Category: Automotive/Trucking, Engineering, Intellectual Property, Transportation Autonomous Vehicles TASA ID: 2246 Driverless vehicles, or as they are called autonomous vehicles, are a major topic of interest these days. A self-driving vehicle offers many advantages to the public, especially to the elderly and people with physical impairments who otherwise would not be able to drive. Then there is the issue that autonomous vehicles do not get drunk or become drowsy, and are not distracted by cell phones or children in the back seat. Thus they should, in principle, reduce the incidence of accidents and injuries to occupants. Another advantage suggested by the concept’s supporters is that by controlling speed and vehicle spacing patterns on highways, better overall fuel economy can be achieved and CO2 emissions reduced. Read more
Category: Working With Experts The Attorney-Expert Relationship: Unraveling the Complexity TASA ID: 1705 After all, many "facts" are disputable. Proficient experts should perform thorough investigations, during which we may assemble a wide-ranging body of relevant information-some of which may suggest alternative paths for pursuing a case. Competent litigation consultants can help attorneys win and triers of fact decide issues fairly. Read more
Category: Audio-Video Forensics The Eye in the Sky: Our World According to Digital Closed- Circuit TV Security Systems TASA ID: 620 Remember the 1970's song by The Alan Parsons Project, "The Eye in the Sky"? A memorable line from the lyrics was, "I am the Eye in the sky looking at you. I can read your mind." Have you ever walked down a city street and noticed video cameras on the top of light posts or telephone poles? Why on earth would anybody want to see that city street, let alone you walking down that street? Are public cameras an invasion of privacy, or are they "The Eye in the Sky" trying to read your mind, making adjustments to extraneous elements, and making your life easier? Read more
Category: Audio-Video Forensics Audio Forensics: An Accurate, Arguable and Authentic Approach to Understanding Audio Evidence TASA ID: 620 In the following article, I will describe what works and does not work for two of the main activities of audio forensic experts: voice identification and audio authentication. I will also review and break down the steps and processes I employ and explain why I believe audio forensics is a valuable tool in litigation. Read more
Category: Athletics The Quick Athletic Risk Management Checklist TASA ID: 33 Safety is boring. No one gives out trophies for the team with the fewest injuries in a season. Fans don't yell, "We're number one, we're number one - in safety!" Safety only becomes exciting when there is a problem. The following quick checklist is offered to help keep safety - boring. Pass this on to every coach and athletic director. Read more
