site accident,
10/16/2024· Foot / Ankle Surgery
Traditional postoperative care after open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of unstable ankle fractures with syndesmotic instability includes non-weightbearing for 6 to 8 weeks. However, prolonged non-weightbearing may be detrimental. The goal of this case series was to assess the outcomes of early protected weightbearing after operative treatment
10/16/2024· Ethics / Ethical Duties
A Potential Conflict For Complying With California Mandated Mediation Disclosures?
This article will look at California’s mediation disclosure requirement under Evidence Code Section 1129 through the lens of the Rules of Professional Conduct to conclude that there may be ethical obligations that attorneys should consider above and beyond the disclosure itself, and how to avoid the consequences of noncompliance.
