As a developer and CTO, Jason Frankovitz has been in the trenches of technology for 30 years. He has worked as a programmer, software development manager, technical analyst, CTO, and mentor in a wide variety of industries including social…
Software Expert Witness & Litigation Consulting
Software Class Action Experts
Quandary Peak’s experts understand software class action cases.
Public health and safety may be at risk, the dollars are large, and the profile is high. You need guidance you can trust, from people who have been there. Quandary Peak has worked on major class action lawsuits.
- Prioritize code and document production results from e-discovery requests
- Provide the technical basis to achieve class certification
- Investigate software behavior for technical details that affect your legal strategy
- Expose software details that show the scale of class harm
- Anticipate delaying tactics from the opposing party
- Compose complaints and interrogatories that are effective and precise
- Write declarations and expert reports about software, apps and sites
- Validate opinions from other experts to ensure strong and compelling arguments
Our experts have a deep understanding of the technologies at the center of software class actions:
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Privacy, personally-identifiable information (PII) and cookies
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Terms of Use and EULAs
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Server logging and session capture
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Social networking communities, photo and video sharing sites
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Mobile messaging apps with encryption features
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Online dating apps with location-aware features
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Crowdfunding and online review sites
A smooth process with fewer surprises
Class action litigation can turn in unexpected directions. Quandary Peak has the technical expertise to help you navigate whatever labyrinthine software landscape you're facing.
Pre-litigation Research
Class action filings are like carpentry: you want to measure twice and cut once. Our experts will teach you about the technologies at issue in the litigation so you can form your initial complaint strategy. We will make sure each detail of your complaint that relies on computer science is sound, verified, and supportable.
Class Certification
Quandary Peak understands that the size of the class can make or break a nascent case. Knowing who belongs in the class is critical to meeting the threshold for certification. You have to be crystal clear about who the technology was for and through what channels it was distributed. Our experts can analyze the software’s usage to form the basis for the class. In some cases, we can even obtain the metrics and analytics that underpin your motion for class certification.
Discovery
Defendants don’t want to hand over logs, emails, and source code; they will attempt to delay and distract at every turn. The experts at Quandary Peak are familiar with these tactics. We can help you write your production requests and interrogatories to get you the information you need. Whether your language needs to be technically precise, generally broad, or something in between, Quandary Peak will make sure your discovery requests have real teeth.
Code Review
Code reviews can be contentious. Defendants may know their code contains the evidence you’re seeking, or they may be anxious about trade secrets leaving their control; either way, they don’t want outsiders looking at their code. Quandary Peak has performed dozens of code reviews. We know what to propose, how to counter unfair proposals, and what apps will be needed in the review room to ensure productivity.
Ongoing Analysis
Software class action cases have many moving parts. Continuances, discovery disputes, haggling over production, and managing teams of attorneys can all add up to lengthy, complex cases which can take a long time to play out. Quandary Peak’s experts will remain by your side; we are your long-haul partners as the case winds its way through the legal system.
Depositions and Courtroom Testimony
Testimony is a critical piece of your legal strategy, so you’ll be glad to know Quandary Peak’s experts have collectively testified dozens of times for depositions and trials. We know the technology, we can handle cross-examination, and we convey complex ideas in a relatable way to help the jury understand.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Jae Young Bang is a senior computer scientist and software technology consultant with a decade of experience in software engineering. He currently serves as a consultant and source-code reviewer in software litigation including patent/…
Litigation Testifying and Consulting Expert
Area of Expertise Social Media
Dr. George Edwards has more than a decade of experience as a scientist, engineer, and technical consultant to academic research labs, government agencies, and technology companies, and he has served as a software expert in various…
