“An Illinois federal judge invoked the poet Dante in a description of fee litigation as an ‘inner circle of judicial hell’ as he imposed a $2.5 million attorney fees sanction for discovery violations in long-running trademark dispute between rival e-cigarette companies.” — Carolyn Muyskens, “Judge Invokes Dante’s Inferno In $2.5M Sanctions Order,” Law360, October 7, 2022.
Beware of Dante’s (ERP) Inferno
“ERP implementation projects are large, complex endeavors that can quickly spiral out of control. Blown budgets and delayed implementations are not uncommon, and in the worst cases, failed ERP projects can cripple the entire organization.
“Despite risk management frameworks, robust development methodologies, and highly motivated teams, ERP initiatives still fall victim to poor decisions. In his Divine Comedy, Dante chronicles his journey through the nine circles of hell. To avoid a similar story for your ERP project, beware of these deadly ERP sins.” […] –Shawn Stamp, CIO Dive, June 25, 2018