Forensic Electrical & Telecom Engineering Blog

Network Interface Cards (NICs): Technical Functions and Legal Relevance

TechTarget says a network interface card (NIC) is a device. It connects a computer to a network. A NIC can be a separate card.

Logical Link Control (LLC) Explained for Legal and Technical Audiences

Let’s get to the point: Logical Link Control (LLC) is a sublayer within the data link layer of the OSI model. It manages logical communication between devices on a network, acting as the bridge between physical transmission and higher-level protocols.

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

The address resolution protocol (ARP) links logical IP addresses with physical hardware addresses, making local communication possible.

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) interpret and enforce building and electrical codes, influencing compliance, inspections, and legal disputes.

Difference Between Cellular and GPS Data in Legal and Insurance Disputes

Attorneys involved in insurance defense, personal injury, or criminal defense often rely on technical data to reconstruct timelines, verify claims, or refute allegations.

Medium Access Control (MAC)

Electrical engineering experts frequently get retained by attorneys to give an objective analysis in cases involving data loss, system failure, or network interference.

NESC's Role in Legal and Engineering Contexts

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), officially known as ANSI Standard C2, is a critical framework used across the United States for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric supply and communication utility systems.

Identifying and Investigating MAC Address Spoofing

Expert Witness Analysis of MAC Address Spoofing in Securities Fraud Cases

Discovery Engineering provides electrical engineering expert witness services that help attorneys evaluate technical evidence when spoofed MAC (Media Access Control) addresses are involved.