Review
"As we enter the eleventh hour of the Y2K project, we face a litany of litigation. This erudite recital of risks and ways to manage and mitigate them, is your protection against the inevitable lawsuits. Read it and ready yourself for the final phase of Y2K." --
Peter de Jager, de Jager & Company Limited, Speaker on Change & Year 2000"Even if your business does everything possible to address the Year 2000 problem internally and with external business dependencies, problems will still occur. Business relationships can survive Y2K if both parties work together towards a solution. Y2K Risk Management gives you a clear picture of the challenges every business will face, and the steps you should take to ensure business continuity and avoid litigation." --
Harris N. Miller, President, Information Technology Association of America (ITAA)"For every organization in our economy, the risks associated with possible Year 2000 problems impose challenges of management attention, budget, human resources, and quite simply, for many, basic credibility considerations of an unprecedented quality. Goldberg, Davis, and Pegalis address these issues with a clarity, thoroughness, and eye to functional utility not yet seen in other works. This volume, with its business-based organization, extensive reference to understandable lists and templates, and carefully-researched references to additional external resources has a place in the Y2K arsenal of every organization." --
Michael A. Aisenberg, Attorney-at-Law Member, President's Y2K Council Working Groups Washington, D.C."It is naive to think we will all be prepared for Y2K by December 31, 1999. This is an important and timely book in which the authors provide clear and cogent advice for managing the entire spectrum of Year 2000 business and legal risks. Whether you have Y2K well in hand or are just getting started, this book is essential reading for every executive, manager and technical professional who might soon face the consequences of Year 2000 failures." --
Dr. Edward Yardeni, Chief Economist, Deutsche Bank Securities"This is a great reference book for the Y2K uninitiated as well as the battle-scarred Y2K professional. It contains a multitude of information all in one place that can help answer questions posed by end users, suppliers, customers, internal legal counsel, and even the board of directors. A must-have for the Y2K reference library." --
Ann K. Coffou, VP, Managing Director, Giga Information Group, Year 2000--IT Practices"This is one of only three books on Y2K that I believe makes a real contribution to the problem resolution. I believe that every public and private enterprise, whether they have a well established Year 2000 risk management program or not, would benefit from this book. It may well become the Year 2000 manual for every risk management professional and team leader" --
Richard Bergeon, Cofounder of Systemic Solutions and author of Managing 00 and Countdown Y2K with Peter de Jager"Three wise men illuminating the management and legal darkness of the year 2000 problem." --
Leon A. Kappelman, Ph.D., Co-chair, Society for Information Management Year 2000 Working Group, Associate Professor, College of Business, University of North Texas, Associate Director, Center for Quality and Productivity"Y2K Risk Management contains many of the answers that health care providers need to protect their organizations and their patients from the potentially devastating effects of Year 2000. The book is full of rock solid information, thorough checklists and sound advice for staying out of harm's way. Every Y2K project will benefit from this outstanding book." --
Joel M. Ackerman, Executive Director, Rx2000 Solutions Institute
From the Back Cover
"It is naive to think we will all be prepared for Y2K by December 31, 1999. This is an important and timely book in which the authors provide clear and cogent advice for managing the entire spectrum of Year 2000 business and legal risks." -Dr. Edward Yardeni, Chief Economist, Deutsche Bank Securities Y2K Risk Management Every organization needs an effective risk management strategy to address Year 2000 business and legal risks, even if your own computer systems are repaired and tested. Your vendors may be unable to deliver supplies and customers unable to pay invoices. Failures of public and private infrastructure systems-such as power, water, and transportation-could cause major operational disruptions. If you suffer Y2K financial losses, you may need to seek compensation from responsible parties. Or if you are unable to meet contractual, fiduciary, or regulatory obligations as a result of Year 2000 problems, you may face litigation. This indispensable guide reveals the legal landscape unique to Y2K and covers such vital topics as:
* Business and legal risk assessment
* Identifying and safeguarding mission-critical business functions
* Fast-tracking a Y2K project
* Evaluating and protecting the supply chain
* Developing contingency plans and fall-back procedures
* Preparing a legal audit and reducing liability exposure
* Substantiating due diligence of Y2K compliance efforts
* Implications of the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act, SEC disclosure rules, and independent auditing guidelines
* Insurance coverage issues
* Exercising fiduciary duties and protecting corporate officers and information technology professionals
* Litigation planning and alternative dispute resolution
