Legal Publications - Duncan Cotterill

Publications

We produce a range of articles, legal publications and resources on a wide range of legal subjects and hot topics critical to our clients needs. These include briefings on key legal issues, newsletters on practice areas and industry developments via the below headings.

The complexity of successfully delivering technology projects: NSW's Auditor General's Report on Justice 2017

Technology projects, and the complexity around successfully implementing major technology projects in the public and private sectors, continue to feature. Here is one recent example: The NSW Audit Office issued its 2017 report on the law and order, and emergency services agencies to Parliament on More »

IMF releases “Fintech and Financial Services: Initial Considerations” staff discussion note

Amidst a growing body of global thought leadership on blockchain and distributed ledger technology ( DLT ), the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) released its "Fintech and Financial Services: Initial Considerations" staff discussion note on 19 June 2017 ( IMF Paper )¹. The IMF More »

"Ransomware" - cyber security and practical tips

WannaCry is the computer malware "worm" that has been infecting computer business systems around the world in the last few days. It reportedly attacks a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows operating systems and locks users out of their own computer systems, demanding a ransom of about $300 More »

Part 2 - Smart contracts, blockchain and distributed ledger technology: implications for business

Introduction Smart contracts, blockchain and distributed ledger technology ( DLT ) are new technologies with the potential to radically transform our economic and social systems. In Part I of this article, we outlined smart contracts, blockchain and DLT, and what the potential benefits of each are More »

Part 1 - Smart contracts, blockchain and distributed ledger technology: implications for business

Introduction The legal sector needs to be aware of smart contracts, blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and the underpinning technology. It is part of a huge wave of transformational technology change that is already affecting the banking, financial services and payments industries, and More »

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