However, these references are available on request. This is done to emphasize the fact that, prior to forming an opinion, Mr. Hilliard begins every assignment whether plaintiff or defense with no preconceived ideas of which party was responsible for the problem at issue. He believes that no opinion can be fairly rendered or effectively advocated unless the expert begins his review from an unbiased starting point. A complete professional biography is provided below. In many of these cases, the systems were acquired to prevent expected Year 2000 problems.
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In many of these matters, the only computer issue was the missing or questioned data. Assignments have included forensic investigation, production of opinion letters, deposition testimony, trial testimony and assistance in settlement negotiations. References are available on request. One plaintiff s case involving allegations that the features and design of a computer hardware device had been copied in contravention of the provisions of a non-disclosure agreement. These engagements have involved the complete range of copyright, patent and trade secret issues .