News | March 10, 2026
First Things First: Why Technical Competence Must Precede AI Literacy for Lawyers
We are pleased to support the launch of a new white paper from Code & Counsel, sponsored by Secretariat and ACEDS.
Ms. Nip is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who specializes in dispute resolution and quantum services on all aspects of quantity surveying, post contract administration and claims preparation. Her experience spans residential building, commercial building, hospital, oil & gas, highway, infrastructure and mining projects in Hong Kong and Australia.
Brisbane
Yelda Nip is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who specializes in dispute resolution and quantum services on all aspects of quantity surveying, post contract administration and claims preparation. Her experience spans residential building, commercial building, hospital, oil & gas, highway, infrastructure, and mining projects in Hong Kong and Australia.
Ms. Nip is the lead assistant to the quantum expert in litigation, adjudication, mediation and arbitration, and responsible for the preparation of expert report, assessment of entitlement and valuation of prolongation cost, disruption, and rectification costs.
She also has experience in time-related disputes, including undertaking research of delay events, preparing claim submissions and responses for mediation and arbitration.
Ms. Nip is a registered Adjudicator in Queensland and on QBCC’s Registry.
First Things First: Why Technical Competence Must Precede AI Literacy for Lawyers
We are pleased to support the launch of a new white paper from Code & Counsel, sponsored by Secretariat and ACEDS.
Political, Economic, and Financial Crime Risk Trends in Latin America
Enforcement and regulatory conditions observed during 2025 continue to influence cross border risk exposure across Latin America in 2026. These conditions are particularly relevant for financial institutions, illicit supply chains, and organized criminal activity, and continue to shape how corporate governance, regulatory exposure, and private sector risk are evaluated.
The Economics of Remedies to Restore Competition in Epic v. Google
Epic Games’ (“Epic”) suit against Google over the Google Play Store (GPS) and its payment system, Google Play Billing (GPB), continues to capture attention as one of the most closely watched recent U.S. antitrust battles. Now, however, the focus of the case has shifted from Epic’s jury win and Judge Donato’s injunction remedies to the parties’ settlement and proposed remedy changes. The parties’ proposal has engendered judicial skepticism, amici involvement, opinions from Court-appointed experts, and economic scrutiny that may derail the parties’ proposed deal.