1/30/2013· Construction
Building Defects Can Derail Your Deal
Defects introduced in construction can lead to classic legal disputes between owners and contractors, especially when considerable sums of money are involved. What can a commercial mortgage broker learn from these disputes? What risks and potential rewards might arise?
5/28/2013· Construction
Assessing Damages Arising From Construction Defects
Defects that were introduced during construction can lead to classic legal disputes between owners and contractors where considerable sums of money are involved.
6/28/2018· Computers
Blockchain vs. Trust : Cryptic Expert Issues
The Reg A Conference is the largest gathering of deal-makers and investors interested in Regulation A, a prime opportunity for companies to network with like-minded business executives, as well as financial professionals who assist in bringing capital to companies (https://theregaconference.com/presenting-companies/). Many such companies are today basing their new business ventures and projects, and their search and submissions for funding, on blockchain technology applications. So-called cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are just one example of the use of this functionality. The business implications of this secure online record-keeping tech are huge – and not only in cryptocurrency. This presentation provides a probing and extensive expert critique of blockchain, its cryptocurrency, distributed ledger and smart contract applications, and argues for a cautionary, savvy approach to implementing and investing in such business systems, on grounds of professional due diligence, rigorous corporate governance and wide experience of past leading-edge ICT systems failures.
3/3/2020· Blockchain Information
Blockchain vs. Trust: The Fundamental Expert Dilemma
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) includes in its provisions Article 17, the Right to be Forgotten, which could potentially be a formidable barrier to the ubiquitous introduction of cryptographic blockchain software and technology.
12/23/2020· Blockchain Information
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Tracing Disputes: Digital Forensics Evidential Standards
In a recent trial, in which I acted as an expert witness, some notable differences appeared to me to emerge, as between UK and USA judicial standards and practices, in regard to the role, obligations, testimony, presentation and rigor of digital forensics expert findings.
10/8/2009· Computers
The Benefits of ODR in Complex Software Contract Disputes
Software implementation contracts are frequently terminated with the software rejected amidst allegations from both supplier and customer, e.g. software/database errors/deficiencies, faulty design, shifting user/business requirements. An important technical issue on which the IT Expert appointed in such disputes is asked to give an expert opinion is: what was the quality of the delivered software and was it fit for purpose?
10/7/2009· Computers
IT Expert and Counsel in Computer Software Disputes - Professionals in Harmony
The Negotiation Competition, now in its fifth year, is a contest open to all law students in England and Wales, designed to promote the skill of negotiation, a crucial component of ADR
8/18/2011· Computers
Information Technology: Government Could Save £8bn By Choosing Second-User Hardware
The new government has announced the areas that it has identified for dramatic cuts in public spending. One of the most effective reductions should be derived through more professional, better-managed government IT spending.
6/23/2011· Computers
IT Disaster? What IT Disaster? And What D'You Mean "We're Not Insured For It"!?
You are an established, reputable, medium-sized corporation. A year ago your board decided to upgrade your existing computer systems by buying a 'unified package', 'lightly-customised', from a 'solution provider'.
10/9/2009· Computers
Synopsis of a Talk given to the Association of Independent Computer Specialists
