Entertainment expert witnesses may testify on motion picture distribution, media piracy, royalties, and related topics. In Protecting Creativity, Expanding Consumer Choice, the Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. writes: Respect for copyrights is central to the ability of creative artists to make great movies and TV shows and help our…
In What the Defendant Can Do Wrong, security management and risk management expert witness Ira Somerson, BCFE, CPP, CSC, writes on security oversight: Unfortunately security managers are not taught security management in business schools. Most security problems are business and people problems, but still no serious effort exists (with an…
Property insurance expert witnesses may write reports and opine on flood insurance, earthquake insurance, home insurance, and related topics. Here, Sheryl Devereaux, Houston Political Buzz Examiner, reports on Texas House Committee legislation regarding property insurance: Impassioned and expert testimony about two bills in the Texas Legislature, HB 272 and HB2818,…
Semiconductors expert witness Ron Maltiel includes links on his website to industry information which includes a Semiconductor Glossary. The purpose of the glossary is to “give you an instant explanation of key terms and concepts in the area of semiconductor materials, manufacturing and devices.” You may also find links to:…
Long term disability insurance expert witnesses may opine on disability income insurance, state disability insurance, disability insurance benefits, and related topics. In How To Prepare For Your Disability Hearing, Insurance News writes on the hearing process and what to expect: You’ll probably be in a room with the judge, a…
Courthouse News Service reports that Tribune Co.’s plan to exit bankruptcy may violate FCC rules because some of the creditors backing its plan have holdings in other media companies, an expert witness testified in Bankruptcy Court. Finance expert witness Mark Prak testified on Thursday that Tribune creditors JPMorgan & Chase,…
In What the Defendant Can Do Wrong, security management and risk management expert witness Ira Somerson, BCFE, CPP, CSC, writes on tracking security incidents. The trick is to create a policy and procedure with management’s strong support that ensures employees will report incidents the very first time they experience an…
Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner announced Thursday that the first director of the new Federal Insurance Office (FIO) will be Michael McRaith, currently insurance director of Illinois and formerly the secretary/treasurer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Prior to McRaith’s appointment, there was only a single spot…
In Introduction to Semiconductor Device Manufacturing, semiconductor expert witness Ron Maltiel writes: Semiconductor technology is continuously evolving and becoming more prevalent in our lives due to the significant advances in the technology and decreases in cost. One of the prominent trends in semiconductor technology over the last 40 years has…
Business expert witnesses may advise regarding executive management, director duties, executive compensation, and related topics. CrainsNewYork.com writes that about 98% of corporate executives believe succession planning is important, yet only 35% have a succession plan in place, according to a recent survey by the Korn/Ferry Institute. In Taking Over: Insider…