- 5 - FINDINGS OF FACT Some of the facts have been stipulated; the stipulations and the stipulated exhibits are incorporated herein by this reference. When the petition was filed in the instant case, petitioners Melvin J. Laney (hereinafter sometimes referred to as Laney) and Carolyn A. Laney resided in Spencerville, Maryland. Background Laney has a degree in medicinal chemistry.4 Laney began to develop an expertise in computer work during the 1950's as a high school student. About 1957 Laney won a national prize for a computer program. Laney also received other awards for his computer skills. After he completed his schooling, Laney frequently was called on to use his expertise in designing computer and information systems both in a university setting and professionally. From about 1971 through 1974 Laney was the Executive Director of the Society for Computer Medicine. He conducted, or was the keynote speaker of, several national conferences for this organization. He also edited journals in the field of computer medicine. 4 In addition, in December 1970 Laney received a J.D. degree from American University, in the District of Columbia. He noted this on his resume, but he is not admitted to practice in any jurisdiction, and he did not hold himself out as selling his services as a lawyer.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Next
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