Funding to Help Accused Navy SEAL’s
January 18, 2010
Anyone who has had to be involved in any form of litigation will know how financially demanding being in such a situation can be. Support Our SEALs expressed how concerned citizens do not want to deprive the SEALs of good legal help because they cannot afford it. It is for this reason that several legal defense funds have been set up to help with the litigation expenses. Support Our SEALs mentioned the following: Free the SEALs Warrior Defense Fund, Maritime Tactical Security Navy SEALs Fund, US Navy SEAL / Warrior Legal Defense Fund.
The Navy SEALs Fund reports that two sets of checks of $600 dollars each have been sent to the offices of the civilian attorneys representing the SEALs on two occasions, the first on December 21st and the second on January 8th. The US Navy SEAL / Warrior Defense Fund, for its part, reported on December 8th that they have issued the third set of checks of $500 each to the SEALs’ lawyers.
On January 15, Free The SEALs Warrior Defense Fund reported that they have an estimated $10,000 in the bank that will soon be disbursed to the three accused Navy SEALs. In the same update, though, the Warrior Defense Fund shares that there may be a need to consider the expected legal expenses of the individual in determining how the funds should be disbursed, as opposed to simply dividing the money up in thirds. The Fund reports that a “cell” composed of some retired SEALs will assist in assessing and determining the fraction of funds that each SEAL will receive.
With the trials yet to start, efforts to raise funds to defray the SEAL’s legal expenses are still going on. As in any charity, though, anyone who would like to help out should do the necessary research before donating.
Savings cloud risks of outsourcing tech
January 18, 2010
As the popularity of cloud computing increases, companies should be aware of the related liabilities, particularly in the areas of security and data access, experts say.
Cloud computing promises cost savings by allowing companies to outsource their information technology infrastructure by using Internet technology to access hardware and software services. The data may be stored in another state or even another country.
By taking advantage of economies of scale, the cloud computer provider can make available up-to-date software and computer capacity in a highly cost-effective manner. But the risks of such an approach underscore the need for due diligence in selecting a provider and ensuring safeguards, including insurance coverage (see stories, pages 10, 11+).
Many companies are exploring cloud computing to cut costs, observers say…. MORE
