In Security for Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs, bars and taverns security expert witness Ralph Witherspoon, CPP, CSC, writes: Risks What are your risks (in dollars) for criminal or negligent acts by your employees or on your property? or, direct costs/loss for such acts? or, litigation costs? or, loss of reputation…
Software patents expert witnesses may provide reports regarding computer patents, design patents, international patents and associated matters. In the news, United Services Automobile Association has filed a lawsuit stating they did not infringe on Mobile Deposit(R) patents issued to Mitek Systems. Mitek says the USAA branchless banking product infringes on…
In Security for Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs, night club security expert witness Ralph Witherspoon, CPP, CSC, writes: Risks Some establishments have a history of fights or violence. These taverns or clubs often cater to a younger, more risk prone crowd. Trendy nightclubs, especially on weekends, may have long lines of…
In Alcohol Impairment, Robson Forensic bar and nightclub experts write that when when alcohol is identified as a factor in an injury incident, it is often assumed to be the only cause. Bars and lounges expert witnesses determine if alcohol played a causative or contributing role. Elizabeth A. Trendowski has…
Patent infringement expert James Bessen, a lecturer at Boston University School of Law, commented this week on the increase in patent litigation, specifically the $1.1B sale of AOL patents to Microsoft. Bessen studies the economics of innovation and patents. His book, Patent Failure: How Judges, Bureaucrats, and Lawyers Put Innovators…
Antitrust expert witnesses may provide reports concerning unfair trade practices, the free market, and the Clayton Act. In the news, the Justice Department and several states have sued Apple Inc. and major book publishers in an antitrust lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to raise the price of electronic books. US Attorney…
Patents expert witnesses may opine on software patents, invention patents, and international patents, as well as related issues. In the news, AOL sold 800 patents to Microsoft for about $1.1 billion. The sale will be scrutinized by the Justice Department in regards to patent and anti-trust laws.
Parties in the case against Heartstone Management Inc., Texas City Assisted Living Ltd., IPH Health Care Services Inc. and Dr. Folasade M. Ojo are asking for more time for discovery and to hire medical and nursing home expert witnesses. Christopher Murphy died of acute renal failure and had infected wounds…
Robert Hambright will serve as an attorney’s fees expert witness in the age discrimination case against Motiva Enterprises. Kurt Floersheim alleges he was terminated in order for younger engineers to be hired. Motiva Enterprises LLC operations include nearly 7,700 Shell-branded gasoline stations, three refineries with a combined capacity of 740,000…
In Security for Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs, night club security expert witness Ralph Witherspoon, CPP, CSC, writes: The goal of most bars, taverns and nightclubs is to provide a hospitable gathering place where patrons can have a good time, often by listening to entertainment and/or dancing, while purchasing and consuming…