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Implementing Matter-Centric Architectures in Document Management Systems
Several issues face those migrating from traditional document management systems to Matter-Centric Content Management Architectures. This first part of a two-part will series will review some of the key ones for IT professionals.
What is a Matter-Centric Architecture?
Modern Document Management Systems (DMS) ' or also referred to as Content Management Systems (CMS) because of their ability to store content beyond traditional word processor documents and spreadsheets, or Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECM) spanning geographical, physical, technical, and organizational boundaries) ' support the organization of content into structured objects, typically called “WorkSpaces.” WorkSpaces can be dedicated to a specific client, matter, project, product, person, department, practice group, region, office, or other conceptual unit within an organization. For clarity in this discussion, we will assume we are talking about WorkSpaces that have been built for individual matters (which provides the matter-centric component of our discussion), but many of the concepts discussed here also apply to WorkSpaces that have been built for other types of conceptual units.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?