This research essay details the effects that a disruptive technology like smart contracts cloud computing might have on the businesses such as medical, construction or aerospace. Further, the types and impacts of such technology in our daily life is detailed. The essay is divided into four parts. The first part describes the purpose of the essay in detail and sets out the layout of the essay. The second part describes the technology which is disruptive in detail and provides the background and history of the same and describes how cloud computing and smart contracts have evolved and the how these items work in regular life. The third part describes the different of contracts that might occur. The fourth part describes the impact that the disruptive technology of cloud computing and smart contracts has on the businesses worldwide. This is followed by a conclusion which summarizes the arguments put forth within the essay.
The document discusses e-contracts in India, including their emergence and legal issues. It provides an overview of different types of e-contracts like click-wrap, shrink-wrap, and electronic data interchange agreements. Key elements of valid e-contracts under Indian law are explained. Relevant sections of the Indian Evidence Act and Information Technology Act pertaining to e-contracts and electronic records are summarized. Issues around stamp duties, consumer disputes, and conflict of laws regarding e-contracts are also covered briefly. The methodology used for the study involved analysis of legal documents, cases, and literature on e-contracts.
It outsourcing contracts practical issuesAqeelMayoof
This document discusses key issues to consider when drafting IT outsourcing contracts. It begins by defining different types of IT outsourcing contracts, such as complete outsourcing, facility management, and systems integration. It then explores several important contractual issues that should be addressed, such as service levels, asset transfer, staffing, pricing, liability, dispute resolution, termination, intellectual property, and information security. The document emphasizes that outsourcing contracts are complex legal documents that define the rights and expectations of both parties, and getting the contract right is important for a successful outsourcing relationship.
(1) There is conceptual confusion between different online dispute resolution mechanisms like ADR, ODR, e-mediation, and blind negotiation. Specifically, e-mediation and blind negotiation are distinct concepts but this is not always clear in common law or Spanish law.
(2) A recent Royal Decree in Spain implementing aspects of mediation law highlights this problem as it refers to a "simplified electronic mediation process" but this actually resembles online negotiation more than true mediation.
(3) While some experts have warned of these conceptual differences, the risks of confusion, and the need for regulation, the Spanish legislature does not seem to have addressed these issues adequately.
This document discusses how blockchain-based tokenization can be used to finance infrastructure projects. It analyzes an example of an energy asset security token offering and finds that tokenization can improve infrastructure asset liquidity, transaction efficiency, and transparency. However, the potential of tokenization has not been fully realized due to limited technical infrastructure, regulation uncertainties, token market volatility, and lack of public sector involvement. The document contributes to understanding how blockchain can be implemented in infrastructure finance and the role of tokenization in public-private partnerships and project finance structures.
Danny Friedmann, Sinking the Safe Harbour with the Legal Certainty of Strict ...Danny Friedmann
In both the EU and US, there are safe harbour provisions in place that should, under certain conditions, provide online service providers (OSPs) with immunity in the case of intellectual property infringement by third parties. However, the significant litigation against OSPs demonstrates that the safe harbour provisions are neither effective nor efficient. By providing OSPs with immunity against third party liability, safe harbour provisions contribute to a climate where the behaviour of OSPs is dominated by short-term business interests which are conducive neither to the enforcement of intellectual property rights by the OSPs nor to legal certainty for proprietors, internet users and OSPs alike.
The precondition for invoking safe harbour provisions, that one remain passive and only act reactively, leads to wilful blindness, although OSPs are best positioned to filter infringing use of content proactively. This article therefore asserts that the safe harbour provisions must be replaced by strict intermediary liability. As will be pointed out below, this transition is not as dramatic as it seems.
Safe harbours provisions were drafted at a moment when OSPs, as social media, still needed to be developed. They do not protect proprietors against infringement. Moreover, the protection of OSPs against liability is an illusion. If one extrapolates the development in filter technology one can see that advocating safe harbour provisions has become a rearguard battle and that implementation of strict liability for OSPs is inescapable.
Managing Cloud Computing Brings Complex Duality Between IT and BusinessDana Gardner
Podcast of a BriefingsDirect podcast in conjunction with the Open Group Conference in San Francisco. Capgemini CTO Andy Mulholland discusses the transformed enterprise.
Neira jones pci london january 2013 pdf readyNeira Jones
Data breaches increased 36% in 2012 compared to 2011. Personal information breaches now yield larger amounts of stolen data than payment card breaches. Verizon predicts that social engineering, web application exploits, and authentication failures will be the most common causes of data breaches in 2013. Organizations are also warned that mobile devices and payments will increase risk and that third parties and lost/stolen devices often contribute to breaches. Effective incident response is important for mitigating costs, which a CISO and outside consultants can help reduce. The role of the CIO is expanding to include more legal, financial, security, and vendor management responsibilities.
Will the Cloud be your disaster, or will Cloud be your disaster recovery?Livingstone Advisory
Making real sense of enterprise Cloud computing in the context of your business is not always a trivial task. The volume, diversity and intensity of opinions on what cloud can do for your organization are relentless, as are the pressures to lower IT costs, speed up implementations, simplify enterprise IT and deliver more value in your own organizations.
Shifting your mission critical systems to the cloud presents a formidable range of challenges for many organizations, least of which the potential loss of control over your disaster recovery capability. Conversely, keeping your enterprise IT systems where you can see them, and using the cloud to manage your backups and disaster recovery may appear to run counter to the prevailing perception that the cloud is the ultimate destination for all IT systems.
In this presentation, Rob Livingstone will be covering off some of the key considerations of disaster recovery planning in the hybrid cloud environment and how, paradoxically, cloud could either be the cause of your disaster or has the potential to save you from one. He will be offering practical insights and tips on how you should approach the cloud when it comes to planning for the worst so that you come out looking your best.
The document discusses e-contracts in India, including their emergence and legal issues. It provides an overview of different types of e-contracts like click-wrap, shrink-wrap, and electronic data interchange agreements. Key elements of valid e-contracts under Indian law are explained. Relevant sections of the Indian Evidence Act and Information Technology Act pertaining to e-contracts and electronic records are summarized. Issues around stamp duties, consumer disputes, and conflict of laws regarding e-contracts are also covered briefly. The methodology used for the study involved analysis of legal documents, cases, and literature on e-contracts.
It outsourcing contracts practical issuesAqeelMayoof
This document discusses key issues to consider when drafting IT outsourcing contracts. It begins by defining different types of IT outsourcing contracts, such as complete outsourcing, facility management, and systems integration. It then explores several important contractual issues that should be addressed, such as service levels, asset transfer, staffing, pricing, liability, dispute resolution, termination, intellectual property, and information security. The document emphasizes that outsourcing contracts are complex legal documents that define the rights and expectations of both parties, and getting the contract right is important for a successful outsourcing relationship.
(1) There is conceptual confusion between different online dispute resolution mechanisms like ADR, ODR, e-mediation, and blind negotiation. Specifically, e-mediation and blind negotiation are distinct concepts but this is not always clear in common law or Spanish law.
(2) A recent Royal Decree in Spain implementing aspects of mediation law highlights this problem as it refers to a "simplified electronic mediation process" but this actually resembles online negotiation more than true mediation.
(3) While some experts have warned of these conceptual differences, the risks of confusion, and the need for regulation, the Spanish legislature does not seem to have addressed these issues adequately.
This document discusses how blockchain-based tokenization can be used to finance infrastructure projects. It analyzes an example of an energy asset security token offering and finds that tokenization can improve infrastructure asset liquidity, transaction efficiency, and transparency. However, the potential of tokenization has not been fully realized due to limited technical infrastructure, regulation uncertainties, token market volatility, and lack of public sector involvement. The document contributes to understanding how blockchain can be implemented in infrastructure finance and the role of tokenization in public-private partnerships and project finance structures.
Danny Friedmann, Sinking the Safe Harbour with the Legal Certainty of Strict ...Danny Friedmann
In both the EU and US, there are safe harbour provisions in place that should, under certain conditions, provide online service providers (OSPs) with immunity in the case of intellectual property infringement by third parties. However, the significant litigation against OSPs demonstrates that the safe harbour provisions are neither effective nor efficient. By providing OSPs with immunity against third party liability, safe harbour provisions contribute to a climate where the behaviour of OSPs is dominated by short-term business interests which are conducive neither to the enforcement of intellectual property rights by the OSPs nor to legal certainty for proprietors, internet users and OSPs alike.
The precondition for invoking safe harbour provisions, that one remain passive and only act reactively, leads to wilful blindness, although OSPs are best positioned to filter infringing use of content proactively. This article therefore asserts that the safe harbour provisions must be replaced by strict intermediary liability. As will be pointed out below, this transition is not as dramatic as it seems.
Safe harbours provisions were drafted at a moment when OSPs, as social media, still needed to be developed. They do not protect proprietors against infringement. Moreover, the protection of OSPs against liability is an illusion. If one extrapolates the development in filter technology one can see that advocating safe harbour provisions has become a rearguard battle and that implementation of strict liability for OSPs is inescapable.
Managing Cloud Computing Brings Complex Duality Between IT and BusinessDana Gardner
Podcast of a BriefingsDirect podcast in conjunction with the Open Group Conference in San Francisco. Capgemini CTO Andy Mulholland discusses the transformed enterprise.
Neira jones pci london january 2013 pdf readyNeira Jones
Data breaches increased 36% in 2012 compared to 2011. Personal information breaches now yield larger amounts of stolen data than payment card breaches. Verizon predicts that social engineering, web application exploits, and authentication failures will be the most common causes of data breaches in 2013. Organizations are also warned that mobile devices and payments will increase risk and that third parties and lost/stolen devices often contribute to breaches. Effective incident response is important for mitigating costs, which a CISO and outside consultants can help reduce. The role of the CIO is expanding to include more legal, financial, security, and vendor management responsibilities.
Will the Cloud be your disaster, or will Cloud be your disaster recovery?Livingstone Advisory
Making real sense of enterprise Cloud computing in the context of your business is not always a trivial task. The volume, diversity and intensity of opinions on what cloud can do for your organization are relentless, as are the pressures to lower IT costs, speed up implementations, simplify enterprise IT and deliver more value in your own organizations.
Shifting your mission critical systems to the cloud presents a formidable range of challenges for many organizations, least of which the potential loss of control over your disaster recovery capability. Conversely, keeping your enterprise IT systems where you can see them, and using the cloud to manage your backups and disaster recovery may appear to run counter to the prevailing perception that the cloud is the ultimate destination for all IT systems.
In this presentation, Rob Livingstone will be covering off some of the key considerations of disaster recovery planning in the hybrid cloud environment and how, paradoxically, cloud could either be the cause of your disaster or has the potential to save you from one. He will be offering practical insights and tips on how you should approach the cloud when it comes to planning for the worst so that you come out looking your best.
The document discusses concerns about provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement regarding internet intermediary liability and restrictions on the free flow of online information. It notes that while free flow of information has economic benefits, it is also linked to complex issues of privacy, censorship, and other sociopolitical considerations that may not be best addressed in closed-door trade negotiations. The document argues that privacy is a fundamental human right that should not be compromised, and that trade agreements should not be used to challenge legitimate privacy laws.
The document discusses concerns about provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement regarding internet intermediary liability and restrictions on the free flow of online information. It notes that while free flow of information has economic benefits, it is also linked to complex issues of privacy, political considerations, and human rights that may not be best addressed in closed-door trade negotiations. The document advocates for balancing free expression with privacy protections, and ensuring any international framework respects sovereign countries' privacy laws and principles of informed consent.
Cloud computing implications for project management methodologiesLivingstone Advisory
Cloud based technologies are becoming increasingly pervasive across society and are considered by many in business as the next major disruptive innovation. For the first time, organizations can consume, as needed, on-demand, business ready Cloud based enterprise services. This is also known as the Consumerization of IT.
Transitioning to, or deploying new IT systems and services using Cloud technologies present their own unique set of challenges to the IT Departments, Project managers and Pproject management Offices (PMO) alike.
The primary objective of this presentation is to provide a number of key considerations for Project Managers in dealing with projects involving Cloud computing technologies.
This was presented at the 25th International Project Management Institute's Global Conference in Australia on the 11th October 2011 by Rob Livingstone
A forecast of the needs of future business communications users, based on research by Martin Geddes and Dean Bubley. We address the questions: What are the future communications needs of workers? How and where do people work?
The document discusses implementing a unified communications (UC) strategy at a law firm. It describes how the firm researched UC technologies over eight months before implementing an Avaya VoIP phone system in 2006. The implementation included VoIP phones for all offices, standardized models for different user groups, and redundancy features. The author notes that while technology choices are important, proper integration with existing networks is essential for a UC system to succeed.
This presentation is about how Internet can serve as a medium of dispute Resolution for various commercial and contractual disputes. Delivered at a CIAC conference in India by Cyberlaw expert, Karnika Seth it describes various ODR models available on Internet in India and other countries and discusses steps required to be adopted for its implementation in India .
Organisations that embrace the move towards personalised technology can create more opportunities for collaboration and find new ways to grow the business.
Risk, Compliance and the Bottom Line: Why Contract Lifecycle Managment MattersAshwin Chak
This white paper looks at industry trends and presents the case for utilizing a Contract Lifecycle Management solution to sidestep potential disasters and help unlock the value buried deep within the multitude of contracts in force.
START-UPS: PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS IN SOFTWARE INDUSTRY Yuvraj Narvankar
The growing IT sector and growth of Start-ups necessitated the better documentation to protect the respective rights and IPR. In India, the agreements should to be suited to the local condition with due regard to the court system and judicial response to such clauses. Any copy-paste approach may prove appalling in long term. Inadvertent drafting of payment Clauses meant for ensuring effective payment are seen to be attracting huge tax liability. Similarly blind adoption of arbitration clauses may lead to tremendous expense shoot-up making it costly deal for the Start-ups. Any casual approach can prove fatal for Star-ups in long term.
The Corda introduction white paper provides an overview of the Corda platform, focusing on its design principles, key features, and the problems it aims to solve. It discusses Corda's unique approach to blockchain, which is specifically tailored for financial institutions and other industries with complex transactional requirements. The white paper highlights Corda's emphasis on privacy, security, scalability, and interoperability. It also explains the platform's underlying architecture, consensus mechanism, smart contracts, and the Corda Network. The document serves as a comprehensive introduction to Corda's vision and how it differentiates itself from other blockchain platforms.
Corda is defined as a distributed ledger made up of mutually distrusting nodes would allow for a single global database that records the state of deals and obli- gations between institutions and people. This would eliminate much of the manual, time consuming effort currently required to keep disparate ledgers synchronised with each other. It would also allow for greater lev- els of code sharing than presently used in the financial industry, reducing the cost of financial services for everyone. We present Corda, a plat- form which is designed to achieve these goals. This paper provides a high level introduction intended for the general reader. A forthcoming techni- cal white paper elaborates on the design and fundamental architectural decisions.
Why We Are Open Sourcing ContraxSuite and Some Thoughts About Legal Tech and ...Daniel Katz
Over the last decade, LexPredict has developed contract and document analytics tools called ContraxSuite. They are now announcing plans to open source ContraxSuite to accelerate innovation through collaboration. While contract analytics alone does not solve legal problems, LexPredict hopes open sourcing their tools will motivate legal teams to treat contracts as valuable data. By making ContraxSuite open source, LexPredict aims to further the development of the legal industry in a transparent way and move past hype in legal tech.
This document discusses elements that should be included in contracts for custom software development projects with fixed prices. It recommends including: definitions, parties involved, documents incorporated like requirements specifications, what will be delivered, ownership of intellectual property rights, and procedures for handling changes to requirements. The contract aims to anticipate potential issues, define responsibilities clearly, and provide a framework for resolving disputes. Careful drafting of contracts is important for protecting all parties and avoiding problems down the road.
Legal Education in the Blockchain Revolution de Mark Fenwick,* Wulf A. Kaal**...eraser Juan José Calderón
ABSTRACT
The legal profession is one of the most disrupted sectors of the consulting industry today. The rise of Legal Technology, artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, and, most importantly, blockchain technology is changing the practice of law. The sharing economy and platform companies challenge many of the traditional assumptions, doctrines, and concepts of law and governance—requiring litigators, judges, and regulators to adapt. Lawyers need to be equipped with the necessary skillsets to operate effectively in the new world of disruptive innovation in law. A more creative and innovative approach to educating lawyers for the twenty-first century is needed.
IRJET- Smart Contracts for Insurance based on Hyperledger FabricIRJET Journal
The document proposes a blockchain-based smart contract system for insurance using Hyperledger Fabric to increase transparency and trust between customers and insurers. It involves three main participants (peers)- the customer, insurer, and auditor. The system would include a mobile app for customers and a web console for insurers and auditors to automate processes like claims handling and make fraud detection easier through the distributed ledger.
Smart contracts are programs stored on a blockchain that automatically execute the terms of an agreement. They provide authentication of parties through digital identities and run on decentralized blockchains using cryptocurrency accounts. While offering advantages like speed, cost savings, and accuracy over traditional contracts, smart contracts currently have disadvantages like a lack of regulation and inability to modify terms. An example of smart contracts' use is automating a car purchase on a blockchain from selection to ownership transfer without intermediate parties. Further development is needed to address current limitations and optimize their use in business activities.
Deloitte the case for disruptive technology in the legal profession 2017 Ian Beckett
1. The document discusses how disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and cloud computing are transforming the legal profession. These technologies increase efficiency, reduce costs, and create new areas of practice.
2. However, many legal professionals have been slow to adopt these technologies. For example, only 38% of lawyers currently use cloud computing. Those who do not learn to harness new technologies risk becoming obsolete as the industry changes.
3. The technologies are reshaping the business model of law firms. Jobs like basic document review that can be automated will disappear, reducing the need for junior lawyers. The firms of the future will have leaner workforces and draw talent from new disciplines like technology.
Blockchain - The Future Of Smart Business ModelsaNumak & Company
Blockchain is a system of recording information that makes it impossible to hack, steal, or change. It is a ledger of transactions that happen digitally across a network of computers.
Blockchain Smart Contracts - getting from hype to reality Capgemini
The potential of smart contracts – programmable contracts that automatically execute when pre-defined conditions are met – is the subject of much debate and discussion in the financial services industry. Smart contracts, enabled by blockchain or distributed ledgers, have been held up as a cure for many of the problems associated with traditional financial contracts, which are simply not geared up for the digital age. Reliance on physical documents leads to delays, inefficiencies and increases exposure to errors and fraud. Financial intermediaries, while providing interoperability for the
finance system and reducing risk, create overhead costs for and increase compliance requirements.
In this report, we aim to cut through the speculation and hype around the potential of smart contracts. We have conducted detailed discussions with financial services industry professionals, prominent smart contract startups and academics (see Research Methodology at the end of this paper). Our study confirms that smart contract adoption will lead to reduced risks, lower administration and service costs, and more efficient business processes across all major segments of the financial services industry. These benefits will accrue from technology, process redesign as well as from fundamental changes in operating models, as they require a group of firms to share a common view of the contract between trading parties. Consumers will benefit from more competitive products, such as mortgage loans and insurance policies, along with simpler processes that are free of many of the hassles of today’s customer experience.
Smart Contracts in Financial Services: Getting from Hype to Reality. Reporteraser Juan José Calderón
Smart Contracts in Financial Services: Getting from Hype to Reality.
Executive Summary
The potential of smart contracts – programmable contracts that automatically execute when pre-defi ned conditions are met – is the subject of much debate and discussion in the fi nancial services industry.
Smart contracts, enabled by blockchain or distributed ledgers, have been held up as a cure for many of the problems associated with traditional fi nancial contracts, which are simply not geared up for the digital age. Reliance on physical documents leads to delays, ineffi ciencies and increases exposure to errors and fraud. Financial intermediaries, while providing interoperability for the fi nance system and reducing risk, create overhead costs for and increase compliance requirements.
In this report, we aim to cut through the speculation and hype around the potential of smart contracts. We have conducted detailed discussions with fi nancial services industry professionals, prominent smart contract startups, and academics (see Research Methodology at the end of this paper). Our study confi rms that smart contract adoption will lead to reduced risks, lower administration and service costs, and more effi cient business processes across all major segments of the fi nancial services industry. These benefi ts will accrue from technology, process redesign as well as from fundamental changes in operating models, as they require a group of fi rms to share a common view of the contract between trading parties. Consumers will benefi t from more competitive products, such as mortgage loans and insurance policies, along with simpler processes that are free of many of the hassles of today’s customer experience.
Mitigate Against Potential Litigation Threats with Effective Contract Managem...sealsoftwaredept
The result is a fully searchable, cleansed
contract repository ready to be used in existing or planned enterprise systems, including Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Client Relationship Management (CRM).
This document provides an overview of smart contracts including what they are, how they are audited, how they are developed, and their key advantages. Smart contracts allow transactions to be carried out transparently without third parties by defining the terms and conditions in code stored on the blockchain. They provide benefits such as accuracy, transparency, speed, security, efficiency and cost savings compared to traditional contracts. Examples of smart contract use cases include financial services, healthcare, supply chain management, and voting.
Trade Secret as Intellectual Property Strategic
Tool in Industry 4.0
Prity Khastgir
TCIS India, Level-5, Caddie Commercial Tower, Novotel Hotel, Hospitality District Aerocity,
IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037 India
khasip@khastgir.com
Abstract -- In covid situation, most businesses have reviewed
their existing contracts to understand scope of parties involved
and thereby Intellectual Property clauses and sub-clauses of any
contract or agreement become very important. Private blockchain
implementation in the current scenario is key to the maze to
protect trade secrets in a confidential manner.
Progressive IP strategy and partnering with right partners to
create and maintain sustainable development positions in the
market to serve customers and catering to their needs is the need
of the hour. Proactive strategic signed contracts and agreements
should be mandatory for smooth functioning of any start-up or
enterprise. Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration are like trinity
in law to resolve any arising conflict.
Keywords: Intellectual Property, Trade secrets protection, Blockchain
implementation, Industry 4.0, Public domain
I. INTRODUCTION
EVERY technology launch contributes to macroeconomic
growth of the country. Contracts and agreements drafted around
technology licensing or assignments play a pivotal role as to
how developed innovation would be deployed in different
verticals. Over the last one decade, we have witnessed a very
strong nonlinear curve and especially with what forms part of
terms and conditions to exert control over under applicable
contract law while collaborating with different parties to
manage successful ventures in Industry 4.0 operating in
multiple jurisdictions and protecting trade secrets.
Primarily, contracts and proper agreements in place sets the
ambit right to protect trade secrets of technology driven startup ventures. Understanding Intellectual property landscape and
conducting IP due-diligence is very important and is essentially
a first step to understand short-term and long-term goals to
prepare rock solid IP strategy with a holistic viewpoint.
Intellect is the creation of the mind and protecting intellectual
capacity by utilizing different IPRs is key to deliver market cap
results. In covid situation, most businesses have reviewed their
existing contracts to understand scope of parties involved and
thereby Intellectual Property clauses and sub-clauses of any
The document discusses concerns about provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement regarding internet intermediary liability and restrictions on the free flow of online information. It notes that while free flow of information has economic benefits, it is also linked to complex issues of privacy, censorship, and other sociopolitical considerations that may not be best addressed in closed-door trade negotiations. The document argues that privacy is a fundamental human right that should not be compromised, and that trade agreements should not be used to challenge legitimate privacy laws.
The document discusses concerns about provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement regarding internet intermediary liability and restrictions on the free flow of online information. It notes that while free flow of information has economic benefits, it is also linked to complex issues of privacy, political considerations, and human rights that may not be best addressed in closed-door trade negotiations. The document advocates for balancing free expression with privacy protections, and ensuring any international framework respects sovereign countries' privacy laws and principles of informed consent.
Cloud computing implications for project management methodologiesLivingstone Advisory
Cloud based technologies are becoming increasingly pervasive across society and are considered by many in business as the next major disruptive innovation. For the first time, organizations can consume, as needed, on-demand, business ready Cloud based enterprise services. This is also known as the Consumerization of IT.
Transitioning to, or deploying new IT systems and services using Cloud technologies present their own unique set of challenges to the IT Departments, Project managers and Pproject management Offices (PMO) alike.
The primary objective of this presentation is to provide a number of key considerations for Project Managers in dealing with projects involving Cloud computing technologies.
This was presented at the 25th International Project Management Institute's Global Conference in Australia on the 11th October 2011 by Rob Livingstone
A forecast of the needs of future business communications users, based on research by Martin Geddes and Dean Bubley. We address the questions: What are the future communications needs of workers? How and where do people work?
The document discusses implementing a unified communications (UC) strategy at a law firm. It describes how the firm researched UC technologies over eight months before implementing an Avaya VoIP phone system in 2006. The implementation included VoIP phones for all offices, standardized models for different user groups, and redundancy features. The author notes that while technology choices are important, proper integration with existing networks is essential for a UC system to succeed.
This presentation is about how Internet can serve as a medium of dispute Resolution for various commercial and contractual disputes. Delivered at a CIAC conference in India by Cyberlaw expert, Karnika Seth it describes various ODR models available on Internet in India and other countries and discusses steps required to be adopted for its implementation in India .
Organisations that embrace the move towards personalised technology can create more opportunities for collaboration and find new ways to grow the business.
Risk, Compliance and the Bottom Line: Why Contract Lifecycle Managment MattersAshwin Chak
This white paper looks at industry trends and presents the case for utilizing a Contract Lifecycle Management solution to sidestep potential disasters and help unlock the value buried deep within the multitude of contracts in force.
START-UPS: PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS IN SOFTWARE INDUSTRY Yuvraj Narvankar
The growing IT sector and growth of Start-ups necessitated the better documentation to protect the respective rights and IPR. In India, the agreements should to be suited to the local condition with due regard to the court system and judicial response to such clauses. Any copy-paste approach may prove appalling in long term. Inadvertent drafting of payment Clauses meant for ensuring effective payment are seen to be attracting huge tax liability. Similarly blind adoption of arbitration clauses may lead to tremendous expense shoot-up making it costly deal for the Start-ups. Any casual approach can prove fatal for Star-ups in long term.
The Corda introduction white paper provides an overview of the Corda platform, focusing on its design principles, key features, and the problems it aims to solve. It discusses Corda's unique approach to blockchain, which is specifically tailored for financial institutions and other industries with complex transactional requirements. The white paper highlights Corda's emphasis on privacy, security, scalability, and interoperability. It also explains the platform's underlying architecture, consensus mechanism, smart contracts, and the Corda Network. The document serves as a comprehensive introduction to Corda's vision and how it differentiates itself from other blockchain platforms.
Corda is defined as a distributed ledger made up of mutually distrusting nodes would allow for a single global database that records the state of deals and obli- gations between institutions and people. This would eliminate much of the manual, time consuming effort currently required to keep disparate ledgers synchronised with each other. It would also allow for greater lev- els of code sharing than presently used in the financial industry, reducing the cost of financial services for everyone. We present Corda, a plat- form which is designed to achieve these goals. This paper provides a high level introduction intended for the general reader. A forthcoming techni- cal white paper elaborates on the design and fundamental architectural decisions.
Why We Are Open Sourcing ContraxSuite and Some Thoughts About Legal Tech and ...Daniel Katz
Over the last decade, LexPredict has developed contract and document analytics tools called ContraxSuite. They are now announcing plans to open source ContraxSuite to accelerate innovation through collaboration. While contract analytics alone does not solve legal problems, LexPredict hopes open sourcing their tools will motivate legal teams to treat contracts as valuable data. By making ContraxSuite open source, LexPredict aims to further the development of the legal industry in a transparent way and move past hype in legal tech.
This document discusses elements that should be included in contracts for custom software development projects with fixed prices. It recommends including: definitions, parties involved, documents incorporated like requirements specifications, what will be delivered, ownership of intellectual property rights, and procedures for handling changes to requirements. The contract aims to anticipate potential issues, define responsibilities clearly, and provide a framework for resolving disputes. Careful drafting of contracts is important for protecting all parties and avoiding problems down the road.
Legal Education in the Blockchain Revolution de Mark Fenwick,* Wulf A. Kaal**...eraser Juan José Calderón
ABSTRACT
The legal profession is one of the most disrupted sectors of the consulting industry today. The rise of Legal Technology, artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, and, most importantly, blockchain technology is changing the practice of law. The sharing economy and platform companies challenge many of the traditional assumptions, doctrines, and concepts of law and governance—requiring litigators, judges, and regulators to adapt. Lawyers need to be equipped with the necessary skillsets to operate effectively in the new world of disruptive innovation in law. A more creative and innovative approach to educating lawyers for the twenty-first century is needed.
IRJET- Smart Contracts for Insurance based on Hyperledger FabricIRJET Journal
The document proposes a blockchain-based smart contract system for insurance using Hyperledger Fabric to increase transparency and trust between customers and insurers. It involves three main participants (peers)- the customer, insurer, and auditor. The system would include a mobile app for customers and a web console for insurers and auditors to automate processes like claims handling and make fraud detection easier through the distributed ledger.
Smart contracts are programs stored on a blockchain that automatically execute the terms of an agreement. They provide authentication of parties through digital identities and run on decentralized blockchains using cryptocurrency accounts. While offering advantages like speed, cost savings, and accuracy over traditional contracts, smart contracts currently have disadvantages like a lack of regulation and inability to modify terms. An example of smart contracts' use is automating a car purchase on a blockchain from selection to ownership transfer without intermediate parties. Further development is needed to address current limitations and optimize their use in business activities.
Deloitte the case for disruptive technology in the legal profession 2017 Ian Beckett
1. The document discusses how disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and cloud computing are transforming the legal profession. These technologies increase efficiency, reduce costs, and create new areas of practice.
2. However, many legal professionals have been slow to adopt these technologies. For example, only 38% of lawyers currently use cloud computing. Those who do not learn to harness new technologies risk becoming obsolete as the industry changes.
3. The technologies are reshaping the business model of law firms. Jobs like basic document review that can be automated will disappear, reducing the need for junior lawyers. The firms of the future will have leaner workforces and draw talent from new disciplines like technology.
Blockchain - The Future Of Smart Business ModelsaNumak & Company
Blockchain is a system of recording information that makes it impossible to hack, steal, or change. It is a ledger of transactions that happen digitally across a network of computers.
Blockchain Smart Contracts - getting from hype to reality Capgemini
The potential of smart contracts – programmable contracts that automatically execute when pre-defined conditions are met – is the subject of much debate and discussion in the financial services industry. Smart contracts, enabled by blockchain or distributed ledgers, have been held up as a cure for many of the problems associated with traditional financial contracts, which are simply not geared up for the digital age. Reliance on physical documents leads to delays, inefficiencies and increases exposure to errors and fraud. Financial intermediaries, while providing interoperability for the
finance system and reducing risk, create overhead costs for and increase compliance requirements.
In this report, we aim to cut through the speculation and hype around the potential of smart contracts. We have conducted detailed discussions with financial services industry professionals, prominent smart contract startups and academics (see Research Methodology at the end of this paper). Our study confirms that smart contract adoption will lead to reduced risks, lower administration and service costs, and more efficient business processes across all major segments of the financial services industry. These benefits will accrue from technology, process redesign as well as from fundamental changes in operating models, as they require a group of firms to share a common view of the contract between trading parties. Consumers will benefit from more competitive products, such as mortgage loans and insurance policies, along with simpler processes that are free of many of the hassles of today’s customer experience.
Smart Contracts in Financial Services: Getting from Hype to Reality. Reporteraser Juan José Calderón
Smart Contracts in Financial Services: Getting from Hype to Reality.
Executive Summary
The potential of smart contracts – programmable contracts that automatically execute when pre-defi ned conditions are met – is the subject of much debate and discussion in the fi nancial services industry.
Smart contracts, enabled by blockchain or distributed ledgers, have been held up as a cure for many of the problems associated with traditional fi nancial contracts, which are simply not geared up for the digital age. Reliance on physical documents leads to delays, ineffi ciencies and increases exposure to errors and fraud. Financial intermediaries, while providing interoperability for the fi nance system and reducing risk, create overhead costs for and increase compliance requirements.
In this report, we aim to cut through the speculation and hype around the potential of smart contracts. We have conducted detailed discussions with fi nancial services industry professionals, prominent smart contract startups, and academics (see Research Methodology at the end of this paper). Our study confi rms that smart contract adoption will lead to reduced risks, lower administration and service costs, and more effi cient business processes across all major segments of the fi nancial services industry. These benefi ts will accrue from technology, process redesign as well as from fundamental changes in operating models, as they require a group of fi rms to share a common view of the contract between trading parties. Consumers will benefi t from more competitive products, such as mortgage loans and insurance policies, along with simpler processes that are free of many of the hassles of today’s customer experience.
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This document provides an overview of smart contracts including what they are, how they are audited, how they are developed, and their key advantages. Smart contracts allow transactions to be carried out transparently without third parties by defining the terms and conditions in code stored on the blockchain. They provide benefits such as accuracy, transparency, speed, security, efficiency and cost savings compared to traditional contracts. Examples of smart contract use cases include financial services, healthcare, supply chain management, and voting.
Trade Secret as Intellectual Property Strategic
Tool in Industry 4.0
Prity Khastgir
TCIS India, Level-5, Caddie Commercial Tower, Novotel Hotel, Hospitality District Aerocity,
IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037 India
khasip@khastgir.com
Abstract -- In covid situation, most businesses have reviewed
their existing contracts to understand scope of parties involved
and thereby Intellectual Property clauses and sub-clauses of any
contract or agreement become very important. Private blockchain
implementation in the current scenario is key to the maze to
protect trade secrets in a confidential manner.
Progressive IP strategy and partnering with right partners to
create and maintain sustainable development positions in the
market to serve customers and catering to their needs is the need
of the hour. Proactive strategic signed contracts and agreements
should be mandatory for smooth functioning of any start-up or
enterprise. Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration are like trinity
in law to resolve any arising conflict.
Keywords: Intellectual Property, Trade secrets protection, Blockchain
implementation, Industry 4.0, Public domain
I. INTRODUCTION
EVERY technology launch contributes to macroeconomic
growth of the country. Contracts and agreements drafted around
technology licensing or assignments play a pivotal role as to
how developed innovation would be deployed in different
verticals. Over the last one decade, we have witnessed a very
strong nonlinear curve and especially with what forms part of
terms and conditions to exert control over under applicable
contract law while collaborating with different parties to
manage successful ventures in Industry 4.0 operating in
multiple jurisdictions and protecting trade secrets.
Primarily, contracts and proper agreements in place sets the
ambit right to protect trade secrets of technology driven startup ventures. Understanding Intellectual property landscape and
conducting IP due-diligence is very important and is essentially
a first step to understand short-term and long-term goals to
prepare rock solid IP strategy with a holistic viewpoint.
Intellect is the creation of the mind and protecting intellectual
capacity by utilizing different IPRs is key to deliver market cap
results. In covid situation, most businesses have reviewed their
existing contracts to understand scope of parties involved and
thereby Intellectual Property clauses and sub-clauses of any
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Impact of digital disruptions on business contracts
1. IMPACT OF DIGITAL DISRUPTIONS ON
BUSINESS CONTRACTS
[Assignment submitted by: Student’s Name]
[UNIVERSITY NAME]
[COURSE NAME]
[DATE]
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Abstract
This research essay details the effects that a disruptive technology like smart contracts cloud
computing might have on the businesses such as medical, construction or aerospace. Further, the
types and impacts of such technology in our daily life is detailed.The essay is divided into four
parts. The first part describes the purpose of the essay in detail and sets out the layout of the
essay. The second part describes the technology which is disruptive in detail and provides the
background and history of the same and describes how cloud computing and smart contracts
have evolved and the how these items work in regular life. The third part describes the different
of contracts that might occur. The fourth part describes the impact that the disruptive technology
of cloud computing and smart contracts has on the businesses worldwide. This is followed by a
conclusion whichsummarises the arguments put forth within the essay.
Introduction
As per Clayton M. Christensen, a Harvard Business School professor, any disruptive technology
is one which is a new emerging technology which can unexpectedly displace or render obsolete
an already established one. Christensen used this term for the first time in his 1997 best-selling
book entitled, The Innovator’s Dilemma (Management of Innovation and Change).
In it, the author claims that there are two categories of new technologies: one which sustains and
one which disrupts. Sustaining technologies is one which can correspond to other well-known
technologies that take on successive improvements, whereas the other kind of technology, i.e. the
disruptive technology is one which is a new technology which still lacks certain refinement and
finesse, which often has performance problems, and are known only by a very limited public,
and one which might not even have a proven practical application yet. Disruption itself can be
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witnessed from a different point of view. Even if we look at the etymology of the word, it can be
considered something whichdrastically metamorphoses and amends the very fabric of society.
The disruptive technologies can hold within their very own being the volume to alter our
complete way of living, and how we define our business and in turn the economy of the world. In
this essay, the chosen disruptive technology is cloud computing and smart contracts1.
Smart Contracts and cloud computing
Today’s world is one where things such as smart watches, delivery by drones, bots for chatting,
live streaming exist, and such things have become part of our everyday life. But at the same time,
there are also technologies which while existing, are not in the common parlance and not as well-
known as the others. Companies which are just starting up can make sure that they properly
embrace innovation are often the ones who keep an eye on the horizon and keep a keen eye on
what the next innovation would be.
That innovation could be a smart contracts which is a contract which is enforced through the
technology of block-chain which automatically makes sure that the transactions are managed and
the records are kept accurate. Such technologies removes the requirement for the involvement of
third parties which may include escrow companies, which are often included in transactions such
as the buying or selling of houses or cars. In laymen’s terms, these are smart computer programs
which can execute the contract without there being any need for human intervention2.
1Maria Fonseca, Disruptive Technology Examples: 12 Of The Best Disruptive Technologies (2017)
Intelligent Head Quarters <https://www.intelligenthq.com/technology/12-disruptive-technologies/>.
2Disruption You’Ve Never Heard Of (2017) Theaustralian.com.au
<http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/opinion/smart-contracts-and-fabrics-disruptive-
technologies-youve-never-heard-of/news-story/cacaaf7eff05c628c642b768d8438aa6>.
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Such contracts remove the need for actual lawyers to be hired to negotiate the contractual terms
for each party. Instead of the litigation parties, the computers themselves automatically try to
find out the competitive rates and offer them to the parties. This would seem a bit complicated to
the layman, but in the world of such a contract, it would be possible that in case a payment for
the mortgage on a car is missed, the automatic car would turn off and cease driving around or
even turning on.
Clothes are not be the very first thing which would come to the mind when thinking about
disruptive technology, but it is a fact that the invention of smart fabrics will have a much much
bigger impact than most. As the technology continues to evolve, making textiles which are
interactive is no longer a pipe dream and in fact very close to reality. There’s a company which
can make it a reality to incorporate touch interactivity into any kind of clothes simply by using a
standard, particular kind of loom. The company combines metal alloys which are thin in nature
which are combined with natural and organic yarns such as polyester,silk or cotton which makes
the cloth strong enough so that it can be woven on any kind of industrial cloth. Similarly, there’s
a company in New York which creates scarfs that filter and purify the air which you breathe and
inhale, and it utilizes the very same mechanism which the army uses to arm and save themselves
against warfare of a chemical nature.
Contracttype:
There are many ways to categorise contracts, including on the basis of formation, on the basis of
the nature of consideration, on the basis of execution and on the basis of validity. Each category
of contracts has different kinds of contracts. The same are briefly described below.
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Contracts on the basis of formation may be distributed into three kinds, express, implied and
quasi. Express contract are those where the contract terms are set through conversation between
the two parties. Implied contracts are those for which no verbal communication has taken place
and finally, quasi contracts are the only kinds of contracts for which no offer or acceptance is
necessary. Instead, if the conditions for a quasi-contract are met, then the contract is created by
virtue of law.
There are only two types of contracts on the basis of the nature of consideration, those which are
bilateral and those which are unilateral. Bilateral contracts involve the movement of
consideration in both directions while unilateral contracts are those in which consideration only
moves towards one direction.
Contracts on the basis of execution are either executed contracts or executory contracts. If the
performance has been made, the contract is executed and if the performance is still to be made,
the contract is considered to be an executory contract.
Finally, the contracts on the basis of validity can be distributed into five groups. Those comprise
of valid contracts, void contracts, voidable contracts, illegal contracts and unenforceable
contracts. Valid contracts are those which have all six essential elements of the contract. Void
are those which cannot be enforced because they are deficient in the six essential elements of the
contract. Voidable contracts are those which can become void on the option of one party. Illegal
contracts are those which are against the law and finally unenforceable contracts are those which
suffer from some minor technical defect3.
3Types Contracts, Types Of Contracts (2017) Lawsofbusiness.com
<http://www.lawsofbusiness.com/2013/08/types-of-contracts.html>.
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Impacts of disruptive technology:
In today’s world of increasingly abundant instances of disruption of a digital kind, it is
imperative that companies should have the talent and ability to create and sustain new
technologies such as mobility, big data and analytics systems, cloud computing options, or
robotics to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals. In some cases, it might be wise to not
go to your regular IT service vendor in order to do that. But at the same time, by the same token,
there may sometimes be advantages in working with your current supplier of IT. By sticking
with your current supplier may let the IT outsourcing customers to leverage their existing
contractual obligations and terms to accelerate the contracting process.
Companies and IT based companies mainly, often want a partner that they can trust who can
manage their entire technological infrastructure. By making sure an expansion of a current deal
takes place, the customer can make sure that they have kept to themselves the integrated
performance standards and service levels for the entire environment and maintain streamlined
governance processes. This can also help in reducing any costs associated with the transition or
termination4.
It is however possible that trying to integrate a technology which is already disruptive into an
already existing sourcing arrangement would have its own set of difficulties. For example, the
rights and obligations in a contract which are available to the client in certain key areas such as
control, approval and audit as well as the right to own intellectual property and rights subsequent
to the termination are extremely likely to be very different in most respects.
4ConstantinosMarkides, "Disruptive Innovation: In Need Of Better Theory" (2017) 23 The Journal of
Product Innovation Management.
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The models for pricing which are used for technologies which may be considered disruptive for
example, cloud, autonomics or robotics, are often extremely different. And more than that, it is
possible that the current IT provider may himself have to rely on someone to subcontract who
can deliver some of the facilities he himself may be lacking5.
Additionally, there may be some critical issues which are very commonplace when it comes to
the expansion of any particular IT contract or its scope, i.e. there may be some transitional
changes which may need to be considered. Since making way towards a brand new technology
would require extensive work regarding the transition and at the same time coming up with a
new solution and also creating a detailed transition plan which would determine the entire map
and critical path for the migration and eventually the migration itself to the new technology. The
implementation of the considerably newer tools and processes may at once be necessary and a
painful part of the process and the clients must take utmost care to ensure that such costs are
effectively added to their businesses.
The migration towards a new and advanced technology could often result in the destruction and
conclusion of most parts of an already existing contract because the same would be much more
convenient than trying to incorporate the disruptive technology within the contract which in turn
could overhaul much of the existing contract. Therefore, it would often be convenient of it would
trigger the least amount of commitments which in turn would result in the payment of the
charges for the termination of the contract6.
5Clayton Christensen, "How Disruptive Innovation Will Change The Way The World Learns" (McGraw Hill,
2008).
6MarnixAssink, "Inhibitors Of Disruptive Innovation Capability: A Conceptual Model" (1998) 9 European
Journal of Innovation Management.
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It is imperative the companies work within their existing contract and ensuring that ample
leverage is there to negotiate the charges for termination. But of course, there are certain charges
which may be unavoidable. So in a nutshell, in case an agreement needs to be terminated,
businesses need to ensure that as little termination charges are paid as possible but in some cases
it may not be possible as some termination charges are not negotiable.
The costs which are unavoidable often times also include the equipment which may become
obsolete or irrelevant. There is a possibility that the client has some equipment which is not
obsolete when the migration is made towards the newer solution. If however it is the IT service
provider who owns the equipment, there is a penchant for making sure that the cost for the same
is passed onto the client in the form of the termination charges7.
At the same time, there can be maintenance contracts for third parties which are required to be
concluded which have their own fees for termination. Further, the client which outsources also
may no longer have the space to house the newer technology innovation solution. This is also
something which needs to be factored into the business planning by the client.
The whole point of commerce or economics is that it operates on a model which is centralized in
nature where parties interact and enter into transactions with each other through intermediaries
which are trusted. Such intermediaries could be (i) banks and other financial institutions which
can act a vessel for different parties in the financial transactions, (ii) retailers who buy goods
from the producers and sell them to customers, and (iii) websites and other mobile apps such as
Uber and Airbnbwhich act to assist in the purchase of goods or performance of services which
7 Jay Paap, "Anticipating Disruptive Innovation" (2004) 47 Research Technology Management.
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are to be provided by the third parties. Thismodel which is centralized often creates a
dependence on the intermediaries within the change and in turn keeps adding costs to each
transaction within the chain in order to compensate them for their own involvement and
assistance. Smart contracts, however, often help reduce the reliance on centralized systems, and
avoid the expenses of utilizing the intermediaries and providing other advantages8.
The traditional aversion that businesses have to risk has usually meant that the legal profession
has not been one who has been in the forefront when it comes to new technology. But at the
same time the legal business is often seen as ripe for disruption of a technological kind. Such
view is based mostly thanks to the pressure from corporate clients which are even the least bit
tech-savvy and clients which question the exorbitant amounts and clients which have a
requirement of reducing risk.More and more law firms these days have become familiarized with
things such as machine learning and mining of the data, the law firms are hiring for tech-focused
jobs such as “head of research” or even hiring coders or experts of artificial intelligence (AI).
Change is a factor which is caused not only by the demands from the clients that a business may
have but also by the other companies within the industries which may offer services that the first
company may be unable to, such as offering technology to do work which has long been
considered routine. Startups, most commonly those which are created by former lawyer
themselves, often use technology to help them streamline or further automate the routine aspects
of legal work. Such companies are a threat to the established giants, the entities which are small,
nimble tech companies trying to change and disrupt the business models of even companies
which have been established centuries ago.A study by a leading audit firm suggests that
8Forbes Welcome (2017) Forbes.com <https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliverherzfeld/2016/02/22/smart-
contracts-may-create-significant-innovative-disruption/#615e75a2396a>.
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technology is already leading to job losses in the legal sector of many countries. Since the
disruptive technology allows routine tasks of businesses to be automated, there are a number of
driving efficiencies in multitudes of sectors which allow for better cost predictability and service
quality for clients9.
Research suggests that nearly all business people utilize smartphones during their work hours,
and such devices are not used just for communications. Software such as those for email and
calendaring are used in the business world of today, and for a variety of uses10.
Conclusion
As the world moves more and more towards technologies which are more disruptive than
sustaining, then the business world will have to move at a similarly fast pace and not the current
glacial pace at which they are moving and ensure that their business contracts are up to the mark
and can sustain facing off with such disruptive technology and from the looks of things, the
business world will do just fine.
9Artificial Intelligence Disrupting The Business Of Law (2017) Ft.com
<https://www.ft.com/content/5d96dd72-83eb-11e6-8897-2359a58ac7a5>.
10View Howarth, Disruptive Technology Is Transforming The Legal Industry (2017) Samsung Business
Insights <https://insights.samsung.com/2016/12/09/disruptive-technology-is-transforming-the-legal-
industry/>.
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